Health News

Delhi sees GI cancer patients as young as 15, experts flag pollution link

Doctors have urged research into potential links between PM2.5, ground-level ozone and gastrointestinal cancers, cautioning that international studies show associations but don't establish causations

The gut-muscle link: Why fermented foods could boost muscle health

Protein-rich fermented foods may support gut health, metabolism and inflammation control, but evidence that they directly improve muscle mass or strength remains limited

Women are more emotionally intelligent than men, but why is that a problem?

A review of nearly three decades of research across 76 countries found women score higher on average, particularly in recognising and managing others' emotions

Co-payments and deductibles in health insurance: Are they right for you?

Both options can lower premiums, but they increase out-of-pocket expenses during claims. Understand how they work before choosing a health insurance policy

Health Ministry proposes tighter rules for ads promoting prescription drugs

Under the current rules, pharmaceutical manufacturers cannot advertise drugs covered under Schedules H, H1 and X without prior approval from the Central Government

Centre to cap trade margins on non-scheduled cancer drugs at 30%

Move could cut MRPs by up to 70%, save patients ₹2,500 crore annually; comes amid SC scrutiny of high mark-ups

Supreme Court seeks proposal for permanent corpus to fund SMA treatment

The Supreme Court asks the Centre and amicus curiae to propose a permanent corpus for SMA patients, funded through CSR contributions and government grants to ensure treatment support

Ebola outbreak in Congo spreads to new hotspots, health workers warn

More than 70 per cent of new cases are outside known contacts, and 60 per cent of deaths occur outside treatment centres, raising concerns over gaps in the response

Ayush eyes new frontiers: Insurance, hospitals may drive next growth phase

Insurance cover and hospitals could drive the next phase of expansion. But evidence-backed treatment will be key

Neuberg, NM Medical consolidate Maharashtra operations, eye wider reach

The combined Maharashtra business is expected to generate around ₹500 crore in revenue this year, with plans to establish a presence in every district headquarters

Russia plague scare: Nearly 200 face quarantine after lab worker dies

A suspected plague case in Siberia has prompted quarantine measures after a 28-year-old worker at an anti-plague research institute died. Here's all you need to know

'Endometriosis takes a toll on women's work lives, but harm is preventable'

Endometriosis can damage the ovaries and fallopian tubes and affect women's careers through chronic pain, while delayed diagnosis and inadequate treatment can lead to complications, an expert said

Helping smokers quit needs clinical support, policy support: Experts

Experts at the 9th Summit on Tobacco Harm Reduction stressed stronger clinical support for tobacco dependence, evidence-based policies and greater focus on helping smokers quit

What your eyes could reveal about your heart health and disease risk

The retina, the light-sensitive tissue at the back of the eye, contains several specialised layers of cells

Drug regulator may review machinery disposal at non-compliant pharma units

The Drugs Consultative Committee has sought a detailed proposal from Rajasthan amid concerns that machinery from closed pharma units could be used to make spurious drugs

NIT, IISER researchers patent cotarnine-derived oral cancer formulation

The patented formulation showed activity against oral cancer cells, researchers said, but further preclinical studies are needed to establish its safety and efficacy.

CDSCO seeks DGHS view on exemptions for mercury-based topical antiseptics

The Drugs Consultative Committee has sought the DGHS opinion and data on Merbromin's manufacture and use before deciding on its continued inclusion under Schedule K

'This is carnage': SC flags high drug prices, moots 16% margin cap

A Bench of Justices Vikram Nath and Sandeep Mehta asked the Centre why the maximum retail price (MRP) of essential medicines such as cancer drugs could not be capped at 16 per cent

Twin regulatory moves seek to reshape insurance costs, distribution

PFRDA's NPS Swasthya combines healthcare withdrawals with a super top-up cover, while Irdai proposes tighter commissions and expense limits to curb mis-selling and lower distribution costs

Medanta acquires land in Ghaziabad for ₹ 166 cr, to build 350-bed hospital

Proposed 350-bed facility in UP to strengthen Global Health's footprint across Delhi-NCR healthcare market