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India's hospital chains grow bigger even as expansion squeezes margins: EY

Rising occupancies, more complex treatments and steady patient volumes are driving growth across hospitals and diagnostics. The next challenge is managing costs while adding thousands of new beds

Beyond generics: $731 mn PE funding fuels India's pharma innovation push

India's pharmaceutical sector is beginning to shift from manufacturing generics to developing novel medicines, backed by rising private investment, stronger research and policy support

Antibiotic resistance emerging as major threat to surgical care: Experts

The growing threat of antimicrobial resistance is making even routine surgical procedures more challenging, with surgeons warning that the loss of effective antibiotics could undermine decades of progress in safe surgery and increase the risk of life-threatening post-operative infections. Surgeons say that while antibiotics remain critical in preventing surgical site infections, their indiscriminate use has fuelled resistance, forcing hospitals to adopt stricter antibiotic stewardship practices and emphasise infection prevention measures over prolonged antibiotic prescriptions. Modern surgery depends as much on effective antibiotics as it does on surgical skill, Dr Amarchand Bajaj, senior consultant for general surgery at the Sitaram Bhartia Institute of Science and Research, said. "Whether it is an appendectomy, gall bladder surgery or major gastrointestinal surgery, the inability to treat infections due to resistant bacteria can significantly increase complications and prolong ...

Explained: Why Nestle is tweaking flavours for people taking GLP-1 drugs

Nestle's chefs are working with people taking GLP-1 drugs to develop new flavour combinations, including potentially using more spices and pepper to compensate for dulled taste perception

What is autoimmune gastritis, the condition Bryan Johnson says he has?

Longevity entrepreneur Bryan Johnson has said that his stomach 'is eating itself' after being diagnosed with autoimmune gastritis: so what do we know about this rare condition?

US startup creates human egg cells from stem cells, but trials years away

US-based Conception said more work is needed to grow the eggs to full maturity, but called the achievement a 'major scientific advance' in reproductive medicine

The egg debate: Can vegetarian alternatives deliver the same nutrition?

West Bengal's decision to replace eggs in school meals has reignited a nutrition debate; experts explain why protein quality, digestibility, and essential nutrients matter as much as protein content

World Vitiligo Day: How Michael Jackson brought global attention to vitiligo

Michael Jackson introduced millions to vitiligo, but the autoimmune disease remains widely misunderstood. On World Vitiligo Day, here's what causes it, how it affects people, and why awareness matters

Yoga may improve cognition, mood in early Alzheimer's patients: Aiims study

Yoga may help improve cognition, reduce depressive symptoms and partially restore healthy gut bacteria in people with Alzheimer's disease, according to a new study by researchers at the AIIMS, Delhi. The collaborative study by Departments of Anatomy and Neurology, published in the Journal of Alzheimer's Disease in June, found that a 12-week structured yoga programme was associated with significant improvements in cognitive performance and mood, alongside favourable changes in the gut microbiome of patients with mild Alzheimer's disease. The study provides preliminary evidence that lifestyle interventions such as yoga may help create a healthier microbial environment in the gut, Dr Rima Dada, Professor in the Department of Anatomy at AIIMS and also the corresponding author of the study, said. "The enrichment of beneficial bacteria and reduction of pro-inflammatory microbes after yoga point towards biological mechanisms that could contribute to improved brain health," she said. Dr ..

Novartis brings India's first 'guided missile' therapy for prostate cancer

Novartis launches Pluvicto, a precision treatment that delivers radiation directly to cancer cells

Fact Check Friday: Should you stretch before or after a workout?

From injury prevention to muscle recovery, orthopaedic specialists break down the science behind pre- and post-workout stretching

Cancer drug shortage: Drugmaker Naprod seeks one-time price hike

Says higher import duties, regulatory hurdles have made chemo drugs' production unviable

Nearly 80% Delhi-NCR patients turn to Google after doctor visits: Study

Patients across Delhi-NCR are increasingly struggling to navigate India's healthcare system, often leaving consultations with unanswered questions and turning to internet for guidance, according to a study. The study findings from the India Patient Navigation and Confusion Index (IPNCI) 2026, conducted among 1,000 respondents across Delhi, Noida, Gurugram, Faridabad, and Ghaziabad, revealed significant gaps in patient guidance, care coordination, and healthcare navigation. The findings showed that 73.8 per cent of respondent patients felt rushed during doctor consultations, while 78.5 per cent searched Google or social media after their appointments due to lack of clarity regarding diagnosis, treatment plans, or next steps. Additionally, 70 per cent of respondents reported not receiving clear guidance on where to go next for tests, diagnostics, or specialist consultations, exposing major gaps in care continuity, the study, an initiative of Pacific OneHealth Hospital in association .

Chatbot teddies for three-year-olds? Why AI toys are risky for kids

These high tech toys are powered by generative AI engines such as ChatGPT and are now widely available online

Can you really drain your lymphatic system? Here's what experts say

If your lymphatic system is healthy and you don't have any swelling, you probably don't need "lymphatic drainage"

Next-gen obesity drug curbs sleep apnea, aids weight loss: Eli Lilly

In a Phase 3 trial, Lilly found a weekly injection of retatrutide reduced moderate-to-severe obstructive sleep apnea severity by 60.6 per cent in adults with obesity