The year 2024 was marked by extreme weather events that claimed hundreds of lives across India and left many picking up the pieces. In March, a young boy walked across a dried-up riverbed in Gujarat during a heatwave, the...
Conversations around mental health have gained momentum, breaking long-held stigmas and encouraging people to speak openly about their struggles. We see more discussions online, celebrities sharing their journeys, and workplaces introducing wellness programmes. But while awareness is growing, there...
The theme for World Cancer Day 2025–2027 is “United by Unique.” It highlights the importance of personalized and compassionate care, recognizing that every individual has unique needs, stories, and perspectives. This day provides a timely opportunity to not only...
The Indian government is likely to take strong action against the misuse of drugs by the e-pharmacies, including their closure, news agency ANI said, citing sources. The report said that the e-pharma companies’ model is problematic as it can...
Rare diseases continue to reap a considerable toll in India as patients struggle to avail treatment despite notified policies from the Central Government.
“Rare diseases are a serious public health concern in India, with an estimated burden of about 80...
Kyasanur Forest Disease (KFD) – colloquially known as ‘monkey fever’ – is a disease known to spike on a yearly basis in and around Karnataka. An estimated 500 cases of KFD are reported in India every year. Though the disease...
Today, on World Health Day (WHD), India, like the rest of the world is celebrating 75th anniversary of World Health Organisation (WHO). In 1948, several countries came together to form WHO with a mission to improve public health. 75 years...
While diseases such as tuberculosis and HIV are at the forefront of media attention regarding infectious disease, one threat has long gone overlooked – fungal disease.
A recent study that brought together expertise from three Indian teaching hospitals: AIIMS New...
Initial test results from studies conducted in India may have uncovered potential biomarkers that could be used as an early detection tool in diagnosing individuals with early-stage Alzheimer’s disease.
A group of researchers led by professor Pravat Mandal at the...
The risk was 41% lower for the metformin group than for a comparison group receiving a placebo. The study presents the first evidence from a randomized clinical trial that a medication taken by patients who have acute symptoms such as...