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Chronic Kidney Disease Screening: Panel Recommends Annual Screening and Additional Testing to Catch CKD Earlier
Parliamentary committee highlights the silent progression of chronic kidney disease and calls for stronger screening, especially among high-risk workers
Over 23,000 Posts Vacant in 28 Central Health Institutions: What India’s Healthcare Staffing Crisis Reveals
AIIMS alone reports 1,645 vacant faculty positions in 2026-27, raising questions about recruitment, capacity, medical education and the future of public healthcare
Early Initiation of Breastfeeding Is Not Enough: Why Indian Mothers Need Sustained Support After Birth
NFHS-6 highlights a crucial shift in India’s breastfeeding challenge: getting breastfeeding started in the hospital is only the first step; helping mothers continue it at home may be the harder task
India’s Haemophilia Diagnosis Gap: How Delayed Diagnosis Can Threaten Vision
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Spinal Muscular Atrophy: Causes, Symptoms, Types, Diagnosis and Modern Treatment Explained
Spinal muscular atrophy is a rare inherited neuromuscular disorder caused mainly by changes in the SMN1 gene, but advances in genetic testing and disease-modifying treatment have transformed what SMA can mean for affected children and adults
Three Common Medicines Classified as Carcinogenic by IARC: What Patients Need to Know Before Stopping Treatment
Hydrochlorothiazide, voriconazole and tacrolimus have been placed in IARC’s Group 1 category, but the classification identifies a cancer hazard not the individual cancer risk faced by every patient taking these medicines
Robert Bárány Nobel Prize: How His Discovery Revolutionized the Science of Balance and Vertigo
Robert Bárány’s pioneering research into the vestibular system explained how the inner ear detects movement and helps control balance, creating the scientific foundation for modern vertigo diagnosis and vestibular medicine
Jules Bordet Nobel Prize: How His Discoveries Transformed Modern Immunology
Jules Bordet’s Nobel-winning research on antibodies, complement and bacterial defence helped explain how the immune system recognises threats and created scientific foundations still used in diagnosis, vaccination and immunology more than a century later
Ebola Outbreak in Eastern Congo: Why the Fast-Spreading Crisis Has Become a Major Global Health Warning
More than 1,700 deaths have been reported in the latest outbreak, while community transmission, armed conflict, displacement, mistrust and shortages of health workers are making containment increasingly difficult
Can Stress Cause Acne? The Science Behind Stress, Hormones and Breakouts
Psychological stress may worsen acne through hormonal, inflammatory and behavioural pathways, but experts caution that persistent or severe acne should not automatically be blamed on stress
Traditional Diets Shape Unique Gut Microbes of Indian Tribes: Why India’s Microbial Diversity Matters for Future Health
Research on eight Indian tribal populations reveals gut microbiome patterns linked to traditional food habits, offering a valuable baseline for understanding nutrition, probiotics and the biological cost of dietary modernisation
Iron- and Zinc-Fortified Pearl Millet Found Safe for Toddlers’ Gut Health: What the New Study Means for Child Nutrition...
A collaborative study by researchers from India and the United States has found that biofortified pearl millet enriched with iron and zinc does not negatively affect toddlers' gut health. The findings strengthen the case for using nutrient-rich millets to combat childhood micronutrient deficiencies
Health Ministry Tightens Drug Approval Rules: India Introduces Strict Penalties for Fake or Fabricated Data in Pharma Applications
India has strengthened its pharmaceutical regulatory framework by amending the Drugs Rules, 1945, empowering licensing authorities to temporarily debar companies that submit fake or fabricated data. The move aims to improve drug safety, reinforce scientific integrity, and enhance public trust
Hyderabad’s Roshni Emotional Support Helpline: How Compassionate Listening Is Changing Mental Health Support Across India
With thousands of people reaching out every year, Hyderabad-based Roshni demonstrates that sometimes the most powerful mental health intervention begins with simply listening. As emotional distress rises among young adults, the volunteer-run helpline is becoming an essential lifeline built
GLP-1 Weight-Loss Drugs May Lower Fracture Risk in Type 2 Diabetes: What the New Research Means for Bone Health
New evidence suggests GLP-1 medications such as Ozempic may do more than improve blood sugar and promote weight loss. Researchers have found they could also reduce the risk of serious fractures in older adults with type 2 diabetes, challenging long-held concerns about rapid weight loss
Why India Must Shift Its Cancer Strategy Toward Early Detection to Save More Lives
With most cancer cases in India diagnosed at advanced stages, experts say strengthening early detection, public awareness and accessible screening could significantly improve survival rates while reducing treatment costs
ICAR Develops India’s First Indigenous Vaccine for African Swine Fever: A Major Breakthrough for the Pig Farming Industry
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India’s TB Cases and Deaths Declined Sharply Between 2015 and 2024: What the Latest Data Means for the Fight...
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