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Tobacco No Longer the Only Threat: HPV Emerges as a Major Risk Factor for Head and Neck Cancers in...
Doctors are witnessing a growing number of head and neck cancers linked to human papillomavirus (HPV), particularly type 16, signalling a shift in disease patterns among younger patients who may have no history of tobacco use
India Aims to Eliminate Sickle Cell Anaemia Before 2047, Says President Droupadi Murmu
Calling for greater awareness and coordinated action, the President urged States not to underestimate the disease, particularly in tribal communities where the inherited blood disorder remains a major public health challenge
Centre Bans 16 Fixed-Dose Combination Drugs, Including Antibiotics, Painkillers and Skin Medications
The Health Ministry has prohibited the manufacture, sale and distribution of 16 fixed-dose combination medicines after expert panels concluded that several combinations posed safety concerns or lacked proven therapeutic benefits
From Treating Cancer to Battling It: A Surgeon’s Journey Reveals the Human Side of Oncology
Years spent operating on cancer patients prepared the doctor medically, but becoming a patient brought lessons about vulnerability, fear, hope, and living one day at a time
Seven Japanese Encephalitis Deaths Confirmed in Assam This Year as State Strengthens Surveillance Ahead of Peak Season
With Assam accounting for nearly 62% of all Japanese encephalitis deaths reported in India since 2018, health authorities are intensifying vaccination, hospital preparedness, and disease surveillance to contain the mosquito-borne threat
RGCB Scientists Discover New Mechanism Behind Malaria Parasite’s Drug Resistance, Raising Questions for Future Treatments
A breakthrough study reveals how malaria parasites exploit young red blood cells to survive artemisinin therapy, offering fresh insights into one of the biggest threats to global malaria control
Beyond ‘Depression’ and ‘Anxiety’: How Adivasi Youth Express Emotional Distress in Their Own Language and Worldview
Experts say mental health systems often miss signs of suffering among Adivasi young people because distress is communicated through stories, social withdrawal, metaphors, and changes in behaviour rather than conventional psychiatric labels.
Why Andhra Pradesh’s Cash Incentives for Larger Families May Be Misguided
Experts say financial rewards alone are unlikely to reverse falling fertility rates, as rising costs, changing aspirations, and social realities play a much bigger role in family planning decisions.
Drug-Resistant Malaria in India: Why Growing Resistance to Lifesaving Medicines Threatens Elimination Efforts
Experts warn that emerging resistance to artemisinin-based therapies could undermine decades of progress against malaria, posing a serious challenge to India's goal of eliminating the disease
The Case for Banning Paraquat in India: Why the Debate Over This Popular Herbicide Is No Longer Just About...
Paraquat remains one of the most effective and affordable weed killers available to Indian farmers, but growing concerns over poisoning, occupational exposure, and public health have intensified calls for stricter regulation or an outright ban.
‘Main Vaapas Aaunga’ Movie Review: Imtiaz Ali’s Poignant Exploration of Love, Memory, and Human Fragility
A reflective, emotionally layered narrative anchored by Naseeruddin Shah, Imtiaz Ali’s latest film turns romance into a meditation on loss, healing, and the quiet longing for human connection in fractured modern times.
Kerala Plans ‘Outbreak Calendar’ to Predict Disease Surges: A New Step in Public Health Forecasting
With recurring monsoon-linked infections like Shigella outbreaks, Kerala is preparing a predictive ‘outbreak calendar’ to anticipate disease spikes and strengthen early response systems, as health officials point to sanitation lapses during seasonal rains.
As Health Ministry Tightens Rules on Cough Syrups, Questions Arise Over OTC Enforcement in India
>While the Health Ministry’s directive aims to improve safety after concerns linked to cough syrup misuse, experts warn that enforcing over-the-counter (OTC) drug rules especially in smaller towns and rural areas remains a major challenge
Heatwaves and Rising Ozone Levels Are Increasing Cardiac Deaths in India, Study Warns
Heatwaves and Rising Ozone Levels Are Increasing Cardiac Deaths in India, Study Warns
Why Patients With Overlapping Chronic Conditions Often Spend Years Seeking Answers: The Hidden Cost of Fragmented Healthcare
Conditions such as PASH syndrome, hidradenitis suppurativa, fibromyalgia, and irritable bowel syndrome frequently overlap, creating diagnostic challenges that leave many patients navigating years of uncertainty, multiple specialists, and mounting healthcare costs
Prescription Now Mandatory for Medicinal Syrups in India: Why Cough Syrups and Liquid Medicines Are No Longer Available Over...
Prescription Now Mandatory for Medicinal Syrups in India: Why Cough Syrups and Liquid Medicines Need a Doctor’s Approval
ADHD in Women: Breaking the Stereotypes and Why So Many Diagnoses Are Missed Until Adulthood
Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder in girls and women often looks very different from traditional stereotypes. Experts say outdated assumptions and research gaps have contributed to delayed diagnoses, leaving many women struggling for years without answers.
Robert Bárány’s Nobel-Winning Discovery: How One Doctor Revolutionized the Understanding of Balance and Vertigo
Robert Bárány’s Nobel-Winning Discovery: How the Vestibular System Revolutionized the Understanding of Balance and Vertigo