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Hepatitis B in India: Why Millions May Be Living with a Silent and Dangerous Virus
A liver transplant surgeon explains the hidden threat, rising risks, and what India must do now
Millions of Indians May Be Living with Hepatitis B Unknowingly: Why This Silent Virus Is So Dangerous
A liver transplant surgeon explains the hidden risks, late diagnosis, and urgent need for awareness around Hepatitis B in India
Bain Capital Vitabiotics Acquisition: What the $850–900 Million Deal Means for the Global Nutraceutical Industry
A strategic move that reshapes the vitamins and wellness market across the UK, India, and beyond
New Compound to Boost Ageing Muscle Repair: Breakthrough Explained and What It Means for the Future
Scientists unveil a promising molecule that could transform how ageing muscles heal and maintain strength
Manipal Hospitals to Launch ₹9,200 Crore IPO: Key Details, Price Band, and What It Means
India’s leading healthcare provider prepares for a major public listing with strong investor interest expected
No Nationwide Shortage of Anti-Rabies Vaccine: Government Clarifies in Lok Sabha
Health Minister J.P. Nadda says no official reports indicate a country-wide shortage
Frequently Asked Questions About IVF Safety for Mothers
Why is IVF safety for mothers important
IVF Safety for Mothers: Why Protecting Moms-to-Be Is the Most Critical Priority in Fertility Treatments
As IVF success rates rise globally, the real benchmark is shifting toward safer, healthier outcomes for women undergoing assisted reproduction
Nature Prescriptions: How Time Outdoors Could Support Mental and Physical Health Alongside Conventional Healthcare
ICMR-NIN Consortium Calls for Healthier School Food Policies to Tackle Childhood Obesity in India
Parliamentary Panel Urges FSSAI to Finalise Front-of-Pack Nutrition Labelling Rules to Help Consumers Make Healthier Food Choices
ICMR-NIN Consortium Calls for Healthier School Food Policies to Tackle Childhood Obesity in India
ICMR-NIN Consortium Urges Healthier School Food Policies to Combat Childhood Obesity and Diet-Related Diseases in India
India is facing a growing public health challenge as childhood obesity and diet-related non-communicable diseases (NCDs) continue to rise. To address this trend, a multi-institutional consortium led by the ICMR-National Institute of Nutrition (ICMR-NIN) has released a comprehensive
Climate Change and India’s Ageing Population: Why Building Climate Resilience for Older Adults Is Now a Public Health Priority
Climate change is no longer only an environmental challenge it has become a growing public health emergency, particularly for older adults. Rising temperatures, extreme weather events, floods, droughts, poor air quality, and water scarcity are disproportionately affecting senior citizens
ADHD Can Remain Hidden for Decades: Why Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder Often Goes Undiagnosed Until Adulthood
Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is commonly associated with hyperactive children who struggle to sit still in classrooms. However, growing awareness and research have shown that ADHD is a lifelong neurodevelopmental condition that often continues well into adulthood and in many cases
Volunteer Doctors Set Up Free Medical Clinics at Jantar Mantar, Providing First Aid and Essential Care to Protesters
Volunteer doctors have established free medical clinics at New Delhi's Jantar Mantar protest site, offering first aid, health check-ups, and essential medicines to protesters seeking treatment for injuries and common illnesses. Staffed by medical professionals volunteering their time and supported
Gurgaon Woman Claims She Was Fired While on Approved Medical Leave After Serious Accident, Sparks Workplace Rights Debate
A Gurgaon-based professional has sparked widespread discussion about employee rights after claiming she was terminated while recovering from a serious workplace-unrelated accident. The 27-year-old woman alleged that although her employer initially approved her medical leave and wished her a speedy
Employer Pays ₹4.25 Lakh for Driver’s Heart Surgery, Calls Him ‘Colleague’ Instead of Driver, Inspires Millions
A heartwarming story of compassion, dignity, and leadership has captured the attention of social media after a Mumbai-based cardiac surgeon shared an unforgettable experience involving an employer who paid ₹4.25 lakh for his driver's bypass surgery.
Hospitals Must Not Function as an Extension of Law Enforcement, Say Safdarjung Hospital Resident Doctors
Hospitals exist to provide medical care, protect patient dignity, and uphold ethical standards not to serve as extensions of law enforcement. This principle has come into sharp focus following concerns raised by the Resident Doctors' Association (RDA) of Vardhman Mahavir Medical College (VMMC)
Health Data Must Drive Action, Not Just Headlines: Why India’s Health Surveys Should Shape Policy, Budgets, and Accountability
India conducts some of the world's largest and most comprehensive health surveys, generating invaluable information on maternal and child health, nutrition, disease burden, healthcare access, immunization, and non-communicable diseases. Yet, despite the enormous investment in collecting these data