The Armed Forces Medical Services launches a nationwide AI programme for early detection of diabetic retinopathy, starting in 8 cities. This initiative aims to prevent blindness by bridging the data and screening gap.
A Pune hospital saved a micro-preemie weighing just 550g born at 23 weeks. After 100 days in NICU, the baby was discharged healthy. Read this incredible survival story.
A leopard entered a Mira Bhayandar flat, severely injuring 23-year-old Anjali Tak. Her face was deeply lacerated. The attack led to seven injuries. Read about the rescue and state aid.
A clinical trial at AIMS, Mohali, finds Indian instrumental music significantly reduces labour pain intensity by 20%, offering a natural, non-pharmacological pain management option for childbirth.
A Jharkhand father, denied an ambulance, carried his 4-month-old son's body in a plastic bag on a 70km bus journey home from Chaibasa hospital. The tragic incident exposes India's rural healthcare crisis. Read the full report.
Mysuru district achieves a sharp decline in maternal deaths, from 28 in 2024 to just 11 in 2025, thanks to coordinated health interventions. Discover the strategies behind this public health success.
Youth activists in Navi Mumbai formed a silent human chain to demand clean air becomes a central issue in the 2026 municipal elections, highlighting pollution from construction and vehicles. Read more.
Govt hospitals in Rajasthan have failed to implement 2015 safety directives for blood transfusions, leading to multiple errors. Read about the negligence and new warnings issued.
Recent research reveals anxiety and depression are key drivers of erectile dysfunction, impacting men's sexual health. Learn about the modern masculinity crisis and solutions.
A ward boy at Meerut's LLRM Medical College was terminated after allegedly filling a nebuliser's oxygen chamber with spirit. The error was caught in time, preventing harm to a 4-year-old patient.
Himachal Pradesh reports the highest number of substandard drug samples in India. 49 samples failed quality tests, raising serious concerns about public health and pharmaceutical regulation.
Himachal Pradesh drug control authorities investigate over 80 chemist shops for suspicious sales of psychotropic substances. Major crackdown follows intelligence reports.
Struggling with late-night hunger? Research shows biology, not lack of discipline, drives cravings. Learn how sleep and screens affect your appetite and get expert tips to manage it.
As temperatures drop, dense toxic air triggers respiratory flare-ups. Dr Amit Kumar Mondal shares vital signs to watch and safe winter habits for high-risk groups. Learn how to protect your health.
Andhra Pradesh Pollution Control Board reviews 'moderate to poor' air quality in Visakhapatnam. Key officials discuss PM levels, dust, and urgent action plans to curb pollution.
Discover the science of dark therapy. Learn how eliminating light pollution at night can enhance sleep quality, regulate hormones, and improve mental and physical health.
Police in Rae Bareli register an FIR against two doctors and a hospital manager for alleged medical negligence following the death of a 22-year-old after kidney stone surgery. Details inside.
Uttar Pradesh Governor Anandiben Patel urges the Union government to allocate a dedicated budget for cervical cancer prevention. She reveals Rs 854 crore aid to patients and vaccination drives for 40,000 girls.
Experts at the Indian Society of Nephrology conference reveal 60% of CKD cases are detected late. They recommend a simple Rs 20-50 urine test every six months for early detection. Learn about prevention strategies.
KGMU toppers highlight how Uttar Pradesh's rapid medical college growth will enhance doctor access and specialised services, strengthening state healthcare despite initial challenges.
PGI's crucial digital upgrade faces delay after SFC meeting cancellation. Union Health Minister to chair GB meeting on Dec 30 to decide on high-tech equipment, new courses & promotions. Read more.
Odisha's Nidaan scheme offers free diagnostic tests at Biju Patnaik Homeopathic Medical College via PPP. Learn how this benefits Ayush patients across the state.
JIPMER's regional Health Technology Assessment hub clinched a silver award at the HTA Conclave 2025 in New Delhi. The award highlights India's push for equitable and cost-effective healthcare decisions. Read more about this achievement.
Discover how actor-director Sreenivasan's adoption of Subhash Palekar's natural farming methods inspired a local green revolution, turning barren land into 100 acres of thriving paddy fields in Kerala. Read his inspiring journey.
Hyderabad's EJHS wellness centres are expanding with cardiology, neurology & more. A new app for online appointments & administrative restructuring announced. Read more.
India faces a severe road safety crisis with 2 lakh annual deaths. Karnataka ranks 10th, Mysuru 5th in fatalities. Justice Abhay Sapre inspected NH-275. Read the full report.
The indefinite hunger strike by PGI contract workers demanding pending wages enters its fourth day. Union leaders allege no medical check-up for three days. A day-long strike is threatened if demands are not met by Dec 22.
On World Meditation Day, December 21, experts from Patna explain how the ancient practice, now backed by science, reduces stress, improves heart health, and boosts immunity. Discover how to enhance your quality of life.
Kochi launches a joint immunization campaign for cattle, targeting 75,413 animals against foot-and-mouth and lumpy skin diseases. 170 squads deployed until Jan 23. Ensure your livestock is protected.
Surat's SRKRC upgrades to a fully automated NAT system, detecting 117 infected blood donations missed by ELISA, preventing at least 351 potential infections. Read how this tech saves lives.