Despite decades of effort, anemia remains a critical health issue in India, affecting 67.1% of children and 59.1% of adolescent girls. A multi-layered strategy focusing on awareness, screening, and better supplementation is vital for a healthier future.
Rotary Club Vadodara Heritage hosts a family-friendly Millet Mahotsav on Jan 3-4 at Waves Club. Enjoy organic markets, cooking demos, live music & kids' activities. Join the healthy living celebration!
Himachal CM Sukhvinder Sukhu announces major healthcare reforms under 'Vyavastha Parivartan', including AI labs, robotic surgery, and senior citizen OPDs. Read about the Rs 3,000 crore investment to transform state healthcare.
A groundbreaking study finds retinal thickness can predict dementia risk. Learn how an eye scan could reveal future Alzheimer's and frontotemporal dementia. Read more.
Telangana Health Minister announces enhanced strategy against non-communicable diseases like diabetes & hypertension, which cause 65% of deaths. New clinics and 100+ critical care units planned.
Ahmedabad's air quality plummets to a hazardous AQI of 429, the season's worst. Traffic congestion and construction drive pollution, posing severe health risks. Stay informed and protected.
Punjab govt will deploy 200 security guards across 23 district hospitals from January 2026 to protect medical staff from violence. The move follows 60+ assault incidents.
Suffering from a hangover? Discover 6 natural and tasty foods like coconut water, bananas, and green tea that can help you recover fast. Learn the science-backed remedies.
Himachal Pradesh CM Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu unveils a massive Rs 3000 crore investment plan to modernize healthcare infrastructure across the state, aiming for advanced treatment facilities.
Dr. Bhanji Kundaria, a US-based haematologist from Junagadh, details his 25-year mission tackling anaemia in Gujarat, reaching over 138,000 people. He emphasizes early intervention and awareness.
Discover how Baby G, Karnataka's pioneering tribal healthcare provider, combines professional training with lived Adivasi experience to deliver life-saving care to remote communities. Read her inspiring story.
Archana K R is leading a vital mission to transform hygiene and sanitation experiences for children and communities across Karnataka. Discover how her dedication is creating lasting change.
New research reveals bariatric surgery delivers five times more weight loss than GLP-1 drugs like Ozempic over two years. Discover the real-world data and what it means for obesity treatment.
Discover how Aditi Sowmyanarayan uses creativity and resilience to reshape autism awareness. Her journey proves expression has many forms. Read her inspiring story.
Principal Secretary Harsh Gupta's defence of ambulance shortages in Karnataka, citing morning issues, fails to reassure. Lives depend on 24/7 emergency access. Read the critical editorial.
Dr. Kartik Sunagar's groundbreaking research offers universal antibodies and oral pills to revolutionize snakebite care in India, aiming to drastically reduce fatalities. Discover the future of treatment.
Tired of failed New Year resolutions? Discover 10 simple, sustainable health habits for 2026 that fit into your daily life, from mindful walking to smarter sleep. Start small and build consistency.
Andhra Pradesh's Jeevandan program achieves a historic milestone with over 300 organ transplants in 2025, driven by state honours and awareness campaigns. Discover how AP leads in deceased donor initiatives.
Dr Anuja Thomas explains why a postpartum ultrasound within 4-6 weeks is vital to detect hidden complications like retained placental tissue, diastasis recti, and ensure complete recovery.
Doctors at Anakapalli's government hospital performed a rare normal delivery of a 4.8 kg baby, avoiding a C-section. Read how the medical team achieved this feat.
As Delhi's air quality remains 'very poor', sanitation workers like Sukhbiri and Anita brave the toxic haze without proper masks or gloves, highlighting a systemic failure in worker safety. Read their story.
Reshma, 32, wife of Jinesh P Sukumaran who was found dead in Israel in July, died in Kozhikode hospital. The couple leaves behind a 10-year-old daughter. Read the tragic story.
Doctors at Omega Hospital, Mangaluru, successfully extracted a deeply embedded 35-year-old pacemaker lead, curing a patient's year-long recurrent fever. Read about this complex cardiac achievement.
Andhra Pradesh High Court directs state to submit report on 45 student deaths in tribal hostels since 2016, questions healthcare failures. Read the latest developments.
Rajendra Institute of Medical Sciences in Ranchi reduces Vishram Griha charges from Rs 100 to Rs 25, offering major relief to families of poor patients. New agency to manage the 310-bed facility.
Leading Indian doctors share practical, science-backed habits for lasting health in 2026. From morning walks to digital sunsets, discover small changes with big impacts.
Bihar CM Nitish Kumar reviewed the six-storey LNJPN Super Speciality Hospital construction in Patna, directing officials to expedite work for a March 2026 completion. The Rs 215 crore project aims to provide advanced orthopaedic care.
A 60-year-old woman and her two young grandchildren suffocated to death in Gaya's Ekta village after inhaling smoke from a 'borsi' (fire pot) in a closed room. This is the second such incident in Wazirganj this winter.
School children and teachers in New Delhi are protesting hazardous air pollution, demanding clean air as a fundamental right. Read about the generational shift and urgent policy reforms needed.
Deputy CM Pawan Kalyan announces a New Year gift, funding a blood bank at Araku Govt Hospital for tribal sickle cell anaemia patients. Read about this crucial healthcare initiative.