The Union Ministry of Health and Family Welfare on Friday hailed the Jan Vishwas (Amendment of Provisions) Bill, 2026, recently passed by both Houses of Parliament, as a significant step to safeguard public health....
Britain-based cardiologist and electrophysiologist Prof Dhiraj Gupta is currently on an Indian tour performing complex atrial fibrillation (AF) procedures while training local cardiologists during live cases....
Union Minister Dr Jitendra Singh has called for stronger outreach, including digital dissemination and targeted engagement with startups and MSMEs, particularly in emerging segments such as ready-to-eat and “carry-home” food products tailored to changing urban consumption patterns....
India’s drug regulators are stepping up oversight of fast-growing weight-loss and diabetes therapies, particularly GLP-1 receptor agonists, amid rising demand and the anticipated entry of cheaper generic versions into the domestic market....
Scientists have found that those living with obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) have a 71 per cent higher risk of cardiovascular...
The Drug Controller General of India has stepped up regulatory surveillance against unauthorised sale and promotion of type 2 diabetes drugs also known as GLP-1 drugs, the government said on Wednesday....
The Karnataka government on Wednesday announced a draft policy aimed at promoting responsible digital use among students, addressing growing concerns over excessive screen time and its impact on mental health....
Strengthening last-mile healthcare access, the Punjab government has activated the ASHA (Accredited Social Health Activity) workers’ network to accelerate enrolments under the Mukh Mantri Sehat Yojna (MMSY), with over 19,000 ASHA workers and 900 facilitators now driving registrations across villages in the state, an official statemen...
Intensifying its drive to curb adulterated food, Hyderabad police have seized a large number of ice and lassi candies laced with harmful chemicals....
Pakistan's Karachi has reported its first case of mpox in 2026, local media reported on Tuesday citing hospital sources....
