India's gutkha ban, a public health milestone, has been undermined by industry circumvention, weak enforcement, and systemic corruption. Exploiting legal loopholes, manufacturers thrive through dual packaging and clandestine networks, leaving public health, governance, and anti-tobacco efforts struggling against entrenched societal norms.
The study challenges the old notions about alcohol's effects on depressed people who drink excessively.
The growing concerns about social media's impact on children under 16 have led to calls for stricter regulations, as experts highlight their detrimental effects on mental health and development.
The announcement by the finance minister includes a proposed 5% concessional duty on life-saving medicines along with a complete exemption from customs duties for their manufacturing.
36 life-saving medicines fully exempted from custom duty: Finance Minister
This initiative aims to enhance access to cancer treatment and support for patients across the country, addressing a critical gap in healthcare services.
Professor Shitij Kapur talked about myths around longevity and points to the importance of lifestyle in improving outcomes.
Vice-chancellor of London's prestigious King's College, Prof. Shitij Kapur busts myths around longevity hacks and advocates no smoking, minimal alcohol, good sleep and a clean diet for a longer life.
Guillain-Barre Syndrome in Kolkata: West Bengal Health Department issued guidelines for hospitals, while experts assured that the situation remains under control and not a cause for panic.
As Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman prepares to announce the Union Budget 2025 on February 1, experts have shared their expectations for the health sector.
Donald Trump: He had blamed his decision to exist WHO on the UN health agency's mishandling of the Covid-19 pandemic and other international health crises.
The first suspected death linked to GBS was reported from Maharashtra's Solapur.
Breast cancer cases and its economic impact are projected to grow substantially in India, with an annual increase of 5.6%. The economic burden of breast cancer willincrease to $13.96 billion by 2030.
A man's cholesterol levels exceeded 1,000 mg/dL, with painless yellow nodules oozing out his body.
The Lilavati Hospital has announced that it is establishing a cancer care institute of 300 beds. A new nursing program in partnership with Mayo Clinic has also been launched.
The second CAR-T cell therapy, Qartemi, has been approved by India's drug regulator. Qartemi is a "living drug" for blood cancer patients.
Guillain-Barre Syndrome: Experts have found Norovirus and Campylobacter bacteria in some of the samples from those affected by Guillain-Barre Syndrome in Pune. This is a rare neurological disease.
Scientists are developing an AI tool that can help predict the risk of dementia with a simple eye test.
Around 59 people in Pune have been affected with Guillain-Barre Syndrome. It is a rare neurolgoical condition in which the body's immune system attacks the nerves.
Doctors are cautioning Indian couples who are in a rush to attempt preterm birth surgery before February 20, the deadline for birthright citizenship, due to various health risks.
