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Research on Indian tribal populations shows that traditional diets foster unique gut bacteria distinct from industrialised societies; the findings highlight an urgent need for biobanking to preserve microbial diversity and develop region-specific probiotic therapies as required
For patients with advanced head and neck cancer, surgery is often the first step in treatment. Many also need radiation therapy to destroy remaining cancer cells and reduce the risk that their cancer will return. Starting radiation within six weeks of surgery gives patients the best chance of beating their cancer. But for more than half of patients nationwide, that does not happen.
Until now, applicants found guilty of submitting fabricated data were liable to face only rejection of applications or cancellation of existing licences; the new provisions go a step further by imposing a temporary ban on future applications, aimed at deterring repeated violations
Among PVTGs, the Hill Kharia shows the highest stunting prevalence at 82.76%, a distressing figure that signifies a critical public health emergency, the study raises alarm
When did the outbreak start? What is the progress on the vaccine?
Action has been initiated against the manufacturers; the entire affected stock has been replaced
All major hospitals in Kochi city, including private and government hospitals, have been running at full capacity for the past several weeks and are reporting a surge in inpatient admissions for fever and influenza cases.
The eSafety study painted a sobering picture. It found that children aged 10 to 15 were using social media just as frequently in March as they had before the ban came into force on December 10
The World Bank says extreme heat should no longer be treated as a seasonal emergency, warning that rising temperatures threaten livelihoods, productivity and long-term economic growth across the region
New brain atlases combine several advanced mapping methods to trace how neurons and glia form, migrate, and diversify across time and species, turning static brain charts into a dynamic developmental reference
The collaboration will combine The ePlane Company's electric aviation technology with Apollo Hospitals' nationwide healthcare infrastructure to develop an integrated emergency response model. Apollo Hospitals and The ePlane Company have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to explore the deployment of electric air ambulances and medical delivery drones as part of India's emergency healthcare ecosystem. Announced at the Farnborough International Airshow following the signing of the agreement in Chennai, the partnership aims to reduce the time required to transport critically ill patients, donor organs, blood products, medicines, and other essential medical supplies. The collaboration will combine The ePlane Company's electric aviation technology with Apollo Hospitals' nationwide healthcare infrastructure to develop an integrated emergency response model. Under the proposed initiative, The ePlane Company's e200X electric air ambulance will be evaluated for inter-hospital patient tr
Many people feel that the worst part of surgery happens after they wake up. Countless patients who undergo general anesthesia worry about nausea and vomiting, common side effects after surgery. A clinical trial by Yale School of Medicine's Department of Anesthesiology finds that a small dose of olanzapine, an inexpensive antipsychotic medication, could curb those symptoms. The treatment could also ensure a smoother postsurgical recovery.
A UVA Health emergency medicine doctor and a colleague at Clemson University have developed a framework to help hospitals integrate artificial intelligence to not only increase efficiency and cut costs but also ensure high-quality patient care remains the top priority.
Historically, outbreak research has been fragmented, delayed, and poorly integrated into emergency response. By the time protocols are developed, collaborations organised, funding secured, and approvals obtained, critical opportunities to generate evidence on medical countermeasures are often lost. This challenge is particularly acute for rare pathogens, such as the Andes hantavirus, which typically cause sporadic cases or small outbreaks.
Concerns over young users’ exposure to pornography, cyberbullying, and other forms of online exploitation, have been mounting in the country
The warning comes after the NTA reviewed several complaints regarding differences between candidates' expected and declared NEET 2026 scores
The problem of question paper leaks can be addressed by integrating the Radhakrishnan Committee’s governance and infrastructure model with an Item Response Theory-backed question bank, an on-demand two-tier architecture, and a phased simulator roll out
In 2023, 24.3% of adults reported having chronic pain, or pain that is experienced most days or every day for 3 months or more, according to the CDC. Although pain education for health care providers and trainees has been identified as one way to improve pain care, previously published research has shown pain education is often suboptimal in medical school and residency training. According to a study published in Pain Reports by Nicole M. Alberts, PhD, and colleagues, general and orthopedic surgery residents from 27 accredited residency programs across Canada had an average Knowledge and
Disease control, medical, animal husbandry experts sent to Gujarat, Rajasthan to support public health measures; sandflies are established vectors, but scientists studying role of other insects, domestic animals too
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The study finds links between urban diets and gut microbiomes, which could be a reason behind rising diabetes rates in India
By extending restrictions to vendors operating immediately outside school gates, the government hopes to reduce children’s easy access to unhealthy foods during school hours
In 2026, the United States has confirmed more than 2,300 measles infections, surpassing the 2025 tally to reach the highest annual total in 35 years amid declining vaccination rates
Children relapsing into malnutrition have become an increasingly common occurrence in the state and across northern Nigeria, according to local health and aid workers, who cite knock-on effects from the Iran war
The Progressive Medicos and Scientific Forum (PMSF) and groups under the National Platform for the Rights of the Disabled (NPRD) umbrella have also sought an independent judicial inquiry into the alleged used of such weapons against protesters on July 20 during the march to Parliament
Wearing multiple hats from that of a house surgeon to a legislator, Dr. Muthulakshmi Reddy’s name stands tall among pioneers in history
Petitioner seeks nationwide ban on medically unnecessary genital surgeries on intersex children; calls for provision of identity documents and job reservation
Epidemiological tracking shows low transmission rates, with cases occurring sporadically in isolated pockets rather than through localised or rapid community outbreaks, according to Health Department
Federal health officials report that nearly 100 people in 17 states have been sickened in a salmonella outbreak linked to recalled eggs
A culturally tailored meal program rooted in traditional Diné foods significantly reduced hospitalizations and emergency department visits among heart failure patients in rural Navajo Nation, according to a new randomized clinical trial published in JAMA Internal Medicine.
The latest outbreak has killed more people at a quicker rate than any previous outbreak, including in 2014-2016 when 28,000 cases were reported, of which over 11,000 people died