Category Archives: Health
Because of stigma, fear of being misunderstood, or the belief that their problems are not
For many young people dealing with stress, loneliness, family pressures, relationship concerns or fears about [...]
Aug
FDA approves landmark pancreatic cancer drug that’s shown to improve survival
The Food and Drug Administration on Wednesday (August 27, 2026) approved a groundbreaking new drug [...]
Aug
Peripheral inflammation may drive brain damage in rare neurological disorder, finds NIMHANS study
A study by researchers from NIMHANS has found that peripheral inflammation may play a significant [...]
Aug
One of the biggest gaps in childhood cancer care in India, points out Arvind Krishnamurthy
Her appetite declined, and a paediatrician advised investigations. Sumana* was an energetic child until she [...]
Aug
The high cost of India’s private health-care boom
For crores of Indian families, the financial shock of hospitalisation — especially in a private [...]
Aug
Cyclosporiasis cases in U.S. climb to 17,180, CDC argues
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention on Tuesday reported 17,180 confirmed cases of cyclosporiasis [...]
Aug
Food and Drug Administration said on Tuesday it authorised Abbott Laboratories’ glucose
Food and Drug Administration said on Tuesday it authorised Abbott Laboratories' glucose monitor, making it [...]
Aug
“India is witnessing a seasonal surge in Influenza A (H1N1) / Swine Flu cases
The Indian Medical Association (IMA) on Wednesday (August 26, 2026) issued a public health advisory [...]
Aug
Many of the Maggi packets sold in Britain are made in India, but they carry red front-of-pack
Buy the same brand in India, and it contains three times as much sugar. It [...]
Aug
India is seeing a rise in seasonal influenza, with H1N1 accounting for much of the increase
India is seeing a rise in seasonal influenza, with H1N1 accounting for much of the [...]
Aug