WHO has urged governments worldwide to strengthen measures aimed at protecting children and adolescents from tobacco and nicotine addiction, warning that the industry continues to target younger populations through appealing products, marketing strategies, and digital platforms. The global health agency highlighted growing concerns over the rising
A baby's laughter may be more than just a heartwarming moment for parents it could offer valuable insights into early brain development, social learning, and emotional growth, according to emerging research in developmental neuroscience. Scientists studying infant behaviour have found that laughter plays a crucial role
KIMS Hospitals Hyderabad has announced the appointment of Dr. Saurabh Lall as its new Chief Operating Officer (COO), reinforcing the hospital network's focus on operational excellence, patient-centric care, and strategic growth in one of India's fastest-growing healthcare markets. Dr. Lall joins KIMS Hospitals after serving as
Western India real-world data highlights the role of integrated oncology care, genomics, and nutrition in improving cancer outcomes Mumbai, 2nd June 2026: M|O|C Cancer Care & Research Centre has announced that six of its research abstracts have been accepted for presentation at the American Society of
Metabolism is often blamed when people struggle to lose weight or maintain a healthy body composition, but experts say the science behind metabolism is far more complex than many common myths suggest. New research continues to highlight how metabolism influences body weight, energy balance, and
The clinic offers key adult vaccines, including pneumococcal, influenza, Tdap, HPV, shingles, and hepatitis B, focusing on the prevention of infections among elderly and high-risk individuals With rising cases of preventable infections among adults, Medicover Hospital has launched a dedicated Adult Vaccination Clinic in Navi Mumbai.
India, 3 June 2026: BPL Medical Technologies, India’s leading medical equipment brand with a 50-year legacy under the BPL Group, has announced the launch of the BPL Vent 300, a new ICU ventilator developed to support critical care teams with advanced respiratory management across adult,
Goa has emerged as one of the most obesity affected states in India, according to the latest findings from the National Family Health Survey (NFHS-6), with the state also reporting significantly higher than average blood sugar levels among adults, raising concerns about the growing burden
Union Health Minister Jagat Prakash Nadda has announced that the Centre plans to add 75,000 undergraduate (UG) and postgraduate (PG) medical seats over the next five years, as part of its ongoing efforts to strengthen India's healthcare workforce and medical education infrastructure. Addressing the second convocation
Assam has taken another step toward establishing itself as a major healthcare and medical tourism destination in Northeast India following a high-level meeting between Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma and Union Health Minister Jagat Prakash Nadda. During the meeting, the Chief Minister sought guidance on policy
