Union Health and Family Welfare Minister JP Nadda reviewed the implementation of key Central health programmes in Kerala during a high level meeting with state health officials, with discussions focusing on improving healthcare delivery, expanding infrastructure and strengthening regulatory systems across the state. The review covered
Healthcare is poised to become the largest application area for artificial intelligence (AI) as advances in generative AI make expert medical knowledge more accessible to patients and healthcare professionals, according to Mustafa Suleyman, CEO of Microsoft AI. He noted that healthcare has already emerged as
India's Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission (ABDM) has achieved another significant milestone, with the digital health ecosystem surpassing 104 crore linked health records and 93 crore Ayushman Bharat Health Account (ABHA) IDs, reinforcing the country's position as one of the world's largest digital public health platforms. The
Researchers have identified 74 genetic regions associated with anxiety, including 39 previously undiscovered DNA variants, in what is being described as the largest genome wide association study (GWAS) ever conducted on the condition. The findings could significantly improve the understanding of anxiety disorders and accelerate
Neuberg Diagnostics is preparing for an Initial Public Offering (IPO) in FY2028, with plans to raise up to ₹4,000 crore as the diagnostics chain accelerates its expansion across India through strategic acquisitions and infrastructure development. As part of its pre-IPO roadmap, the Chennai based diagnostics company
Families of women affected by the Kota Medical College maternal health tragedy have appealed to the Rajasthan government for urgent financial assistance and access to advanced medical treatment after several mothers developed acute kidney failure following childbirth. The incident, allegedly linked to the administration of
Drinking coffee regularly may significantly reduce the risk of developing liver cirrhosis, liver cancer and liver related deaths, according to a new study that adds to the growing body of evidence supporting coffee's potential role in liver health. Researchers found that individuals consuming up to
The patient developed a large tear in the lower food pipe following forceful vomiting. A multidisciplinary team at Gleneagles Hospital successfully treated her through advanced endoscopic vacuum therapy and autologous fat grafting, avoiding the need for major surgery Mumbai: A team led by Dr. Shankar Zanwar, Senior
A significant proportion of Indians aged above 50 years continue to remain underinsured despite having health insurance, exposing them to substantial financial risks during medical emergencies, according to a new analysis of more than one lakh health insurance policyholders. The findings highlight that inadequate coverage,
A diarrhoeal outbreak in Karnataka's Chikkaballapur district has been traced to E. coli contaminated drinking water that was being sold illegally, prompting health authorities to intensify surveillance and launch an investigation into unauthorized water distribution practices. The incident has raised fresh concerns over drinking water
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