A new study has estimated that a single day of extreme heat could lead to approximately 3,400 excess deaths across India, highlighting the growing public health risks associated with rising temperatures and increasingly frequent heatwaves. The research, conducted by the India Energy and Climate Center, adapted
Google has unveiled a revamped Google Health app alongside new AI driven health coaching features and Fitbit Air, marking a significant expansion of the company's digital health and wellness ecosystem. The updated Google Health app is designed to serve as a centralized platform where users can
The Kalam Institute of Health Technology (KIHT), a WHO Collaborating Centre for Health Innovation based at Andhra Pradesh MedTech Zone (AMTZ), Visakhapatnam, is a healthcare technology institute focused on health technology assessment, clinical research, regulatory science, and healthcare innovation, has received official approval from the Government of India to
WHO has identified a number of experimental Ebola treatments and vaccine candidates for evaluation in clinical trials as global health authorities intensify efforts to contain the ongoing outbreak in Africa. According to the WHO, the selected drugs and vaccine candidates will undergo clinical testing to generate
In a landmark judgment with far reaching implications for public health and emergency medicine, the Supreme Court of India has recognised access to timely trauma and emergency medical care as an integral part of the constitutional right to life under Article 21. A bench comprising Justices
In a significant step towards enhancing healthcare delivery across the state, the Haryana Government is set to sign a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Medanta Hospital, one of India's leading multi-specialty healthcare institutions. The proposed partnership aims to improve access to advanced medical care, strengthen
Speaking at a seminar ahead of World No Tobacco Day 2026, Swati Maliwal identified five reasons why society must worry about the rising threat of vapes and related nicotine products Experts identified the continuing supply of these products despite a ban in India as
AnaTel™ helps medical device and SaMD companies accelerate software development, generate regulatory grade documentation, and reduce development cycle times by up to 60% Tata Elxsi, a global leader in design and technology services, today announced the launch of AnaTel™, an AI-native software development platform for healthcare
A recent study by the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) has revealed that a large section of India’s population continues to consume cereals far beyond recommended levels while neglecting other essential food groups such as fruits, vegetables, pulses, proteins, and dairy products. According to the
Pioneering long-distance precision, the landmark procedure showcases the future of Robotic Uro- Oncology care in India In a landmark achievement for Indian healthcare and surgical innovation, a senior surgeon at the Asian Institute of Nephrology and Urology (AINU) – India’s largest single speciality on Urology and Nephrology hospital chain
