Unsafe food continues to pose a significant global public health threat, causing an estimated 1.5 million deaths every year worldwide, according to a new assessment released by the WHO. The findings are based on an analysis of 194 countries between 2000 and 2021, highlighting the persistent
Updated breast cancer screening recommendations released by the American College of Physicians (ACP) have reignited discussions among healthcare professionals about the ideal age and methods for breast cancer screening, leaving many women uncertain about when they should begin routine mammograms. The revised 2026 guidance includes updated
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
A new study suggests that while adopting a healthier diet can improve brain function, it may not fully reverse cognitive damage caused by long term consumption of high sugar and high fat foods, highlighting the importance of maintaining healthy eating habits throughout life. Researchers found that
Over 250 auto drivers participated in the awareness and screening initiative aimed at promoting early cancer detection among high-risk occupational groups Marking World No Tobacco Day, HCG Cancer Hospital KR Road, Bengaluru, organized oral and lung cancer screening camp on a mega scale exclusively for auto-rickshaw drivers, bringing together preventive healthcare,
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
Dr. G Dimpu Edwin Jonathan, Consultant Interventional Cardiologist, Aster RV Hospital Heart disease is one of the leading causes of death worldwide. The statistics from Southeast Asia and India reveal a very alarming situation. According to the WHO, eight individuals in this region die from heart disease every
In a significant move aimed at strengthening skill development and employment generation in the traditional healthcare sector, the Delhi government has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to boost Ayush-based healthcare training, workforce development, and career opportunities. The MoU was signed between the Healthcare Sector Skill
WHOhas declared the ongoing Ebola outbreak a Public Health Emergency of International Concern (PHEIC), raising global concern over the spread of the deadly viral disease across parts of Africa. Simultaneously, the Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) has classified the outbreak as
Senores Pharmaceuticals Limited reported strong financial and operational performance for the fourth quarter and full year ended March 31, 2026, reflecting sustained growth across regulated markets, emerging markets, and branded generics businesses. The research driven pharmaceutical company announced its audited financial results highlighting significant expansion in revenues, profitability, and
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