Mental health disorders continue to pose a significant public health challenge worldwide, with the World Health Organization (WHO) estimating that around 280 million people live with depression globally. While effective medications are available, identifying the right treatment often remains a lengthy trial and error process,
Fortis Healthcare Ltd. has signed an agreement to establish a 300 bed multi speciality hospital in Odisha, marking a significant expansion of its healthcare network in eastern India. The proposed facility will be located at Dion Riverside Township, Trishulia, Cuttack, and is expected to enhance
Researchers at the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Bombay have developed an innovative "placenta on chip" platform, a breakthrough biomedical technology designed to improve the understanding of foetal development, maternal health and pregnancy related complications. The microfluidic device replicates the structure and function of the
Hospitals across several cities in India are reporting a resurgence of Influenza A (H1N1) cases amid fluctuating weather conditions, with doctors observing an increase in patients presenting with severe respiratory symptoms, including persistent cough, high fever and lung congestion. While most patients are being managed
Union Health Minister Jagat Prakash Nadda has reviewed Delhi's preparedness measures for dengue ahead of the peak transmission season, emphasizing the need for strengthened surveillance, rapid response mechanisms and coordinated vector control efforts to prevent outbreaks during the monsoon months. Chairing a high level meeting on
Hospitals across Noida are witnessing a significant increase in patients suffering from dehydration, dizziness and heat related illnesses as prolonged high temperatures and heatwave conditions continue to affect the National Capital Region. Health authorities and medical experts have urged residents to take preventive measures as
Health authorities in Jharkhand's East Singhbhum district have reported 26 new cases of cerebral malaria and 18 additional cases of malaria following an intensified screening drive across affected villages, raising concerns over the spread of the disease in the region. While no new fatalities were
A coalition of healthcare professionals, public health activists and international medical organizations has called for the suspension of the Israeli Medical Association (IMA) from the World Medical Association (WMA), citing concerns over the destruction of healthcare infrastructure in Gaza and the treatment of Palestinian healthcare
Google has partnered with the National Health Authority (NHA) to integrate its Gemma 4 open AI models and Medical Data Toolkit into the newly launched Aarogya Setu 2.0 platform, enabling the transformation of unstructured medical records into standardized, interoperable digital health records under India's Ayushman
Healthcare technology company HIVE, based in Chennai, has launched an artificial intelligence (AI)-powered clinical decision support platform designed to provide healthcare professionals with verified, evidence based clinical insights by integrating patient data, medical literature and established treatment guidelines. Unlike conventional generative AI chatbots that primarily rely
