A new study has highlighted a growing public health challenge among children living in India's urban slums, revealing that many face a double burden of malnutrition experiencing both undernutrition in early life and obesity during childhood. Researchers from Christian Medical College (CMC), Vellore, tracked 250 children
Manipal Health Enterprises has strengthened its expansion footprint in southern India by securing a large hospital property in Bengaluru's Yelahanka region through a long term lease agreement, reflecting the growing demand for healthcare infrastructure in major urban centres. According to reports, the healthcare provider has entered
- 7 yrs old makes a remarkable recovery at Kamineni Hospitals A seven-year old boy who sustained devastating, life threatening injuries following a brutal attack by a pack of stray dogs has made a remarkable recovery and was discharged today from Kamineni Hospitals after undergoing intensive
Doctors at KIMS Hospitals, Kondapur, successfully performed a rare and highly complex laparoscopic Whipple procedure on a 52-year-old woman who had previously undergone open pancreatic surgery for chronic calcific pancreatitis, offering her a new lease of life. Sharing details of the case, Dr. Ch. Naveen Kumar,
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
From turmeric and cinnamon to black pepper and oregano, everyday kitchen spices may offer health benefits that extend far beyond enhancing flavor, according to emerging research exploring their impact on gut health, brain function, metabolism, and inflammation. Researchers say bioactive compounds naturally present in many spices
A new study has raised important questions about the long term effectiveness of certain knee surgeries commonly performed for meniscal tears, suggesting that the procedure may not always improve outcomes and could potentially contribute to worsening knee osteoarthritis over time. Researchers found that patients who underwent
A new international study has warned that the global fight against cancer could face significant challenges by 2050 due to growing shortages of healthcare professionals, particularly nurses, diagnostic specialists, and imaging personnel, who play a critical role in early detection and treatment of the disease. The
The latest National Family Health Survey (NFHS-6) has revealed a decline in the use of family planning methods among married women in Delhi, raising concerns about access to reproductive health services and unmet contraceptive needs in the national capital. According to the survey, 67.4% of currently
Government expenditure on healthcare in India has nearly tripled over the past decade, while the financial burden on households for medical treatment has significantly reduced, according to the latest National Health Accounts (NHA) estimates released by the Union Ministry of Health and Family Welfare. The report
