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
Military Hospital Jabalpur has strengthened its diagnostic imaging infrastructure with the installation of a state of the-art Siemens 64-Slice CT Scanner, a move expected to improve diagnostic accuracy, accelerate patient assessments, and enhance healthcare services for armed forces personnel and their families. The newly commissioned scanner
Assam has taken another step toward establishing itself as a major healthcare and medical tourism destination in Northeast India following a high-level meeting between Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma and Union Health Minister Jagat Prakash Nadda. During the meeting, the Chief Minister sought guidance on policy
Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu is set to inaugurate the Lalitha PVS Institute of Medical Sciences on June 3, marking the launch of a major multi-speciality healthcare facility aimed at strengthening tertiary and advanced medical care in the state. The newly established institute has
A new study has suggested that peppermint oil may have potential benefits in helping regulate blood pressure, sparking interest among researchers exploring natural approaches to cardiovascular health. While the findings are promising, experts caution that peppermint oil should not be viewed as a replacement for
The Supreme Court of India has declined an urgent plea seeking to conduct the upcoming NEET-UG 2026 re examination in a computer based test (CBT) format, allowing the examination to proceed in the existing pen andpaper mode. A vacation bench comprising Justices P. S. Narasimha and
Artemis Hospitals has announced its expansion into Central India with the development of a new multi-speciality hospital in Raipur, a move aimed at strengthening access to advanced tertiary healthcare services in the region. The upcoming facility will feature more than 300 beds, over 50 medical and
The National Medical Commission (NMC) has issued an advisory directing medical colleges across the country to ensure the mandatory implementation of safe injection practices, reinforcing patient safety and infection prevention measures within healthcare institutions. The advisory emphasizes adherence to standard injection safety protocols, including the use
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,
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
