In a significant medical achievement, doctors at KIMS ICON Hospital, Sheelanagar, successfully performed a complex brain tumour removal surgery while the patient was awake and conversing, ensuring no neurological damage. The brain, being one of the most delicate and vital organs in the human body,
A Parliamentary Standing Committee has recommended increasing the health insurance cover under the Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (AB-PMJAY) from the existing ₹5 lakh to ₹10 lakh per family per year, citing the sharp rise in the cost of advanced medical treatments and
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
Stroke has emerged as one of India's fastest growing medical emergencies, affecting more than 1.8 million people every year and leaving thousands with lifelong disabilities. Experts believe that while advanced stroke treatments are now available in many hospitals, the biggest challenge remains delayed recognition of
Dr Gurneet Singh Sawhney, Director - Stereotactic and Functional Neurosciences & Senior Consultant Dept. of NeuroSpine Surgery, Fortis Hospital, Mulund For many years, epilepsy management primarily focused on controlling seizures through medication. While this approach remains a cornerstone of treatment, advances in neurological care have transformed our understanding of
Dr. Aishwarya R, Consultant Infectious Diseases, Aster Whitefield Hospital As Kerala battles rising cases of Shigella infection alongside renewed concerns over Nipah virus and West Nile fever, infectious disease experts explain the symptoms, transmission risks and prevention measures families should know this monsoon. Kerala's monsoon season has once again
Bengalur based healthcare startup CENT has expanded its footprint into the Delhi-NCR region with the launch of a new clinical prevention centre in Gurugram, which the company describes as India's first dedicated facility focused exclusively on preventive and early detection healthcare. The newly launched centre is
Researchers have identified 74 locations in the human genome associated with anxiety symptoms, marking a significant breakthrough in understanding the biological basis of one of the world's most common mental health conditions. The findings emerged from a large scale genome wide association study (GWAS) that
~ Conference supported by Fortis Hospital, Mulund spotlighted AI, innovation, mentorship and the future of neurosurgery ~ Mumbai hosted the 2nd edition of the Young Neurosurgeons Forum Conference (YNFCON 2026), a flagship initiative of the Neurological Society of India (NSI), from June 19–21, 2026. Supported by Fortis Hospital, Mulund,
A new study has found that yoga may offer significant benefits for individuals with early stage Alzheimer's disease by enhancing cognitive function, alleviating symptoms of depression, and improving gut health, highlighting the potential of mind body interventions in the management of neurodegenerative disorders. The research adds
