Category: health

Chennai, April 2 : In a first in India, SRM Prime Hospital performed an Alternate Access  Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement/Implantation  a minimally invasive heart valve replacement procedure, through the artery under the right shoulder instead of the standard leg artery route, to save a 73-year-old patient with calcific severe aortic stenosis, a condition in which…

By – Jyothi Kayarat  Psychologist , Autism Specialist , Founder, Sushiksha Intervention Centre “World Autism Awareness Day is an important reminder that awareness must go hand in hand with understanding, acceptance, and meaningful inclusion. Autism is not a problem to be fixed; it simply reflects a different way of experiencing and responding to the world.…

According to a recent review by researchers at Semmelweis University, published in the journal Nutrients, lifestyle and dietary changes may help people living with endometriosis. The study analyzed more than 100 international papers and found that factors such as a healthy diet, regular physical activity, stress management, good sleep and adequate micronutrient intake can help reduce pain and improve quality…

Bhubaneswar, March 31: Emphasizing the transformative potential of artificial intelligence (AI) in healthcare, Subhasish Panda, Additional Secretary to the Prime Minister’s Office, highlighted how AI could significantly enhance organ transplantation in India. Speaking at a workshop-cum-regional Continuing Medical Education (CME) programme on “Organ Transplantation and Artificial Intelligence in Healthcare,” he said AI can integrate large…

On Monday, Odisha Governor Hari Babu Kambhampati urged everyone to come together to fight the rising number of cancer cases in the state. Speaking at the “Cancer-Free Odisha” Awareness Conclave and the Mahanayak–2026 Awards, he said cancer is not just a medical problem—it affects families and communities across Odisha. The Governor pointed out that lifestyle…

New Delhi: The upcoming India Pharma 2026 is set to spotlight India’s transition from volume-driven production to an innovation-led growth model in the pharmaceutical sector. Industry leaders and policymakers are expected to use the platform to highlight the need for stronger research and development, advanced manufacturing, and greater global competitiveness. The focus is shifting from…

New Delhi: The Central Council for Research in Ayurvedic Sciences (CCRAS) has joined hands with Anuvadini AI to make Ayurveda research more accessible to people across India by translating it into 13 languages. The initiative aims to bridge language barriers that often limit access to traditional knowledge, especially in a country as linguistically diverse as…

Mar 30: For decades, the Indian haircare industry has operated on a singular myth: that real repair requires overnight oiling or hours in a salon chair. K formula, a homegrown science-led beauty brand, is dismantling that narrative with India’s first peptide-powered molecular haircare range, delivering visible hair repair in just minutes. Launched in October 2025,…

First systematic review to track long-term trends across pre- and post-pandemic periods finds dramatic rise in screen use among children and adolescents.   Screen time among children and adolescents has increased significantly over the past three decades, with clear rise occurring after the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, according to a new systematic review conducted…

Elpaso,Texas Mar 28:  A new study from researchers at The University of Texas at El Paso shows that just six weeks of boxing training can significantly reduce blood pressure and improve blood vessel function in young adults with elevated blood pressure or Stage 1 hypertension. “Hypertension is a primary contributor to heart disease, stroke and…