Category: health

Jaipur, Mar 24: Sightsavers India, in collaboration with AbbVie Therapeutics India Pvt. Ltd., continued its national drive to address glaucoma-related visual impairment by convening a state-level consultation in Jaipur, Rajasthan. The initiative is part of an ongoing multi-city engagement designed to strengthen awareness, expand early screening efforts, and mobilise action against one of the leading…

Trauma is a profound and multifaceted experience that can deeply affect an individual’s mental and emotional well-being. It arises from events that overwhelm one’s ability to cope, leading to lasting psychological effects. Trauma can be acute, resulting from a single event like an accident, chronic from repeated stressors such as domestic violence, or complex, stemming…

Communal stands at the forefront of a new era in skincare, where innovation meets intention, and every ritual is infused with meaning. More than a brand, Communal is a movement that elevates skincare from a mere routine to a shared celebration of self and community. With a meticulous blend of science-backed efficacy and sensorial delight,…

CHENNAI, MARCH 22, 2026: Indian Hotels Company (IHCL), India’s largest hospitality company, continues to advance its sustainability and social impact agenda through Paathya, its ESG+ framework. Photo caption: Dr. S. Armstrong, Vice-Chancellor Convener Committee, University of Madras, Megalina Iden, DC Traffic – East, and Ian Dubier, Area Director Operations for Tamil Nadu and General Manager of Taj…

For decades, India’s healthcare system faced a difficult balancing act—expanding access while keeping care affordable. Millions of families, especially in rural and low-income communities, often delayed or avoided treatment due to high costs. A single hospitalization could push households into debt, turning a health crisis into a financial one. The launch of Ayushman Bharat in…

A new study led by researchers at the Cleveland Clinic suggests that even modest nonsurgical weight loss may help lower the risk of cancer in adults with obesity. The findings, published in Obesity, indicate that small, achievable reductions in body weight could provide meaningful health benefits beyond metabolic improvements. The research team analyzed electronic health…

New Delhi, March 21 (BNP): The Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, through the National AIDS Control Organisation (NACO), convened the ‘Suraksha Sankalp Karyashala’ in Delhi to accelerate district-level HIV/AIDS response, with a focused approach on Haryana and the national capital. The workshop, chaired by Rakesh Gupta, aimed to strengthen data-driven, district-specific strategies to improve…

New Delhi, March 21 (BNP): The Government of India has constituted the National Dental Commission (NDC), marking a major reform in dental education and regulation, with the aim of improving quality and aligning standards with global benchmarks. The new framework, notified on March 19, 2026, replaces the Dental Council of India and comes into effect…

New Delhi, March 20 (BNP): The Government of India is actively promoting the integration of traditional Ayush systems with modern medicine through a series of coordinated national initiatives, the Ministry of Ayush informed in Parliament. The government has adopted a co-location strategy, placing Ayush facilities alongside Primary Health Centres (PHCs), Community Health Centres (CHCs), and…

A Finnish clinical imaging study shows that rest tremor in Parkinson’s disease is not explained by greater dopamine loss. In contrast, tremor appears to be associated with relatively better-preserved dopamine function.     Researchers from the University of Turku and Turku University Hospital, Finland, analysed clinical data and dopamine transporter (DAT) imaging data from 414…