New Delhi, Mar 25 (BNP): The Ministry of Ayush, in collaboration with the Department of Biotechnology (DBT), has announced a joint clinical study to evaluate Ayurveda as an adjunct therapy in tuberculosis (TB) treatment, marking a step toward integrative healthcare in India. The announcement was made on World Tuberculosis Day…
Mar 24: On the occasion of World Tuberculosis (TB) Day, healthcare experts and policymakers have renewed their focus on a dual-strategy approach combining national leadership with grassroots community engagement. The 2026 theme, “Yes! We Can End TB: Led by Countries, Powered by People,” underscores the transition from disease control to complete…
New Delhi, Mar 24: Max Smart Super Speciality Hospital announced that its surgical team recently completed 25 robotic–assisted procedures using the da Vinci surgical system in a single day, reflecting the hospital’s growing robotic surgery programme and the coordination of multidisciplinary clinical teams involved in minimally invasive care. The procedures were performed by Dr. Atul N.C. Peters, Director – Department of Bariatric, Minimal Access & General Surgery, along with a team of…
Ms. Palak Dengla, Chief Physiotherapist, Aster RV Hospital, Bangalore We breathe nearly 20,000 times a day, yet most of us are breathing incorrectly. And that matters more than we realise. A significant proportion of modern lifestyle disorders have a strong psychosomatic component. This does not mean diseases are imaginary. It…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…