Category: health

New Delhi, Apr 9 (BNP): The government has announced that the 2026 edition of Poshan Pakhwada will focus on enhancing brain development in children during the crucial first six years of life. This initiative aims to raise awareness about nutrition, cognitive stimulation, and overall early childhood development, recognizing that the initial years are critical for lifelong…

Apr 8: For decades, seeking world-class medical care in India often meant traveling to New Delhi — a journey that was not just expensive, but emotionally and physically draining for millions of families. Today, that reality is steadily changing. Across the country, from smaller cities to remote regions, quality healthcare is becoming more accessible than ever…

Hyderabad, Apr 07:  India’s most common health risks are arriving earlier and staying hidden longer, according to the sixth edition of Apollo Hospitals’ Health of the Nation 2026 (HoN 2026) report, released today on World Health Day. Based on over three million preventive health assessments conducted across the Apollo ecosystem in 2025, the report makes…

 Pune, Mar 07: DPU Super Specialty Hospital, Pimpri, Pune, successfully managed a rare and complex case of bilateral pheochromocytoma in a 28-year-old female patient through a coordinated multidisciplinary approach involving endocrinology, urology, laparoscopic surgery, anesthesia and critical care teams. The patient initially presented with hypertension and diabetes and was undergoing treatment at the endocrinology OPD.…

Hyderabad, Apr 07: Quality Care India Ltd. (QCIL), one of India’s leading healthcare platforms, has announced the signing of strategic agreements with AMPIN Energy and Radiance Renewables under its Group Captive Solar Initiative. The partnerships will enable procurement of renewable solar power for five hospital facilities across Odisha, Chhattisgarh, and Maharashtra, marking the first phase…

LA Jolla, CA, Apr 07: More than 35,000 men in the United States die from prostate cancer each year. Now, a new study reveals the immune cell weaponry we might use to save lives. Researchers have discovered that the immune system’s T cells can travel to the prostate to provide long-term protection against infections. Their…

All India Institute of Medical Sciences Delhi has introduced a state-of-the-art virtual reality (VR) training centre aimed at enhancing medical education and clinical training for students. The new facility uses immersive VR technology to simulate real-life medical scenarios, allowing students to practice procedures and decision-making in a controlled, risk-free environment. This approach is expected to…

  -Dr. Jitendra Sakhrani, Urologist, Apollo Spectra Mumbai As heatwaves intensify across India, rising temperatures are not just causing dehydration but also kidney problems and urinary tract infections (UTIs).  Follow the vital tips given by the expert in the article below and stay healthy during those sunny days. Just like heatwaves can trigger heart crises, rising temperatures…

Wits University, Apr 06: In a major step toward advancing neuroscience research in underserved regions, a portable, low-field MRI machine has been installed in rural Mpumalanga, South Africa. The initiative introduces a flexible and cost-effective approach to brain imaging, particularly benefiting ageing and dementia studies in low-resource settings. The project is a collaboration between Columbia…

Chennai, Apr 06: Shri M. Venkaiah Naidu, former Vice President of India, is set to inaugurate the 10th edition of CAHOCON 2026, India’s premier healthcare quality conference organized by the Consortium of Accredited Healthcare Organizations (CAHO), scheduled to be held in Chennai from April 10 to 12, 2026. Dr. Sangita Reddy, Joint Managing Director of…