Category: health

Chennai, Feb 26: To mark International Women’s Day, observed annually on March 8, Aarthi Scans & Labs has announced a month-long nationwide free anemia and thyroid testing for across all its branches in India. The initiative will run from March 1 to March 31, 2026, covering major cities including Chennai, Mumbai, Bengaluru, Hyderabad, Kolkata, Pune,…

Chennai, Feb 26: Setting a new benchmark in geriatric healthcare, MGM Healthcare has launched Swayam, Chennai’s first comprehensive, multidisciplinary geriatric programme built on a structured continuity-of-care model with a strong focus on restoring and sustaining quality of life. The programme is supported by a dedicated senior helpline (044-42004222) to assist elderly patients and their families.…

Researchers have discovered and characterized at the atomic level a mechanism that enables bacterial pathogens—including hospital bacteria Acinetobacter baumannii and Pseudomonas aeruginosa—to assemble antibiotic-resistant three-dimensional (3D) biofilms. These findings open a new avenue for developing therapies against multidrug-resistant bacterial infections by targeting the biofilm assembly.  Many pathogenic bacteria form 3D biofilms to protect themselves from the immune system, antibiotic treatments, and drying on environmental surfaces. Some of the most problematic…

Bengaluru, Feb 24: Aster DM Healthcare, one of India’s leading integrated healthcare providers, has partnered with TIME Magazine to support the launch of the 2026 TIME100 Health List and power the TIME100 Impact Dinner held on February 19, 2026, in New York City. The TIME100 Health List recognizes 100 of the most influential individuals driving…

New Delhi, Feb 24: Amid rising cases of adult acne and stress-induced skin disorders across urban India, Girlyveda has announced the launch of its Anti Acne Capsules-an Ayurvedic formulation designed to address acne by targeting internal imbalances rather than surface symptoms alone. The launch comes at a time when dermatology reports indicate a steady increase in adult…

New Delhi, Feb 24:  International Rare Disease Day was observed with great commitment and solidarity on 22nd February 2026 through a collaborative initiative of Rare Diseases India Foundation (RDIF) and Sanjay Gandhi Postgraduate Institute of Medical Sciences (SGPGI), Lucknow. The event witnessed the participation of hundreds of rare disease patients and their families, along with leading doctors,…

 Haryana, Feb 23: At a time when edible oils and dietary fats are widely discussed and often misunderstood, leading nutrition scientists, cardiologists, neurologists, food technologists and lipid experts gathered in Gurugram for a half-day seminar on “Nutritional and Functional Aspects of Palm Oil.” The seminar was jointly organised by the Oil Technologists’ Association of India…

 Haryana, Feb 23: At a time when edible oils and dietary fats are widely discussed and often misunderstood, leading nutrition scientists, cardiologists, neurologists, food technologists and lipid experts gathered in Gurugram for a half-day seminar on “Nutritional and Functional Aspects of Palm Oil.” The seminar was jointly organised by the Oil Technologists’ Association of India…

Emotional resilience and life satisfaction are key pillars of overall well-being. Emotional resilience is the ability to adapt to stress, overcome adversity, and grow stronger through challenges, while life satisfaction reflects a person’s overall sense of fulfillment with their achievements, relationships, health, and daily experiences. These two are closely connected: resilient individuals are better able…

Bengaluru, Feb 19: MedGenome, India’s leading genomics-driven diagnostics and research services company, announced the launch of a digital film as part of its cancer awareness campaign – AnswersThatMatter. The campaign seeks to demystify genetic testing and encourage Indians to embrace it as a vital tool for informed health decisions, not only for themselves, but for…