Category: health

New Delhi, May 5 (BNP): The Government of India has further strengthened its framework for rare disease management under the National Policy for Rare Diseases, 2021, building on the National Health Policy, 2017. The policy is being implemented through 15 Centres of Excellence across the country, including two in the North-East, to improve access to specialised…

Chennai, May 5: Amid the ongoing summer, Apollo Spectra Hospital Chennai highlights, on World Asthma Day, the importance of early diagnosis, trigger management, and treatment adherence in controlling asthma and improving quality of life.   Asthma continues to be a significant global and national health concern. According to the World Health Organization, asthma affected an estimated 363…

SCOTTSDALE, AZ – May 5th, 2026 – SimonMed, a national outpatient imaging provider and leader in radiology innovation and longevity health technology, today announced the expansion of its AI-enabled imaging platform, embedding advanced, FDA-cleared technologies directly into routine diagnostic exams across its nationwide network. The expansion reflects a broader shift in healthcare from imaging as…

HOUSTON, May 5 – Groundbreaking research from the University of Houston shows that a single low-dose atropine eye drop can produce daylong effects in managing myopia, or nearsightedness, which affects roughly one-third of U.S. adults.   Professor of Optometry Lisa Ostrin and postdoctoral researcher Barsha Lal are reporting that even one drop in the eye of…

MINNEAPOLIS, May 04:  People with insurance through an employer or another commercial plan experienced an average wait time of 50 days for their first visit with a neurology provider, according to a study published April 29, 2026, in Neurology®, the medical journal of the American Academy of Neurology. Wait times were influenced by factors such as…

With longer days, warmer weather and a little more breathing room in the schedule, summer often feels like the perfect time to bring home a new dog. At the same time, summer often brings a surge in dog shelter populations. Waves of spring-born puppies, combined with dogs of all ages, can overwhelm shelter space and…

During March we celebrated some incredible women. We wanted to recognize one more incredible woman on National Fitness Day, Elaine LaLanne who has had not only a remarkable career but a remarkable year so far and should be celebrated on National Fitness Day! First, she and her late husband Jack were inducted into the at…

Washington, DC, May 02: The American College of Radiology® today congratulated Nicole B. Saphier, MD, on her nomination by President Donald Trump to be surgeon general of the United States. Saphier would be the first radiologist physician to hold this position. The surgeon general is nominated by the president and is confirmed by the U.S.…

Apr 30: Orange Health Labs announced strong financial performance for FY26, reporting ₹138 crore in revenue and exiting the year at a INR 180 crore ARR, marking a 65% year-on-year growth for both LTM revenue and ARR. With over 3 million orders served to date, the company reinforces its position as India’s fastest diagnostic lab and…

New Delhi, Apr 30 (BNP): India has deployed its “Aarogya Maitri” health cube in Jamaica as part of its efforts to deepen healthcare cooperation with CARICOM member countries and enhance emergency medical preparedness in the region. The mobile medical unit is designed to provide rapid and effective critical care support during natural disasters, public health…