Category: health

New Delhi, Apr 20: Nihilent, a global consulting and technology services company, is strengthening its Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) efforts through focused initiatives in education, healthcare, and inclusion across underserved communities in India. Guided by its philosophy of human-centric progress, the company is addressing critical gaps through technology, infrastructure, and partnerships. In the education sector,…

Jaipur, Apr 20 (BNP): A recent clinical assessment conducted at a leading government hospital in Rajasthan has brought renewed attention to the growing impact of prolonged screen exposure on children’s physical, cognitive, and emotional well-being. The findings indicate a clear association between higher daily screen use and disturbances in attention, sleep patterns, and behavioural balance…

MEMPHIS, Tenn.  Apr 20: Scientists at St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital today report how lifesaving childhood cancer treatments leave “fingerprints” on DNA, which can lead to second neoplasms (cancers or cancer-like diseases) decades later. The discovery may provide a path toward reducing long-term risks of pediatric cancer therapy by improving surveillance and early detection of…

Mumbai, Apr 20: The World Liver Day 2026 celebrates the theme of ‘Solid Habits, Strong Liver’ by highlighting the four strong habits of: eating a balanced diet, staying active, reducing alcohol intake and getting regular liver checks: that can keep the liver healthy and prevent serious complications.   On World Liver Day, Bharat Serum and…

Placebo effects, in which patients experience relief without therapeutic treatment, increasingly have been considered as potentially powerful clinical treatments for ailments such as depression and pain. Yet the neurological mechanisms underlying such processes are not fully understood. Now, a multi-institutional team led by the University of California San Diego’s Matthew Banghart, an associate professor in…

April 18 (BNP): The American College of Radiology (ACR) and the Society of Breast Imaging (SBI) have expressed serious concerns regarding the recent breast cancer screening guidelines issued by the American College of Physicians (ACP), stating that the recommendations rely on outdated and exaggerated information that could lead to confusion among women and potentially increase…

CHICAGO, April 18 (BNP): The American Dental Hygienists’ Association announced the Integrated Care Summit 2026: Bridging the Gaps to Whole-Person Care, a two-day interprofessional symposium and workshop in Broomfield, Colorado. The event brings dental hygienists, dentists, physicians, nurses, pharmacists, behavioral health professionals and public health leaders together to address the gaps between oral, medical and…

New Delhi, April 17 (BNP): Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Ayush and Minister of State for Health and Family Welfare, Prataprao Jadhav, on Wednesday inaugurated the two-day “Ayush Chintan Shivir 2026” in the national capital. The event, which concludes on April 17, is aimed at reviewing progress, strengthening policy direction, and charting a…

Kolkata,  Apr 16: As temperatures soar across the country, Dabur India Limited, the country’s leading science-based Ayurveda company, is positioning Réal Activ Coconut Water as the ultimate natural solution for refreshing hydration with no added sugar this summer. Packed with natural electrolytes and harvested from the finest coconuts, Réal Activ Coconut Water offers a fat-free,…

Chennai, April 16: Marking a momentous recognition for eye care in India, two distinguished ophthalmologists from Dr. Agarwals Eye Hospitals, Dr. Athiya Agarwal and Dr. Soosan Jacob, have been honoured with prestigious international awards at the 44th Film Festival of the American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery (ASCRS), held on April 12, 2026 in…