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New Delhi, Apr 8 (PTI) A Delhi Motor Accident Claims Tribunal (MACT) has awarded Rs 2.72 crore as compensation to a 19-year-old man left paralysed in a road accident in 2023. Presiding Officer Ruchika Singla was hearing a claim petition filed by the paralysed man, Khushwant Kapoor, against the driver of the offending vehicle, Harish Madan, its owner Mohan Lal Madan and its insurer. According to the prosecution, in the early hours of April 26, 2023, Kapoor was going home on his motorcycle, when ...Read More >
Synopsis: Max Healthcare's board approved acquiring 58.39% of Kalinga Hospital Ltd on April 8, 2026, entering eastern India with a 250-bed multi-specialty facility in Bhubaneswar. Max Healthcare made a bold move on Wednesday. Its board met on April 8, 2026, and cleared a major hospital acquisition in Odisha. The decision signals a strong and clear growth push by one of India's largest hospital chains. This is not a small step it is a strategic leap eastward. Max Healthcare Institute's Limited' ...Read More >
NEW DELHI: Two in three young adults in India are already at risk for Non-Communicable Diseases (NCDs), while nearly half of the working population are prediabetic or diabetic, and eight in 10 are overweight, said a report released on Tuesday. According to the sixth edition of Apollo Hospitals' 'Health of the Nation 2026 - The complete picture decoded' report, released on the occasion of World Health Day, India's most common health risks are arriving earlier and staying hidden longer. Based on ...Read More >
Bengaluru : KIMS Hospitals (Krishna Institute of Medical Sciences), Mahadevapura, announced the launch of the Institute of Neurosciences and Centre of Excellence in Neuromodulation, marking a significant step in advancing specialized neurological care in the region. The state-of-the-art facility aims to provide comprehensive diagnosis, treatment, and rehabilitation for a wide range of neurological disorders under one roof. This newly launched center is designed to address the needs of patients ...Read More >
NEW DELHI: Next time you wake up with crushing fatigue, a high fever, a raw throat and swollen glands, take note. The trigger behind it could be something as simple as a kiss.Infectious mononucleosis, or the 'kissing disease', is caused by the Epstein-Barr Virus (EBV) - one of the most common human infections worldwide. It spreads through saliva, not just kissing, but every day close contact.A US study using records from the Mayo Clinic-led Rochester Epidemiology Project, tracking nearly 19,000 ...Read More >
Shimla, Apr 2 (PTI) Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu inaugurated the Nuclear Medicine Block at Indira Gandhi Medical College (IGMC) in Shimla on Thursday. This facility will enable patients to access advanced Positron Emission Tomography (PET) scan services within the state, reducing the need to travel outside Himachal Pradesh for such diagnostics, he said. Speaking on the occasion, the chief minister said that this is the first facility of its kind, marking a significant ...Read More >
Srinagar, Apr 01: Autism spectrum disorders (ASD) are a diverse group of conditions characterised by some degree of difficulty with social interaction and communication. Other characteristics are atypical patterns of activities and behaviours, such as difficulty with transition from one activity to another, a focus on details and unusual reactions to sensations. As the world observes World Autism Awareness Day on April 2, conversations around child development, screen exposure, and neurodevelopm ...Read More >
Mumbai: Sushmita was a quiet child, but her parents grew concerned when she stopped using the few words she had learned and began avoiding eye contact. She spent long hours lining up toys and resisted any change in routine. Initially dismissed as a phase, these behaviours gradually pointed to something more significant. Sushmita's Journey from Silence to Smiles Highlights Power of Early Intervention A diagnosis of Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) brought both fear and clarity. With early therapy ...Read More >
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], March 31: Rusan Healthcare Pvt. Ltd., the marketing and distribution arm of Rusan Pharma Limited, an integrated global pharmaceutical company, has announced the launch of the multi-dose delivery pen device - APOSAN® 3ml Pen (Apomorphine Hydrochloride solution for injection in cartridge)(10mg/ml)(3ml pre-filled cartridges) for treatment of motor fluctuations commonly known as 'ON-OFF' episodes in patients suffering from Parkinson's disease (PD). Also Read | Ashok Kh ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], March 30 (ANI): The Delhi High Court has ordered that the medical treatment of Popular Front of India (PFI) Chairman E Abubacker shall continue at the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) itself, while directing that he be taken to Apollo Hospital for a second medical opinion. Abubacker has sought medical treatment for cancer and Parkinson's in a private hospital of his choice. Justice Swarana Kanta Sharma disposed of Abubacker's petition seeking transfer to a pri ...Read More >
Pilibhit, Mar 11 (PTI) A 50-year-old woman in Uttar Pradesh's Pilibhit district, who had been declared "brain-dead" and sent home with little hope of survival, showed signs of life after an ambulance carrying her hit a pothole on a national highway. Doctors subsequently resumed treatment and the woman made a full recovery nearly 12 days later. The incident, which occurred on the Bareilly-Haridwar stretch of National Highway-74 near Hafizganj, has sparked local discussions -- both about the sta ...Read More >
Pilibhit, March 11: A dramatic incident in Uttar Pradesh's Pilibhit district has gone viral after a woman believed to be "brain dead" reportedly started breathing again while being taken home for last rites. The case, involving Vinita Shukla, has sparked widespread debate online, with many calling it a miracle. However, neurologists say the episode actually highlights a critical medical misunderstanding between brain death and deep coma. According to family members, Shukla collapsed at home on ...Read More >
New Delhi, Dec 16 (PTI) Six depressive symptoms in midlife such as not being able to cope with problems and losing confidence in oneself might predict risk of dementia two decades later, according to a new study. Feeling nervous and tensed most of the time, not feeling warmth and affection for others and difficulties concentrating were among the six symptoms contributing towards dementia, according to the findings published in The Lancet Psychiatry journal. Researchers led by those at the Univ ...Read More >
BHUBANESWAR: India's health in 2047 will be the key to a Viksit Bharat, said Union minister of state for Science and Technology (independent charge) Dr Jitendra Singh on Thursday. Addressing the national conclave on longitudinal cohort studies (Cohort Connect 2025) at IMMT, he emphasised that India must generate strong, long-term and country-specific health evidence to guide preventive and clinical decision-making. "Indian treatment for Indian patients, Indian prevention strategy for Indian sub ...Read More >
Navi Mumbai - India records approximately 1.5 to 1.8 million Stroke cases annually, equating to about 130-170 strokes per 100,000 people, with a Stroke occurring every 40 seconds and a stroke-related death every four minutes. Considering such alarming situation, Fortis Hiranandani Hospital Vashi organized a World Stroke Day event focused on raising awareness among senior citizens in Navi Mumbai about the importance of Stroke prevention and the critical need for timely intervention. The event co ...Read More >
Chennai: The Madras Diabetes Research Foundation (MDRF) has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Bengaluru's Centre for Brain Research (CBR) and the UK Dementia Research Institute (UK DRI) to study the two-way link between diabetes and dementia. "Blood sugar, high or low, can cause vascular dementia, where poor blood flow affects cognitive function. The relationship works both ways," said MDRF Chairman Dr V Mohan. "We have long studied how diabetes affects the eyes and liver. Now, we ...Read More >
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Bone density refers to how much calcium and other minerals make up your bones. When your bones have more minerals, they have a higher bone density, meaning they're stronger and less likely to break. Low bone density can lead to osteoporosis, a permanent change in the structure and strength of your bones. Weight-bearing exercises, which require your muscles to work against gravity, can help improve your bone density. These exercises put pressure on your bones, stimulating bone growth. Walking ...Read More >
Mumbai, Sep 29 (SocialNews.XYZ) Shiv Sena(UBT) on Monday claimed that US President Trump has dealt a blow to Indian pharmaceutical companies by imposing a 100 per cent tariff on medicines, saying that it will devastate the Indian pharmaceutical industry and affect healthcare for the poor and middle class. "Trump, who is acting as if he is taking revenge on Indian business and industry, wants to destroy India's economy. He certainly wants to dent Prime Minister Narendra Modi's stated ambition to ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], September 16: In the healthcare domain, trust and quality care play an important role in building the reputation of a hospital. In the last several years, Paras Hospital has been listed among the leading healthcare providers known for its commitment to patient well-being, state-of-the-art treatment options, and dedicated medical professionals. While talking about the Paras Hospital case, it is important to focus on the hospital's holistic approach to medical excellence and pat ...Read More >
VMPLNew Delhi [India], September 16: In the healthcare domain, trust and quality care play an important role in building the reputation of a hospital. In the last several years, Paras Hospital has been listed among the leading healthcare providers known for its commitment to patient well-being, state-of-the-art treatment options, and dedicated medical professionals. While talking about the Paras Hospital case, it is important to focus on the hospital's holistic approach to medical excellence and ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], September 16: In the healthcare domain, trust and quality care play an important role in building the reputation of a hospital. In the last several years, Paras Hospital has been listed among the leading healthcare providers known for its commitment to patient well-being, state-of-the-art treatment options, and dedicated medical professionals. While talking about the Paras Hospital case, it is important to focus on the hospital holistic approach to medical excellence and patie ...Read More >
The CM said while addressing the foundation day ceremony of the Dr Ram Manohar Lohia Institute of Medical Sciences at Indira Gandhi Pratishthan CHIEF MINISTER Yogi Adityanath said on Saturday that "life is defined by three states -- tendency, distortion and culture." "Staying unchanged is tendency, continuous decline is distortion and decisions taken in the larger public and national interest embody culture," Adityanath said while addressing the foundation day ceremony of the Dr Ram Manohar Loh ...Read More >
Lucknow, September 13: Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, addressing the foundation day ceremony of Dr. Ram Manohar Lohia Institute of Medical Sciences at Indira Gandhi Pratishthan, said that life is defined by three states -- tendency, distortion, and culture. "Staying unchanged is tendency, continuous decline is distortion, and decisions taken in the larger public and national interest embody culture," he remarked, citing the institute itself as a living example of this culture. In just 19 years, ...Read More >
Lucknow, September 13: Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, addressing the foundation day ceremony of Dr. Ram Manohar Lohia Institute of Medical Sciences at Indira Gandhi Pratishthan, said that life is defined by three states -- tendency, distortion, and culture. "Staying unchanged is tendency, continuous decline is distortion, and decisions taken in the larger public and national interest embody culture," he remarked, citing the institute itself as a living example of this culture. In just 19 years ...Read More >
NEW DELHI: India accounts for 17% of the world's population and 20% of the global disease burden, yet fewer than four percent of international clinical trials are conducted in the country. This gap means Indian patients often wait years after global approvals to access breakthrough therapies. Now, a new initiative, aligning it with Central Drugs Standard Control Organisations (CDSCO) priorities to boost participation of government sites in Phase 3 and 4 trials, has trained nearly 400 professio ...Read More >
New Delhi: Long-term use of artificial sweeteners or low- and no-calorie sweeteners, used mainly by people with diabetes, can lead to cognitive decline, claimed a study. Researchers from the Universidade de São Paulo, Brazil, analysed 12,000 patients who use common artificial sweeteners such as aspartame, saccharin, xylitol, erythritol, sorbitol, tagatose, and acesulfame K. The results, published in the Neurology journal, found that people who consumed the highest amounts had the greatest decl ...Read More >
Panaji, September 13: In a shocking incident, a 24-year-old Moroccan woman was allegedly raped by a trainee doctor while undergoing treatment in the intensive care unit of a Healthway Hospital in Old Goa. The accused, identified as 28-year-old Dr Vrushab Doshi, reportedly touched her private parts after lifting her gown on the pretext of conducting a neurological sensitivity test. The survivor, admitted for a neurological disorder, was in a vulnerable and immobile condition at the time. Accordi ...Read More >
Panaji: A foreign national was allegedly raped by a trainee doctor of a private hospital in Old Goa on Thursday. The 28-year-old accused, Vrishabh Doshi, was arrested by the police. The rape survivor is a 24-year-old Moroccan national. The accused doctor was reportedly arrested in Maharashtra's Solapur. The foreign national was reportedly staying at a resort in Divar island. After his arrest, Doshi was remanded in one-day police custody. According to reports, the Moroccan woman is undergoing tr ...Read More >
Thiruvananthapuram (Kerala) [India], September 12 (ANI): Kerala's health authorities are on high alert due to multiple cases of Primary Amoebic Meningoencephalitis (PAM), a rare and often fatal brain infection caused by the Naegleria fowleri amoeba, commonly known as the "brain-eating amoeba." Also Read | Uddhav Thackeray-Led Shiv Sena Urges Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah To Rename Bengaluru Metro Station After Chhatrapati Shivaji Amid Naming Row. Official sources confirmed that the National Centre ...Read More >
Thiruvananthapuram (Kerala) [India], September 12 (ANI): Kerala's health authorities are on high alert due to multiple cases of Primary Amoebic Meningoencephalitis (PAM), a rare and often fatal brain infection caused by the Naegleria fowleri amoeba, commonly known as the "brain-eating amoeba." Official sources confirmed that the National Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) and the Kerala Health Department are closely tracking the situation after the state reported 52 cases this year, affecting in ...Read More >
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