Nearly two-fifths of stillbirths missed if only late gestation counted: AnalysisNew data analysis shows stillbirth rates are higher than previously thought. Focusing only on late-gestation stillbirths misses almost 40 p...
06 Apr, 2026, 04.21 PM IST
One in two people facing cataract blindness need access to surgery: Lancet studyMillions worldwide still cannot access simple cataract surgery. A new study shows progress is too slow to meet global targets. The World He...
12 Feb, 2026, 06.52 PM IST
Lancet study flags flaws in HbA1c test, says anemia distorts diabetes diagnosis in IndiaA new study in The Lancet highlights concerns about the HbA1c test for diabetes detection in India. This common test may not accurately sho...
10 Feb, 2026, 07.29 AM IST
How AI helped an infertile couple conceive after 19 years with just '2 sperm'The breakthrough, achieved using a new system called STAR (Sperm Tracking and Recovery), offers fresh hope for men with severe infertility ...
03 Nov, 2025, 02.10 PM IST
Planet's fate rests on our platesFood systems are major global crisis drivers. A new report highlights the need for sustainable diets and farming. Current practices harm he...
01 Nov, 2025, 12.22 AM IST
PM2.5 pollution led to over 17 lakh deaths in India in 2022, fossil fuels caused nearly half: ReportA Lancet report reveals human-caused PM2.5 pollution led to over 17 lakh deaths in India in 2022, a 38% rise since 2010. Fossil fuels contr...
30 Oct, 2025, 12.45 PM IST
People in India each saw 20 heatwave days in 2024, 6.5 linked with climate change: Lancet reportIndia faced nearly 20 heatwave days in 2024, with over six attributed to climate change. This extreme heat cost 247 billion potential labor...
29 Oct, 2025, 08.48 AM IST
Global report says 40% of clinicians in India could be using AI in workOver 40 per cent of Indian clinicians are now using AI for work, a threefold increase from last year, surpassing global adoption rates. Des...
30 Sep, 2025, 01.23 PM IST
India’s unique diabetes profile: The Indian diabetes phenotype—why our bodies react differentlyDiabetes is rapidly increasing in India, affecting over 101 million people, often manifesting differently than in the West. Indians tend to...
23 Sep, 2025, 10.59 AM IST
How sedentary work culture is fuelling India’s early diabetes crisisIndia faces a growing diabetes crisis, with over 100 million adults affected, exacerbated by sedentary work culture. Prolonged sitting and ...
22 Sep, 2025, 12.32 PM IST
Plastic Treaty 2025: Will world leaders finally address the $1.5 trillion health crisis in Geneva?Global plastic treaty talks in Geneva 2025: Global leaders are meeting in Geneva to discuss a treaty on plastic pollution. A new report hig...
05 Aug, 2025, 02.17 PM IST
Congress hits out at govt over air quality report putting India as 5th most polluted countryIndia has been ranked as the fifth most polluted country globally by the 2024 World Air Quality Report. Congress demands the rollback of al...
16 Mar, 2025, 02.52 PM IST
India rubbishes Lancet report, says spending on healthcare is at all-time highA recent Lancet report highlighted India's healthcare spending low at 1.2% of GDP, but government sources defended increased investments. T...
15 Apr, 2024, 01.23 PM IST
World Cancer Day: Get to know the 5 most common cancers in IndiaOn this World Cancer Day, get to know the most common cancers identified in India.
02 Feb, 2023, 08.31 PM IST
Beijing plans 48L charging points by 2022, Delhi doesn’t even know how many e-vehicles it hasFor the EV rollout in Delhi, the most crucial issue would be charging points. The state government would have to follow the example of othe...
29 Nov, 2018, 11.23 AM IST
Over 50 children die of cancer in India every day, finds studyIn developed countries, more than 80% of children suffering with cancer are cured because of significant progress in treatment.
24 Apr, 2016, 09.21 AM IST
Tobacco use on decline but governments must intensify action: WHOThis number is projected to rise to 5 billion, or 81 per cent of the projected 6.1 billion by 2025 if the current pace of tobacco cessation...
20 Mar, 2015, 03.56 PM IST