WHO releases US$150 000 emergency funds to support Nepal's flood responseThe World Health Organisation has released US$150 000 from the South-East Asia Regional Health Emergency Fund (SEARHEF) to support urgent h...
30 Aug, 2026, 03.19 PM IST
Jharkhand on high alert over Swine Flu; Health Minister directs hospitals to reserve beds, ramp up surveillanceJharkhand Health Department is on high alert for potential H1N1 cases. Health Minister Irfan Ansari directed enhanced surveillance and hosp...
30 Aug, 2026, 01.55 PM IST
Why just one scrap of microplastic can cause high cholesterol and kidney damage in young seabirdsTiny microplastics infiltrate even the most isolated ecosystems around the globe, posing serious threats to wildlife health. These minuscul...
30 Aug, 2026, 12.46 PM IST
'Doctors told me I could die in 6 months...': Ram Kapoor, who once weighed 140 kg, recalls biggest health crisis during Bade Achhe Lagte Hain. What pushed him to change?Ram Kapoor faced a severe health crisis and depression during his show's peak. In a recent candid chat, the actor revealed that doctors war...
30 Aug, 2026, 11.52 AM IST
Amrutanjan Health plans to set up 1 lakh direct chemist outlets in FY27Amrutanjan Health Care plans to establish one lakh direct chemist outlets this fiscal year. The company achieved strong growth in pain mana...
30 Aug, 2026, 10.41 AM IST
Psychology says happiness from shared joy may reduce stress hormone levels to protect long-term heart healthEngaging in positive shared experiences serves as a protective barrier for the cardiovascular system. Joy and contentment trigger the relea...
30 Aug, 2026, 07.50 AM IST
Three South Indian medtech startups win HealthSprint 2026Three innovative South Indian medtech startups, BioCipher Labs, Prodancy, and Mykare.ai, have triumphed in the HealthSprint 2026 initiative...
29 Aug, 2026, 04.33 PM IST
Ebola travel restrictions: India, Canada, UAE and other countries tighten entry rulesNations worldwide are enacting stricter travel rules to curb disease spread. India launched an online health declaration portal for interna...
29 Aug, 2026, 12.07 PM IST
Ebola outbreak in eastern Congo spreads to 2 new health zones; 60 total areas affectedThe fastest-growing Ebola outbreak has now affected sixty health zones in eastern Congo. Two new zones, Biena and Manguredjipa, are now exp...
28 Aug, 2026, 03.54 PM IST
HSBC initiates coverage on this recently listed healthcare stock that can rally up to 26%. Do you own?HSBC has initiated coverage on recently listed Manipal Health with a Buy rating and Rs 1,000 target price, implying 26% upside. The brokera...
28 Aug, 2026, 02.46 PM IST
2.7 lakh Delhi construction workers to get 24x7 healthcare, cashless treatment, Rs 2 lakh coverAround 2.7 lakh Delhi construction workers will soon receive free healthcare services. This new scheme offers 24x7 medical assistance and a...
28 Aug, 2026, 11.44 AM IST
WHO renews Science Council as AI, gene editing and emerging technologies reshape global healthThe World Health Organization has renewed its Science Council with twenty-one global experts. This council will advise on emerging technolo...
27 Aug, 2026, 11.44 PM IST
Six Indian healthtech startups selected for UK-India accelerator programmeLaunched in 2023, the programme seeks to strengthen collaboration between India and the UK in health innovation and help Indian companies p...
27 Aug, 2026, 09.09 PM IST
Delhi logs 166 fresh H1N1 cases, tally 2,612; health minister reviews hospital preparednessDelhi recorded 166 new H1N1 cases in 24 hours, increasing the total to 2,612. The Health Minister inspected preparedness at Indira Gandhi H...
27 Aug, 2026, 09.06 PM IST
US lawmakers question Health Secretary Kennedy on vaccine settlement disclosuresUS senators are questioning Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s explanation regarding his financial stake. His recent statements confl...
26 Aug, 2026, 09.55 AM IST
Dolly Parton death: Queen of Country Music revealed health struggles 4 days before her passing. ‘I am dealing with some health issues but…’Country music legend Dolly Parton has sadly passed away at the age of 80. Throughout her life, she bravely faced numerous health challenges...
26 Aug, 2026, 08.12 AM IST
Is ₹5-10 lakh health insurance cover enough? Check these 3 factors to know how much you needHealthcare costs in India are soaring due to escalating medical inflation. Experts warn that securing adequate health insurance is no longe...
24 Aug, 2026, 10.44 AM IST