Parliamentary panel recommends mandatory kidney tests for all aged 20 yrs and above every 6 monthsA parliamentary committee proposes mandatory kidney function tests for adults aged twenty and above. High-risk individuals will undergo ann...
11 Aug, 2026, 08.32 PM IST
Looking for an easy nutrition boost? Celebrity nutritionist recommends 3 powerful seeds for better overall healthCombining different seeds presents an array of essential minerals, healthy fats, and fiber, contributing to overall nutritional balance, cl...
11 Aug, 2026, 08.18 PM IST
Doctor suspected patient had cancer, yet did not suggest a biopsy. Doctor explains why sometimes biopsies can be hazardous: ‘It can actually burst…’In most cases, if a doctor suspects a patient may have cancer, they order a biopsy. However, in some rare instances, doctors will refrain f...
11 Aug, 2026, 09.06 AM IST
Medical devices are not pharma products, companies say while opposing Draft BillIndia’s medical device industry and healthcare groups have opposed the draft Drugs, Medical Devices and Cosmetics Bill, 2026, arguing that ...
11 Aug, 2026, 12.09 AM IST
How a ninth-grader from Georgia created a device to detect pesticides in fruits and veggies and won $25,000A 14-year-old Georgia student created an AI-powered handheld device that can detect pesticide residue on fruits and vegetables. His inventi...
10 Aug, 2026, 01.05 PM IST
Scientists used low-frequency household noise to uncover a hidden environmental health threat; the result revealed that everyday hums may damage kidneys, changing how we view modern noise pollutionThe larger lesson may be that environmental health risks are not always the loudest or most visible ones. Modern life has filled homes, off...
09 Aug, 2026, 03.31 AM IST
Longevity science: Once considered useless in adults, this tiny organ can determine how long you liveScientists are rethinking the role of the thymus, a tiny organ behind the breastbone that was long considered largely useless in adults. A ...
08 Aug, 2026, 08.11 PM IST
Manipur CM announces reopening of national highways to allow free movement, Imphal-Dimapur bus service to be resumedManipur's Chief Minister announced the immediate reopening of National Highways for all communities. The Imphal-Dimapur bus service will al...
08 Aug, 2026, 06.08 PM IST
OpenAI’s new device will be hockey puck-sized and cost over $300The product — essentially a smart speaker without a display — will be shaped like a doughnut that’s roughly the size of a hockey puck, said...
08 Aug, 2026, 12.10 AM IST
India must build export-oriented medical devices industry, says pharma secretaryTo bolster India's medical device industry, a strategic pivot toward international markets and enhanced global presence is essential. Foste...
07 Aug, 2026, 06.22 PM IST
Govt plans new drugs law to overhaul pharma, medical device regulationThe government is set to replace the 1940 Drugs and Cosmetics Act with a new law covering drugs, medical devices and cosmetics. The draft b...
07 Aug, 2026, 06.00 AM IST
A 35-year-old man does 3-hour workout. Next day, his urine turns dark and dies due heart arrest: Doctor explains what went wrongA 35-year-old man reportedly suffered cardiac arrest after an intense workout following months of inactivity. A doctor explains rhabdomyoly...
05 Aug, 2026, 04.35 PM IST
Healthy 35-year-old had a cardiac arrest after 3 hours of working out. Doctor explains why this is not a ‘rare freak accident’While regular workouts are good for your health. Excessive workouts, especially after months of no exercise, can be deadly. Taking to X, in...
05 Aug, 2026, 03.15 PM IST
Hyderabad-based company donates Rs 2 crore to TTD's SV Pranadana TrustA generous donation of two crore rupees has been made by a Hyderabad-based company to the TTD's SV Pranadana Trust, aimed at providing free...
05 Aug, 2026, 01.44 PM IST
ET Health Conclave 2026: Healthcare leaders reimagine the future of medicine through innovation, prevention and technologyThe ET Health Conclave 2026 celebrated healthcare professionals and institutions. Leaders shared insights on healthcare infrastructure and ...
04 Aug, 2026, 04.20 PM IST
Comprehensive health insurance: Navigating childhood illnesses, vaccination support, and kidney function careHealth insurance covers childhood illnesses and their treatments effectively. Vaccination support is a key preventive care strategy for fam...
03 Aug, 2026, 04.11 PM IST
NHRC seeks action from Rajasthan over Kota maternal deaths linked to faulty oxytocinThe National Human Rights Commission has directed Rajasthan officials to act on maternal deaths. Substandard oxytocin injections in Kota ar...
31 Jul, 2026, 07.09 AM IST