One dies of dengue, three others due to its suspected infection; medical officer among 3 suspended
About 15 health department teams are currently conducting a survey in 25 villages to collect samples for suspected dengue and malaria cases, he said.
Scientists reveal a bizarre cure for tooth cavities: Hair-based toothpaste could end painful dentist visits
The keratin used in the study came from wool, but researchers confirm human hair could work the same way. That means future toothpaste or dentist-applied gels could, quite literally, come…
NEET cut-off dip a shot in arm for Indian med
In 2024, when NEET scores in Tamil Nadu, and across India, soared, the top student to join the bachelor's course in Siddha medicine had a NEET score of 592/720.
Obesity emerging as major challenge for India: PM Modi
"Therefore, while many steps will have to be taken, I had made one small suggestion that every family should resolve that when cooking oil comes into the house, it should…
Fake paneer flooding Delhi-NCR markets: Police nab dairy scam mastermind; Know how this cottage cheese could wreck your health
Afsar Khan was apprehended in Noida for allegedly masterminding a large-scale operation that flooded Delhi-NCR with fake paneer. His Aligarh plant produced synthetic paneer using dangerous chemicals and sold it…
AI-based screening in Goa detects seven cancer cases in early stages
Under the public-private partnership, Goa, in partnership with AstraZeneca and Qure.ai, is the first state in the country to deploy artificial intelligence for lung cancer screening in the public sector.
NOTTO wants women prioritised inallocation of deceased donor organs
Many states have mandated that the district magistrate concerned, or another senior official attend the funeral. The NOTTO directive suggests prioritising the relatives of a deceased donor in allocation of…
Health insurance company directed to reimburse 3.42 lakh to customer
The insurer initially informed him that the claim was being processed but later rejected it, citing that he had been suffering from diabetes mellitus for five years and failed to…
In a 1st, AIIMS-Raipur set to take up robotic surgery programme
Chief minister Sai assured his full support for the initiative, calling it a transformative step in healthcare services. According to a statement issued by AIIMS, "robotic surgery allows surgeons to…
From Independence to Innovation: How India and Genomics Grew Together
The 1950s & 60s witnessed India’s investment in building expertise, with the establishment of CSIR, ICMR, and the IITs. Similarly, on the other side, expertise in genomics was evolving, with…