Eli Lilly, the global pharmaceutical leader, has set a new benchmark in healthcare with the launch of its breakthrough drug Mounjaro (Tirzepatide) in India. Promising unparalleled efficacy in managing type 2 diabetes and supporting weight loss, Mounjaro is seen as…
At just 14 years old, Siddharth Nandyala has done something incredible—he’s developed an AI-powered app, CircadiaV, that can detect heart disease in seconds using just a smartphone. What started as a passion for artificial intelligence has now turned into a…
The Indian government has launched a large-scale initiative to establish daycare cancer centres in district hospitals across the country. This move aims to decentralize cancer treatment, making chemotherapy and other essential services more accessible, particularly in rural areas. As part…
India’s 100-day Intensified TB-Mukt Bharat Abhiyan has led to the notification of over 5.1 lakh tuberculosis (TB) patients nationwide. This milestone reflects the country’s intensified efforts to eradicate TB by 2025 through improved detection, treatment, and public-private collaboration. Launched on…
A recent Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) report has highlighted significant deficiencies in mental healthcare across Uttarakhand, revealing that over half of the state’s healthcare facilities experience a complete shortage of essential psychotherapeutic medications. This alarming finding underscores the pressing…
In a groundbreaking medical advancement, an experimental gene therapy trial conducted at London’s Moorfields Eye Hospital has led to remarkable improvements in the vision of four children suffering from a severe form of childhood blindness. These young patients, who were…
In a significant development, Chinese researchers have identified a new bat-derived coronavirus, designated HKU5-CoV-2, which exhibits the potential to infect human cells. This discovery has reignited discussions about zoonotic diseases and their implications for global health. Discovery and Research Findings…
The Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) is facing a new and alarming health crisis as reports emerge of an unidentified illness spreading in the northwestern region of the country. The World Health Organization (WHO) has confirmed two separate clusters…
Health experts across India are sounding the alarm over a significant increase in alcohol-related cancer cases. This surge underscores the urgent need for heightened public awareness and policy interventions to address the health risks associated with alcohol consumption. Alcohol as…