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This 14-Year-Old’s AI App Detects Heart Disease in Seconds
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…
India’s ₹3,200 Crore Cancer Plan: Know What’s In For You!
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…
TB Elimination by 2025? India’s Latest Push Brings Hope!
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…
Over 50% of Uttarakhand Hospitals Lack Mental Health Medicines
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…
New Gene Therapy Cures Childhood Blindness
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…
New Bat Coronavirus HKU5-CoV-2 Found to Infect Human Cells
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…
Mysterious Illness : WHO Investigates as Cases and Deaths Rise
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…
Surge in Alcohol-Related Cancers in India is a Rising Concern
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…
India’s Bold Move to Lead the World in Transgender Healthcare
India has made remarkable advancements in healthcare, becoming a hub for medical tourism and offering world-class treatment in various specialties. However, one area that remains underserved is transgender healthcare. While global recognition of transgender rights has improved in recent years,…