Following a healthy diet to lose weight? Make sure it's minimally processed, suggests a study, which showed that reducing processing could help to sustain a healthy weight. ...
Ahead of the UN treaty on plastics, a new report in The Lancet journal on Monday has warned that plastic pollution is an underrecognised threat to the health of both humans and the planet, which must be addressed immediately. ...
In a bid to increase organ donation in Maharashtra and give new life to patients awaiting transplants, the state government has launched the Organ Donation Fortnight with a range of awareness initiatives. ...
Corneal blindness, once considered a condition largely confined to the elderly, is now emerging as a significant threat among teenagers and young adults across the country, health experts said on Monday. ...
A team of researchers at the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Guwahati has developed an underwater vibration sensor that enables automated and contactless voice recognition. ...
Scientists have found inflammatory pathways that contribute to asthma flare-ups in children that occur despite treatment. ...
Amid the rising incidence of fatty liver disease, Union Health Minister JP Nadda informed the Parliament that the states have been asked to undertake screening to tackle and mitigate the condition. ...
Over 18,900 organ transplants were performed in 2024 in India -- the highest in a single year, said Union Health Minister JP Nadda on Saturday. ...
A special edition of the popular fitness campaign 'Fit India – Sundays on Cycle' was held on Sunday at Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium, in collaboration with India Post, drawing large participation from athletes, youth, and fitness enthusiasts. ...
In a move to make medicines more affordable for patients, the National Pharmaceutical Pricing Authority (NPPA) has reduced the retail prices of 35 essential drugs sold by leading pharmaceutical companies. ...
