health and lifestyle

India sees steep jump in obesity, diabetes: NFHS-6 survey

Report reveals sharp rise in overweight adults and high blood sugar levels since 2019, even as child stunting declines across the country.

Ebola is spreading again — and the world is on alert

Govt says injectable beauty products cannot be sold as cosmetics amid rise in aesthetic procedures

What is Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)? The condition linked to Prateek Yadav’s sudden death

India launches first Alzheimer’s therapy at ₹91,688 per dose

Eli Lilly recently introduced India’s first Alzheimer’s drug, but its nearly ₹1 lakh per dose cost may keep it out of reach for most patients.

WHO tracks 88 fliers after Hantavirus deaths linked to cruise evacuation

Contact tracing begins as rare virus kills 3, raises exposure fears on international flight.

India’s AI Healthcare Boom Is Catching Diseases Early—But Who’s Watching the System?

From crores lost in government schemes to fake prescriptions and unchecked AI tools, India’s healthcare digitisation is exposing a parallel system of misuse and weak oversight

India, Japan hold key healthcare meeting in Delhi to boost bilateral cooperation

India and Japan have reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening healthcare collaboration, focusing on innovation, accessibility, and resilient health systems through sustained bilateral engagement.

Patients wait amid overcrowded conditions inside a public hospital, reflecting the uneven burden of healthcare access and treatment costs in India.

Illness Has a PIN Code in India: New NSS Data Shows Where Treatment Hurts the Most

Fresh government survey data reveals a striking healthcare divide—patients in parts of North and Northeast India are spending heavily even at public hospitals, while private care is proving far more expensive in many southern and border states.