Health & Wellness
ICMR i-DRONE Project Cuts reduces TB diagnosis time, eases patient burden
3 days ago
ICMR i-DRONE Project Cuts reduces TB diagnosis time, eases patient burden
The Indian Council of Medical Research’s flagship ICMR i-DRONE Project initiative demonstrated that drone‑assisted transport of TB sputum samples improved…
Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission Links Over 104 Crore Health Records
2 weeks ago
Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission Links Over 104 Crore Health Records
The Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission (ABDM) has created one of the world’s largest digital health ecosystems, with more than 104…
How Many Steps a Day Help Keep Weight Off After Dieting?
May 11, 2026
How Many Steps a Day Help Keep Weight Off After Dieting?
A new study found that daily walking targets may help prevent weight regain after weight loss. Daily steps linked to…
India launches Swasth Bharat Portal to integrate multiple digital health systems
May 6, 2026
India launches Swasth Bharat Portal to integrate multiple digital health systems
The government launched Swasth Bharat Portal to integrate multiple national health program applications into a single interoperable platform, an official…
Free diagnosis, treatment ensuring a leprosy-free India: Govt
January 30, 2026
Free diagnosis, treatment ensuring a leprosy-free India: Govt
Free diagnosis and multi-drug treatment at public health hospitals is ensuring that India remains leprosy-free, said the government on Friday.…
Plastics emissions to double health risks worldwide by 2040
January 27, 2026
Plastics emissions to double health risks worldwide by 2040
Emissions from the global plastics system –greenhouse gases, air-polluting particles, and toxic chemicals released particularly from plastics production processes —…
AI-based diagnostic tools boosting TB, diabetes care: Govt
December 6, 2025
AI-based diagnostic tools boosting TB, diabetes care: Govt
The government is leveraging artificial intelligence (AI) to drive transformative change in public health services, especially to tackle the burden…
Piyush Goyal meets Norwegian Health Minister to deepen ties on pharma, tech
November 18, 2025
Piyush Goyal meets Norwegian Health Minister to deepen ties on pharma, tech
Union Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal met with Norwegian Health Minister Jan Christian Vestre to foster ties across healthcare, pharmaceuticals, and…
Stem cell therapy may help reduce heart failure after a heart attack
October 30, 2025
Stem cell therapy may help reduce heart failure after a heart attack
Patients with weak heart function who receive stem cell therapy shortly after a heart attack are less likely to suffer…
Tiny metal particles show potential in targeting cancer cells: Study
October 25, 2025
Tiny metal particles show potential in targeting cancer cells: Study
Researchers have developed microscopic metal particles that can kill cancer cells while sparing healthy tissue, offering a potential new direction…