Category: Health

Nashik, Aug 24: A 43-year-old woman from Nashik, who had been experiencing recurrent abdominal pain, vomiting and jaundice for nearly three months, finally received a diagnosis after advanced Endoscopic Ultrasound helped doctors detect previously undetected stones in her bile duct at Sahyadri Super Speciality Hospital, Nashik – A Network...

Thiruvananthapuram: The Kerala government has announced plans to introduce round-the-clock specialist medical services at district and general hospitals across the state, with the initiative aimed at bringing advanced healthcare closer to people’s homes. The programme will cover key departments including general medicine, surgery, orthopaedics, paediatrics and gynaecology, with specialist...

Aug 22: Stopping tumor growth is only half the battle. Rather than kill tumor cells, many cancer therapies can only push them into cellular senescence, a state in which cells stop dividing but do not die. These “undead” cells will continue to release signals that reshape the tumor environment....

Aug 22: The University of Arkansas at Little Rock’s MidSOUTH Training Academy and the Arkansas Department of Human Services, Division of Children and Family Services, celebrated the grand opening of the Child Welfare Learning Lab August 19. This initiative marks a new chapter in preparing Arkansas child welfare professionals...

New Delhi, Aug 21: Researchers have reported cases of severe vivax malaria in Tripura, highlighting the need for better diagnosis and timely treatment of the disease. A study conducted over 18 months found 11 severe cases among 223 patients infected with xPlasmodium viva. The findings challenge the common belief...

New Delhi, Aug 20: Redcliffe Labs, one of India’s fastest-growing omnichannel diagnostic healthcare providers, today announced the appointment of Ramesh Krishnan as an Independent Director on its Board, effective August 2026. The appointment comes at an important juncture in Redcliffe Labs’ evolution as the company charts its next phase...

Aug 20: Luxid Tech has launched its VueAR Glass in India, marking the company’s entry into the country’s hospital technology market with an augmented-reality solution designed to improve patient counselling and support nursing workflows. The launch comes as Indian hospitals increasingly look for technology that can improve patient experience...

-Dr. Manika Singh, Nutritional Consultant at Godrej Industries Group As high-protein and better-for-you choices become increasingly part of everyday eating, Indian consumers are becoming more curious about what actually goes into the products they buy. While the front of the pack may catch their attention, the fine print is...

The National Cancer Institute has renewed the “comprehensive” designation of UC Davis Comprehensive Cancer Center, recognizing its excellence in research, clinical care, prevention and education. The renewal includes a nearly $18 million grant over five years. The funding will help advance groundbreaking research, expand access to clinical trials and strengthen programs that...

By Dr. Sandeep Nayak, Chairman – Oncology & Executive Director – Surgical Oncology & Robotic Surgery, KIMS Hospitals, Mahadevapura, Bengaluru Appendicitis pain often occurs in the lower right side of the abdomen. In some instances, this same symptom may occur in appendix cancer. However, despite the similarity in symptoms...