Category: Health

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...

    Hyderabad, Aug 16: CARE Hospitals and Aster Hospitals celebrated 80th Independence Day with patriotic fervour across their facilities, with doctors, nurses and healthcare workers coming together to honour the sacrifices of India’s freedom fighters and reaffirm their commitment to serving the nation through healthcare.   At CARE Hospitals, Banjara Hills, Dr Pawan Kumar, CEO – India II, Aster DM Quality Care Limited, hoisted the National Flag in...

Aug 14: The Focused Ultrasound Foundation and Bracco Imaging announced a partnership to facilitate access to Bracco’s research version of the SonoVue microbubble (so-called BR1), helping accelerate preclinical focused ultrasound research worldwide. Microbubble-assisted focused ultrasound techniques have the potential to improve treatments for neurodegenerative diseases, brain tumors, mental health...