NIMHANS opens reimagined crèche for children of staff in Bengaluru

The initiative seeks to demonstrate how public institutions can create child-centred and sustainable childcare environments for their workforce.

Jolene, vaccine and cancer research — the enduring scientific legacy of Dolly Parton 

Parton’s contributions have been eulogised after her death last week, and as a result, more people than ever know about her vast contributions…

ICMR study identifies well water as major risk factor for amoebic meningoencephalitis in Keralam

The case-control study is first scientific proof of questionable quality of well water in Keralam, on which a significant section of the population…

More than labels: health choices

On food safety and front-of-pack warnings, new developments in cancer treatment, the Meta settlement and the growing concerns around social media’s impact on…

Delhi High Court seeks Centre, FSSAI’s response to plea against ‘ban’ on Fortune soyabean refined oil

The company has challenged FSSAI’s action on two claims made on the packaging of the product: “100% Veg” and “Cholesterol Free – For…

Sun Pharma agrees to supply at MFN pricing to U.S. medicaid programmes

The U.S. is the company’s largest market for innovative medicines and a cornerstone of its long-term growth strategy, generating approximately 27% of the…

Child dies, 52 hospitalised after chloroquine tablets administered in anti-malaria drive in A.P.

A seven-year-old Koya tribal girl, Madivi Jamuna, died reportedly hours after she was administered a chloroquine tablet, while 52 villagers, mostly children were…

District Entomologist posts remain vacant in over 40 Health Unit Districts in T.N.

District Entomologists play a critical role in vector-borne disease control. The Tamil Nadu Public Health Entomologists Association says the existing vacancies may adversely…

Haryana private hospitals suspend Ayushman services over outstanding dues

The Indian Medical Association (IMA), Haryana, has warned of a complete withdrawal of services from September 16 if the dues are not cleared

Jharkhand health department sounds alert after 8 persons tested positive for swine flu

In an advisory issued to all civil surgeons, medical colleges and district surveillance officials, the department asked them to remain vigilant, screen suspected…

FSSAI’s proposed warning labels could let unhealthy foods escape scrutiny, says expert

Under the proposal to have red hexagonal warning labels on packaged foods, areas requiring scrutiny include the nutrient threshold, the timeline of the…

AI in healthcare is here to stay, but doctors must remain the final decision-makers: experts

Dr. Jayanthi said AI has become an important part of healthcare and medical education, and doctors and institutions must adapt to the AI…

Experts stress outdoor time and public health measures to tackle childhood myopia

Reduced outdoor time and prolonged near-work, including screen use, may be contributing to rising myopia among children, experts said, stressing the need for…

Why the FSSAI is also putting liquor under the scanner

Alcohol, though primarily regulated under State laws, is also classified as a ‘food’, making it subject to safety and product identity benchmarks under…

Can you be iron deficient even with normal haemoglobin levels?

Ferritin can fall before haemoglobin does, allowing iron deficiency to go unnoticed until anaemia develops
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