Health and Wellness

Saurav Gupta -April 22, 2025

NAMS calls for cancer to be declared notifiable disease, backs indigenous HPV test and vaccine rollout

NAMS calls for cancer to be declared notifiable disease, backs indigenous HPV test and vaccine rollout

NAMS highlighted key findings from its task force on cervical and breast cancer, stressing the need for robust data collection to inform health surveillance and policy decisions

Saurav Gupta -April 22, 2025

A Delhi doctor’s self-exam protocol for early breast cancer detection

A Delhi doctor’s self-exam protocol for early breast cancer detection

Dr Brahamjit Singh’s low-cost at-home screening method aims to address India’s growing breast cancer crisis through early detection and community awareness

Tahir Bhat -April 18, 2025

Delhi man revived after cardiac arrest, undergoes 9-hour liver transplant

Delhi man revived after cardiac arrest, undergoes 9-hour liver transplant

Swift action by doctors at a private hospital saves patient with acute liver failure awaiting transplant approval

PTI -April 16, 2025

Govt bans manufacture, sale of 35 fixed-dose combination drugs

Govt bans manufacture, sale of 35 fixed-dose combination drugs

They have also been asked to review their approval process for such fixed dose combination drugs (FDC) and ensure strict compliance of the provisions of the Drugs and Cosmetics Act 1940 and rules.

Saurav Gupta -April 11, 2025

Closure of mohalla clinics sparks fear and anger in Delhi

Closure of mohalla clinics sparks fear and anger in Delhi

Residents across the capital voice concern as 250 neighbourhood clinics face closure amid allegations of inefficiency and corruption

PTI -April 9, 2025

Yoga, meditation may have brief effects on blood pressure, long-term effects unclear: Study

Yoga, meditation may have brief effects on blood pressure, long-term effects unclear: Study

Experiencing high levels of stress is known to be a risk factor for high blood pressure or hypertension -- which can increase one's chances of heart disease, stroke and diabetes.

Tahir Bhat -April 1, 2025

Miracle baby: Preterm infant defies odds; overcomes two-month NICU battle

Miracle baby: Preterm infant defies odds; overcomes two-month NICU battle

The baby encountered numerous obstacles in the NICU, where she was immediately placed on a ventilator, followed by surfactant therapy to help her lungs mature

Saurav Gupta -April 1, 2025

Delhi woman dies in accident; her organs save many lives

Delhi woman dies in accident; her organs save many lives

According to the National Organ and Tissue Transplant Organisation (NOTTO), once a patient is declared brain dead, the hospital can counsel the family for organ donation