Following alarming reports of kidney failure and multiple child fatalities, the Government of India has issued an urgent advisory cautioning against the prescription of cough syrups for children under two years of age. The directive calls on state governments, health authorities, and medical practitioners to exercise strict restraint and follow evidence-based protocols when treating pediatric...
Heart disease often creeps in unnoticed, fueled by everyday habits that seem innocuous: sprinkling extra salt, indulging in sugary treats, or spending long hours seated. Recent expert commentary has cast light on how these three elements—salt, sugar, and sedentary behaviour—interact quietly yet cumulatively to compromise cardiovascular health. The Role of Salt: From Seasoning to Strain...
In a bold stride for reproductive science, researchers have successfully cultivated human egg cells in the laboratory—a development that could one day transform infertility treatment for women whose natural eggs are compromised or depleted. This achievement represents a milestone in in vitro gametogenesis and opens new avenues for understanding human fertility. The Scientific Advancement The...
Global health experts have warned that cancer deaths could rise by nearly 75 percent by 2050, making it one of the most pressing public health challenges of the coming decades. The number of new cases is projected to climb to 30.5 million each year by mid-century, compared to 18.5 million reported in 2023. Annual deaths...
A shocking incident has come to light where a 40-year-old employee died of a sudden cardiac arrest just minutes after requesting sick leave from his team leader due to severe back pain. The tragedy has left colleagues and family members in deep shock, raising serious concerns about workplace health awareness and hidden medical risks. The...
A recent health study has raised serious concerns over medical practices in India, revealing that a large number of doctors are prescribing antibiotics to children suffering from diarrhoea even when such treatment is unnecessary. The findings highlight a dangerous “know-do gap,” where doctors are aware of correct medical guidelines but fail to follow them in...
For many people, mornings begin with a rush—hitting the alarm, reaching for coffee, and diving straight into work. Health experts suggest that just twelve minutes of yoga practice in the morning can transform this hurried routine into a balanced start. By combining gentle stretches, mindful breathing, and beginner-friendly postures, this short practice helps awaken the...
The Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS), under the Union Health Ministry, has directed that physiotherapists cannot use the prefix “Dr.” before their names. The order, issued on September 9, 2025, requires the immediate removal of the provision from the newly approved physiotherapy curriculum that allowed practitioners to prefix their names with “Dr.” and suffix...
In a landmark reform aimed at enhancing healthcare affordability across India, the GST Council, under the leadership of Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, has approved sweeping changes to the Goods and Services Tax (GST) structure. Beginning September 22, 2025, the revamped GST 2.0 brings significant relief by completely exempting 33 lifesaving medications—previously taxed at 12%—and three...
In the age of digital convenience, smartphones have become constant companions—even in the bathroom. However, emerging research suggests that this modern habit may come with an unexpected health cost. A new study published in the journal PLOS ONE reveals a strong correlation between smartphone use during bowel movements and an increased incidence of hemorrhoids among...