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Australian research finds no link between mobile phones and various cancers

Research led by Australia's nuclear and radiation safety agency has found no link between mobile phone use and various cancers.

Feb 4, 2025

Health experts hail Centre's move to exempt customs duty on cancer drugs

Ayushman Bharat: Delhi doctor explains impact of healthcare scheme on cancer patients

February 4 is observed as the World Cancer Day, marking a global observance aimed at raising awareness and fighting the deadly disease. As the life-threatening ailment continues to affect millions worldwide, the day serves as a reminder to reduce the number of 'preventable' deaths. India has made considerable progress in the field as the financial assistance under the Ayushman Bharat has enabled umpteen families to receive cancer treatment, free of cost.

Feb 4, 2025

World Cancer Day: People thank PM Modi for affordable treatment under Ayushman Bharat

On the occasion of World Cancer Day, observed annually on February 4 to raise awareness about cancer, people in Rajasthan have lauded the Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri Jan Aarogya Yojana (PM-JAY) for its transformative impact on cancer patients.

Feb 4, 2025

IIT Madras launches Bharat cancer genome atlas to boost research, treatment

IIT Madras launches Bharat cancer genome atlas to boost R&D

The Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Madras on Monday launched Bharat cancer genome atlas to boost research and personalise treatment against the deadly disease both in India and worldwide.

Feb 3, 2025

Economic Survey: Health expenditure grew to Rs 6.1 lakh crore in FY25

The Economic Survey tabled by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman in Parliament on Friday noted that health expenditure in the country grew to Rs 6.1 lakh crore in FY25.

Jan 31, 2025

India reported 151 Zika virus disease in 2024, highest in Maharashtra: WHO

India has reported a total of 151 Zika virus disease (ZVD) between January 1 and December 31, 2024, according to the latest update by the World Health Organization (WHO).

Jan 30, 2025

WHO congratulates Guinea on eliminating human sleeping sickness

The World Health Organization (WHO) Director-General, Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus has extended his congratulations to Guinea for successfully eliminating human African trypanosomiasis, commonly known as sleeping sickness. This neglected tropical disease has been a persistent health concern, particularly in Africa, and its eradication marks a significant achievement in the field of public health.

Jan 30, 2025

White blood cell count may signal severity of Covid symptoms in women: Study

A count of white blood cells (leukocytes) may be a crucial indicator for determining debilitating outcomes of Covid-19 in postmenopausal women.

Jan 29, 2025

PM-JAY scheme: Over 85.97 mn people avail free treatments worth Rs 1.2 lakh cr

More than 85.97 million people have so far benefited from free treatments worth Rs 1.2 lakh crore under the Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (PM-JAY).

Jan 29, 2025

Potassium salt provides good alternative to sodium to cut heart risk, must be promoted: Experts

Potassium salt may provide a good alternative to sodium, and must be promoted, said experts on Wednesday while welcoming a new recommendation by the World Health Organization (WHO) on potassium-enriched salt to combat hypertension and related heart risks.

Jan 29, 2025

Rise of Ayush increasingly making India a health tourism hub

Medical Visa Boosts India's Status as Health Tourism Hub

India's AYUSH system, encompassing Ayurveda, Yoga, Unani, Siddha, and Homeopathy, has boosted the country's health tourism. The Ministry of Ayush's efforts led to the global integration of these traditional medicine systems in 2024.

Jan 28, 2025

Asia-pacific healthcare market to hit $5 trn by 2030, Indian CDMOs to shine globally: Report

The Asia-Pacific healthcare market is on track to hit $5 trillion by 2030, driving 40 per cent of global sector growth

Jan 27, 2025

How good sleep habit can boost brain health, ward off Alzheimer's risk

Indian scientists develop nano-formulation to bring safer treatment for Parkinson's

Scientists from the Institute of Nano Science and Technology (INST) Mohali, an autonomous institute of the Department of Science and Technology, on Monday, announced a targeted nano-formulation that will enable safer treatment method for people suffering from Parkinson's disease.

Jan 27, 2025

Explained: What is Guillain-Barré Syndrome? Know when to seek treatment

Tingling, weakness of hand-grip or foot drop could signal Guillain-Barré Syndrome (GBS), said health experts on Monday, even as the reported cases spike to over a hundred in Pune, Maharashtra.

Jan 27, 2025

Over 12K PHCs converted to 24x7 services to give emergency care in rural areas: Centre

In a bid to boost emergency health services, the Union Government has established 24x7 primary health centres (PHCs) and first referral units (FRUs) across the country.

Jan 23, 2025

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Health News

Australian research finds no link between mobile phones and various cancers

Ayushman Bharat: Delhi doctor explains impact of healthcare scheme on cancer patients

World Cancer Day: People thank PM Modi for affordable treatment under Ayushman Bharat

IIT Madras launches Bharat cancer genome atlas to boost R&D

Economic Survey: Health expenditure grew to Rs 6.1 lakh crore in FY25

India reported 151 Zika virus disease in 2024, highest in Maharashtra: WHO

WHO congratulates Guinea on eliminating human sleeping sickness

White blood cell count may signal severity of Covid symptoms in women: Study

PM-JAY scheme: Over 85.97 mn people avail free treatments worth Rs 1.2 lakh cr

Potassium salt provides good alternative to sodium to cut heart risk, must be promoted: Experts

Medical Visa Boosts India's Status as Health Tourism Hub

Asia-pacific healthcare market to hit $5 trn by 2030, Indian CDMOs to shine globally: Report

Indian scientists develop nano-formulation to bring safer treatment for Parkinson's

Explained: What is Guillain-Barré Syndrome? Know when to seek treatment

Over 12K PHCs converted to 24x7 services to give emergency care in rural areas: Centre

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