Health
Bangladesh Reports Woman’s Death from Nipah Virus
The World Health Organization (WHO) reported on Friday, February 6, 2026, that a woman in northern Bangladesh died in January… Read More
Urban Indians Struggle to Eat Enough Protein
New Delhi: A recent survey shows that nearly 60 per cent of urban Indians do not eat protein-rich foods every… Read More
Breast Cancer Tricks Immune System to Spread
New research is changing the way scientists understand breast cancer. It is no longer seen as just a disease caused… Read More
India Releases First National Lung Cancer Guidelines
New Delhi: In a significant move to improve cancer care in India, the government on Tuesday released the country’s first… Read More
IIT Madras Launches Public Cancer Genome Database
The Indian Institute of Technology Madras (IIT Madras) has released a new genome database that focuses on paediatric leukaemia, colorectal… Read More
Global aid cuts could reverse health gains, warns new Lancet study
A new study published by Lancet Global Health has warned that a drop in global aid could have devastating consequences.… Read More
AYUSH Funding Increased in 2026-27 Union Budget
In the 2026-27 Union Budget, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman announced increased funding for AYUSH (Ayurveda, Yoga & Naturopathy, Unani, Siddha,… Read More
US Tariff Cuts Boost Hopes for Device Makers
The deal to reduce US tariffs on Indian goods was finalised during a phone call between the leaders of India… Read More
Health Ministry Alerts Facilities Over Nipah Threat
The Epidemiology and Disease Control Division (EDCD) of the Health Ministry has said that all health facilities and related agencies… Read More
Budget 2026: Cancer, Rare Disease Drugs Duty-Free
The Union Budget 2026-27 has announced steps to provide quick help to patients with cancer and rare diseases. The government… Read More