Sushmita Panda

In June 2017, the World Health Organization (WHO) added snakebite envenoming to its priority list of neglected tropical diseases (NTDs).

Of the 195 countries for which data were available to compile the HAQ Index, India stands dismally at the 145th position.

According to a 2024 study published in Current Oncology journal, several fertility preservation modalities are available for patients with early stage cervical cancer.

Managing asthma and bronchitis requires not only adherence to prescribed medications but also vigilance against environmental triggers, particularly air pollution.

Surendran Chemmenkotil, Chief Executive Officer, Metropolis Healthcare Limited, said that with the majority of Core's revenue coming from Northern and Eastern India, this acquisition provides an opportunity to connect with leading hospitals in these regions.

The data were presented today during an oral session at the 66th American Society of Hematology (ASH) Annual Meeting in San Diego, CA.

During the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020–2022, public spending on health – mainly via government health budgets –enabled health systems to respond quickly to the emergency, WHO revealed.

Globally, estimates suggest that 1.5 to 5.5 million lives are lost each year due to lead exposure, largely from its damaging effects on cardiovascular health.

It's time to take a look at this year's drugs and innovations that are likely to be game-changers.

Brisk walking improves joint lubrication and strengthens the muscles that surround the joints, especially the knees.