health and lifestyle

WHO chief, Brazil's Lula urge G7 leaders to help finalise global pandemic treaty

The appeal comes as negotiations continue over a key component of the WHO Pandemic Agreement, with global leaders being urged to act before the next major health emergency strikes.

Doctor's prescription now mandatory for all cough syrup purchases

Suspected Nipah case, Shigella outbreak keep Kerala health authorities on alert

Nipah alert in Kerala after Kozhikode resident tests positive

NCH advises caution against spreading misleading information on Homoeopathy

The commission said complaints against individual practitioners should be addressed through statutory mechanisms and warned that deliberate defamatory claims could invite legal action.

Manipur launches 13 mobile medical units to expand healthcare access in remote hill regions

The vehicles will provide consultations, diagnostic services, medicines, maternal care, disease screening, health awareness programs, and referrals to underserved tribal and vulnerable communities.

India's population story is changing as fertility falls below replacement level

India's total fertility rate has dropped to 1.9 births per woman, below the replacement level of 2.1, signalling a major demographic shift that could reshape the country's workforce, economy and population profile in the coming decades.

WHO warns of growing Ebola outbreak in DR Congo as cases spread to Uganda

More than 530 infections and 90 deaths have been reported across the two countries, prompting intensified surveillance, response efforts, and a continent-wide preparedness plan.

Kerala issues health alert after fresh Shigella cases, steps up containment measures

Authorities have intensified water quality checks, sanitation drives, and hospital preparedness, while urging residents to follow hygiene practices and seek prompt medical care for symptoms.

Bill Gates says world is entering a ‘golden age’ of Alzheimer’s research

The Microsoft co-founder highlighted rapid advances in diagnostics, treatment and artificial intelligence, expressing optimism that breakthroughs in Alzheimer’s research could accelerate in the coming years.