health and lifestyle

New Covid wave hits India with 257 fresh cases reported across states

Nation records a rise in Covid-19 cases, with Kerala, Maharashtra, and Tamil Nadu reporting the highest numbers, as health officials monitor the spread of the JN.1 Omicron variant.

Rewriting cancer treatment: Breakthrough US trial cures without chemo or surgery

Delhi HC slams Ramdev over ‘Sharbat Jihad’ remark, orders Patanjali to withdraw Ads

Hyderabad surgeons achieve national first with groundbreaking ureteral reconstruction

Battling cancer UP man kills wife, himself; vowing eternal unity

Real estate dealer Kuldip Tyagi fatally shot his wife before dying by suicide, citing fear of burdening loved ones with the cost of uncertain treatment in his suicide note, police said.

PM Modi calls Ayushman Bharat rollout in Delhi a ‘revolutionary step’

With the Delhi BJP government now in power, the Union government’s flagship health schemes move ahead after repeated rejection by AAP, signaling a significant shift in governance and policy.

Over 19 lakh calls processed as India launches nationwide mental health initiative for students

The initiative, part of the government's efforts to address rising student suicides and mental health issues, has set up 53 MANAS Cells across 36 states, offering critical support and resources.

Columbia University Researchers finds how stomach tumors hijack Nerve Signals to fuel their growth

Researchers have discovered that stomach cancer forms electrical connections with nearby sensory nerves, using these circuits to fuel tumor growth and spread. This groundbreaking finding suggests that cancers exploit neural pathways, creating a feedback loop with the brain. Blocking these signals with migraine drugs (CGRP inhibitors) slowed tumor growth in mice, offering a potential new cancer treatment.

Five years after Covid, India moves to strengthen wildlife disease surveillance

New National Wildlife Health Policy currently under ministerial review, proposes an integrated wildlife disease monitoring network, expanded research initiatives, and the establishment of new diagnostic laboratories for early disease detection.

Bengaluru airport unveils India’s first sensory room for neurodivergent travelers

The sensory room at Kempegowda International Airport provides a controlled environment tailored for passengers with conditions such as Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), Sensory Processing Disorder (SPD), anxiety, and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD).