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January 19, 2026 11:04 AM

China’s population drops for fourth year as fewer babies born

China's population fell for a fourth consecutive year in 2025 as the birthrate plunged to a record low, official data showed on Monday, with experts warning of further decline. The country's population dropped by 3.39 million to 1.405 billion, a fas...

January 18, 2026 5:13 PM

Indian Navy concludes Joint Services Multi-Speciality Medical Camp in Lakshadweep

The Indian Navy concluded a five-day Joint Services Multi-Speciality Medical Camp across the Lakshadweep Islands on Friday, reinforcing the Armed Forces’ commitment to providing quality healthcare to remote and island communities through coordinate...

January 18, 2026 9:57 AM

Paracetamol/Tylenol in pregnancy is safe, says European research

Taking paracetamol, known as Tylenol in the U.S., during pregnancy is safe, a group of European researchers have said, after compiling data in response to U.S. President Donald Trump’s claims of a link to autism last year. In a review published in...

January 16, 2026 12:56 PM

Your mouth bacteria can predict risk of chronic liver disease, says study

Bacteria in the mouth can significantly affect gut health and help predict the risk of chronic liver disease, a study has found. Each year, more than two million people die from advanced chronic liver disease (ACLD). In the study, published in the ...

January 15, 2026 5:07 PM

Health experts, advocates call for systemic reforms to protect transfusion-dependent patients

A group of health experts and patient advocates on Wednesday stressed the need for urgent systemic reforms to protect patients dependent on blood transfusions. In a new position paper launched by the Thalassemia Patients Advocacy Group (TPAG), the e...

January 14, 2026 2:40 PM

Increase taxes on fruit juices, sugary drinks, alcohol to reduce diabetes and cancers: WHO

Increasing taxes on fruit juices, sugary drinks and alcohol is essential to curb the rising burden of non-communicable diseases such as obesity, diabetes, heart disease, cancers and injuries, especially among children and young adults, the World Heal...

January 14, 2026 12:02 PM

Extra five minutes of sleep, two minutes of brisk walking can add one year to life: Study

Just five extra minutes of sleep and two minutes of moderate exercise, such as brisk walking or climbing stairs, can add a year to a person’s life, according to a study released on Wednesday. Adding half a serving of vegetables to the daily diet c...

January 13, 2026 10:52 PM

Scientists identify stem cell ‘neighbourhood’ as key to healthy ageing

Scientists have uncovered new insights into the biology of ageing, showing that the decline of tissues may begin not within stem cells themselves, but in the surrounding support cells that sustain them. The findings open promising new avenues for res...

January 13, 2026 5:54 PM

Amit Shah lays foundation stone of India’s second BSL-4 Bio-Containment Facility in Gandhinagar

Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Tuesday laid the foundation stone of a state-of-the-art BSL-4 Bio-Containment Facility at the Gujarat Biotechnology Research Centre in Gandhinagar, marking a major milestone in India’s health security and bio-safety...

January 13, 2026 5:15 PM

Government committed to provide quality healthcare to every citizen, especially in remote & island territories: Rajnath Singh

The government is committed to providing quality healthcare to every citizen, particularly those living in remote and island territories, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh said on Tuesday, while virtually addressing a Joint Services Multi-Speciality Meg...

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