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June 8, 2026 12:37 PM
India's healthcare sector has undergone a sweeping transformation over the past 12 years, driven by large-scale investments in public health infrastructure, health insurance, digital healthcare, medical education and disease control programmes. The M...
May 14, 2026 10:26 AM
A huge long-term study found that drinking two to three cups of coffee a day was linked to a much lower risk of dementia, especially before age 75. Researchers say caffeine may help keep brain cells active while reducing inflammation and harmful pla...
May 5, 2026 3:15 PM
The Ministry of Health and Family Welfare (MoHFW) on Tuesday inaugurated a two-day National Conference on Rare Diseases, bringing together policymakers, researchers, clinicians, industry representatives and patient advocacy groups to strengthen India...
March 29, 2026 6:01 PM
Union Minister Dr Jitendra Singh on Sunday cautioned that abdominal or central obesity is a more serious health risk than overall obesity, particularly among Indians, where even lean-looking individuals may carry high levels of harmful visceral fat. ...
March 29, 2026 4:51 PM
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday called on citizens to prioritise fitness and adopt healthier lifestyles during the 132nd edition of his monthly radio programme Mann Ki Baat. Addressing the nation, the Prime Minister reiterated the importance ...
December 7, 2025 3:53 PM
The United States and Rwanda have signed a five-year deal for the provision of $228 million for the health sector in the East African nation, the State Department said, the second such pact under the Trump administration's new approach to overseas ai...
December 6, 2025 5:58 PM
People with dementia who received a shingles vaccine were significantly less likely to die from dementia than those who didn’t get the shot, according to findings of a large study, suggesting the vaccine could slow progression of the disease. Over...
October 3, 2025 7:44 PM
Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Science & Technology Dr. Jitendra Singh on Friday said that India holds the potential to emerge as a global destination for cost-effective, high-quality healthcare. Speaking at the Sree Chitra Tir...
September 19, 2025 12:52 PM
Prime Minister Narendra Modi launched the 8th Rashtriya Poshan Maah on September 17, 2025, along with the Swasth Nari Sashakt Parivar Abhiyan, marking a renewed push for nutrition-centric development in line with his vision of Sashakt Nari, Suposhit ...
September 4, 2025 8:53 AM
The landmark next-generation GST reforms that were announced on Wednesday include significant relief to citizens in the healthcare and insurance sectors. One of the biggest announcements is the complete removal of GST on individual health and life in...
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