Nagpur neurosurgeon Dr Chandrashekhar Pakhmode's death at 53 despite fitness & clean ECG highlights silent cardiac risks. A cardiologist explains the critical role of stress, burnout, and sleep.
Manipal Hospital Sarjapur Road launches a dedicated Deep Brain Stimulation (DBS) clinic for advanced treatment of Parkinson's, OCD & depression. Expert care now in Bangalore.
Novo Nordisk and Eli Lilly to launch oral GLP-1 drugs in 2026. Despite Novo's head start, analysts predict Lilly's market leadership in obesity and diabetes treatments will persist for years. Explore the details.
Discover how 2026 marks a healthcare revolution: AI, genomics, and personalized medicine shift focus from curing illness to extending healthy lifespan. Read the latest medical insights.
Nagpur's medical community mourns the sudden loss of neurosurgeon Dr Chandrashekar Pakhmode, 53, after a fatal heart attack. Colleagues and ministers pay tribute to his 25-year legacy of compassion and skill. Read more.
The tragic death of Nagpur neurosurgeon Dr. Chandrashekhar Pakhmode underscores ignored heart attack symptoms like new acidity & breathlessness. Cardiologists urge immediate testing. Read more.
SRN Hospital in Prayagraj successfully treats two varicose vein patients with modern laser surgery, offering relief from chronic pain and swelling. Learn about this medical breakthrough.
Kerala cabinet greenlights 159 new positions for Cochin Cancer Research Centre's Phase I launch this month. The move ensures operational readiness with a mix of permanent and contract staff.
AIIMS Bhubaneswar announces robotic surgery for paediatric care and reveals details of its first successful liver transplant. Read about the advanced training and medical milestones.
Indian health ministry bans manufacture & sale of high-dose nimesulide tablets above 100mg due to health risks. Safer alternatives available. Get the full details.
A groundbreaking study finds retinal thickness can predict dementia risk. Learn how an eye scan could reveal future Alzheimer's and frontotemporal dementia. Read more.
New research reveals bariatric surgery delivers five times more weight loss than GLP-1 drugs like Ozempic over two years. Discover the real-world data and what it means for obesity treatment.
Dr. Kartik Sunagar's groundbreaking research offers universal antibodies and oral pills to revolutionize snakebite care in India, aiming to drastically reduce fatalities. Discover the future of treatment.
Andhra Pradesh's Jeevandan program achieves a historic milestone with over 300 organ transplants in 2025, driven by state honours and awareness campaigns. Discover how AP leads in deceased donor initiatives.
Dr Anuja Thomas explains why a postpartum ultrasound within 4-6 weeks is vital to detect hidden complications like retained placental tissue, diastasis recti, and ensure complete recovery.
Doctors at Anakapalli's government hospital performed a rare normal delivery of a 4.8 kg baby, avoiding a C-section. Read how the medical team achieved this feat.
Reshma, 32, wife of Jinesh P Sukumaran who was found dead in Israel in July, died in Kozhikode hospital. The couple leaves behind a 10-year-old daughter. Read the tragic story.
Doctors at Omega Hospital, Mangaluru, successfully extracted a deeply embedded 35-year-old pacemaker lead, curing a patient's year-long recurrent fever. Read about this complex cardiac achievement.
Rajendra Institute of Medical Sciences in Ranchi reduces Vishram Griha charges from Rs 100 to Rs 25, offering major relief to families of poor patients. New agency to manage the 310-bed facility.
A 32-year-old woman died at Coimbatore Medical College Hospital days after a C-section. While relatives allege negligence, hospital denies claims citing a rare, complex case. Read the full details.
AIIMS Mangalagiri is developing India-specific Epidemiological Cut-Off Values for antimicrobials and a genomic sequencing lab to combat AMR. This will replace dependence on Western data for better treatment.
A passenger claims she developed a severe fungal infection in her legs after an Akasa Air flight. The airline is reviewing the matter. Read the full details here.
Dr Padma Rekha Jirge from Kolhapur appointed Editor-in-Chief of 'Fertility and Reproduction' journal and gains full membership in elite Sigma Xi society. Read her inspiring journey.
Bacterial vaginosis, a common gynaecological infection, can be carried by men and transmitted back to women, challenging long-held beliefs. Learn how this impacts treatment and prevention.
India's Health Ministry bans oral nimesulide above 100mg and proposes prescription rule for cough syrups after child deaths. ICMR warns specific groups. Read full details.
Army Hospital (R&R) in Delhi achieves a breakthrough in glaucoma treatment with India's first 3D Flex Aqueous Angiography & iStent surgery. The advanced system is coming to Lucknow next.
A billionaire's unprecedented offer to sell his sperm and fund IVF procedures disrupts the anonymous, regulated world of fertility clinics. Explore the ethical and social implications.
A look at 2025's healthcare milestones: new obesity guidelines, Alzheimer's blood tests, gene editing breakthroughs, and India's push for affordable medicines and school sugar boards.
New research reveals conodonts, extinct eel-like vertebrates, possessed the sharpest teeth ever recorded, surpassing sharks and modern tools. Discover the science behind this palaeontological breakthrough.
Contract workers at PGIMER Chandigarh began a hunger strike demanding payment of Rs 55 crore in pending wages and better benefits. The institute claims hospital services remain unaffected.