Heatstroke cases rise to 170 in state: Health dept

"Necessary measures have been implemented across the state for preventing heatstroke cases, treatment, and management," said Dr Narrottam Sharma, state nodal officer (climate change), health department.

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World Health Organization looks ahead to life without the US

The annual assembly, with its week of sessions, votes and policy decisions, usually showcases the scale of the U.N. agency set up to tackle disease outbreaks, approve vaccines and support health systems worldwide.

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Is India Next? COVID Cases Explode Across Asia — Experts Warn of a Looming Surge at Home

A fresh COVID-19 storm is brewing across Asia — and India might be next. As cases soar in Singapore, Hong Kong, and China, Indian health experts are raising red flags. JN.1 is a stealthy, fast-spreading Omicron subvariant. With global travel accelerating viral spread, screening and possible quarantines may return. The good news? No alarming mutations. Experts stress genomic surveillance, booster shots for vulnerable groups, and public health vigilance as India’s best defense.

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US FDA clears first blood test for Alzheimer's detection

Other options to detect Alzheimer's include procedures such as a spinal tap, which requires an invasive puncture to collect spinal fluid, or an expensive PET brain scan that may not be reimbursed by health insurers.

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Study suggests health differences between men, women involve social factors, not only biological

The study highlights the importance of looking beyond genetics and medical factors, such as hormones, and looking at non-medical, social factors -- where people work and live, education, lifestyle, finances -- when comparing health risks and outcomes between men and women, the authors said.

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Doomscrolling, fear & dread: Away from frontlines, Indo-Pak tensions take toll on mental health

The escalating military tension between the two nations, a deluge of information, and the inability to sift through fake and real news can significantly affect the psychological well-being of individuals, said mental health experts.

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From Muhurat Births to Mental Health Crises: A Gynaecologist’s Wake-Up Call for Mother’s Day

Dr. Haritwal identifies advanced maternal age as the most prominent driver of high-risk pregnancies. More women are choosing to have children later in life, often due to career aspirations, late marriages, or fertility delays. She also points out the rise in non-medical C-sections, driven by convenience, social status, or even astrology, with the “too posh to push” mindset leading to longer recovery and future complications.

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Nadda reviews emergency preparedness amid India-Pak standoff, directs constant vigilance

The Union Health Minister directed that, “a 24x7 control and command centre in the Ministry should monitor ongoing efforts and support states in the present times and all medical emergency response health systems be adequately equipped and functional at all times.”

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Indo-Pak tension: Nadda reviews health infrastructure

Nadda and his team assessed the readiness of hospitals and health facilities across the country, the sources.

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Hospitals told to prepare plan for ‘mass casualties’

Chief medical and health officer Dr BS Setiya said "There are 253 govt and private hospitals in the district that operate in considerably large structures.

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Govt to frame policy to address mental health needs

Chief secretary Manoj Ahuja said the ensuing policy aimed to create an institutional framework to identify red flags early and reach out to vulnerable groups, especially the youth and elderly.

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Raj health dept gears up for bio threats amid Indo-Pak tensions

For the first time, the health department is formulating a strategy specifically focused on addressing biological emergencies at a time when tension between the two countries is rising.

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Manipal, IHH, EQT & others eye Sahyadri Hospitals in Rs 5,000 crore bidding war

As per a World Health Organization (WHO) report, India has just 16 beds per 10,000 people. A recent report by HSBC Global Research said seven listed chains will add 14,000 beds in the next three-five years in the country.

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Neuralink's speech restoration device gets FDA's 'breakthrough' tag

The health regulator's breakthrough devices program is intended to provide patients and health care providers with timely access to medical devices by speeding up development, assessment, and review, according to its website.

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Trump administration cuts $1 billion in school mental health grants, citing conflict of priorities

The cuts were made public in a social media post from conservative strategist Christopher Rufo, who claimed the money was used to advance "left-wing racialism and discrimination."

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Exposure to phthalates in plastics linked to 13 pc of deaths due to heart disease in 2018: Study

Researchers, led by those at the New York University, analysed health and environmental data from population surveys to estimate exposure to phthalates across 200 countries and territories.

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Gates, others launch $500 million maternal, newborn health fund, bucking aid cuts trend

The work will track and target the key reasons babies and mothers die, including infection, severe bleeding for mothers, and respiratory distress for infants.

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Nadda Calls for Private Hospitals to Strengthen Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission

Union Health Minister JP Nadda called on private hospitals, including Max Healthcare, to join the Ayushman Bharat Mission. He highlighted the importance of integrating with the Ayushman Bharat Digital Health Mission and Health Account to strengthen India’s healthcare system, improve access to affordable care, and support the government’s goal of achieving a Viksit Bharat by 2047.

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Delhi Cabinet likely to decide on hospital staff outsourcing, address MRI machines shortage

The Health Department seeks to centralise the outsourcing of staff required for documentation and other formalities at government hospitals and other health facilities of the government by roping in public sector undertakings (PSUs), they said.

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With Ayushman Bharat & National Digital Health Mission, India is better prepared for next pandemic says World Bank official

"Lessons that involve having that surge capacity to be able to quickly ramp up testing, having the necessary equipment, PPE capacity in hospitals, in terms of ICU units, ICU beds," she explained.

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