Category: health

Researchers have discovered and characterized at the atomic level a mechanism that enables bacterial pathogens—including hospital bacteria Acinetobacter baumannii and Pseudomonas aeruginosa—to assemble antibiotic-resistant three-dimensional (3D) biofilms. These findings open a new avenue for developing therapies against multidrug-resistant bacterial infections by targeting the biofilm assembly.  Many pathogenic bacteria form 3D biofilms to protect themselves from the immune system, antibiotic treatments, and drying on environmental…

Nellore, Feb 25: Adani Krishnapatnam Port Limited (AKPL), a flagship asset of Adani Ports and SEZ Limited (APSEZ), today organized Mega and Multi Speciality health camp by Adani Foundation as an enabler of Adani Krishnapatnam Port Limited Corporate Social Responsibility for community people in Muthukur Gram Pachayat with Dr. Surya,…

  By- Dr. Sreeja Rani V R, Sr. consultant obstetrics & Gynecology, Kinder Women’s Hospital & Fertility Centre, Bangalore A woman’s reproductive health journey is not a single chapter, it is an evolving story that begins in adolescence and continues well beyond menopause. Yet, conversations around women’s health often remain…

Kochi, Feb 23: Dr. Urmila Soman, Senior Consultant – Minimally Invasive & Robotic Gynaecology (Kerala Cluster), Aster Medcity, Kochi has been officially recognized as India’s First SRC Accredited Master Surgeon in Robotic Surgery. This prestigious accreditation is awarded by the Surgical Review Corporation (SRC), a global nonprofit patient safety organization.…

Mumbai, Feb 19: The Ministry of Ayush, Government of India, commemorated World Unani Day 2026 by organising a two-day National Conference on “Innovation and Evidence in Unani Practice” on February 14–15, 2026, in Mumbai. Held under the aegis of the Central Council for Research in Unani Medicine (CCRUM), the conference…

LOS ANGELES (Feb. 17, 2026) — The National Institutes of Health and the National Institute on Aging have awarded a multi-institutional research team led by investigators in the Smidt Heart Institute at Cedars-Sinai $7.5 million to further study how damage to tiny blood vessels contributes to heart disease, cognitive decline…

Mumbai, Feb 17: Wockhardt Hospitals, Mira Road has announced the launch of a dedicated Diabetic Foot Clinic, strengthening its commitment to providing advanced and comprehensive care for patients suffering from diabetic foot complications. The clinic is designed to offer early diagnosis, integrated treatment, and limb-saving interventions under one roof. The…

New Delhi, Feb 16: With chronic back and joint pain increasingly common among working professionals, the shift toward non-pharmacological pain management is gaining momentum among physiotherapists. The focus is on restoring function, improving mobility, and reducing discomfort. Global research indicates that up to 70–80% of adults experience it at least…

Bangalore, Feb 5: India is facing a significant rise in critical, non‑communicable diseases. Diseases such as cancer, heart disease, stroke, and diabetes together account for nearly 63% of all deaths nationwide. The treatment costs for these illnesses are often substantial, ranging from several lakh rupees for surgeries to even higher…

For many children, the word cancer is surrounded by silence, fear, or fragments of overheard conversations. They realise how serious cancer is, but they’re often not given guidance and support to interpret what it means. Schools have a vital role to fulfil on World Cancer Day – to assist children in their understanding of this complex subject by approaching it with empathy and…