India has sent missions to the Moon, yet sanitation workers still risk their lives inside sewers. At Durgapur, CSIR-CMERI is developing mechanised cleaning technology that could replace dangerous human entry, prevent deaths and help end the generational stigma attached to manual scavenging.
With 20,000 runners expected, Pink Power Run 3.0 in Hyderabad combines fitness with a larger health mission. The event features an AIMS-certified half marathon, a ₹75 lakh prize pool and ‘Miles for Mammograms’, turning collective running into free breast-cancer screenings and mammograms.
Neck pain is no longer just an adult problem. As screen time soars, more teenagers are arriving at clinics with "text neck," shoulder stiffness, headaches and wrist pain. A neurologist explains why growing bodies are especially vulnerable—and how healthier digital habits can prevent lasting harm.
More tests don't always mean better healthcare. As diagnostic investigations become increasingly common, experts warn about overtesting, rising medical costs, unnecessary treatments, and the growing gap between patient welfare and commercial healthcare.
Tennis star Leander Paes, Cricketer Kamran Akmal, and politician RFK Jr. all faced neurocysticercosis. Discover how this highly preventable, treatable brain parasite causes sudden seizures and why clean vegetables are your best defense.
From the Vajpayee era to advanced robotics, knee surgery has evolved. An orthopedic surgeon debunks 10 common myths to help younger and older patients reclaim pain-free, independent lives.
Heat stroke is a life-threatening medical emergency that can strike during extreme temperatures. Learn its causes, warning signs, vulnerable conditions, prevention measures, and life-saving actions.
Dr. Haseeb Hassan warns that treating sleep deprivation as a badge of honor is fueling a massive health crisis among India’s youth, driven by chronic stress and late-night screen exposure.
Open MRI systems reduce anxiety and improve patient comfort, yet high-field closed MRI scanners still provide superior image clarity essential for detecting strokes, tumors, ligament injuries, and neurological disorders accurately