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.
High blood pressure, or hypertension, is often called a “silent killer” because it may not produce noticeable symptoms for years. While most people associate...
A junior doctor’s suicide attempt at IMS-BHU has exposed allegations of illegal long duty hours, institutional silence, mental health crisis, and growing demands for an independent police investigation into systemic exploitation
RoMedics Superspecialty Clinic was inaugurated in Mukundapur, Kolkata, offering advanced diagnostics and consultations by over 40 specialists, aiming to improve accessible, affordable and integrated healthcare for South Kolkata residents.
Dr. Rishu Sinha’s letter to GB Pant Hospital exposes the brutal 36-hour duties and mental exhaustion faced by her husband, Dr. Amit Kumar, a DM Cardiology resident. She alleges violation of 1992 Residency Rules, ignored RTI replies, and a toxic training culture pushing young doctors toward burnout and despair.
New Delhi: Soon after Bollywood actor Deepika Padukone was appointed as the Mental Health Ambassador by the Ministry of Health, Kargil Hero and Army...