Health

June 30, 2026 3:59 PM

Venezuela health system strained after earthquakes, WHO says

Venezuela's healthcare system is under significant strain, the World Health Organization said on Tuesday, with some hospitals damaged and others missing staff after deadly twin earthquakes last week. More than 1,700 people have been killed and 5,000 injured after hundreds of buildings were flattene...

June 29, 2026 3:32 PM

New Vitamin B12 therapy shows promise against deadly brain cancer: Study

A newly published study in Oncoscience explored a potential new approach to treating glioblastoma, an aggressive form of brain cancer that remains extremely difficult to treat. The paper is titled "Selective blood-brain barrier penetration and tumour targeting of nitrosylcobalamin in glioblastoma: ...

June 28, 2026 11:36 AM

Health Ministry Proposes Faster Licensing Process for Medical Devices

The Union Ministry of Health and Family Welfare has proposed amendments to the Medical Devices Rules, 2017, aimed at streamlining the licensing process for medical device manufacturers by reducing approval timelines while maintaining quality, safety and performance standards. According to a draft n...