Health

June 29, 2025 2:10 PM

From WHO to ILO, PM Modi highlights India’s achievements in health, social security

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday said that India is making steady progress across various sectors, particularly in healthcare and social protection. He cited major milestones such as the World Health Organization (WHO) declaring the country Trachoma-free and the significant increase in the number of people covered under social security schemes. Addressing the 123rd episode of his monthly radio programme 'Mann ki Baat', PM Modi said that India is advancing in every sphere - from healthcare...

June 9, 2025 12:13 PM

Ayushman Bharat scheme led to historic development in health in last 11 years: Nadda

The flagship Ayushman Bharat - Jan Arogya scheme has led to historic development in the health sector in the last 11 years, said Union Health Minister JP Nadda on Monday. In a post on X, Nadda elucidated the progress made by the country in various fields under the Prime Minister Narendra Modi-led government over the last decade. “In the last 11 years, there has been historic development in all areas, including education, health, transport, infrastructure, and defense,” Nadda said. The U...

June 1, 2025 1:11 PM

Study finds common gene variant that doubles dementia risk for men

Australian researchers have identified a common genetic variant that significantly increases the risk of dementia in men, potentially paving the way for more personalised approaches to prevention and treatment. The research team from Curtin University found that a variant of the HFE gene, known as H63D, is carried by approximately one in three people in a single copy and by one in 36 in a double-copy form. Published in the journal Neurology, the study revealed that men who carry two copies of ...

May 28, 2025 1:15 PM

Researchers find how body tolerates food without immune system attack

Israeli scientists have pinpointed a crucial network of immune cells that allows humans to digest food safely without triggering harmful reactions. The discovery, led by researchers at the Weizmann Institute of Science (WIS), sheds new light on oral tolerance, the body's ability to recognise food as harmless and prevent an immune system attack, Xinhua news agency reported. This vital system stops everyday foods from causing inflammation while still letting the immune system fight off infecti...

May 20, 2025 9:26 AM

ASHA sisters are first ray of health in remote villages: LS Speaker Om Birla

Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla lauded ASHA workers as the strongest pillar of the nation’s health system, asserting that during times of crisis, when many step back, ASHA sisters step forward with unwavering commitment and selfless service. Speaking at the event organised by Promising Indian Society in collaboration with GAIL (Gas Authority of India Limited) at the UIT Auditorium, Birla said that if essential health services are reaching India's most remote villages today, much of the credit goes...

May 6, 2025 4:32 PM

Health inequities shortening lives by more than 30 years in poor countries: WHO

Poor social determinants of health are cutting life expectancy in low-income countries by more than 30 years, according to a report by the World Health Organization (WHO). The WHO defines social determinants of health as conditions in which people are born, grow, live, work, and age. The report noted that beyond the health sector, factors such as lack of quality housing, education, and job opportunities can dramatically reduce life expectancy. It said that people in the country with the lowes...

May 6, 2025 2:42 PM

Drink black tea, eat berries and apples to age healthy

Want to age healthily? A higher intake of black tea, berries, citrus fruits, and apples may help, according to global research. Researchers from Edith Cowan University (Australia), Queen’s University Belfast (UK), and the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health (US) found that foods rich in flavonoids could help lower the risk of key components associated with unhealthy ageing, including frailty, impaired physical function, and poor mental health. “The goal of medical research is not jus...

May 4, 2025 1:20 PM

Tobacco, Cannabis use may raise heart disease deaths by 50% in five years: studies

Tobacco and cannabis consumption could significantly raise heart disease-related deaths in the coming years, with recent studies predicting a 50 per cent surge in mortality over the next five years. Presented at the ongoing Society for Cardiovascular Angiography and Interventions (SCAI) 2025 annual scientific sessions in Washington, DC, the twin studies revealed alarming links between substance use and cardiovascular complications. One study projected that tobacco use alone could increase coro...

April 29, 2025 2:35 PM

Novel CAR-T therapy shows promise against hard-to-treat cancer

A novel CAR-T cell therapy developed by a team of Brazilian researchers has shown promising results in treating a particularly stubborn form of lymphoma—one that affects the lymph nodes, spleen, and bone marrow and is often resistant to existing treatments. Named HSP-CAR30, the therapy targets the CD30 protein and has successfully completed its initial Phase I trial, becoming the first European CAR-T30 study to reach this milestone. The findings, published in the journal Blood, indicate high ...

March 24, 2025 2:04 PM

Bringing Smiles and Defeating Fear: Creative Governance Through Health and Wellness

A smile is a powerful reflection of well-being. In the context of creative governance, especially as per the 4P4R Model of Creative Governance smile is an ultimate indicator of successful creative governance. The 4Ps here stand for Person, Place, Policy, and Partnership. And the 4Rs stand for Rescue, Revive, Revise, and Rebuild. India is experimenting an ambitious plan to ensure that smiles remain a constant feature on Indian faces. As you can imagine, poor health is one of the most significa...