Journalism of Courage
After 53 years of service, over 20,000 surgeries and emergencies, and delivering babies by petromax lamp on remote islands, Hindumbi Kaurom Kakkada is now a finalist for the Aster Guardians Global Nursing Award 2026.
Although the idea of parasites reaching the brain may sound frightening, neurocysticercosis is neither mysterious nor untreatable.
They are the most effective marketing deception in modern wellness. But what is really protecting you from infections?
Under the Drugs and Cosmetics Act, certain drugs and biological products are under joint regulatory supervision of the Central and State regulators. These include vaccines, large volume parenterals and r-DNA based medicines.
Pulmonary embolism can happen to long-haul travellers of all ages. Top doc explains who is vulnerable, the warning signs and the simple precautions that can prevent it.
The new expert consensus recommends a food-first approach to calcium, advises supplements only when medically indicated and dispels common myths about bone health, kidney stones, vitamin D and heart disease
Many people with hypertension avoid the salt shaker but unknowingly consume large amounts of hidden sodium through packaged and restaurant foods. Here’s why it matters
Researchers from LV Prasad Eye Institute (LVPEI), Hyderabad, are examining how poor eyesight may contribute to falls, depression, cognitive decline and loss of independence among older adults.
A real patient’s journey reveals why obesity is a chronic disease, why weight regain is common, and how long-term strategies, not quick fixes, make the difference.
The only musical to have been showcased at the UN General Assembly, ‘Lifeline’ is expected to travel to several Indian cities over the coming year. AIIMS docs to participate
Recovery depends upon the diagnosis. Patients with infection-related terminal ileitis often recover fully once the infection resolves. Those living with inflammatory disease however, may need lifelong monitoring
Top neurologist explains how Bell’s palsy causes sudden weakness on one side of the face, how it differs from a stroke and when to seek emergency medical care
An LDL cholesterol level of 190 mg/dL or higher in adults should always prompt evaluation for familial hypercholesterolaemia, particularly if there is a family history of high cholesterol or heart disease occurring before the age of 55 in men or 65 in women
After four decades treating diabetes, Dr V Mohan explains how affordable, scalable healthcare models can improve outcomes in low-resource settings.
Lured by payments of ₹20,000–35,000, financially vulnerable women allegedly underwent repeated egg retrievals as investigators uncovered a network spanning agents, doctors, forged identities and fertility clinics
As investigations examine the role of suspected substandard oxytocin, obstetricians say other childbirth complications could also have contributed to maternal deaths in Kota, Bikaner and Jodhpur
Sources said the ministry sent a note after the World Health Organization (WHO) sought information from the Indian government on the possible link of spurious oxytocin to the cases.
A task force set up by the National Academy of Medical Sciences says adding folic acid and vitamin B12 to tea could help prevent thousands of neural tube defects — serious birth defects affecting the brain and spine — every year
New modelling suggests the outbreak has already reached Uganda and could expand further across East Africa; experts urge urgent preparedness as no approved vaccine exists for the strain
Move to enable end-to-end tracking from factory to patient; phased rollout begins in 2027 after concerns over fake cancer drugs
Sensorineural hearing loss is not just about hearing. Because the inner ear also controls balance, it can affect mobility, causing dizziness, instability and difficulty walking.
From hidden additives and excess sugar to pesticide residues and heavy metals, doctor explains how ultra-processed foods can affect a child's growth, brain development and long-term health
As the actor prepares for motherhood after battling a rare autoimmune muscle disorder, top gynaecologist explains the risks, medication challenges and precautions needed for a healthy pregnancy
The Central Consumer Protection Authority’s recent action highlights a simple truth. What’s on the front of the pack is not what’s on the info bar at the back. An endo explains how to read labels
Dr Habil F. Khorakiwala on Wockhardt’s homegrown antibiotic, ZAYNICH, on the significance of the approval and how the drug could change treatment options for antimicrobial resistance
