Team Udaan’s sugarcane waste sanitary pads offer a low-cost and eco-friendly period care solution Delhi Students Develop Eco-Friendly Period Pads Ahead of World Menstrual Hygiene Day, Delhi-based all-girls student innovation group Team Udaan has created reusable sanitary pads from sugarcane waste. Led by Anupriya Nayak, the team used sugarcane bagasse, the dry fibrous material left after juice extraction, to build a low-cost m

Fake Oxytocin Batch Under Probe After Kota Hospital Deaths Rajasthan has banned a suspected fake oxytocin injection batch supplied to government hospitals after quality tests reportedly failed. The action comes amid an enquiry into the deaths of at least five pregnant or postpartum women at Kota’s New Medical College Hospital after C-section and uterine surgeries. Fake Oxytocin Batch Se

Thane Hospital Performs Robotic Gall Bladder Telesurgery A hospital in Thane has successfully performed one of the city’s first robotic telesurgeries for gall bladder removal, marking an important step in India’s medical technology sector. The procedure, known as robotic cholecystectomy, was conducted at Tieten Medicity Hospital using the indigenously developed Mizzo Endo 4000 robotic surgical system. The surgery was carried out through a secure 5G-enabled net

Tongue Changes May Reveal Dehydration, Vitamin Deficiency Or Oral Health Issues What Tongue Colour Says About Health Your tongue can show useful clues about your overall health. Doctors say changes in tongue colour, coating, moisture and texture may sometimes point to dehydration, vitamin deficiency, infection, or poor oral hygiene. A healthy tongue is usually pink with tiny

WHO Alerts Nations As Rare Ebola Strain Spreads In Congo And Uganda WHO Issues Global Health Alert The World Health Organisation has declared the Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo and Uganda a public health emergency of international concern. The outbreak is linked to the rare Bundibugyo Ebola strain, which has raised concern because there is no approved vaccine or specific treatment for this varian

Long Toilet Sitting Side Effects And Healthy Bowel Movement Tips Phone Use In Toilet Risks Using a mobile phone while sitting on the toilet has become a common daily habit, but doctors warn that this practice can affect digestive health. Many people spend extra time scrolling social media, watching videos, reading news, or replying to messages even after finishing bowel movem

Young Man’s ICU Exit Turns Fatal As Doctors Reveal Hidden Health Battle Five-Year Fight Against DVT The death of Prateek Yadav has triggered intense discussion online, with many social media users linking the tragedy to steroid use because of his muscular physique and fitness lifestyle. However, doctors treating him have now clarified that the 38-year-old had been sufferin

India Launches First National Guidelines for Childhood Diabetes Care India has taken a major step toward strengthening child healthcare with the launch of its first-ever national guidelines for managing Childhood Diabetes. Issued by the Health Ministry, the framework aims to ensure early detection, effective treatment, and long-term

Mumbai Tragedy: Four Family Members Die After Suspected Food Poisoning   A shocking incident in Mumbai has led to the death of four members of a single family due to suspected food poisoning, with officials continuing to probe the exact cause behind the tragedy.As per

Digestive issues often trigger unnecessary anxiety, with many people worrying about gas, bloating, or irregular bowel movements. However, experts say not all unusual gut signs point to a problem—in fact, many of these “weird” signals are indicators of a healthy, well-functioning digestive system. According to Saurabh Sethi, who has trained at

The NTR Trust, led by Managing Trustee Nara Bhuvaneshwari, has announced the Thalassemia Run to raise awareness about the disease and support children affected by it. The event, scheduled for May 10 in Hyderabad, aims to educate the public about thalassemia, a genetic disorder that requires regular blood transfusions for patients. Bhuvaneshwari, accompanied by Indian cricket star Mithali Raj, who is also the brand ambassador for the run, shared her personal connection to the cause. She spoke

Icon Star Allu Arjun recently expressed his pride and appreciation for his fans who took up the initiative of organizing an HPV vaccine awareness campaign. Earlier, he had encouraged his fans to engage in at least one social service activity each year, and this year, they chose to focus on spreading awareness about the importance of the HPV vaccine. Allu Arjun shared a post on social media, praising their efforts and expressing how happy he was to see them carry out such a meaningful social i

On April 10, 2026, Shri Nandamuri Balakrishna inaugurated the ISDE India Edition 2026 conference on esophageal cancer in Hyderabad. This historic event, hosted by the International Society for Diseases of the Esophagus (ISDE) in collaboration with Basavatarakam Indo-American Cancer Hospital & Research Institute (BIACH&RI), marked the first time the conference was held in India. The event also commemorated BIACH&RI’s Silver Jubilee, celebrating 25 years of dedication to cancer ca

India’s pharmaceutical industry is poised for a massive shift as the patent for semaglutide, the active ingredient behind blockbuster drugs like Ozempic and Wegovy, expires on March 20, 2026. This marks the beginning of what experts are calling an unprecedented "generic wave". Within days, over 50 branded generic versions of semaglutide are expected to flood the Indian market, sparking one of the most significant pharmaceutical launches in recent history.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to launch a nationwide HPV (Human Papillomavirus) vaccination campaign on February 28, 2026, aiming to combat cervical cancer, one of the leading causes of cancer-related deaths among women in India. This significant initiative will provide free vaccinations to 14-year-old girls at government health centers across the country, marking a major step forward in India’s preventive healthcare efforts. Key Deta