Swollen Ankles May Be More Than Tired Feet: Warning Signs You Should Not Ignore Persistent ankle swelling may look harmless, but doctors say it can sometimes point to deeper heart or liver-related health issues. Swollen Ankles Should Not Always Be Ignored Ankle swelling is often blamed on long-standing, hot weather, tight footwear or minor strain. In many cases, it s

Cisplatin, Carboplatin Shortage Hits Cancer Care A shortage of two widely used chemotherapy medicines has triggered concern as cancer patients struggle to find stocks across India. A shortage of key cancer drugs in India has raised serious concerns among doctors and patients. Two commonly used chemotherapy medicines, Cisplatin and Carboplatin, have reportedly become difficult to find in many pharmacies over the last two weeks. The shortage is w

KGMU Cancer Drug Scam Raises Alarm Over Patient Care And Hospital Records A suspected KGMU cancer medicine scam has raised serious questions over patient care, hospital records, and government health scheme monitoring. A suspected Rs 2-crore medicine scam at Lucknow’s King George’s Medical University has put cancer drug records under serious investigation. The case is linked to KGMU’s Urology Department, where costly medicines supplied under Asadhy

Congo’s Ebola outbreak raises concern as WHO reviews possible drugs and vaccines   WHO Flags Bundibugyo Ebola Outbreak The World Health Organisation has raised concern after Congo reported 906 suspected Ebola cases and 223 suspected deaths under investigation. The outbreak is linked to the Bundibugyo strain of Ebola, which has also been detected in Uganda. Health officials say the situation needs close monitoring because there

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