Chronic Diseases on the Rise in India: Lancet Study Warns of Growing Burden on Women
The report highlights a stark gender divide. Since 1990, chronic disease mortality has risen by 68% among women, compared to…
Doctors Must Learn ‘When Not to Prescribe Antibiotics’: Experts Warn at CIDSCON 2025
Every infection demands a specific antibiotic and a carefully tailored protocol. The right drug for the right organism must always…
TB Death Rate Drops, But Infections Surge; Maharashtra Ranks Second in the Country
TB mortality has declined, dropping from 5.5% in 2015 to 4.5% in 2024. The number of tuberculosis (TB) patients in…
‘Catch the Rat’ Drive: Mumbai’s Public Hospitals on High Alert
Rat Bites Pose Hidden Health Risks, Warn Doctors Amid Cooper Hospital Incident. Mumbai: After a series of incidents involving rats…
What To Do If a Rat Bites You: Precautions and Treatment You Must Know
This incident comes weeks after a tragic case at Indore’s MY Hospital in Madhya Pradesh, where two newborns in the…
Avoid Stagnant Water! Leptospirosis Threat Rises, Doctors Warn Mumbaikars
It spreads through the urine and droppings of rats. When people walk through contaminated water, the bacteria can enter the…
Cancer-Free Campaign Launched in Kalyan-Dombivli
The campaign will focus on early detection and treatment of oral, breast, and cervical cancers. Kalyan: Kalyan-Dombivli Municipal Corporation’s (KDMC)…
Pigeon Feeding: Expert Committee to Examine Impact on Human Health
Bombay High court emphasised that citizens’ health is more important than the interests of any one community. Mumbai: The Bombay…
35 Essential Medicines Including Antibiotic, Diabetes, Get Cheaper
Relief for Patients with Chronic Illnesses Such as Heart Disease, Diabetes, Psychiatric Disorders and Infections New Delhi: In a significant…
Three in Five Liver Cancer Cases Are Preventable, Says Lancet Report
Three in five liver cancer cases are preventable if key risk factors such as alcohol consumption, fatty liver disease, and…
Cervical Cancer Claims 8 Women’s Lives Every Hour in India, Study Reveals
In a disturbing revelation, a new study by the ICMR-National Institute for Research in Reproductive and Child Health has found…
Cama Hospital Equipped to Handle Future Pandemics with New Liquid Oxygen Plant
In a significant step towards pandemic preparedness, Mumbai’s government-run Cama Hospital has become self-reliant in oxygen supply with the installation…
Centre Revises Prices of 71 Essential Medicines, Including Cancer and Diabetes Drugs
In a move aimed at improving affordability and accessibility, the Centre has revised the prices of 71 essential drug formulations,…
Jumbo Committee to Investigate Causes of Maternal and Child Deaths in Maharashtra
Despite progress in reducing maternal and child mortality rates in Maharashtra in recent years, these rates remain uneven across different…
Good Oral Hygiene Can Help Fight Cancer, Says AIIMS Delhi Study
Oral hygiene is not just about sparkling teeth — it plays a crucial role in overall health, including fighting cancer.…
Special TB OPDs to be Launched in 16 BMC Hospitals
The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) has decided to start dedicated Outpatient Departments (OPDs) for tuberculosis (TB) across its 16 suburban…
BMC Told to Shut Down ‘Kabootar Khanas’ Amid Health Concerns
The Maharashtra government has ordered the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation to immediately shut down ‘kabootar khanas’ (feeding points for pigeons) in…
Vaccines for Monsoon: Shield Your Family with These Must-Have Immunizations
As the monsoon season arrives, the risk of infections rises significantly due to high humidity, stagnant water, and the spread…
Public Awareness Crucial to Prevent Diabetes in Future Generations: Fadnavis
Controlling diabetes during pregnancy is not only crucial for the mother’s health but also plays a significant role in ensuring…
Monsoon Brings Not Just Rain, But a Surge in Diseases Too — Dr. Rohit Kaku Shares Precautions You Must Take to Stay Safe
This year monsoon has knocked our doors quite early. While the arrival of the monsoon brings much-needed relief from the…
Seven Essential Trays Mandated in Govt, Municipal Hospital Delivery Rooms
In an effort to reduce maternal and infant mortality rates, the Health Department has mandated that all delivery rooms in…
Over 2 Lakh Samples Fail Tests in 5 Years, 35,000 Found Unsafe: FSSAI
The crackdown on adulterated food items is intensifying across India, with growing concerns over the use of harmful chemicals in…
CBSE Acts on Childhood Diabetes Surge, Bans Sugary Foods in Schools
In a significant health-focused initiative, the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has directed all its 26,000 affiliated schools across…
311 Dengue Cases Reported in Mumbai Since January; Over 2 Lakh Breeding Sites Found
As the monsoon sets in, the number of dengue cases, like other seasonal illnesses, begins to rise. Dengue is a…
COVID-19 Cases Rise in Thane, Special 40-Bed Ward Set Up at Civil Hospital
As several countries around the world witness a surge in COVID-19 cases due to new variants, India has also ramped…
COVID Makes a Comeback in India; Health Ministry on Alert, Experts Urge Awareness, Not Panic
India has reported a mild resurgence of COVID-19 cases, prompting the Union Health Ministry to issue an alert and convene…
World Hypertension Day: Stressed Mumbaikars On Higher Risk
Hypertension, commonly known as high blood pressure, is often referred to as a “silent killer” due to its asymptomatic nature…
63% Residents in Mumbai Sleep Less Than 6 Hours, Reveals Survey
A good night’s sleep is often considered the best medicine—but for Mumbaikars, this essential remedy remains elusive. A recent survey…
Advanced MEMS 108 Ambulance Service to Relaunch by November, Including Boat Ambulances
Maharashtra’s Emergency Medical Services (MEMS) 108 will be relaunched in a new, advanced format by November this year to enhance…
Asthma Cases Double in a Year; Air Pollution Major Cause
Asthma Cases Double in a Year
Increasing Private Sector Involvement in TB Registration: 49% of Cases in the State Reported by Private Hospitals
In a significant shift towards greater private sector involvement in public health, the registration of tuberculosis (TB) cases by private…
BMC to Launch HMIS-2 in Dispensaries from May 2, Aims to Digitise and Streamline Healthcare Delivery
The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) is all set to roll out the advanced Hospital Management Information System (HMIS-2) across all…
BMC Set to Relaunch Aapli Chikitsa Programme, Offering Diagnostic Tests at Subsidized Rates
The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) is set to relaunch its Aapli Chikitsa programme after a gap of four months, which…
Child Malnutrition in Maharashtra: 20,000 Key Posts Vacant Amid Rising Cases
An extensive campaign to combat child malnutrition has been launched across all districts of Maharashtra, including Mumbai and Thane. The…
India Bans 35 Popular Drugs Over Safety Risks – Are You Taking an Illegal One?
In a major move aimed at public health safety, the Central Drugs Standard Control Organization (CDSCO) has ordered an immediate…
Why Mumbai Water Tanker Association Had to Call off Strike
In a major relief to residents of Mumbai amid scorching heat, the Mumbai Water Tanker Association called off its strike…
34 Heat Stroke Cases in Just 11 Days: April Sees a Surge Compared to March
The heatwave began affecting the state as early as March, but April has brought even more scorching conditions. Several districts…
Centre Plans India’s First Public Health University Amid Rising Health Challenges
In a landmark move to strengthen India’s public health infrastructure, the Centre is planning to establish the country’s first dedicated…
World Health Day 2025: Simple Daily Habits That Can Help You Live Longer and Healthier
April 7 is celebrated every year as World Health Day across the globe. The day aims to raise awareness about…
AI to Detect TB Patients, Report in Just Three Minutes
Artificial Intelligence (AI)-based handheld X-ray devices will now be used to detect tuberculosis (TB) patients. This technology will provide test…
Cancer Screening on Wheels in the State, Travel Across Districts
In recent years, the number of cancer patients has increased significantly. To prevent and detect this disease at an early…
World TB Day: India Tops in Global TB Cases – Key Prevention Tips to Stay Safe
Maharashtra recorded an average of 26 new tuberculosis (TB) cases every hour last year. The good news is that TB…
High Dental Costs Keep Mumbaikars Away, Call for Govt Price Regulation
Maintaining good dental health is crucial, as its benefits go beyond just oral hygiene. Healthy teeth and gums play a…
Uran Reports 1,700 Dog Bite Cases in 2024, Residents Demand Urgent Action
Uran Taluka has reported nearly 1,700 dog bite cases in 2024, raising serious concerns about the government’s response to the…
BMC Issues Heatwave Advisory as Mumbai Braces for Rising Temperatures
Mumbai: With temperatures soaring and heatwave conditions intensifying, the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) has issued guidelines to prevent heat-related illnesses,…
Free Cancer Vaccine for Girls Aged 0-14 in Maharashtra
Cancer cases are rising rapidly across the country, and not just due to smoking or addiction, but also because of…
Western Railway Fined for Garbage on Tracks Near Mahim Station
The National Green Tribunal (NGT) has taken suo motu cognizance of a news report published in a daily newspaper regarding…
Three Out of Five Cancer Patients Die After Diagnosis, Women More Affected Than Men: Study
Cancer cases are rising at an alarming rate worldwide, and the number of deaths due to the disease is equally…
Less Than 1% Two-Wheeler Riders Died or Injuured Wore Helmates: Study
A study conducted by Christian Medical College (CMC), Vellore, has revealed that over 70% of traumatic brain injuries (TBIs) in…
Taken a Holy Dip at Kumbh? You Could Be at Risk of Skin Diseases
Recent reports from the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) and National Green Tribunal (NGT) highlighting severe pollution in the Ganga…
“Mumbaikars to be Deprived of Tandoor Delights as Charcoal Ban Takes Effect”
Mumbai’s Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) has recently announced a ban on the use of charcoal and wood-fired ovens in hotels…
Penalty of up to Rs 10 Lakh for Food Vendors Operating Without a License
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has decided to take strict action against businesses operating without a food license. If…
Pune GBS Outbreak: Experts Warn of Food Risks, Severe Complications Including Coma and Death, as Authorities Urge Precautions
The ongoing Guillain-Barré Syndrome (GBS) outbreak in Pune has sent shockwaves through the community, with over 100 confirmed cases and…
Climate Change to Worsen Dengue Outbreaks, Reveals IITM Research; AI to Provide Alerts Two Months Ahead
Research conducted by the Indian Institute of Tropical Meteorology (IITM) has revealed that climate change is likely to increase the…
HMPV Infections in China on decline, says Health Official
The rate of infections with the flu-like human metapneumovirus (HMPV) virus in northern China is declining, a health official said…
Safety of TMT Passengers at Risk? TMT Drivers’ Eye Health in Dire Straits – 30 Found with Vision Problems, 8 with Cataracts!
This eye-opening investigation should serve as a warning sign: if immediate action isn’t taken, the safety of countless passengers and…
China Faces Covid Like New Virus Outbreak, Children At Highest Risk
Online videos depict overcrowded hospitals, and some users claim that several viruses, such as Covid-19, Mycoplasma pneumoniae, HMPV, and influenza…
Child Rights Commission Registers a Suo Motu Complaint Over Maternal and Infant Deaths
The Karnataka State Commission for the Protection of Child Rights has filed a suo motu complaint in response to media…
Mumbai: BMC Launches BCG Vaccination Campaign; 1,990 Adults Vaccinated on the First Day
The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) on Monday, has launched a pilot project to provide the anti-tuberculosis (TB) BCG vaccine to…
J&J Denied Patent Extension on TB Drug Bedaquiline, Boosting Patient Access
The US giant Johnson & Johnson’s attempt to prolong its patent on the life-saving TB drug Bedaquiline was rejected by…
Zika Virus: The number of patients reached 140 in the state
The number of Zika virus cases in the state has climbed to 140 this year, with Pune emerging as the…
66% Deaths in India Caused by Non-communicable Diseases, says ICMR Report
The percentage of non-communicable (non-infectious) disease-related mortality rose from 37.9% in 1990 to 61.8% in 2016, according to research by…
Study Finds Women from high-income quintiles prefer C-sections
A new study found that more women from high-income quintiles are having caesarean sections (C-sections), even in govt hospitals where…
Rising Health Issues and Respiratory Diseases Becoming Leading Causes of Death in Mumbai: Praja Foundation Report
Mumbai: A new report from the Praja Foundation highlights the growing health challenges faced by Mumbai residents, with lifestyle diseases…
Rise in Walking Pneumonia Amid Seasonal Flu Spike in Mumbai
As the winter chill sets in and seasonal flu cases rise, doctors in Mumbai have observed an unusual trend, an…
BKC Faces Alarming Pollution Levels: Traffic, Construction Dust to Blame
Mumbai’s Bandra Kurla Complex (BKC), a vital commercial hub is turning into a major pollution hotspot with air quality often…
10% of kids in high-burden TB zones could have the disease by age 10
A new finding suggests that there is a high risk of TB infection and disease in children up to 10…
Weather Turns Fatal in 10 Years: A Global Challenge
The breakdown highlights the urgent need for global cooperation to address climate change and its catastrophic impacts on the environment,…