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Expert Explains | Hantavirus is a warning: Why outbreaks like this may become more common
May 12, 2026 14:38 IST
As deforestation, climate change and human expansion disrupt wildlife habitats, top virologist and microbiologist Dr Gagandeep Kang warns the conditions for dangerous zoonotic spillovers are rapidly growing.
What to know about the Hantavirus outbreak aboard Canary Islands-bound ship
May 7, 2026 09:34 IST
According to the World Health Organization, seven cases of hantavirus, including three confirmed and five suspected, have been identified among the people aboard the MV Hondius, which departed from Argentina on April 1. We explain
What is brain death and why is Supreme Court reviewing the way it’s certified?
April 30, 2026 09:18 IST
The Supreme Court is hearing a plea alleging malpractices in brain death certification to facilitate 'organ harvesting'. Here's a look at how doctors declare a person brain dead and why the certification process faces a challenge in India
People born after 2009 to be banned from buying cigarettes: The UK’s new Bill, explainedSubscriber Only
April 27, 2026 09:47 IST
New Zealand had introduced a similar ‘generational’ law, but later scrapped it. What is driving the government to target cigarette smoking, and why have some criticised it?
What’s Keytruda, why is it a big deal in India’s cancer fightSubscriber Only
April 15, 2026 23:15 IST
First approved by the US FDA in 2014 for advanced skin cancer, Keytruda is now used globally for certain lung cancers, cervical cancer, renal cell cancer and aggressive breast cancer, among others.
From salt bans to school gardens, how small cities worldwide are taking on childhood obesitySubscriber Only
April 12, 2026 13:22 IST
In India, it is only now that guidelines to restrict junk food in and around schools as well as front-of-pack labelling debates and efforts to display “sugar boards” in schools have taken off.
Menstrual leave debate: What studies say about women’s work productivity, and the way forwardSubscriber Only
March 25, 2026 09:51 IST
A review of some recent studies suggests that worries about hiring bias due to menstrual leaves may not be unfounded. But, there are other ways of improving working conditions for women.
As semaglutide drug patent expires, what to know about weight loss drug availabilitySubscriber Only
March 21, 2026 11:16 IST
The generic versions of semaglutide are likely to become available in the market from Saturday onwards. These would be available at the local pharmaceutical stores within a few days depending on supply.
Why honey bees attack humans and what you should do to protect yourselfSubscriber Only
March 18, 2026 09:25 IST
The threat has grown serious enough that the Uttar Pradesh government is now considering classifying bee attacks as a state-notified disaster. We explain what provokes bees to sting humans and how a timely response could be lifesaving.
Government set to launch HPV vaccination drive: Why this matters in cervical cancer fightSubscriber Only
February 26, 2026 15:10 IST
Cervical cancers are the second most common type of cancer among women in India. Almost 90% of all cervical cancers are caused by persistent HPV infection, making it one of the two types of vaccine-preventable cancers
Refurbished medical devices: Why India is set to see a slugfest between global and domestic manufacturersSubscriber Only
February 16, 2026 06:48 IST
While India has no dedicated regulatory pathway defining or governing such devices, it faces a dilemma between encouraging domestic industry players and ensuring affordable access to such equipment
What to know about India’s pioneering national biobank for rare Lysosomal Storage DisordersSubscriber Only
February 11, 2026 19:11 IST
With the data of 530 patients from 28 institutions across 15 states, access to researchers to develop treatments adds to the existing knowledge base for the rarest of diseases
For cancer immunotherapy, gently recovering lab-grown cells is key. Indian researchers may have just found a waySubscriber Only
February 6, 2026 20:24 IST
Growing cancer-targeting T-cells in a lab is only half the battle. They must be collected intact. A new IIT Bombay study has demonstrated a gentler recovery method that could improve the reliability of advanced cancer care and eventually make it more affordable.
‘The antibiotic pipeline is running dangerously dry’: An Expert Explains threat of antimicrobial resistanceSubscriber Only
January 24, 2026 08:25 IST
Kamini Walia, senior scientist at ICMR (Indian Council of Medical Research), explains how the overuse of antibiotics is making common infections untreatable in India.
Why a blockbuster cancer drug could now get dramatically cheaper in IndiaSubscriber Only
January 20, 2026 04:48 IST
The Delhi High Court allowed Indian pharma company Zydus Lifesciences to manufacture and sell a 'biosimilar' version of a global drug giant's cancer drug. This could pave the way for cheaper immunotherapy treatments for cancer patients in India.
All about India’s first state-funded BSL-4 lab for deadliest pathogens in GujaratSubscriber Only
January 15, 2026 18:42 IST
Planning for this lab began in mid-2022, and its foundation stone was laid more than three years later, on Tuesday. The facility will comprise BSL-4, BSL-3, BSL-2, as well as ABSL-4 and ABSL-3 laboratory modules, along with advanced utilities and supporting infrastructure.
Yearender: Health | After splash in 2025, weight-loss drugs poised to take off this yearSubscriber Only
January 3, 2026 10:00 IST
Despite limited uptake, weight-loss drugs have topped drug sales in India by value — marking a shift in how people perceive conditions such as obesity. With generics set to come in, prices are likely to fall sharply and expand access
Countries raise concern about ‘fake rabies vaccine’ in India: The case, the implicationsSubscriber Only
December 31, 2025 05:52 IST
The reports of fake vaccines have caused alarm in the UK, US, and Australia because rabies is nearly 100% fatal. What exactly is the Abhayrab row?
Why hasn’t India met its target of eliminating TB by 2025?Subscriber Only
November 14, 2025 16:25 IST
India was among the eight high-burden countries that were able to diagnose more than 80% of the estimated cases last year. However, with the highest burden of TB cases, India was among the top countries contributing towards the global gap
How music therapy can help improve medical outcomesSubscriber Only
November 7, 2025 14:12 IST
The therapeutic value of music has long been recognised. Recent studies have shown its efficacy in all kinds of medical settings, including in reducing the amount of anaesthetic needed during surgery
More twins being born? Why studying twinning rate is importantSubscriber Only
October 15, 2025 06:18 IST
A new study has found that while the twinning rate is expected to fall in India, the country will remain home to one of the world’s largest population of twins. This has profound public health and demographic significance.
Tylenol use during pregnancy linked to autism? An AIIMS expert unpacks Trump claimSubscriber Only
September 26, 2025 11:26 IST
Trump Tylenol autism claims, Tylenol 'pregnancy risk': Trump also recommends that vaccines such as the measles, mumps, rubella and varicella (MMRV) shots should be given in a delayed manner or in smaller doses, without much evidence.
Too loud to ignore: Why Indians should care about noise pollution in citiesSubscriber Only
September 23, 2025 17:19 IST
Systemic gaps compound the problem. Noise monitoring is sparse, enforcement weak, and responsibility scattered across multiple authorities. As with air quality, symbolic fixes do little to tackle structural drivers.
Autism risk: Is Paracetamol safe to take during pregnancy?
September 11, 2025 07:16 IST
There is no firm evidence of a link between the use of the drug and autism. Recent studies have yielded conflicting conclusions on whether its use during pregnancy might create risks for a developing foetus.
Explained: What India’s cancer map showsSubscriber Only
September 2, 2025 12:16 IST
India’s current registries cover 10% to 18% of the population from 23 states and Union Territories
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