AI stethoscopes help bridge screening gaps

Artificial intelligence-enabled digital stethoscopes could significantly improve health screenings, especially in areas with limited access to specialists, according to recent studies. Researchers…

Bird flu alert in Tamil Nadu after mass crow deaths

Tamil Nadu has issued a bird flu alert following the sudden deaths of more than 1,000 crows in Chennai and nearby areas,…

Trump launches TrumpRx for cheaper medicines

Donald Trump has launched a new website called TrumpRx.gov, aimed at helping people access lower-priced prescription drugs amid rising healthcare costs. The…

Budget boosts Biopharma, cuts cancer drug costs

The Union Budget 2026‑27, presented by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, focuses on strengthening India’s healthcare and pharmaceutical sectors while lowering the cost…

SC declares menstrual health a fundamental right

In a major win for girls’ education and  menstrual health, the Supreme Court has taken a historic step to ensure dignity and…

Nipah virus outbreak triggers airport alerts across Asia

A Nipah virus outbreak in India’s West Bengal has prompted heightened health screenings at airports and border points across Asia, though Indian…

Qure.ai secures $8 mn Gates foundation grant

Mumbai-based health-tech company Qure.ai has been awarded an $8 million grant by the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation to develop AI-powered tools…

ICMR plans single test for multiple infections

The Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) is working on a breakthrough diagnostic test that could make life easier for patients and…

Nipah alert in Bengal as health workers fall ill

West Bengal is once again on alert after the Nipah virus resurfaced, leaving two young nurses critically ill and triggering a massive…

Trump’s new dietary guidelines favor red meat, cut sugar

The government has released its new 2025–2030 Dietary Guidelines for Americans, marking a major shift in nutrition policy aimed at improving public…