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Govt Intensifies Efforts Under National TB Elimination Programme to Combat Tuberculosis

The Government of India is ramping up its fight against tuberculosis (TB) through the National TB Elimination Programme (NTEP), under the National Health Mission (NHM), with a focus on early detection, effective management, and prevention of new cases. The initiative is being implemented across the country with several targeted measures to ensure successful treatment completion, including for multidrug-resistant (MDR) TB cases.

Study Links Cannabis Use to Increased Risk of Heart Attack and Stroke, Even Among Healthy Young Adults

The research, led by Dr. Ibrahim Kamel from Boston University School of Medicine, examined the long-term cardiovascular effects of cannabis use in individuals aged 50 years and younger who were otherwise relatively healthy. The study compared cannabis users with non-users, using advanced statistical techniques like propensity score matching to ensure reliable comparisons between the groups.

Adolescents Show Rise in Internalizing Behaviors Despite Decline in Risky Behaviors, Study Finds

A new study published in the journal Pediatrics on March 18 has revealed a concerning rise in high internalizing behaviors—such as anxiety, depression, and withdrawal—among adolescents in the United States between 1991 and 2021. Interestingly, this trend was accompanied by a significant decline in traditional behavioral health risks, including substance use, sexual risk behaviors, and violence.

Safdarjung Hospital Hosts CME on Updates to NTEP in Observance of World Tuberculosis Day

New Delhi: In observance of World Tuberculosis (TB) Day, Safdarjung Hospital organized a Continuing Medical Education (CME) session on the latest updates to the National Tuberculosis Elimination Program (NTEP). The event, held on the hospital premises, brought together medical experts, healthcare workers, researchers, and students to discuss advancements, challenges, and strategies in the fight against TB.

Diet May Reduce Ringing Ear Risk, Study Suggests

A recent study published in BMJ Open suggests that consuming more fruit, dietary fibre, dairy products, and caffeine may lessen the incidence of tinnitus, also known as ringing in the ears. The study examined data from eight observational studies including 301,533 people and identified potential protective benefits of specific food patterns.

New Vaccine Boosts Chemotherapy for Aggressive Breast Cancer

Researchers at Moffitt Cancer Centre have discovered a unique vaccine approach that has shown promise in improving the treatment of HER2-positive, ER-negative breast cancer, a particularly aggressive type of the illness. The pilot trial, published in the journal npj Breast Cancer, paired a HER2-targeting dendritic cell vaccination with standard chemotherapy, resulting in a stronger immune response and greater rates of total tumour removal.

New Protein Discovery May Treat Autoimmune Overactivity

Scientists from Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis and the Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania have discovered a crucial protein that regulates immunological activity, suggesting a possible target for treating autoimmune illnesses. Their important discovery, which was published online on February 12, 2025, in Cell and in print on March 20, 2025, shows that the protein ArfGAP2 controls the release of immune-response proteins in a way that no one knew about before.

LIC to Enter Health Insurance with Strategic Acquisition

Life Insurance Corporation of India (LIC), the country's largest life insurer, plans to join the health insurance market by acquiring a stake in a health insurance firm. According to LIC CEO Siddhartha Mohanty, the decision is in the final stages of negotiation, with an official announcement likely by March 31, 2025.

Aakash Digital Breaks Barriers: Revolutionizing Test Prep for Students Across India

Imagine preparing for the toughest entrance exams in the country without ever stepping out of your home — no long commutes, no stress, just world-class learning at your fingertips. Aakash Educational Services Limited (AESL), a name synonymous with test prep excellence for over three decades, has turned this into reality with the launch of Aakash Digital 2.0.

Sunita Williams Returns to Earth: But What Happens at ISS?

Sunita Williams, a veteran astronaut, recently returned to Earth from her extended mission on the International Space Station (ISS), bringing not only new experiences but also vital insights about the effects of microgravity on the human body. As an Indian-American astronaut with two spaceflights under her belt, Williams has been at the forefront of conducting advanced studies aimed at improving human health on Earth. But what happens inside ISS? Among the primary areas of study undertaken aboard the ISS is pioneering cardiac research, which has enormous promise for improving heart health. To understand better let us take a sneak peek.

AI-Driven Platform Boosts Indo-German Healthcare Migration

TERN Group, an AI-powered healthcare recruitment and migration platform, just completed its latest TERN Talent Tour, which opened up job options for Indian nurses in Germany. This program, which is coordinated with German Chancellor Olaf Scholz and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi's Skill India mission, seeks to increase bilateral ties while also developing structured, ethical migration channels for Indian healthcare professionals.

Skin Cells can Deliver Electrical Pulses 40 Times Their Length: Researchers

New evidence from Granick and Yu's laboratory demonstrates that epithelial cells communicate electrically over a longer channel that is much slower than nerve cell communications but uses the same voltage levels. According to a series of revolutionary studies, the cells "talked" for more than five hours, delivering impulses at distances around forty times their own length.

Texas Measles Outbreak Spreads to Oklahoma as Cases Continue to Rise

The ongoing measles outbreak that began earlier this year in Gaines County, Texas, is continuing to spread rapidly, now reaching neighboring states. The Oklahoma State Department of Health has confirmed four cases linked to the outbreak, marking the latest expansion of the highly contagious disease.

NICU Admission Rates in the U.S. Surge by 13% Over Seven Years, Says National Report

The number of infants admitted to neonatal intensive care units (NICUs) in the United States has seen a significant rise from 2016 to 2023, according to a new data brief released by the National Center for Health Statistics (NCHS).

FDA Warns Against Inhalation of Nitrous Oxide Products Amid Rising Health Risks

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has issued a stark warning to consumers, urging them not to inhale nitrous oxide from canisters, tanks, or chargers, regardless of size. Widely marketed under various brand names as a propellant for whipped cream and culinary purposes, these products are increasingly being misused for recreational inhalation — a dangerous practice that can result in severe health complications and even death.

First Death Reported from Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy Gene Therapy Raises Safety Concerns

In a tragic development for the Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD) community, a patient has died while receiving Elevidys, the first gene therapy approved in the United States for treating the rare, progressive muscle-wasting disease. This marks the first known death linked to the treatment, according to Sarepta Therapeutics, the Cambridge-based biotechnology company behind the drug.

Sarvodaya Hospital Celebrates 100 Successful Robotic Knee Replacements Using Indigenous Technology

Sarvodaya Hospital in Faridabad has reached a significant medical milestone, completing 100 successful robotic knee replacement surgeries with Misso — India’s first fully automatic robotic system for total knee replacement.

UCL Study Links Brain Shrinkage to Memory Loss

In a revolutionary study undertaken by neurologists and neurosurgeons at University College London (UCL) discovered specific brain regions important for word recall, offering light on how epilepsy affects memory. The study, published in Brain Communications, found that shrinking of the prefrontal, temporal, and cingulate cortices, as well as the hippocampus, severely impairs word recall.

Dabur Launches Nationwide Campaign Critiquing Fluoride In Toothpastes

Dabur India's latest initiative, the #SwitchToFluorideFree campaign, which began on World Oral Health Day, has set the stage for a national oral health dialogue. This month-long campaign, centred on the main product Dabur Red Paste, questions the long-held belief that fluoride is the best answer for dental care, particularly in areas of India where fluoride is naturally prevalent.

Breakthrough Epilepsy Treatment Shows Promise in Halting Disease Progression

Epilepsy, a neurological illness impacting millions worldwide, has traditionally been characterised by spontaneous, repeated seizures with few therapeutic options other than symptom management. Current antiepileptic medicines fail to address illness progression and frequently result in cognitive deterioration as a side effect. However, innovative research reported in Science Translational Medicine provides new hope by identifying a unique inflammatory pathway that, when addressed, has disease-modifying properties.

Goa Donor Saves Life Via Timely Lung Transplant

In a heartwarming incident that demonstrates the power of humanity and medical innovation, a Goa-based donor successfully saved the life of a severely ill patient by donating lung. The patient, who is from a different state, had a severe respiratory condition that forced him to seek a transplant. The patient received a fresh lease on life thanks to quick cooperation among several medical teams and the donor's family. This incredible incident demonstrates both the possibilities of modern organ transplantation and the generosity that drives the act of donating.

Lilly India Launches Revolutionary Metabolic Treatment for Diabetes

Eli Lilly and Company (India) has introduced Mounjaro, a novel once-weekly drug for controlling obesity, overweight, and type 2 diabetes, in a new single-dose vial format. With marketing authorisation from the Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation (CDSCO), this unique therapeutic option represents a significant step forward in India's fight against two interconnected public health concerns.

AGA Issues AI Guidelines Putting Colonoscopy's Future Under Close Examination

The American Gastroenterological Association (AGA) has produced a new clinical recommendation that does not explicitly endorse or discourage the use of computer-aided detection systems (CADe) in colonoscopy operations. This cautious attitude follows a thorough examination of new research, which indicates that, while artificial intelligence (AI)-assisted technology can improve the diagnosis of colorectal polyps, its ability to lower the incidence of colorectal cancer is unknown.

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