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The decision to immunise girls is important considering persistent HPV infections lead to a majority of cervical cancer, which continues to be the second most common form of cancer in Indian women, affecting 1.25 lakh and killing 75,000 each year.

PM to roll out HPV vaccine campaign from Rajasthan on February 28, parental consent mandatory

February 26, 2026 17:22 IST

Know all you need to know about vaccination centres, eligibility and guardrails

Persistent exhaustion, low motivation, muscle weakness and brain fog despite healthy habits may signal an underlying deficiency that is often overlooked.

When Vitamin D deficiency has unusual signs: 30-year-old ate, slept and exercised but still felt exhausted, lost

February 26, 2026 14:12 IST

When levels drop, the symptoms are not always dramatic. They can be subtle and confusing.

There are an estimated 26 lakh people living with HIV in India.

HIV treatment breakthrough: Single daily pill can replace complex, multi-tablet regime, says Lancet

February 26, 2026 12:11 IST

The new combo, when licensed, will be the fourth two-drug combo in the basket, says expert

India ranks 71st on first-time exposure to smartphones, the average age being 16.5 years.

What’s India’s mental health score? Youth rank 60th across 84 countries, elderly at rank 49, says global report

February 26, 2026 10:52 IST

Sharp gap emerges as seniors outperform younger adults by nearly three times in mental health scores, reveals Global Mind Health 2025 report

Baby boy born to UK mother after womb transplant from dead donor: Doctor explains what you need to know, risks and guard rails

UK woman has baby after receiving womb from deceased donor: Doc explains science breakthrough

February 25, 2026 21:07 IST

A uterine transplant does not improve fertility; its purpose is to make pregnancy possible for women who otherwise have no uterus to carry one. Pregnancy is achieved through IVF using the woman’s own eggs or donor eggs

During harder efforts, your body interprets the demand as a form of physical stress. (File photo/AI-generated)

Why blood sugar spikes after workout: My patient’s count rose after 55 minutes of cycling

February 26, 2026 05:49 IST

Think of muscle as a storage tank. The more muscle you have, the more space there is to store glucose safely

Michael B Jordan poses on the red carpet during the 2026 British Academy of Film and Television Awards (BAFTA) at the Royal Festival Hall in the Southbank Centre, London, Britain, Feb. 22, 2026. (Photo by Isabel Infantes/Reuters)

AIIMS neurologist explains condition that makes your brain use cuss words: What’s Tourette Syndrome that sparked BAFTA row?

February 25, 2026 14:32 IST

Involuntary slurs are a rare but misunderstood symptom. A person living with Tourette is neither aware of such outbursts or can control them.

Every year, 1.15 crore girls who turn 14 years of age will be eligible for the HPV vaccine.

Govt to roll out HPV vaccination drive later this month to prevent cervical cancer: Single-dose shot for 14-year-olds

February 25, 2026 05:21 IST

During the first 90 days of the campaign, girls aged 14 years as per their date of birth will be able to get the vaccine across government health centres.

Kerala man heart attack

Heart attack at 36: Kerala man’s family did a lifestyle reset that cut their heart disease risk collectively

February 25, 2026 05:39 IST

A Kerala trial reveals why preventive healthcare is effective when the whole household complies with diet, exercise and regular screening. It’s cost-effective too

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2 Bengaluru hospital executives die of heart attack: Why your reports may look normal but your risk remains hidden

February 24, 2026 11:15 IST

Cardiac health management is more than just discipline; it is about tracking counts and plotting a risk graph with the right tests

Dipika Kakar opens up about her unexpected liver cancer diagnosis (Source: Instagram/Dipika Kakar)

Actor Dipika Kakar to undergo second surgery for cyst while battling liver cancer: Oncologist explains why tumour returns

February 24, 2026 08:35 IST

Early-stage liver cancer can return despite surgery. But there are treatments too

Has PM Modi’s Mann Ki Baat impacted organ donation? Donor transplants go up but demand still much higher

Organ donation gap: Deceased donor transplants go up after PM Modi push but demand higherSubscriber Only

February 24, 2026 19:54 IST

India needs 1.75 to 2 lakh kidneys each year but just 13,476 kidney transplants were done in 2024

Without transparency, clinicians may find it difficult to trust the tool, and patients may not receive adequate explanations for AI-driven decisions, complicating informed consent.

As AI enters healthcare, why docs and regulators grapple with safety and oversightSubscriber Only

February 23, 2026 09:21 IST

AI can spot diseases early and cut costs but transparency gaps, data bias and slow clinical trials raise serious concerns

Experts say reducing hidden sodium and improving nutrient intake form the true baseline of BP management.

My patient’s high BP normalised in 8 weeks with help from a simple diet swap: Why diet is the base line

February 23, 2026 08:04 IST

A BP-lowering diet is not about eating boiled food or eliminating salt completely. It is about removing constant dietary stress

India Covid vaccination coverage, jp nadda, nadda,

Nadda launches tetanus, diphtheria vaccine made by a govt institute: Why this will lower costs

February 22, 2026 02:32 IST

When it comes to vaccination, India better than US, says Health Minister

Six simple exercises, including core activation and walking, can support faster and safer recovery.

Low back pain relief: Your back doesn’t need rest, it just needs these 6 movements

February 21, 2026 13:59 IST

Simple core and mobility exercises can help ease stiffness and strengthen your lower back safely

Eric Dane ALS

Grey’s Anatomy star Eric Dane dies of ALS: Neuros explain what’s it all about and how many Indians are at risk

February 20, 2026 14:16 IST

It affects nerve cells in the brain and spinal cord, paralysing the muscles and making it harder for people to move, talk, eat and breathe independently

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AI health ATMs, file managers and mental health companions: How startups are transforming healthcare access and diagnostics

February 20, 2026 20:21 IST

Tech innovators unveil AI tools at the AI Impact Summit. They reduce hospital visits, organise medical records and expand healthcare access

Colorectal cancer

Colorectal cancer signs we miss: For 48-year-old, it began with constipation and sudden changes in gut

February 20, 2026 19:39 IST

Detected early, colorectal cancer is treatable, with five-year survival rates of 90–95% for Stage I. Late stages complicate matters, says doctor

Rana Daggubati

Rana Daggubati shares post kidney transplant challenges: Doc explains how to resume normal work life

February 19, 2026 16:00 IST

Most people can consider returning to work within two to three months after surgery, depending on their overall health and the type of job

Zero-carb diets can harm people with diabetes, especially those on insulin, by plunging their levels of blood sugar suddenly, what we call hypoglycaemia

My patient stopped carbs completely after his diabetes diagnosis: What happened next surprised him

February 23, 2026 04:27 IST

Carbohydrates are not the enemy, learn to use them wisely

Mona Singh in Kohraa 2

Kohraa 2 shows actor Mona Singh’s character dealing with IVF-related nausea, pain: Doctor explains side effects

February 19, 2026 07:55 IST

From hormone injections to egg retrieval and ovarian hyperstimulation, expert shows how modern techniques make the process safer and less painful

From breast cancer screening and oral cancer detection to breath-based disease diagnostics and eye disease identification, scientists showcased affordable, non-invasive tools at the ongoing AI Impact summit.

IITs unveil low-cost AI tools to detect cancer and kidney disease via simple breath tests and oral swabs

February 18, 2026 19:03 IST

Devices shown at AI Impact Summit can be deployed across hospitals and resource-scarce settings to improve accuracy and accessibility.

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Silent heart attacks can now be detected with AI-powered ECG: Why US researcher’s work is a gamechangerSubscriber Only

February 18, 2026 19:11 IST

A mobile ECG linked to AI may help spot silent heart attacks and expand healthcare access in low-resource settings

Common patterns of abuse, such as unnecessarily extending hospital stays to inflate claims or deviating from established treatment protocols, are automatically flagged for review.

Ayushman Bharat AI tool can flag fake claims and turn doctors’ speech into prescriptions

February 18, 2026 15:04 IST

The Ministry of Health and Family Welfare showcases tools to prevent fraud and ease doctors’ work at AI Impact Summit

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