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Anthropic says it blocked misuse of its AI that could have supported biological weapons
As AI models grow more powerful, elaborate cyberattacks no longer require sophisticated skills, Anthropic said
Protein: Reel, reality and what constitutes a wholesome meal
From recommending adding fish and chicken into the diet, to protein shakes, and lately a ‘Profee’ (protein and coffee), the online space has become a …
SC refuses to entertain PIL raising concerns over HPV vaccination campaign
The top court orally said that the PIL was filed with an ulterior motive and lacked bonafide
Sheikh Hasina's daughter resigns as WHO regional director amid fraud allegations
WHO regional committee had recommended termination of her appointment a day earlier
MGM Cancer Institute marks World Rose Day with survivor support initiative
The institute has performed bone marrow transplants for patients with blood disorders and cancers, using autologous, matched family donor and half-mat…
Supreme Court questions FSSAI on thresholds for ‘high’ sugar, salt, fat warnings
Bench emphasises that food safety is a cause of “national interest”
What happens when AI becomes the first confidant in a mental health crisis?
While chatbots may offer an apparently non-judgmental space to discuss suicide-related distress, they cannot assess risk or replace human intervention…
Women’s hearts are still being overlooked: this needs to change
For women to own their heart health, it is crucial to be aware of symptoms that may not always be ‘classic’ heart attack symptoms, understand their ri…
When a punctuation mark gives a life lesson
Project Semicolon aims to highlight resilence in mental health awareness using a punctuation mark
India has to act on its ‘sugar’ problem
When the U.K. introduced its soft drinks industry levy, sugar consumption fell. Manufacturers reformulated their drinks to slip below the tax threshol…
Reality check: study finds far fewer genes truly linked to cerebral palsy
In India, three in every 1,000 live births are affected by cerebral palsy and genetic testing is an emerging and rapidly growing field; by identifying…
Racing against the clock: why one in three donated corneas is wasted
Better storage chemistry, faster hospital protocols, and a database that shows, in real time, exactly which cornea is about to run out of time, who ne…
How scientists are using menstrual blood to treat osteoarthritis
Much like saliva or blood plasma, menstrual fluid is rich with biological information. It is packed with immune cells, endometrial tissue, proteins, a…
A tale of two medicines: why India should replace ‘general medicine’ with ‘internal medicine’
The term ‘general’ is misleading and can be confusing for patients who may think an internist is the same as a general or family medicine practitioner…
Tamil Nadu government announces multi-pronged mission to reduce salt intake among people
The WHO recommends that a person should consume less than five grams of salt a day. However, scientific studies indicate that the people of Tamil Nadu…
Driving mental health awareness across India
Seher Hashmi is traversing thousands of kilometres across India on her Royal Enfield motorcycle to shatter the silence surrounding mental illness
Project Khushi launched to improve health and well-being of Bengaluru police personnel
The programme will initially be implemented in the Electronics City police division
Probe ordered into police action against protesting Bhopal intern doctors
On Monday, September 7, hundreds of interns of the GMC, Bhopal, protested at their campus over their longstanding demand that their stipend be increas…
Sapiens Health Foundation welcomes salt reduction campaign
The Foundation’s salt-reduction campaign began in 2010 with a walkathon at Marina Beach, followed by similar events in Tiruchi and Puducherry
Walkathon held to raise awareness on eye donation
The event sought to encourage people to pledge their eyes and help address corneal blindness through eye donation and transplantation
WHO report links smoking to infertility, says quitting can make meaningful difference
A study shows that tobacco smoking could lead to 40% higher risk of infertility in women, and lead to semen abnormalities and sexual dysfunction in me…
Is there a right time to have dinner? Doctors explain
Earlier may be better, but is there really an ideal time for dinner?
Post-traumatic mental condition may contribute to heart risk, study finds
A wide range of mental health conditions were considered as possible cardiovascular predictors, and machine learning was used to identify the 15 most …
Deaths due to passive smoking in India up 50 pc compared to 1990: Lancet study
Passive smoking is avoidable if smokers take steps to prevent exposing others to tobacco smoke
All you need to know about: Huntington’s disease
The symptoms of Huntington’s disease vary from person to person and generally become more severe as the disease progresses
Not all types of dementia cause memory loss: what happens when it strikes early
Behaviour and personality changes, rather than memory loss, can be among the first signs of frontotemporal dementia (FTD), which commonly affects peop…
Why physiotherapy matters
Good rehabilitation starts with a simple question: “What do you want to get back to?” The answer may be different for every person. And that answer b…
West Bengal recorded 60,000 underage institutional deliveries in first six months of 2026: CM
Suvendu Adhikari says arrests will made in cases of child marriage, and the benefits of State and Central scheme will be stopped to such families
Are nicotine pouches beyond the law? | Explained
Does COTPA cover nicotine pouches? Why are they not covered by the law banning vapes? Could nicotine pouches be treated as food under Indian law? Can …
E. coli presence in bottled water in Keralam’s Kochi points at need to ensure water traceability
Kochi Corporation moots making it mandatory for hotels to use only Kerala Water Authority water, which would help ensure use of safe water and enable …
In child sexual abuse, focus on healing the survivor
The health and well-being of the child -- both physical and mental -- must be prioritised. In the health system the child is a survivor, but also a pa…
Eye donation in India: current scenario and way forward
The future of eye donation in India lies in a strong public–private–NGO partnership. Awareness must translate into timely family consent, consent into…
Can dogs sniff cancer? AI joins the hunt in India
A growing body of global research suggests dogs can be trained to detect cancer and other human illnesses, from Parkinson's to Covid-19
All about the counterfeit ‘Abhayrab’ rabies vaccine batch under investigation
With rabies, the margin for error is exceptionally small. A genuine, potent vaccine administered promptly can prevent a fatal disease; a counterfeit p…
The burning question of child safety in Amravati’s government maternity hospital
Three newborn babies died and 36 were rescued after an explosion at Amravati’s government maternity hospital, a key healthcare facility serving the di…
U.S. study tests psilocybin to fight cancer side effects
The drug has an "amplifier" effect and cancer patients who take it without supervision could feel more stressed and anxious than they already are beca…
Genetics of personality associated with major life outcomes, study finds
The authors wrote, Genetic analyses indicate that personality traits have widespread, potentially causal associations with consequential behaviours an…
As Yoga and Ayurveda become part of India’s global health diplomacy, experts press for credible standards
India has pushed for traditional medicine in its recent agreements with Oman, New Zealand and the EU. However, experts say AYUSH needs credible standa…
More children under 12 in U.S. are being prescribed weight-loss drugs, study finds
Children living in higher-income communities were 55% more likely to be prescribed the medicines, suggesting emerging disparities in access, according…
Bhutan leads South-East Asia in eliminating rabies as public health problem
WHO validation recognises that a country has eliminated dog-transmitted human rabies, with no human deaths from the disease for at least two years, wh…
As Ayushman Arogya Mandirs replace Mohalla Clinics in Delhi, former staff await dues
Some former mohalla clinic staff who were not absorbed into the AAMs are still awaiting their dues. Dr. Amit Gupta, who worked at a mohalla clinic nea…
Doctors question the need to register again for National Medical Register
The doctors argue that their database is already available with respective State Medical Councils
How rumours of ‘genital shrinking’ triggered panic and mob violence in Congo
The WHO-backed Africa Infodemic Response Alliance later linked at least 17 killings to the rumours, though some incidents could not be independently v…
Swine flu cases surge to 441 in Mumbai
According to Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation’s monsoon data for June, July, and August, 441 cases of H1N1, and 4,485 malaria cases were recorded
Cipla inks partnership with China’s Qilu Pharma for cancer biosimilar
The partnership reflects Cipla’s confidence in the long-term potential of biosimilars and supports its strategy to build a strong oncology-focused por…