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India needs more skilled surgeons for revision knee, hip replacement surgeries, say experts
With a rise in the ageing population in India and failing artificial joints, the demand for skilled surgeons for revision knee and hip surgeries is rising in the country, said experts on Saturday.
Revision knee or hip replacement surgery, called... 
India can help tackle digital inequality, build an inclusive AI future for world: UNDP
India is well-positioned to tackle digital inequality and shape an inclusive transition in Artificial Intelligence (AI) for the world, said a new United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) report released on Tuesday.
While AI is advancing at a historic pace, strong... 
Medicines alone will not solve global obesity woes: WHO
While obesity is growing as a global health challenge contributing to millions of preventable deaths each year, the World Health Organisation (WHO), in a new report on Monday, said that medications like Glucagon-Like Peptide-1 (GLP-1) alone will not solve the... 
Ultra-processed food sales surge 40x in India, drive obesity, diabetes cases: The Lancet
India is undergoing the fastest ultra-processed food (UPF) sales growth, and the resulting dietary transition is surging obesity and diabetes cases, leading to poor health, according to a new three-paper Series published in The Lancet on Wednesday. UPFs can be... 
India committed to ensure dignity, autonomy and equal opportunity to transgender persons: Govt
India is committed to ensuring that transgender persons get dignity, autonomy and equal opportunity, said the government on Wednesday. As per the census 2011, there were 4.87 lakhs persons in India who opted for “other” in the gender category. This... 
Dengue claims six more lives in Bangladesh, 2025 death toll rises to 349
Dhaka: As many as six people died due to dengue in Bangladesh in the 24 hours till Wednesday morning, increasing the death toll from the mosquito-borne disease in the country in 2025 to 349, local media reported on Wednesday. During... 
India launches 1st indigenous CRISPR-based gene therapy for Sickle Cell Disease
Setting a new milestone in Atmanirbhar Bharat, the government on Wednesday launched an indigenous CRISPR-based gene therapy for Sickle Cell Disease, which particularly affects India's tribal population. The world-class, low-cost gene editing solution named "BIRSA 101", in honour of Bhagwan... 
Govt standardises 3 traditional therapies to boost livestock health
Technical knowledge on three unique traditional therapies has been standardised to boost treatment in livestock, said the Ministry of Science and Technology on Wednesday. While demand is growing for livestock products, ensuring food security, safety, and quality is crucial. The... 
US fund withdrawal pushing WHO to slash over 2,000 jobs by June 2026: Report
With the US withdrawing funding imposed by the Donald Trump government, the World Health Organization (WHO) is likely to cut down 2,000 jobs or 22 per cent of its global workforce by June 2026, according to a new report on... 
CDSCO flags 112 drug samples as ‘not of standard quality’ in September
The Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation (CDSCO) on Thursday declared 112 drug samples tested by the Central and state drugs regulatory authorities as ‘Not of Standard Quality (NSQ)' in its monthly drug alert for September.
While 52 drug samples were... 
India reaffirms commitment to integrate Ayush innovation into global health at Arctic Circle meet
India has reaffirmed its commitment to integrate Ayush-based innovation into global health at the Arctic Circle Assembly 2025, the Ministry of Ayush said on Friday.
The Indian delegation, led by Prof. (Vaidya) Rabinarayan Acharya, Director General, Central Council for Research... 
Severe obesity causes lungs to age prematurely: Study
People with severe obesity are likely to have their lungs age faster, according to an animal study. Researchers from the University of Bonn in Germany investigated how the lungs adapt to nutritional challenges in obesity. The team showed that obesity... 
