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Covering both rural and urban areas across the country, the survey canvassed 1,39,732 households, including 76,296 in rural areas and 63,436 in urban areas, thereby offering robust and ground-level insights into healthcare access, affordability, and utilisation patterns.
The NFHS-6 has used entirely digital mode for data collection using Computer-Assisted Personal Interviewing (CAPI) software, which incorporates in-built provisions for real-time error detection, checks, and data scrutiny, they said.
KKR had initially invested ₹2,100 crore in Baby Memorial Hospital in July 2024 to create a platform of hospitals in southern India. It increased its investment by ₹1,261 crore in the hospital in September last year before the latest funding round, the documents showed.
The researchers said while previous studies suggest that people with the neurodegenerative condition suffer cognitive decline at differing rates, the study is among the first to tie the patterns of cognitive decline to biomarkers, including phosphorylated tau.
In a communication to states on April 17, the Union Health Ministry said fire incidents pose a significant threat to life and infrastructure in healthcare settings, particularly where vulnerable patients depend on uninterrupted critical care services.
While industry representatives welcomed the move to provide duty-free access to Indian goods, the exclusion of the CDSCO from the regulatory recognition framework is flagged as a concern and prompted calls for reconsideration.
Researchers say cultural pressures and stereotypes may cause emotional struggles to go unnoticed and untreated. The findings suggest that targeted, culturally sensitive stress relief could play a powerful role in preserving cognitive health.
The team confirmed the finding by recreating the defect in breast cancer cells in the laboratory. Once CDKN1B was switched off, the cells became resistant to hormone drugs. But when the missing p27 protein was restored, the medicines started working again.
Malaysia-based hospital operator IHH Healthcare has reached out to its largest shareholder Mitsui & Co. to help open communication with Japanese drugmaker Daiichi Sankyo, even as both sides continue legal battles in India and Japan over damages worth about ₹11,800 crore.

Losing weight is not always a matter of eating less. In many people, especially those dealing with diabetes, thyroid imbalance, PCOS, or PCOD, the body is already under metabolic and hormonal strain. In such cases, weight gain is often linked with sluggish digestion, poor tissue metabolism, disturbed hormones, low energy, bloating, and irregular routines. From an Ayurvedic view, weight loss should not be forced. It should happen by correcting the root cause. Why Weight Loss Feels Harder with Diabetes, PCOS and Thyroid In these conditions, the body often moves into a pattern of slow metabolism, hormonal resistance, and easier fat storage. In PCOS and PCOD, irregular cycles, disturbed hormones, abdominal weight gain, acne, hair fall, and insulin resistance often go together. In diabetes, poor sugar handling can push the body towards further fat storage. In thyroid-related imbalance, tiredness, dullness, low drive, and a slow system can make movement and regular habits harder. This is wh
Dr Nikhil Tandon, Dean Academic at AIIMS Delhi, will now oversee the director's duties. This arrangement follows Dr M Srinivas's move to NITI Aayog. Dr Tandon, a senior endocrinologist, takes on these responsibilities for six months or until a regular director is appointed. He will not receive extra pay for this role. This transition ensures continuity at the institute.
Insurance offers some relief — but not enough. Schemes such as Ayushman Bharat provide coverage for hospitalisation, but gaps remain. Most schemes do not fully cover outpatient care, medicines and long-term follow-up — which form a major part of treatment in chronic conditions like heart failure. As a result, patients continue to spend heavily from their own pockets.
The nature of such delegated legislation, which is published in the Gazette of India, needs to be taken seriously and must follow due diligence to weed out any iota of mistake which could have serious legal ramifications on account of loopholes/vulnerability in the document, the panel cautioned.
The apex court was informed that "Guidelines for Organisation and Delivery of Intensive Care Services", on which there is consensus and which is practical, implementable and necessary as a minimum standard for an ICU, has been prepared.
As per data shared by the authority, UV levels above eight, warranting an orange alert, were reported at Konni in Pathanamthitta, Chengannur in Alappuzha, Changanassery in Kottayam and Munnar in Idukki.
As temperatures rise across India, doctors warn of dehydration, skin issues, fatigue and the risk of heatstroke due to prolonged heat exposure. Experts caution against relying solely on home remedies and urge timely medical care.
Summer makes most of us drink more water, which is important. But sweat doesn’t only remove water — it also removes minerals the body needs to function. This article explains why water alone can be insufficient during hot weather, which electrolytes matter, and how traditional drinks such as buttermilk (chaas) and kanji can help. You’ll also find quick recipes, daily habits to prevent dehydration, Ayurvedic safety notes, and short FAQs. What does dehydration really mean? How sweating causes fluid and mineral loss Sweating cools the body by releasing fluid from the skin. Sweat is mostly water, but it also contains sodium and chloride primarily, and smaller amounts of potassium, magnesium and calcium. When you work hard in the heat, play sports, or spend long hours outdoors, you lose both water and these electrolytes. Losing minerals affects muscle and nerve function: common examples are muscle cramps after a long run, or feeling lightheaded when you stand up quickly in hot weather. Co