Cancer has become one of the biggest public health challenges of our time, and new data from 43 Population-Based Cancer Registries (PBCRs) between 2015 and 2019 paints a stark picture: Northeast India has the highest cancer incidence in the country. Regions like Aizawl, East Khasi Hills, Papumpare, Kamrup Urban, and Mizoram recorded the most alarming […]

What if a simple eye exam could tell you more than just whether you need glasses? New research suggests it might also reveal your risk of developing dementia—up to 20 years before symptoms appear. Scientists at the Jackson Laboratory have found that changes in the retinal blood vessels—such as twisted vessels or narrowed arteries—are linked […]

India has long been recognized as a global hub for affordable, high-quality medical care, attracting patients from across the world. In recent years, Karnataka—especially regions like Chikkamagaluru—has emerged as a leader in medical tourism, offering not just world-class healthcare but also a strong ecosystem of education, research, and wellness. The Vice-Chancellor of Rajiv Gandhi University […]

India’s Rights of Persons with Disabilities (RPwD) Act, 2016, was a landmark step toward ensuring equality, dignity, and opportunities for people living with disabilities. Yet, almost a decade later, debates continue about which conditions deserve legal recognition as disabilities under this framework. Recently, a high-powered interdepartmental committee reviewed proposals to add nine new medical conditions […]

Modern medicine is moving from a “one-size-fits-all” approach to personalized healthcare, where treatments are tailored to each patient’s unique genetic makeup. Exciting new research by IIT Madras in collaboration with Danish scientists has uncovered how genetic variants can act like switches, unlocking hidden metabolic pathways that directly influence diseases like cancer and diabetes. This discovery […]

Alzheimer’s disease is one of the most feared conditions of our time. It slowly robs people of memory, independence, and quality of life. While genetics play a strong role—especially for those carrying the APOE4 gene variant—a new study brings hope: the Mediterranean diet may help protect the brain, even in people at higher genetic risk. […]

In a country where healthcare needs are rapidly rising, thousands of foreign medical graduates (FMGs) are struggling to find a fair place in India’s healthcare system. Despite their training, investment, and dedication, many FMGs are unable to practice—a reality that not only impacts them personally but also contributes to India’s ongoing shortage of doctors. The […]