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Self-care was meant to help us feel better. But today, it’s often doing the opposite. From green smoothies to early morning yoga routines and gratitude journaling, the idea of wellness has become a daily checklist, especially for young Indians. But when you can’t keep up with these routines, it leads to guilt, anxiety, and even […]

Salt is essential for life — it makes food taste better, helps preserve it, and keeps our bodies functioning. But when it comes to how much salt we should eat, more is not better. The World Health Organisation (WHO) and major global health bodies agree: more than 5 grams of salt (about 1 teaspoon) per […]

India’s leading drug regulatory body, the Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation (CDSCO), has recently issued an urgent public alert. The message is clear: flush certain high-risk expired or unused medicines down the toilet instead of tossing them in the trash. This move is part of a new “Guidance Document on Disposal of Expired/Unused Drugs”, released […]

In a major step forward for infant healthcare and malaria treatment, Novartis has received approval from Swissmedic for its new medicine Coartem Baby (also known as Riamet Baby in some countries). This is the first-ever malaria treatment officially approved for newborns and young infants, especially those weighing less than 4.5 kilograms. This breakthrough offers new […]

In a significant step toward accessible healthcare in India, the Drugs Consultative Committee (DCC) has proposed new measures to help visually impaired individuals identify and use medicines more safely and independently. What’s the Proposal About? At the 66th DCC meeting held on June 17, 2025, the committee recommended innovative packaging changes for medicines. These include: […]

A major innovation in surgery may soon transform how delicate operations are performed. Researchers at the University of New Mexico (UNM), in collaboration with scientists from the University of California, San Diego (UCSD), have developed a groundbreaking drug called Bevonescein—a first-of-its-kind imaging agent that makes nerve tissue glow under special light, helping surgeons avoid damaging […]

Access to healthcare is a growing concern in India, especially due to rising medical costs. Many patients struggle to pay for treatments, often relying on savings or borrowing money. To address this challenge, CarePay has introduced an innovative solution — an AI-based instant healthcare EMI platform that makes it easier for patients to pay for […]