Great news for Odisha! On April 11, Union Health Minister J P Nadda will officially launch the Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (AB-PMJAY) in the state. The launch event will take place in Cuttack, in the presence of Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi, state Health Minister Mukesh Mahaling, and Union Ministers from […]

The Kerala government has taken a big step towards making healthcare more digital, efficient, and patient-friendly. On April 7, the Health Minister of Kerela officially launched a series of digital health initiatives aimed at transforming how people access services in government hospitals across the state. What’s New? The following services are being introduced or expanded: […]

A new study from Karolinska Institutet in Sweden highlights how excessive screen time can disrupt sleep and increase the risk of depression, especially among teenage girls. The study, published in PLOS Global Public Health, tracked 4,810 students aged 12–16 over one year to better understand how screen use affects sleep quality and mental health. What […]

Adding a diagnostic lab to your OPD practice is a smart move. It improves patient convenience and increases your clinic’s income. But the big question is—should you go for a lab franchise (authorized collection center) or start your lab? Let’s help you decide with a simple comparison. ✅ Benefits of Taking a Lab Franchise Also […]

A new study from the Keck School of Medicine at USC has raised concerns about the popular zero-calorie sweetener sucralose. The research found that sucralose may disrupt brain signals related to hunger, especially in people with obesity. The findings were recently published in the journal Nature Metabolism. What Did the Study Find? Researchers studied how […]

The Ministry of Ayush, Government of India, is taking major steps to promote Unani medicine and integrate it with modern healthcare systems. Through focused research, quality control, and institutional development, India is aiming to make Unani medicine more accessible, evidence-based, and globally recognized. Key Institutions Supporting Unani Medicine To strengthen education and research in the […]

The Ministry of Health and Family Welfare has launched an important awareness initiative — the Red Line Campaign — to curb the misuse of antibiotics and tackle Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR) in India. This nationwide campaign urges people not to use medicines marked with a red vertical line, such as antibiotics, without a valid doctor’s prescription. […]

The Union Ministry of Health recently shared important updates about the availability of doctors in India, the doctor-population ratio, and the steps being taken to improve medical education and rural healthcare access. This data was presented in Parliament by the Minister of State for Health. Total Number of Doctors in India India currently has: Assuming […]