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Kerala set to expand unique model of procuring expensive life-saving drugs for rare diseases

The state’s KARE programme to provide free high-cost treatment for certain rare diseases for children will now cover all patients under the age of 18.

The ‘testosterone-maxxing’ trend can leave young men vulnerable

Testosterone-maxxing encourages young men – mostly teenage boys – to increase their testosterone levels, either naturally — through diet — or by taking synthetic hormones.

Old-school parenting methods aren’t working

Punishing a child for a temper tantrum or for ‘misbehaving’ by grabbing a toy from a classmate makes no more sense than lecturing a man in cardiac arrest about eating less sugar.

Rare ‘brain-eating’ amoebic infection resurfaces in Kerala, Kozhikode district on alert

Eight cases of primary amoebic meningoencephalitis (PAM) & two fatalities reported this year, so far. There is nothing to be worried about yet, says a health official.

‘Must take proactive steps’—PM Modi reiterates concern over obesity crisis in I-Day address

Modi reinforced his previous recommendations to address the crisis, urging families to purchase 10% less cooking oil, and reduce its consumption by the same margin on a regular basis.

High number of dog bites & poor post-exposure vaccination coverage drive India’s rabies crisis

New Delhi: Coupled with an alarmingly high number of dog bites, poor post-exposure vaccination adherence has put India at the top of the list...

Harvard researchers may have found key piece to Alzheimer’s puzzle. It was in the human brain all along

New Delhi: The findings from a ground-breaking scientific project on early detection, prevention and treatment of Alzheimer’s disease may lead to a foundational piece...

Lilly launches Mounjaro pen in India at Rs. 14,000 for starting dose, stepping up Novo rivalry

Lilly said in June it received approval from India’s drug regulator for its once-weekly Mounjaro Kwikpen, two days after Novo Nordisk launched Wegovy in a similar pen device.

How to detect early signs of disease outbreak? Govt’s plan is to expand wastewater surveillance

Wastewater surveillance works as an early detection system for outbreaks, allowing public health officials to better understand and respond to public health threats.

India saw 67% rise in recorded abortions over last 5 years, Centre tells Parliament

It rose from 5.34 lakh in 2020-21 to 8.93 lakh in 2024-25, govt informs Parliament. In 2024-25, Maharashtra reported maximum cases followed by Tamil Nadu.

On Camera

India can face multi-front conflicts with hostile Dhaka. New Delhi missed chance to engage BNP

India's projects related to BIMSTEC, Look-East-Act-East and Indian Ocean Rim Association could suffer a setback, impacting trade with South Asia and the South-South Cooperation agenda.

At Charcha 2025: Local entrepreneurship, not just big IT, will drive next wave of distributed AI work

While global corporations setting up GCCs in India continue to express confidence in availability of skilled AI engineers, the panel argued that India’s real challenge lies elsewhere.

IAF’s leased KC-135 lands in Agra, American firm’s pilots to man mid-air refueller

India’s refueller fleet comprises six Russian Ilushin-78 tankers, first inducted in 2003, which are facing huge maintenance and serviceability issues.

INDIA has a Congress-sized hole. And the fix begins with a little humility

Without a Congress revival, there can be no challenge to the BJP pan-nationally. Modi’s party is growing, and almost entirely at the cost of the Congress.