8+ hour, 10+ min ago   (266+ words) Authorities in Bengaluru are investigating a suspected counterfeit medicine racket allegedly supplying fake and repackaged critical medicines to more than 90 hospitals and clinics, raising serious concerns over patient safety. Investigators have reportedly seized suspected counterfeit medicines and medical equipment valued…...

8+ hour, 53+ min ago   (272+ words) Preparing for a baby involves more than choosing a hospital and arranging for the delivery. For Indian families, understanding the possible costs before admission can help reduce financial stress at a time that is already emotionally demanding. A recent Livemint…...

1+ day, 37+ min ago   (301+ words) Babies born to mothers who had anaemia during pregnancy may have smaller brain volumes, particularly in regions associated with movement, learning and emotional regulation, according to a new study by researchers from King’s College London and the University of Cape…...

1+ day, 2+ hour ago   (274+ words) Twenty-five years after the September 11 attacks, children who were living or staying near the World Trade Center site are set to receive greater attention through a major health study examining the long-term impact of their childhood exposure. When hijacked planes…...

1+ day, 2+ hour ago   (255+ words) Accidental ingestion of cannabis edibles by young children has become an increasing health concern, with doctors warning parents that products resembling sweets, chocolates and other familiar snacks can cause serious poisoning. Recent reports have highlighted a sharp rise in accidental…...

1+ day, 4+ hour ago   (348+ words) A physician’s simple question — “If I don’t, who will?” — has become a lasting lesson for his son about responsibility, compassion and the human side of healthcare. In a recent reflection, healthcare executive Sachin H. Jain remembers his late father, Dr....

1+ day, 4+ hour ago   (969+ words) Bengaluru: A suspected large-scale counterfeit medicine racket in Bengaluru has raised serious concerns over patient safety after investigators found that fake cancer medicines and other critical drugs had allegedly been supplied to more than 90 hospitals and clinics across the city....

1+ day, 11+ hour ago   (959+ words) New Delhi: For families welcoming a newborn, the arrival of a baby is usually associated with hope and celebration. But for some parents in India, those early days can also bring the devastating discovery that their child has a heart…...

4+ day, 2+ hour ago   (303+ words) Social media has created a new form of digital motherhood, where everyday parenting experiences can become content, influence purchasing decisions and generate income. But the growing world of mom influencers is also raising questions about the pressure placed on mothers…...

4+ day, 4+ hour ago   (307+ words) What a mother eats during pregnancy may have implications for her child’s health years later, according to a prospective study of 252 mother-child pairs. Researchers found that higher combined intake of fruits and vegetables during pregnancy was associated with differences in…...