H1N1 Is Back

Doctors say vaccinate, don't panic. Swine flu cases continue to climb in Delhi with 1,777 confirmed so far — nearly six times the 290-odd cases in sam...

8 Strangers, 4 Kidneys

First 4-way swap in India breaks legal barrier. In July 2026, eight people from Nagaland, Kashmir, Punjab and Bihar became part of India’s first four-...

One Infusion, Years Of Control

Gene therapy VERVE-102 cuts bad cholesterol by 62%. A one-time infusion that permanently lowers “bad cholesterol” may be on the horizon.

A Dose of Trust

India’s HPV vaccine fight in classrooms. In February 2026, India launched a national HPV vaccination drive for girls 9-14. Target: 1.15 crore girls an...

The Eurasian Gene Mystery

Why Friedreich’s ataxia spares some populations? Friedreich’s ataxia, FRDA, destroys nerves and heart. Onset: 5-15 years. No cure. NIMS Hyderabad sees...

An Old Vaccine, A New Hope for Alzheimer’s

The most surprising science story here is about the BCG vaccine. We have used it for 100 years to fight TB. Now, researchers at Massachusetts General ...

Beyond The DNA Code

Epigenetics opens a second volume of inheritance. For 100 years we’ve said: DNA is the instruction manual of life. A new study from Johns Hopkins says...

India's Historic Leap in Antibiotic Innovation

The discovery of a new antibiotic in the field of Indian medical science represents a historic achievement, not only for the country but for the globa...

Digital Healthcare Revolution

Surpassing the milestone of 250 million (25 crore) OPD registrations through the National Health Authority’s (NHA) 'Scan & Share' service is not merel...