Morbidity gap widening across most countries since 1990, study finds
Estimates also suggest that globally, people spent an average of 14.5 %of their lives in poor health in 2023, up from 13.6% in 1990.
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Over one-fifth of teenagers in India could be at moderate, high risk of substance use: Study
The findings suggest that contextual environments drive substance use risk in teenagers in India, which has important implications for policy and programme, the researchers said
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Surrender of 151 super-speciality seats: T.N. Medical Officers Association faults State government’s handling of Supreme Court case
Tamil Nadu Health Minister K.G. Arunraj’s comment terming the Supreme Court’s July 28 verdict “historic” has invited criticism
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Why persistent itching without an obvious cause is a symptom you shouldn’t ignore
Unexplained, persistent itching is closely associated with liver diseases, and can also be a symptom of kidney, thyroid and blood disorders. It is best to seek medical help for early diagnosis and treatment
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Govt. simplifies NEET-UG 2026 counselling process
Centre introduces one-time physical reporting framework and online seat resignation
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CDSCO issues guidance clarifying regulatory pathway for AI, software-based medical devices
It elaborates how software-based medical devices, including artificial intelligence (AI)-enabled products, will be regulated under the Medical Devices Rules (MDR), 2017.
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Indian Psychiatric Society urges mental health policy revamp in Kerala
A delegation of psychiatrists met Chief Minister V.D. Satheesan at Thiruvananthapuram and submitted a memorandum seeking reforms in mental healthcare delivery, infrastructure and governance
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Delhi HC declines to stay HPV vaccination drive, seeks Centre’s reply
The court was hearing a public interest litigation seeking a review of the decision to introduce the HPV vaccine, raising concerns over its long-term safety, lack of informed consent, and monitoring of adverse events
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The deaths linked to OpenAI’s GPT-4o | Explained
Multiple suicides and violent deaths have been linked to an OpenAI model that is no longer accessible, raising questions about how AI companies can be held accountable for fatal product failures in the past
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Frequent falls and clumsiness in early childhood: just a phase or something more?
Delays or problems with gross motor skills beyond a particular age may point to neurological or neuromuscular issues; it is important to be able to identify signs early in order to seek medical help
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