Over the past three decades, India has emerged as a major medical hub in the world. The mushrooming of private hospitals and nursing homes has certainly improved access to healthcare, but it has also earned notoriety for exploitation and mistrust. Across the country, the healthcare system is in shambles. In a recent ruling, the Supreme Court severely criticised both central and state governments.

Research from Saïd Business School at the University of Oxford has shown the positive benefits of social media usage in adults on mental well-being.

Last month, Union Health Minister JP Nadda praised the significant contributions of ASHA volunteers in the Rajya Sabha and promised that his ministry would consider their demands for salary improvements and provide more facilities.

Researchers have found a potential therapy for patients suffering from Autism or Intellectual Disability that will enable the patient to lead a life less dependent on others.

Mizoram has been dabbling with the problem of being the state with the highest HIV prevalence in India, with a significant portion of the affected population being young adults.   

A new study that provides a multipronged approach to the treatment of several neurodegenerative diseases, offers hope for Alzheimer’s Disease, Dementia, and related diseases.