health

New Delhi, May 19: In response to the alarming rise in childhood myopia across India and globally, the All India Ophthalmological Society (AIOS) has released a comprehensive Consensus Guideline on “Prevention and Management of Childhood Myopia” during World Myopia Week 2026 (18th to 24th May 2026). Developed by leading pediatric ophthalmologists across the country and supported unconditionally by Sun Pharma, the guidelines aim to equip ophthalmologists, parents, educators, and healthcare professionals with evidence-based […]

SCOTTSDALE, AZ – May 18, 2026 – SimonMed, one of the largest outpatient imaging providers in the United States, today announced the launch of the SimonMed Shield Program, a permanent nationwide initiative designed to help military personnel, veterans, and first responders access proactive whole-body MRI screening at a reduced cost. Through the program, eligible individuals will

After the success of Artemis II, longer space journeys are expected, raising new health and nutritional challenges for astronauts. Current space foods rely on dried, shelf-stable items. A study published in ACS Food Science & Technology suggests fortified beverages could help fill nutrient gaps and add variety to astronauts’ diets. Researchers created drinks using emulsions that are stable in Earth’s gravity and

Hyderabad, May 16: Experts at the Asian Leadership Summit on Fibroids, which began in the city on Saturday, stressed that heavy menstrual bleeding should not be considered normal and often signals underlying conditions such as uterine fibroids. The two-day scientific meet, attended by over 350 national and international gynaecologists, is being hosted by Dr Rooma

Thiruvananthapuram, May 15 : A 53-year-old patient from Kollam was brought to the Department of Emergency Medicine at KIMSHEALTH, with complaints of severe chest pain and breathlessness. An angiogram evaluation revealed blockages in all the three major coronary arteries. Given the patient’s critical condition, the medical team advised an immediate emergency bypass surgery. Keen to

Rochester, Minn : When Mayo Clinic researchers sequenced the genomes of 484 seemingly healthy adults, they found that about 13% carried a serious, previously unrecognized genomic risk  conditions those patients did not know about and that standard care would likely miss. Nearly all participants, 98.6%, had at least one genetic finding, and for most, the

Winston-Salem, North Carolina, May 15 : The Wake Forest Institute for Regenerative Medicine  will host its 13th Annual Regenerative Medicine Essentials (RME) Summer Course from June 2-4, at Biotech Place in Innovation Quarter in Winston-Salem. The course will be offered in a hybrid format, allowing both in-person and virtual participation from attendees around the world.

Bhubaneswar, May 14, 2026: Manipal Hospital Bhubaneshwar successfully hosted the 3rd Edition of MANIPAL AIRCON 2026 at Bhubaneswar, bringing together leading anaesthesiologists, critical care specialists, and airway management experts for a comprehensive academic conference focused on perioperative excellence and advanced airway care. The event witnessed enthusiastic participation from over 100 delegates including 25 distinguished faculties from various

Hyderabad,  May 14 : Telangana’s life sciences ecosystem has achieved a landmark milestone, reaching an estimated valuation of $145 billion, fuelled by over ₹84,000 crore in investments over the past two years the fastest expansion in the state’s history. This transformative progress was highlighted during the 7th Board Meeting of the Telangana Life Sciences Foundation (TLSF), chaired by

Kolkata, May 14 : In a significant initiative dedicated to the welfare and well-being of the artist community of West Bengal, the West Bengal Motion Picture Artists’ Forum is set to formalize a special collaboration with Frank Ross Pharmacy, a part of the Emami Group. Icon actor and superstar Mr Prosenjit Chatterjee launched the very