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Kolkata, Mar 20: Guru Nanak Institute of Dental Sciences and Research (GNIDSR), a JIS Group educational initiative, introduced ‘Dr. Molar Bear’, an engaging and educational character, to promote awareness about oral health and hygiene on the occasion of World Oral Health Day 2026. Conceptualised around the theme “A Happy Mouth is a Happy Life,” Dr. Molar Bear represents a character who once suffered from severe dental pain. Following successful treatment and recovery, he is inspired to pursue […]

A Finnish clinical imaging study shows that rest tremor in Parkinson’s disease is not explained by greater dopamine loss. In contrast, tremor appears to be associated with relatively better-preserved dopamine function.     Researchers from the University of Turku and Turku University Hospital, Finland, analysed clinical data and dopamine transporter (DAT) imaging data from 414

Gwalior, Mar 20: Thyrocare Technologies Limited (hereinafter referred to as “Thyrocare” NSE: THYROCARE, BSE: 539871), a leading healthcare diagnostics company in India to have achieved 100% NABL accreditation across all its laboratories, has announced the launch of its first diagnostic laboratory in Gwalior, Madhya Pradesh, in association with Excellence Diagnostics. The facility was inaugurated by

Mumbai, Mar 20: In a remarkable example of how modern surgical care is transforming recovery after weight loss surgery, a female patient with super morbid obesity (BMI 57) was able to walk just two hours after undergoing bariatric surgery at Wockhardt Hospitals, Mira Road. The patient weighed 127 kg prior to the surgery. The surgery was

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla., Mar 20 – Kaida BioPharma, a biotechnology company developing targeted therapies for women with hard-to-treat gynecologic cancers, announced its executive leadership team and board. Each member brings decades of experience in biotechnology, clinical development, regulatory strategy, manufacturing, finance, and commercialization to help advance Kaida’s lead product candidate, KAD-101, toward first-in-human clinical evaluation.

NEW DELHI, March 20: The Government has launched Yoga 365, a nationwide initiative aimed at transforming yoga from an annual observance into a daily practice, with a focus on integrating wellness into everyday life. The campaign was unveiled during the launch of Yoga Mahotsav–2026 at Vigyan Bhawan, marking the 100-day countdown to the 2026 edition

New U.S.-Based Company Founded by Serial Biotech Entrepreneur, Cathy Tie, Will Focus on Responsible Germline Gene Correction Under IRB Oversight   New York, NY – March 19, 2026 – Serial Biotech Entrepreneur, Cathy Tie, today announced the launch of Origin Genomics, a New York–based company dedicated to advancing precision germline gene correction for severe inherited diseases.

Gujarat has identified more than 3,000 pre-cancerous oral cancer cases in 2025 through an expanded statewide screening programme, according to health officials. The initiative, carried out across government hospitals, health centres, and mobile camps, focuses on early detection among high-risk groups, particularly tobacco users. Most of the cases detected were in the early stages, allowing

New Delhi, Mar 19th:  Akums Drugs & Pharmaceuticals Ltd. has announced the launch of the world’s first Lasmiditan dispersible tablets, marking an important step forward in the treatment of acute migraine. The DCGI-approved formulation introduces a patient-friendly approach to migraine management, designed to provide faster and more convenient relief during sudden migraine attacks. Headache disorders remain one of the most common neurological conditions globally, yet they continue to be under-recognised and

Mumbai, Mar 19: Moonot Healthcare Foundation successfully concluded two parallel academic programs. The conferences emerged as a premier platform for advancing knowledge and skills in foot and ankle care, bringing together leading orthopedic surgeons, physiotherapists, and healthcare professionals from across India and abroad.  This year’s edition was unique as it hosted two parallel conferences—the 2nd