health

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

New Delhi/Nagpur, March 19: A two-day national workshop on “Operational Frameworks for One Health: National Vision and State Action” was held in Nagpur to strengthen coordination across sectors for improved disease surveillance and pandemic preparedness. The workshop was organised by the National Institute of One Health (NIOH), Nagpur, under the Department of Health Research, in

Kerala is expanding its Ayush healthcare ecosystem with central assistance of over ₹285 crore in the last four years, alongside the operationalisation of 700 Ayush wellness centres, strengthening its position as a key hub for traditional medicine and wellness services. Data presented in Parliament shows that funding under the National Ayush Mission (NAM) to Kerala

  Ayush healthcare services are witnessing steady expansion in rural and tribal areas of Odisha, supported by increased deployment of doctors, outreach programmes, and digital health initiatives, according to official data presented in Parliament. The state currently has 584 Ayurvedic Medical Officers, 525 Homoeopathic Medical Officers, and 2 Unani Medical Officers posted across government dispensaries,