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Mumbai, India - A recent study published in PLOS Medicine has projected that India will face a massive tuberculosis (TB) burden between 2021 and 2040, with over 62 million new cases and 8.1 million deaths, resulting in a significant economic loss of US$146.4 billion. According to the

New Delhi: In a significant move, the Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC) announced that no Goods and Service Tax (GST) will be levied on gene therapy, effective immediately. The CBIC notified this change on [Date] citing the insertion of "ANew Entry 105A" in Notification No. 02/2017-Central

Gurugram, December 2023 - South Korean tech giant Samsung has officially introduced a groundbreaking Health Records feature on its Samsung Health app, aligning itself with the Indian government’s ambitious Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission (ABDM). This innovation empowers users to securely manage their medical information digitally, reducing dependence on physical

Cardiff, Wales - In a shocking discovery, BBC Wales health correspondent Jenny Rees found out that she has low bone density during a screening test while working on a story about bone health. Rees recently underwent a scan to contribute to her article and was informed that she suffers from

Bengaluru: The Karnataka government-run hospitals continue to face severe challenges due to acute staff shortages, despite efforts to improve drug availability. According to the health and family welfare department, only 53 per cent of its sanctioned workforce is operational, leaving a significant gap in healthcare services. The current shortage is

A recent study has revealed that simple lifestyle changes could help mitigate the increased risk of cognitive decline associated with cardiometabolic diseases (CMDs) and air pollution. Researchers from the United Kingdom have found that individuals with CMDs, particularly those with multiple diagnoses, are at a significantly higher risk of developing

A groundbreaking new approach in mental health research is being explored by embedding generative agents within virtual environments, enabling simulations of socio-environmental systems that study the impacts on mental health. This innovative framework allows researchers to create virtual replicas of actual urban settings, allowing for the examination of specific geographic

Bengaluru-based Manipal Health Enterprises Ltd, a hospitals chain backed by Temasek, has sought pitches from bankers for its planned $1-billion initial public offering (IPO), which values the company at over $7.5-8 billion. According to two people aware of the development, the IPO, expected to take place in the next