UQ Researchers Study Lung Cancer Cell ‘Neighbourhoods’ To Explain Immunotherapy Failure
UQ researchers found that tumour glucose metabolism may influence why some lung cancer patients do not respond to immunotherapy.
World Cancer Day 2026: Informed Choices Can Save Millions Of Lives
World Cancer Day on 4 February promotes cancer awareness, early detection and prevention to help save lives worldwide.
Kashmir Startup Develops Plasma Testbed Vital For Next-Generation Fusion Systems
A Kashmir-based deep-tech startup has built a compact plasma testbed, advancing fusion research, industrial applications, and indigenous technology development.
Regular Aerobic Exercise May Make The Brain Look Younger, Study Finds
A study found that regular aerobic exercise for a year can make the brain appear biologically younger on MRI scans, supporting long-term cognitive health in midlife adults.
Union Budget 2026 Allocates Rs 4,500 Crore To Strengthen Ayush Ministry
Union Budget 2026-27 increased the Ayush Ministry’s allocation to Rs 4,500 crore, marking a rise of over 10 per cent from the previous year.
Bird Flu Outbreak Detected In Bihar’s Darbhanga After Mass Crow Deaths
Avian influenza confirmed in Bihar’s Darbhanga after mass crow deaths trigger high alert.
WHO Keeps Watch On Nipah Cases In India, Says Travel Restrictions Unnecessary
WHO says Nipah transmission risk in India remains low, with no need for travel curbs, as two cases in West Bengal stay contained.
AI-Powered Stethoscopes Show Promise In Early Detection Of Heart Conditions: Study
A Lancet study finds AI-enabled stethoscopes can improve early detection of heart disease, though integration into routine care remains a challenge.
Health Ministry Notifies NDCT Rule Changes To Accelerate Drug Approvals
The Health Ministry has amended the New Drugs and Clinical Trials (NDCT) Rules, 2019, to speed drug development and boost pharma innovation.
Asia Steps Up Vigil As New Nipah Cases Surface In India
Asia has tightened health surveillance after new Nipah cases in West Bengal raised concerns over hospital transmission and cross-border spread.
