medical research

New Delhi, March 30 – The Union Budget lays the framework for expanding the allied health workforce, strengthening infrastructure, and elevating Ayush on the global stage, the government said on Monday.The recent budget has increased allocations for the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare by...

Ranchi, March 27 Researchers at the Birla Institute of Technology-Mesra have developed a brain-computer interface (BCI) system capable of translating electrical brain signals into real-time wheelchair navigation commands, using a hybrid quantum-enhanced deep learning model, an official said on...

Mumbai, March 27 Maharashtra has the potential to become a global hub for integrated healthcare and recovery, and the government remains fully committed to strengthening the sector, advancing medical education, and supporting innovation, Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis said on Friday.The...

New Delhi, March 27 Gujarat BJP MP Babubhai Jesangbhai Desai raised concerns in the Rajya Sabha on Friday about the increasing incidence of lung cancer among non-smokers, attributing the trend to deteriorating air quality, and urged the government to launch a national screening program for early...

New Delhi, March 26 A study has uncovered a brain-related pathway for how metformin — the first-line treatment for diabetes for over 60 years and not considered to target the brain — regulates blood sugar, opening the door to more targeted therapies."It has been widely accepted that metformin...

Mumbai, March 24 Maharashtra Congress Legislature Party leader Vijay Wadettiwar on Tuesday opposed the reported move to hand over a rare, historically significant vaccine strain from the Haffkine Institute to a private company, alleging it could adversely impact public health and make vaccines...

Chennai, March 21 Young medical professionals should contribute to diabetes research, Union Minister Dr Jitendra Singh has said.The Union Minister of State (independent charge) for Science and Technology, Earth Sciences, was presented with the MV Lifetime Achievement award by the MV Hospital...

New Delhi, March 10 – Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta stated on Tuesday that women's health is a top priority for the state government and praised the significant role women play in the healthcare sector.Speaking at the "Women in the Medical Profession (Multi-specialty Meet)" program at a...

New Delhi, March 8 A new study by researchers at the Goa Institute of Management (GIM) has found that matching patients with doctors of the same gender in telemedicine may lower patient satisfaction, and has highlighted the need for culturally informed and evidence-based approaches in designing...

THIRUVANANTHAPURAM, March 1: Union Minister Dr. Jitendra Singh inaugurated the state-of-the-art "Central Facility for Recombinant Cells and Sensors" at the BRIC-Rajiv Gandhi Centre for Biotechnology (BRIC-RGCB), aimed at advancing drug discovery and medical and agricultural genomics.The...

Bhopal, February 27 – The All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) Bhopal, on Friday, achieved another significant milestone in the field of medical research as doctors at the premier medical institute have identified a special gland located in the nasopharyngeal region.During the...

February 26, New Delhi – The "Medical Colleges Research Connect 2026" event was held in New Delhi today, with a focus on strengthening research within medical institutions, addressing infrastructure gaps, and building capacity across the country.The event was organized in the presence of...

Jammu, February 25 Union Minister Jitendra Singh said that the country's first cannabis-based medicinal project is being implemented through a public-private partnership (PPP) model, with a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signed with a French company in Jammu. The aim is to convert substances...

New Delhi, February 22 Prime Minister Narendra Modi highlighted the noble gesture of organ donation on Sunday and said that raising awareness about this act is helping those in need, as well as strengthening medical research in the country.In his monthly radio address, Mann Ki Baat, Modi spoke...

New Delhi, February 22 – Prime Minister Narendra Modi mentioned the case of a ten-month-old infant from Kerala during his monthly radio programme, Mann Ki Baat. The baby girl, Aalin Sherin Abraham, who tragically lost her life in an accident in the Pathanamthitta district of Kerala, became the...

New York, February 19 – Jay Bhattacharya, a physician and economist, is taking over the leadership of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) as the acting director of the world’s leading medical research organization.Bhattacharya, who now heads the National Institutes of Health...

New Delhi, February 18 When India speaks of AI in healthcare, it is not limited to sophisticated algorithms or the promise of precision alone, but is measured by the extent to which technology touches lives and addresses health inequities across the country, said Minister of State for Health...

Kolkata, February 14 – Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) Director General Dr. Rajiv Bahl praised the West Bengal government's response to the recent Nipah virus case on Saturday, stating that the state has effectively coordinated with the Centre to prevent its spread.Dr. Bahl made the...

New Delhi, February 13 Rakesh Kalpala, Director of the Centre for Artificial Intelligence and Innovation at AIG Hospitals, will present a range of low-cost, AI-driven medical technology solutions at the upcoming India AI Impact Summit 2026.The session, scheduled for February 20 from 3:30-4:30...