Ayurveda Sector Targets Global Markets, Seeks Central Government Support

Many conditions can trigger itching, including some serious illnesses. Physicians have long cautioned that excessive scratching risks harming the skin. Recent studies now clarify how even a minor itch can lead to repeated scratching if the urge is followed. Scientists investigated this by fitting mice with small protective collars to observe cellular changes during itching,

India’s efforts against anaemia have long relied on iron-folic acid tablets, deworming drives and nutrition advice. Updated Operational Guidelines for the Anaemia Mukt Bharat programme, due for launch on June 29, mark a wider approach to the issue. The revised plan adds low birth weight infants aged 0-6 months, stresses regular intake of iron-rich and

The Union Ministry of Health and Family Welfare has suggested changes to the Medical Devices Rules, 2017, aimed at reducing the time required to issue manufacturing licences for medical devices in various risk classes. The draft notification, released in the official gazette, intends to streamline and speed up the approval process while upholding standards for

The Hindu Health Editor engages specialists at Nithra Institute of Sleep Sciences on core aspects of sleep, frequent disorders, diagnostic approaches, therapies and beneficial routines. The segment also shows an on-site illustration of a sleep evaluation procedure.

When Muskan, a 23-year-old MBA student in Delhi, was 11, doctors identified the source of her long-term stomach pain, vomiting, bloating, rashes and slow growth. A blood test confirmed coeliac disease. Dharit Maniar, a 27-year-old real estate professional in Mumbai, spent six months seeking answers for fatigue, digestive issues and brain fog that began at