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May 28 – International Women’s Health Day is a global reminder of the importance of prioritizing women’s health, well-being, and access to quality healthcare services. The day highlights the need to address health challenges faced by women across all stages of life while promoting awareness, prevention, and equitable healthcare opportunities. Women play a vital…

New Delhi, May 24 (BNP): India has issued a fresh health and travel advisory following the World Health Organization declaration of a Public Health Emergency of International Concern (PHEIC) over the ongoing Ebola outbreak affecting parts of Africa. The advisory comes amid growing concerns over the spread of the Bundibugyo strain of the Ebola…

TSUKUBA, Japan, May 22 –  The buildup of a protein called 𝛂-synuclein (ASN) into toxic clumps is a hallmark of synucleinopathies, a group of neurodegenerative diseases that includes Parkinson’s and multiple system atrophy (MSA).  These aggregates are associated with cellular dysfunction and lead to progressive neuronal loss. Because current treatments only manage symptoms rather than stopping…

SCOTTSDALE, AZ. May 21, 2026 — A landmark, peer-reviewed global study representing the largest published evaluation of artificial intelligence in X-ray imaging has been published in Radiography, analyzing 258,373 X-rays from 100 medical centers across 26 countries and five continents. The study was led by Dr. Sean Raj, Chief Medical Officer and Chief Innovation…

With increasing concerns over water pollution, industrial contamination, and public health risks, the role of water testing laboratories has become more important than ever. Water quality testing helps identify harmful contaminants, assess safety standards, and ensure that water is suitable for drinking, industrial use, agriculture, and environmental applications. As urbanization and industrial activities continue…

Pune, May 21 : Cardiologists at Manipal Hospital Baner successfully treated a 72-year-old male patient suffering from severe heart valve dysfunction using a minimally invasive transcatheter mitral valve-in-valve replacement procedure. The patient had undergone mitral valve replacement in 2014 using a bioprosthetic valve, which had deteriorated over time, leading to serious heart-related complications. The…

PALO ALTO, CA. May 21 – Canopy, a connected safety platform for hospitals and health systems focused on protecting nurses and staff, announced a new case study today with Pennsylvania health system WellSpan Health, showing measurable shifts after rolling out a systemwide workplace violence prevention strategy supported by Canopy’s technology. According to the joint…

  Kolkata | May 21: While many individuals wait for an acute toothache to signal a problem, dental experts are highlighting a growing concern regarding the “silent” progression of oral health issues. Most dental complications, from cavities to gum disease, begin without immediate pain or visible symptoms, leading to a dangerous cycle of postponement.…

SCOTTSDALE, AZ – May 18, 2026 – SimonMed, one of the largest outpatient imaging providers in the United States, today announced the launch of the SimonMed Shield Program, a permanent nationwide initiative designed to help military personnel, veterans, and first responders access proactive whole-body MRI screening at a reduced cost. Through the program, eligible individuals…

Peripheral artery disease  affects eight to 12 million Americans.  The condition is caused by the buildup of plaque  inside blood vessels, restricting blood flow to the legs and disproportionately impacts marginalized communities. A leading cause of limb amputation, PAD often goes undetected until patients experience complications, in part because diagnosis requires a visit to…