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New York, NY, Apr 25: Researchers at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai report that early-life exposure to common environmental metals may influence brain development and behavioral health more than a decade later. The study, published in Science Advances, is the first to combine naturally shed baby teeth with advanced brain imaging to…

New Delhi, Apr 24 (BNP): The government has taken steps to further strengthen the quality assurance framework for medicines sold through Jan Aushadhi Kendras across the country by signing new Memorandums of Understanding (MoUs) with key agencies involved in the scheme. The initiative aims to ensure that medicines available under the affordable healthcare programme…

HOUSTON (April 23, 2026) – Dr. Damian Young, investigator at Texas Children’s Duncan Neurological Research Institute (Duncan NRI) and director of the Center for Drug Discovery at Baylor College of Medicine, along with collaborators, has been awarded a $6.7 million grant from the National Institute on Aging (NIA), part of the National Institutes of Health (NIH), to…

  When Alin Sherin Abraham’s parents met eight-month-old Dhriya, the recipient of Alin’s liver, for the first time. Thiruvananthapuram, Apr 23: In a tribute to the life-saving act of organ donation, KIMSHEALTH, organised a special gathering of organ donors and children who underwent liver transplant. The event also witnessed  a deeply emotional moment, as…

Apr 22 (BNP): The Indian life insurance sector has recorded a landmark achievement by collecting approximately ₹4 trillion in new business premiums in FY26, marking the highest-ever annual figure for the industry. This milestone reflects strong consumer demand for life insurance products, increased financial awareness, and wider adoption across diverse market segments. Growth has been…

Focusing on the rigours of elite cycling, Flinders University experts have put performance-enhancing and other dietary supplements under the microscope, rating some more highly than others.   From carbs, beetroot juice and the latest sports gels, the research new highlights how a range of dietary supplements may help improve cycling performance, working to support…

Jaipur, Apr 20 (BNP): A recent clinical assessment conducted at a leading government hospital in Rajasthan has brought renewed attention to the growing impact of prolonged screen exposure on children’s physical, cognitive, and emotional well-being. The findings indicate a clear association between higher daily screen use and disturbances in attention, sleep patterns, and behavioural…

Apr 20: India is seeing a sharp rise in liver diseases, especially fatty liver, due to changing lifestyles, poor diets, and lack of exercise. What was once considered a mild health issue is now becoming a serious concern. Doctors say the problem is not just limited to the liver, as it is affecting both…

New Delhi, April 17 (BNP): Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Ayush and Minister of State for Health and Family Welfare, Prataprao Jadhav, on Wednesday inaugurated the two-day “Ayush Chintan Shivir 2026” in the national capital. The event, which concludes on April 17, is aimed at reviewing progress, strengthening policy direction, and charting…

Hyderabad, April 16: Ankura Hospital for Women & Children announced the strengthening of its Center of Excellence (CoE) for Pediatric Care, in response to a growing shift in the pediatric healthcare landscape marked by increasing case complexity and the need for highly specialized, coordinated treatment approaches. What distinguishes the Ankura Hospitals Center of Excellence…