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Health Sector Science and Technology in Everyday Life Biotechnology

Focused ultrasound offers new ways to treat eye disease, Pg13

Ultrasound technology offers non-invasive treatments for eye diseases like glaucoma, potentially restoring vision by stimulating retinal and brain cells.

Health Sector Science and Technology in Everyday Life Biotechnology

17 May, 2026

Focused ultrasound offers new ways to treat eye disease, Pg13

Ultrasound technology offers non-invasive treatments for eye diseases like glaucoma, potentially restoring vision by stimulating retinal and brain cells.

17 May, 2026

Health Sector Important International Institutions, Agencies and Fora Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

Hantavirus as a warning: Why outbreaks like this may become more common, Pg11

Zoonotic disease outbreaks are becoming more frequent due to deforestation, industrial farming, and climate change, posing global health security threats.

Health Sector Important International Institutions, Agencies and Fora Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

16 May, 2026

Hantavirus as a warning: Why outbreaks like this may become more common, Pg11

Zoonotic disease outbreaks are becoming more frequent due to deforestation, industrial farming, and climate change, posing global health security threats.

16 May, 2026

Women and Women's Organizations Health Sector

From PCOS to PMOS: understanding the reasons for name change, Pg2

PCOS Rebranded as PMOS: Aims to broaden diagnostic criteria, reduce stigma, and improve women's healthcare by 2028.

Women and Women's Organizations Health Sector

15 May, 2026

From PCOS to PMOS: understanding the reasons for name change, Pg2

PCOS Rebranded as PMOS: Aims to broaden diagnostic criteria, reduce stigma, and improve women's healthcare by 2028.

15 May, 2026

Urbanization, Problems and Remedies Health Sector Disaster and Disaster Management

Cooling doctrine, Pg10

India needs a national cooling doctrine ensuring safe indoor temperatures as a public health entitlement, focusing on sustainable solutions.

Urbanization, Problems and Remedies Health Sector Disaster and Disaster Management

15 May, 2026

Cooling doctrine, Pg10

India needs a national cooling doctrine ensuring safe indoor temperatures as a public health entitlement, focusing on sustainable solutions.

15 May, 2026

Women and Women's Organizations Health Sector

What is PCOS and why does renaming it to PMOS matter?, Pg13

PCOS renamed to PMOS globally, reflecting its complex nature beyond ovaries, impacting diagnosis and treatment approaches.

Women and Women's Organizations Health Sector

15 May, 2026

What is PCOS and why does renaming it to PMOS matter?, Pg13

PCOS renamed to PMOS globally, reflecting its complex nature beyond ovaries, impacting diagnosis and treatment approaches.

15 May, 2026

Women and Women's Organizations Structure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary Health Sector

Court shows the way, law must follow, Pg11

Supreme Court champions women's reproductive rights, urging MTP Act amendment for late-term abortions based on psychological distress and autonomy.

Women and Women's Organizations Structure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary Health Sector

15 May, 2026

Court shows the way, law must follow, Pg11

Supreme Court champions women's reproductive rights, urging MTP Act amendment for late-term abortions based on psychological distress and autonomy.

15 May, 2026

Women and Women's Organizations Health Sector

PCOS gets a new name; change seeks to aid faster diagnosis and treatment, Pg12

PCOS renamed to PMOS by Endocrine Society to reflect endocrine, metabolic, and ovarian dysfunction for faster diagnosis and reduced stigma.

Women and Women's Organizations Health Sector

14 May, 2026

PCOS gets a new name; change seeks to aid faster diagnosis and treatment, Pg12

PCOS renamed to PMOS by Endocrine Society to reflect endocrine, metabolic, and ovarian dysfunction for faster diagnosis and reduced stigma.

14 May, 2026

Health Sector Science and Technology in Everyday Life Biotechnology

India gets its first Alzheimer's therapy at Rs 1 lakh/dose, Pg7

Eli Lilly launches Lormalzi (donanemab) in India, the first Alzheimer's therapy, costing ₹1 lakh/dose, offering hope to millions.

Health Sector Science and Technology in Everyday Life Biotechnology

14 May, 2026

India gets its first Alzheimer's therapy at Rs 1 lakh/dose, Pg7

Eli Lilly launches Lormalzi (donanemab) in India, the first Alzheimer's therapy, costing ₹1 lakh/dose, offering hope to millions.

14 May, 2026

Women and Women's Organizations Vulnerable Sections Health Sector

Close cervical cancer gap, focus on equity, Pg10

India aims to prevent 10 million cervical cancer cases by achieving WHO's HPV vaccination and screening targets, addressing critical equity gaps.

Women and Women's Organizations Vulnerable Sections Health Sector

14 May, 2026

Close cervical cancer gap, focus on equity, Pg10

India aims to prevent 10 million cervical cancer cases by achieving WHO's HPV vaccination and screening targets, addressing critical equity gaps.

14 May, 2026

Women and Women's Organizations Health Sector

PCOS is now PMOS — to help with correct diagnosis and treatment, Pg12

Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) renamed to Poly-endocrine Metabolic Ovary Syndrome (PMOS) for better diagnosis and treatment globally.

Women and Women's Organizations Health Sector

13 May, 2026

PCOS is now PMOS — to help with correct diagnosis and treatment, Pg12

Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) renamed to Poly-endocrine Metabolic Ovary Syndrome (PMOS) for better diagnosis and treatment globally.

13 May, 2026

Urbanization, Problems and Remedies Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and Secularism Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Health Sector

Physical activity has stalled for 20 years, hurting health and climate, PgII

Global physical inactivity persists, widening socio-economic health gaps; climate-friendly activity initiatives need equitable, localized strategies for low-income countries.

Urbanization, Problems and Remedies Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and Secularism Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Health Sector

12 May, 2026

Physical activity has stalled for 20 years, hurting health and climate, PgII

Global physical inactivity persists, widening socio-economic health gaps; climate-friendly activity initiatives need equitable, localized strategies for low-income countries.

12 May, 2026

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Vulnerable Sections Health Sector

Cost to access, Pg8

Labour Ministry's free health check-up for workers faces access challenges, excluding informal sector and neglecting occupational hazards.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Vulnerable Sections Health Sector

11 May, 2026

Cost to access, Pg8

Labour Ministry's free health check-up for workers faces access challenges, excluding informal sector and neglecting occupational hazards.

11 May, 2026

Women and Women's Organizations Vulnerable Sections Health Sector

With low HPV vaccine cover, India may miss targets, Pg20

India risks missing cervical cancer elimination targets due to low HPV vaccine coverage, widening inequality gap with high-income nations.

Women and Women's Organizations Vulnerable Sections Health Sector

11 May, 2026

With low HPV vaccine cover, India may miss targets, Pg20

India risks missing cervical cancer elimination targets due to low HPV vaccine coverage, widening inequality gap with high-income nations.

11 May, 2026

Health Sector

Why is hantavirus drawing global attention?, Pg14

Hantavirus outbreak on cruise ship raises global concerns; WHO clarifies transmission risks and symptoms, while monitoring international spread.

Health Sector

10 May, 2026

Why is hantavirus drawing global attention?, Pg14

Hantavirus outbreak on cruise ship raises global concerns; WHO clarifies transmission risks and symptoms, while monitoring international spread.

10 May, 2026

Health Sector Science and Technology in Everyday Life Biotechnology

Hope for pancreatic cancer as new drug shows promise, Pg13

New drug, Daraxonrasib, shows promise in shrinking tumors for pancreatic cancer patients, offering hope for improved treatment outcomes.

Health Sector Science and Technology in Everyday Life Biotechnology

10 May, 2026

Hope for pancreatic cancer as new drug shows promise, Pg13

New drug, Daraxonrasib, shows promise in shrinking tumors for pancreatic cancer patients, offering hope for improved treatment outcomes.

10 May, 2026

Health Sector Intellectual Property Rights, IPR

Semaglutide generics launch pushes sales of GLP-1 drugs by 75% in 1 month, Pg16

Generic semaglutide launch triggers 75% surge in GLP-1 drug sales, democratizing access and reshaping market dynamics.

Health Sector Intellectual Property Rights, IPR

9 May, 2026

Semaglutide generics launch pushes sales of GLP-1 drugs by 75% in 1 month, Pg16

Generic semaglutide launch triggers 75% surge in GLP-1 drug sales, democratizing access and reshaping market dynamics.

9 May, 2026

Women and Women's Organizations Vulnerable Sections Health Sector

Should the abortion law be amended for minor rape victims?, Pg11

Experts advocate amending abortion laws for minor rape victims, citing practical challenges and conflicts with POCSO, emphasizing decisional autonomy and reproductive justice.

Women and Women's Organizations Vulnerable Sections Health Sector

8 May, 2026

Should the abortion law be amended for minor rape victims?, Pg11

Experts advocate amending abortion laws for minor rape victims, citing practical challenges and conflicts with POCSO, emphasizing decisional autonomy and reproductive justice.

8 May, 2026

Separation of Powers and Dispute Redressal Mechanisms Health Sector

Why medical negligence claim won't end with death of doctor, Pg15

Supreme Court rules medical negligence claims can continue against deceased doctor's estate, not ending with their death.

Separation of Powers and Dispute Redressal Mechanisms Health Sector

8 May, 2026

Why medical negligence claim won't end with death of doctor, Pg15

Supreme Court rules medical negligence claims can continue against deceased doctor's estate, not ending with their death.

8 May, 2026

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Health Sector Government Budgeting

Fixing structural deficits in India’s health system, Pg6

India's healthcare faces critical specialist shortages in rural areas despite increased medical seats, highlighting structural deficits and flawed budgetary focus.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Health Sector Government Budgeting

7 May, 2026

Fixing structural deficits in India’s health system, Pg6

India's healthcare faces critical specialist shortages in rural areas despite increased medical seats, highlighting structural deficits and flawed budgetary focus.

7 May, 2026

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