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New studies, clinical findings and breakthroughs in medical science.
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91% of Indian Doctors Don’t Want Their Children to Join the Profession: Study
A new study has revealed deep professional dissatisfaction among Indian doctors, with over 91 per cent saying they would discourage their children from pursuing a career in medicine. The findings highlight rising burnout, increasing incidents of violence against healthcare workers, and mounting medico-legal pressures as key reasons behind the growing disillusionment within the profession.
27 Feb 2026
Centre to roll out free HPV vaccination for adolescent girls across India soon: official sources
The Centre is set to roll out a nationwide free HPV vaccination programme for adolescent girls to prevent cervical cancer, one of the most common yet preventable cancers affecting women in India. Official sources said the initiative marks a major milestone in women’s health and aims to significantly reduce cancer-related deaths through early prevention.
24 Feb 2026
Two in five cancer cases globally in 2022 were likely preventable: Study
Nearly two in five cancer cases worldwide in 2022 were preventable, according to a global study that linked the disease to modifiable risk factors such as smoking, infections, alcohol use, high BMI, physical inactivity, and air pollution, underscoring the critical role of prevention in reducing the global cancer burden.
5 Feb 2026
Study shows how immune cells in gut spread Parkinson’s disease to brain
A new study reveals how immune cells in the gut play a crucial role in spreading Parkinson’s disease to the brain, uncovering a previously unknown pathway and pointing to potential new targets for treating the neurodegenerative disorder.
31 Jan 2026
Study relates ADHD traits in childhood with physical health problems in mid-life
A long-term study has found that people who exhibited ADHD traits in childhood are more likely to experience physical health problems in mid-life. The research suggests higher risks of conditions such as migraines, back problems, diabetes and cancer, with poorer outcomes partly linked to mental health issues, higher BMI and smoking rates.
23 Jan 2026
Regularly engaging in varied physical activities could extend lifespan: Study
Regularly engaging in a variety of physical activities, rather than repeating the same exercise, may help extend lifespan, according to a long-term study. Findings published in the British Medical Journal suggest that mixing different forms of physical activity is linked to a lower risk of death, reinforcing the benefits of an active and diverse lifestyle.
23 Jan 2026
Low Vitamin D may worsen Dengue outcomes, global study raises questions for India
A global clinical study has found that low vitamin D levels may be linked to more severe dengue outcomes, raising important concerns for India where both dengue infections and vitamin D deficiency are widespread. The findings suggest vitamin D status could influence disease severity and patient outcomes during dengue outbreaks.
23 Jan 2026
Shingles vaccine may also slow down biological ageing in older adults, study finds
A new study suggests that the shingles vaccine may help slow down biological ageing in older adults by reducing inflammation and lowering overall biological ageing scores. Along with protecting against herpes zoster, the vaccine may also offer broader health benefits, including potential protection against neurodegenerative conditions such as dementia.
21 Jan 2026