Artificial intelligence (AI) is changing the landscape of breast cancer detection. A landmark study by Lund University in Sweden revealed that AI-assisted mammography reduces late-stage breast cancer diagnoses by 12 percent, identifying more clinically relevant cancers early while maintaining low false-positive rates. The trial involved 100,000 women who underwent routine…
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Aging Muscle Stem Cells Favor Survival Over Speed
Aging muscles heal more slowly after injury, a common and often frustrating experience for older adults. New research from the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) now offers a deeper explanation, revealing that muscle stem cells deliberately sacrifice speed and regenerative power in exchange for long-term survival. The study, published…
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PM Modi Hails Ayurveda at Arya Vaidya Shala Centenary
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday highlighted the enduring relevance of Ayurveda and India’s traditional medical knowledge while addressing the centenary celebrations of the Arya Vaidya Shala Charitable Hospital in Kerala. Describing the institution as a living symbol of India’s ancient healing traditions, the Prime Minister said Arya Vaidya Shala…
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AYUSHEXCIL, Zepto Tie Up to Expand Digital AYUSH Access
The Ministry of Ayush has taken a significant step towards expanding the digital reach of India’s traditional healthcare systems with the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between the Ayush Export Promotion Council (AYUSHEXCIL) and Zepto Limited. The agreement aims to facilitate structured online access to verified AYUSH medicines…
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BHASHINI, NHA Ink MoU for AI Multilingual Health
On 19 January 2026, the Digital India BHASHINI Division (DIBD), under the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY), signed a strategic Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the National Health Authority (NHA) during the Chintan Shivir – National Review of Ayushman Bharat PM-JAY and Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission held in…
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India Enters Futuristic Healthcare Era: Dr Jitendra Singh
India is undergoing a historic transformation in healthcare, moving beyond the long-standing battle against infectious diseases towards a future defined by genomics, biotechnology and personalised medicine. This shift was highlighted by Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Science and Technology Dr Jitendra Singh, who said the country is now…
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India Crosses 50,000 NQAS Certifications in Public Healthcare
As of 31st December 2025, India has reached a historic milestone with 50,373 public health facilities certified under the National Quality Assurance Standards (NQAS), a framework established by the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare (MoHFW) to ensure high-quality, safe, and patient-centric public healthcare services. From 10 to 50,000: The…
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WHO & Ayush Drive Global Traditional Medicine Integration
In a landmark step toward integrating traditional healthcare systems into global medical practice, the World Health Organization (WHO), in collaboration with India’s Ministry of Ayush, organized a two-day Technical Project Meeting on Traditional Medicine intervention code set development in New Delhi. The meeting, held on December 20 and 21 at…
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India to Host WHO Traditional Medicine Summit
New Delhi, December 15, 2025: India is set to emerge as the global hub for dialogue on holistic health as it hosts the Second WHO Global Summit on Traditional Medicine from December 17 to 19, 2025, in the national capital. Jointly organised by the World Health Organization (WHO) and the…
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India to Co-host 2nd WHO Global Summit on Traditional Medicine
New Delhi, December 10, 2025: India will co-host the 2nd WHO Global Summit on Traditional Medicine in New Delhi from December 17–19, 2025, bringing together global leaders, policymakers, researchers and practitioners to advance evidence-based traditional healthcare. Summit aims and agenda The Summit organised in collaboration with the World Health Organization…