Health

New Delhi, Jan 23 (IANS) Early intervention is a national responsibility to secure the future of children with developmental delays and other special needs, said Dr. Virendra Kumar, Union Minister of Social Justice and Empowerment, on Friday. Speaking at the inauguration of the Cross Disability Early Intervention Centre (CDEIC) at the National Institute for the Empowerment of Persons with Intellectual Disabilities (NIEPID) in Noida, he emphasised the government’s unwavering commitment to inclusive and early support systems.He affirmed that the Ministry will continue to strengthen early intervention services so that children with developmental delays and disabilities can achieve their fullest potential and participate meaningfully in society.“Early childhood intervention is not merely a ser...

New Delhi, Jan 23 (IANS) The rise in innovations led by women and those living in tier-2 and tier-3 cities is redefining India’s growth narrative, said Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Science & Technology, Dr. Jitendra Singh, on Friday.Addressing the "National Skill Summit 2026", organised by PHD Chamber of Commerce and Industry (PHDCCI), at PHD House, New Delhi, Singh said that India is witnessing a historic democratisation of opportunities, creating an ecosystem where young people today have the freedom to discover their true aptitude, choose their own paths, and convert skills into sustainable livelihoods.The Minister highlighted how the transformation is visible across sectors, from civil services to startups.“Today’s civil service toppers come from tier-2 and tier...

New Delhi, Jan 23 (IANS) Life sciences leaders in India are scaling artificial intelligence (AI) and digital transformation, said a report on Friday.The report by KPMG, which surveyed 110 global Life Sciences leaders, noted that life sciences CEOs in India are also investing in enhancing workforce skills, and the country is on track for sustainable growth in the sector.“India’s life sciences sector is moving from aspiration to execution. CEOs are scaling AI and digital transformation, pursuing M&A with strategic clarity, and investing in workforce skills,” said Vijay Chawla, Partner and Head – Life Sciences, KPMG in India.“By combining innovation with efficiency and leveraging India’s talent base, the industry is positioning itself for sustainable growth and global leadership in a rapi...

New Delhi, Jan 23 (IANS) About 76 per cent recruiters in India are focussed on job creation across various sectors in the first half of 2026, according to a report.Naukri India’s bi-annual survey, based on insights of over 1,250 recruiters, showed that the healthcare sector is set to lead with 88 per cent new jobs.The manufacturing sector is set to follow with 79 per cent new roles in H1 2026.The BFSI sector is likely to show a relatively conservative yet strong hiring outlook (70 per cent), and IT sector (76 per cent) will create jobs.“With 76% of recruiters focused on new job creation, the H1 2026 Hiring Outlook reflects sustained confidence in India’s job market," said Dr. Pawan Goyal, Chief Business Officer at Naukri.com.At an overall level, IT and Business Development roles are expect...

New Delhi, Jan 23 (IANS) The Ayush tableau at the Republic Day Parade 2026 is expected to highlight the National Ayush Mission’s (NAM) role in strengthening traditional systems of medicine and embedding them within the national health framework, the Ministry of Ayush said.The tableau, under the theme “Ayush ka Tantra, Swasthya ka Mantra”, will symbolise India’s journey of nation-building through health, self-reliance, and civilisational knowledge.“It underscores health as a foundational pillar of national strength, celebrating India’s enduring commitment to nurturing a resilient, inclusive, and self-reliant society rooted in its heritage while addressing modern healthcare needs,” the Ayush Ministry said.The presentation will include a symbolic confluence of traditional knowledge and nature...

New Delhi, Jan 23 (IANS) A team of German researchers has developed a new imaging technology that can noninvasively scan your skin and also reveal early signs of cardiovascular risk.Fast-RSOM skin scan can detect tiny changes in blood vessels, oxygen levels, and tissue composition that are invisible to traditional imaging.It can capture detailed images of the smallest blood vessels directly through the skin -- and detect tiny changes in their ability to expand and contract, known as microvascular endothelial dysfunction (MiVED).Until now, doctors had no precise and noninvasive way to see or measure these early changes in humans.According to the team from the Helmholtz Association of German Research Centres, by revealing early signs of heart disease risk, the technology could help doctors i...

New Delhi, Jan 22 (IANS) A team of bioengineers at the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Bombay has developed new smart platforms --BrainProt and DrugProtAI -- that unify data on scattered brain diseases to help researchers find markers, explore treatments, and pinpoint druggable targets.BrainProt v3.0 is a database that combines various types of biological data -- from genes to proteins -- into a single platform to enable systematic insights into human brain function in both healthy and diseased states.It is the first system to integrate multi-disease data from genomics, transcriptomics, proteomics, and biomarker research and multi-database information into one portal.“BrainProt also includes resources to identify and understand protein expression differences between the left and right...

Mumbai, Jan 22 (IANS) TTK Healthcare Limited on Thursday reported a 34.4 per cent year-on-year (YoY) decline for the December quarter of the current financial year (Q3 FY26).TTK Healthcare’s net profit declined to Rs 10.5 crore in Q3, compared with Rs 16.7 crore in the same quarter last financial year (Q3 FY25), according to its stock exchange filing.Revenue growth remained muted during the quarter. The company’s revenue rose marginally by 2.2 per cent to Rs 209 crore from Rs 205 crore a year ago.Operating performance also weakened. EBITDA fell 6 per cent year-on-year to Rs 7.2 crore from Rs 8 crore in the corresponding quarter last financial year, as per its filing.Due to this, operating margins narrowed to 3.5 per cent from 3.9 per cent in Q3 FY25.Following the result announcement, Share...

New Delhi, Jan 22 (IANS) Improving accessibility, affordability, and tailoring treatment and diagnostics to women's needs are some of the crucial measures to closing the health gap for the fairer sex by 2030, said experts at the ongoing World Economic Forum 2026 in Davos.Women spend 25 per cent more of their lives in poorer health than men due to delayed diagnoses and limited access to appropriate care.At a session titled " Breakthroughs in women's health, the experts highlighted how insufficient investment in sex-specific research and innovation for women results in preventable mortality, morbidity, and loss of economic potential -- estimated to be $1 trillion globally.The panel unanimously pointed out that the focus needs to be on the human side of implementation.“The greatest innovation...

New Delhi, Jan 22 (IANS) India is the second country globally to integrate Mobile Stroke Units with emergency medical services to boost treatment in rural areas, said Dr Rajiv Bahl, Secretary, Department of Health Research and Director General, ICMR.Bahl stated this as the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) handed over two Mobile Stroke Units (MSUs) to the Assam government, marking a major shift from stroke patients in remote areas having to travel to hospitals to hospitals reaching patients.The initiative is part of an ICMR-funded initiative to study ‘Stroke Care Pathways’ in the region. After the pilot phase ended, the ICMR donated the units to ensure that people of Assam continue to receive rapid treatment for cerebrovascular emergencies.“Mobile Stroke Units were first developed ...