A global study found insecticide-treated mosquito nets can reduce malaria cases by up to 68%, but rising insecticide resistance and changing mosquito behaviour threaten progress towards elimination.
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Archana Jyoti is a senior journalist with nearly 17 years of experience across crime, education, disability, environment, governance, public policy, and health systems. She has worked with leading organisations including PTI, The Asian Age, and The Pioneer, where she independently handled a dedicated health page. Her core strength lies in health and pharmaceutical reporting, driven by a strong public-interest approach and a commitment to equity, inclusion, and diversity. She is a recipient of the CMS–WHO Media Fellowship, CMS-BEEP Media Fellowship, and the India Science–UK Alliance Wellcome Trust Media Fellowship among a few others. She also enjoys handcrafting and travelling.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will lead International Day of Yoga 2026 celebrations from Kolkata on June 21. The theme, “Yoga for Healthy Ageing”, highlights yoga’s role in promoting healthy, active ageing.
Despite elimination status in 2005, India detected 91,783 leprosy cases in 2025–26. Five states bear nearly half the burden, with child cases and disabilities indicating ongoing transmission and delayed diagnosis.
Study finds subtle heart changes detectable years before symptoms may signal higher future cancer risk. Cardiac MRI markers linked to increased breast and colorectal cancer risk, suggesting shared pathways.
IIT Madras researchers have launched ANCHOR, the world's most detailed 3D human brainstem atlas. This cell-resolution resource aims to transform the global study of neurological disorders.
An ASSOCHAM report projects India's pharma market to cross USD 120 billion by 2030, driven by global exports, AI drug discovery, biosimilars, and a shift from generics to core biotech innovation.
An IIT Kanpur-Lancaster study highlights the severe food insecurity and hardships faced by vulnerable Indian households during COVID-19, underscoring the urgent need for robust social safety nets.
New US guidelines on CKM syndrome treat obesity as a chronic disease harming multiple organs. This is highly relevant for India, where metabolic risks arise even at lower body mass indices.
Fertility experts urge insurance coverage for infertility treatment as falling fertility rates and high out-of-pocket costs leave many Indian couples facing severe financial and emotional strain.
Researchers developed OCTCube-M, an AI system that analyses 3D retinal scans more accurately, improving early detection of eye diseases and helping predict broader health risks and disease progression.
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