http://www.medindia.net/healthnews/general-health-news.asp Medindia largest health website in india. en-us Copyright 2026. All Rights Reserved. Thu, 21 May 2026 02:10:00 GMT http://www.medindia.net/news/can-smart-wearables-reduce-surgeon-burnout-and-pain-223431-1.htm Surgeons spend years training to save lives, but many may be silently damaging their own bodies in the operating room. Researchers are now warning that ]]> http://www.medindia.net/news/can-smart-wearables-reduce-surgeon-burnout-and-pain-223431-1.htm http://www.medindia.net/news/how-brain-donation-advances-the-fight-against-neurodegenerative-diseases-223309-1.htm The reported decision by the family of Bruce Willis to donate his brain for scientific research marks a bsignificant step in the fight against neurodegenerative diseases.]]> http://www.medindia.net/news/how-brain-donation-advances-the-fight-against-neurodegenerative-diseases-223309-1.htm http://www.medindia.net/news/how-australia-eliminated-trachoma-a-bacterial-eye-infection-223267-1.htm Australia has officially eliminated trachoma as a public health problem, becoming the b30th country globally/b to achieve this milestone, according to the World Health Organization.]]> http://www.medindia.net/news/how-australia-eliminated-trachoma-a-bacterial-eye-infection-223267-1.htm http://www.medindia.net/news/backyard-chickens-fuel-drug-resistant-salmonella-outbreak-223265-1.htm A troubling multistate outbreak of a brare, antibiotic-resistant Salmonella strain has sickened dozens of Americans /b - nearly half of them medlinkyoung ]]> http://www.medindia.net/news/backyard-chickens-fuel-drug-resistant-salmonella-outbreak-223265-1.htm http://www.medindia.net/news/india-autism-center-champions-a-new-era-of-inclusive-sports-223212-1.htm Four neurodivergent children swam 60 kilometres across the Palk Strait in 18 hours. Their story is just the beginning. They are between nine and eleven years old.]]> http://www.medindia.net/news/india-autism-center-champions-a-new-era-of-inclusive-sports-223212-1.htm http://www.medindia.net/news/jemimah-rodrigues-championing-menstrual-health-awareness-in-cricket-223188-1.htm Indian cricketer bJemimah Rodrigues/b, one of the bstandout performers in India's Women's ODI World Cup 2025 victory,/b has opened up about a ]]> http://www.medindia.net/news/jemimah-rodrigues-championing-menstrual-health-awareness-in-cricket-223188-1.htm http://www.medindia.net/news/deadly-bacteria-in-new-york-waters-what-swimmers-must-know-223183-1.htm As summer approaches and beachgoers prepare to return to Long Island's waters, scientists are sounding a dire alarm. New research from Stony Brook ]]> http://www.medindia.net/news/deadly-bacteria-in-new-york-waters-what-swimmers-must-know-223183-1.htm http://www.medindia.net/news/can-overtraining-at-the-gym-cause-a-brain-hemorrhage-223182-1.htm What began as a broutine workout ended in a medical emergency/b - and it was a mother's nursing instincts that made all the difference. Om Bhoyar, ]]> http://www.medindia.net/news/can-overtraining-at-the-gym-cause-a-brain-hemorrhage-223182-1.htm http://www.medindia.net/news/uks-landmark-tobacco-and-vapes-bill-a-step-towards-a-smoke-free-generation-223151-1.htm The United Kingdom has taken a major step btoward eliminating smoking by approving a comprehensive Tobacco and Vapes Bill that bans cigarette sales to individuals born on or after January 1, 2009.]]> http://www.medindia.net/news/uks-landmark-tobacco-and-vapes-bill-a-step-towards-a-smoke-free-generation-223151-1.htm http://www.medindia.net/news/technostress-and-eye-fatigue-the-emerging-digital-age-crisis-223143-1.htm Digital technology is now a cornerstone of university teaching, byet prolonged screen time poses significant health risks/b. A recent qualitative ]]> http://www.medindia.net/news/technostress-and-eye-fatigue-the-emerging-digital-age-crisis-223143-1.htm http://www.medindia.net/news/medical-tourism-risks-are-cheap-cosmetic-surgeries-abroad-worth-it-223140-1.htm The lure of cheaper cosmetic procedures abroad is driving bmillions toward "medical tourism," but doctors are warning that the savings can come with ]]> http://www.medindia.net/news/medical-tourism-risks-are-cheap-cosmetic-surgeries-abroad-worth-it-223140-1.htm http://www.medindia.net/news/the-rise-of-bone-ash-apartments-amid-chinas-burial-space-shortage-223019-1.htm Saying goodbye to a loved one is not just an emotional ending but a crucial step in the healing process. Funeral rituals across cultures offer structure ]]> http://www.medindia.net/news/the-rise-of-bone-ash-apartments-amid-chinas-burial-space-shortage-223019-1.htm http://www.medindia.net/news/understanding-systemic-infections-sonia-gandhis-health-case-explained-223008-1.htm Senior Congress leader Sonia Gandhi, 79, was admitted to Sir Ganga Ram Hospital in Delhi with a systemic infection but has now been discharged after responding well to treatment.]]> http://www.medindia.net/news/understanding-systemic-infections-sonia-gandhis-health-case-explained-223008-1.htm http://www.medindia.net/news/freak-train-accident-uncovers-hidden-brain-tumor-222730-1.htm A routine train journey turned life-changing for a 29-year-old woman after a bsuitcase falling from an overhead rack led doctors to discover a hidden brain tumor.]]> http://www.medindia.net/news/freak-train-accident-uncovers-hidden-brain-tumor-222730-1.htm http://www.medindia.net/news/the-spring-fatigue-myth-how-daylight-changes-impact-sleep-and-mood-222702-1.htm Latest research debunks b'spring fatigue' as a culturally influenced phenomenon rather than a biological event or seasonal syndrome/b. Instead, changing ]]> http://www.medindia.net/news/the-spring-fatigue-myth-how-daylight-changes-impact-sleep-and-mood-222702-1.htm http://www.medindia.net/news/uk-alerts-public-over-bacteria-found-in-wet-wipes-222700-1.htm Health authorities in the United Kingdom have issued an urgent public warning after several commonly used bcleansing wipes were found to be contaminated ]]> http://www.medindia.net/news/uk-alerts-public-over-bacteria-found-in-wet-wipes-222700-1.htm http://www.medindia.net/news/cdc-travel-advisory-polio-risk-in-32-countries-222636-1.htm As international travel surges in 2026, global health authorities are raising new concerns about the return of a disease that many thought had nearly disappeared.]]> http://www.medindia.net/news/cdc-travel-advisory-polio-risk-in-32-countries-222636-1.htm http://www.medindia.net/news/leprosy-defeated-in-chile-after-three-decades-without-local-cases-222619-1.htm Elimination of medlinkleprosy/medlink has been officially verified by the World Health Organization in Chile, making it the bfirst country in the ]]> http://www.medindia.net/news/leprosy-defeated-in-chile-after-three-decades-without-local-cases-222619-1.htm http://www.medindia.net/news/musicians-and-tinnitus-42-face-occupational-hearing-loss-222585-1.htm Latest research confirms that bmedlinktinnitus/medlink (ringing in the ears), hearing loss, and medlinkhyperacusis/medlink (sound sensitivity)/b ]]> http://www.medindia.net/news/musicians-and-tinnitus-42-face-occupational-hearing-loss-222585-1.htm http://www.medindia.net/news/new-webinar-trains-healthcare-staff-on-pocso-posh-222558-1.htm A blegal awareness webinar/b was organized by Aakash Healthcare Super Speciality Hospital to bsensitize healthcare professionals/b on their role ]]> http://www.medindia.net/news/new-webinar-trains-healthcare-staff-on-pocso-posh-222558-1.htm http://www.medindia.net/news/new-study-spinal-cord-neurons-that-end-the-urge-to-itch-222538-1.htm Why scratching stops: Recent research on how the body shuts off an itch reveals that bthe TRPV4 ion channel in neurons acts as a natural built-in braking ]]> http://www.medindia.net/news/new-study-spinal-cord-neurons-that-end-the-urge-to-itch-222538-1.htm http://www.medindia.net/news/dog-lick-sepsis-case-uk-woman-survives-but-loses-all-four-limbs-222491-1.htm A bBritish woman who fell critically ill after what doctors believe was a routine lick from her pet dog/b has survived a 32-week hospital ordeal - ]]> http://www.medindia.net/news/dog-lick-sepsis-case-uk-woman-survives-but-loses-all-four-limbs-222491-1.htm http://www.medindia.net/news/the-genetic-blueprint-of-gut-health-222486-1.htm Your DNA impacts the gut health and disease risk. New study identifies bspecific 11 genetic regions in human genome that shape the medlinkgut microbiome/medlink/b.]]> http://www.medindia.net/news/the-genetic-blueprint-of-gut-health-222486-1.htm http://www.medindia.net/news/exercise-vs-medication-which-is-better-for-joint-pain-222482-1.htm bmedlinkExercise therapy/medlink for knee and hip medlinkosteoarthritis/medlink offers only minimal, short-term relief/b, often performing less effective than replacement surgeries.]]> http://www.medindia.net/news/exercise-vs-medication-which-is-better-for-joint-pain-222482-1.htm http://www.medindia.net/news/new-lenses-for-managing-nearsightedness-myopia-222442-1.htm The consistent use of bLenslet-ARray-Integrated (LARI) spectacle lenses significantly slows medlinkmyopia/medlink or shortsightedness progression ]]> http://www.medindia.net/news/new-lenses-for-managing-nearsightedness-myopia-222442-1.htm http://www.medindia.net/news/blood-test-forecasts-trauma-outcomes-222425-1.htm bBy analyzing molecular markers in blood samples, the blood test predicts medlinkorgan failure/medlink and mortality with 92% accuracy, paving the ]]> http://www.medindia.net/news/blood-test-forecasts-trauma-outcomes-222425-1.htm http://www.medindia.net/news/fifa-world-cup-2026-kansas-unveils-real-time-travel-health-monitor-222418-1.htm With bKansas City set to host matches during the 2026 FIFA World Cup,/b Kansas health officials have blaunched a new Travel (and) Health tracking webpage/b ]]> http://www.medindia.net/news/fifa-world-cup-2026-kansas-unveils-real-time-travel-health-monitor-222418-1.htm http://www.medindia.net/news/uk-man-dies-after-suspected-cholera-scare-tests-rule-out-deadly-strain-222409-1.htm An belderly man has died in Warwickshire after initially being treated as a suspected cholera case, /b prompting public health concern and widespread media attention.]]> http://www.medindia.net/news/uk-man-dies-after-suspected-cholera-scare-tests-rule-out-deadly-strain-222409-1.htm http://www.medindia.net/news/rhythm-vs-melody-what-babies-brains-hear-at-birth-222389-1.htm bRhythm and melody/b are the fundamental elements of music. bmedlinkNewborn babies predict rhythm/medlink and beats naturally rather than melody/b ]]> http://www.medindia.net/news/rhythm-vs-melody-what-babies-brains-hear-at-birth-222389-1.htm http://www.medindia.net/news/epstein-barr-virus-triggers-multiple-sclerosis-222361-1.htm Recent research revealed a bsurprising link between medlinkEpstein-Barr virus/medlink (EBV) and medlinkmultiple sclerosis/medlink (MS), confirming ]]> http://www.medindia.net/news/epstein-barr-virus-triggers-multiple-sclerosis-222361-1.htm http://www.medindia.net/news/nyc-moves-to-strengthen-disease-preparedness-with-who-partnership-222351-1.htm bNew York City and Illinois /b have independently joined the bWorld Health Organization's Global Outbreak Alert and Response Network (GOARN) /b (!--ref1--) amid growing concerns about U.]]> http://www.medindia.net/news/nyc-moves-to-strengthen-disease-preparedness-with-who-partnership-222351-1.htm http://www.medindia.net/news/uk-issues-urgent-warning-after-contaminated-wipes-linked-to-death-222343-1.htm UK health authorities have issued a fresh warning to the public after dozens of confirmed binfections and at least one death were linked to contaminated ]]> http://www.medindia.net/news/uk-issues-urgent-warning-after-contaminated-wipes-linked-to-death-222343-1.htm http://www.medindia.net/news/neck-artery-bulges-arent-immediate-stroke-threats-222326-1.htm Latest research found that developing a bdissecting aneurysm spontaneously (a bulge caused by a tear in the inner lining of the artery)/b, does not ]]> http://www.medindia.net/news/neck-artery-bulges-arent-immediate-stroke-threats-222326-1.htm http://www.medindia.net/news/plastic-surgeons-advise-waiting-until-19-for-gender-related-surgeries-222317-1.htm The American Society of Plastic Surgeons released guidance on Tuesday advising doctors to bpostpone gender-related breast or chest, genital, and facial ]]> http://www.medindia.net/news/plastic-surgeons-advise-waiting-until-19-for-gender-related-surgeries-222317-1.htm http://www.medindia.net/news/an-uninvited-guest-at-disneyland-triggers-a-public-health-alert-222312-1.htm medlinkPublic health/medlink officials in Southern California are urging vigilance after multiple measles cases were confirmed in Los Angeles and ]]> http://www.medindia.net/news/an-uninvited-guest-at-disneyland-triggers-a-public-health-alert-222312-1.htm http://www.medindia.net/news/shigella-outbreak-in-cape-verde-raises-alarm-for-uk-tourists-222289-1.htm A series of serious health incidents affecting British holidaymakers in the West African holiday destination of bCape Verde/b has triggered growing ]]> http://www.medindia.net/news/shigella-outbreak-in-cape-verde-raises-alarm-for-uk-tourists-222289-1.htm http://www.medindia.net/news/boost-your-lifespan-benefits-of-mixing-up-your-workouts-222215-1.htm bAdopting exercise variety into regular workout may be more vital than total amount of time spent on those medlinkexercises for extending your lifespan/medlink/b, ]]> http://www.medindia.net/news/boost-your-lifespan-benefits-of-mixing-up-your-workouts-222215-1.htm http://www.medindia.net/news/quit-smoking-3-times-faster-with-these-psychology-apps-222201-1.htm bPsychology-based smartphone apps make people three times more likely to medlinkquit smoking/medlink for good/b, based on new research in iBMJ Evidence-Based Medicine/i.]]> http://www.medindia.net/news/quit-smoking-3-times-faster-with-these-psychology-apps-222201-1.htm http://www.medindia.net/news/how-egfr-percentile-calculator-helps-predict-kidney-failure-222169-1.htm A groundbreaking bweb-based percentile tool helps doctors predict early-stage kidney disease by analyzing eGFR (medlinkestimated Glomerular Filtration ]]> http://www.medindia.net/news/how-egfr-percentile-calculator-helps-predict-kidney-failure-222169-1.htm http://www.medindia.net/news/deadly-mushroom-outbreak-spreads-across-california-222164-1.htm Health officials in bCalifornia are warning residents after what may be the largest mushroom poisoning outbreak /b in the state's history, linked ]]> http://www.medindia.net/news/deadly-mushroom-outbreak-spreads-across-california-222164-1.htm http://www.medindia.net/news/tata-marathon-2026-inspiring-stories-beyond-the-finish-line-222163-1.htm The b21st edition of the Tata Mumbai Marathon (!--ref1--) unfolded in Mumbai on Sunday,/b drawing tens of thousands of runners from across India ]]> http://www.medindia.net/news/tata-marathon-2026-inspiring-stories-beyond-the-finish-line-222163-1.htm http://www.medindia.net/news/new-genomic-milestone-solved-the-cause-for-inherited-blindness-222136-1.htm A bsurprising genetic cause was revealed for a rare inherited blindness disease called medlinkRetinitis Pigmentosa (RP)/medlink that contributes ]]> http://www.medindia.net/news/new-genomic-milestone-solved-the-cause-for-inherited-blindness-222136-1.htm http://www.medindia.net/news/how-an-ai-sleep-foundation-model-detects-heart-and-cancer-risk-222128-1.htm bSleepFM, a landmark AI model, can detect more than 100 diseases related to cancer, mental health, and heart attack risk, just by inspecting a person's sleep pattern/b.]]> http://www.medindia.net/news/how-an-ai-sleep-foundation-model-detects-heart-and-cancer-risk-222128-1.htm http://www.medindia.net/news/2025-americas-health-rankings-a-national-health-snapshot-222111-1.htm The b2025 America's Health Rankings report/b presents a comprehensive, state-by-state assessment of the nation's health, analysing bsocial and economic ]]> http://www.medindia.net/news/2025-americas-health-rankings-a-national-health-snapshot-222111-1.htm http://www.medindia.net/news/when-hair-loss-becomes-political-south-koreas-baldness-debate-222104-1.htm bSouth Korean President Lee Jae-myung/b has stirred a nationwide debate after urging officials to consider expanding national bhealth insurance ]]> http://www.medindia.net/news/when-hair-loss-becomes-political-south-koreas-baldness-debate-222104-1.htm http://www.medindia.net/news/cnbcs-becky-quick-speaks-out-on-rare-disease-awareness-222102-1.htm Veteran financial news anchor bBecky Quick has publicly shared her family's deeply personal journey after her nine-year-old daughter, Kaylie, was diagnosed ]]> http://www.medindia.net/news/cnbcs-becky-quick-speaks-out-on-rare-disease-awareness-222102-1.htm http://www.medindia.net/news/ai-hype-heres-the-next-frontier-of-digestive-healthcare-222056-1.htm bLarge Language Models (LLMs) like ChatGPT and other domain-specific medical models exhibit the capability to enhance medlinkdigestive healthcare/medlink/b, ]]> http://www.medindia.net/news/ai-hype-heres-the-next-frontier-of-digestive-healthcare-222056-1.htm http://www.medindia.net/news/an-ultimate-guide-to-child-safety-for-this-new-years-eve-222014-1.htm bNew Year's Eve should be a time for delight, not a journey to the Emergency Room (ER)/b. For a medlinkblissful and smart celebration/medlink, ]]> http://www.medindia.net/news/an-ultimate-guide-to-child-safety-for-this-new-years-eve-222014-1.htm http://www.medindia.net/news/what-oral-bacteria-covertly-drive-inflammatory-bowel-disease-222003-1.htm bOxygen-loving (aerobic) bacteria in mouth may migrate to gut and influence beneficial anaerobic bacteria, leading to medlinkinflammatory bowel disease/medlink ]]> http://www.medindia.net/news/what-oral-bacteria-covertly-drive-inflammatory-bowel-disease-222003-1.htm http://www.medindia.net/news/warning-sign-why-does-your-child-have-a-white-eye-in-photos-221977-1.htm A simple camera flash may reveal b"The Glow", a white/yellow/opaque pupil reflection, which is a major red flag for serious medlinkeye conditions in children/medlink/b.]]> http://www.medindia.net/news/warning-sign-why-does-your-child-have-a-white-eye-in-photos-221977-1.htm