https://www.medindia.net Medindia is a leading online provider of health information, applications and services for consumers, doctors, healthcare professionals globally. en-us Copyright 2026. All Rights Reserved. Wed, 2 Sep 2026 04:24:22 GMT https://www.medindia.net/news/andhra-girl-dies-after-chloroquine-distribution-cm-naidu-orders-probe-225008-1.htm A medical emergency following the distribution of chloroquine tablets in an Andhra Pradesh village has raised urgent questions about drug safety, dosing and medical monitoring.]]> https://www.medindia.net/news/andhra-girl-dies-after-chloroquine-distribution-cm-naidu-orders-probe-225008-1.htm https://www.medindia.net/news/healthinfocus/knee-pain-in-your-30s-or-40s-it-may-not-be-ageing-225007-1.htm Knee pain in your 30s or 40s is not always due to ageing. Learn about injuries, overuse, arthritis and warning signs that need attention.]]> https://www.medindia.net/news/healthinfocus/knee-pain-in-your-30s-or-40s-it-may-not-be-ageing-225007-1.htm https://www.medindia.net/news/malaria-free-india-by-2030-cases-and-deaths-fall-80-225006-1.htm India's malaria burden has fallen nearly 80% since 2015, with 160 districts reporting zero indigenous cases as the country targets malaria elimination by 2030.]]> https://www.medindia.net/news/malaria-free-india-by-2030-cases-and-deaths-fall-80-225006-1.htm https://www.medindia.net/news/dysons-new-camera-toothbrush-targets-smarter-oral-care-225005-1.htm Dyson has unveiled a camera-equipped toothbrush designed to combine brushing and flossing, bringing advanced technology to everyday oral care.]]> https://www.medindia.net/news/dysons-new-camera-toothbrush-targets-smarter-oral-care-225005-1.htm https://www.medindia.net/news/tiny-magnetic-robot-may-reach-hard-to-access-brain-lesions-225004-1.htm Explore the innovative tiny magnetic robot designed to navigate and treat difficult brain lesions, enhancing precision in neurosurgery and patient outcomes.]]> https://www.medindia.net/news/tiny-magnetic-robot-may-reach-hard-to-access-brain-lesions-225004-1.htm https://www.medindia.net/news/why-do-parkinsons-disease-rates-vary-across-us-states-225003-1.htm A 46-million-patient US analysis found major state-level differences in Parkinson's diagnosis rates, with Nebraska, Kansas and Utah reporting the highest rates.]]> https://www.medindia.net/news/why-do-parkinsons-disease-rates-vary-across-us-states-225003-1.htm https://www.medindia.net/news/healthinfocus/what-happens-to-your-blood-sugar-after-you-eat-peanut-butter-225002-1.htm Peanut butter may produce a smaller blood sugar rise when eaten with carbohydrates, while portion size and the rest of the meal still matter.]]> https://www.medindia.net/news/healthinfocus/what-happens-to-your-blood-sugar-after-you-eat-peanut-butter-225002-1.htm https://www.medindia.net/news/healthinfocus/grinding-teeth-and-itching-at-night-could-your-child-have-worms-225001-1.htm Night-time itching, tummy pain and poor appetite may be signs of worms in children. Learn which symptoms need a paediatrician's attention.]]> https://www.medindia.net/news/healthinfocus/grinding-teeth-and-itching-at-night-could-your-child-have-worms-225001-1.htm https://www.medindia.net/news/healthinfocus/who-growth-charts-may-overestimate-stunting-in-indian-children-225000-1.htm WHO growth charts classified more apparently healthy Indian children as short, while Indian references placed many more children within the normal height range.]]> https://www.medindia.net/news/healthinfocus/who-growth-charts-may-overestimate-stunting-in-indian-children-225000-1.htm https://www.medindia.net/news/planning-for-baby-mom-and-dads-vitamin-b12-and-folate-may-lower-birth-defect-risk-224999-1.htm Planning for a healthy baby? Vitamin B12 and folate before and during pregnancy may play an important role in supporting healthy fetal development and reducing birth defect risk.]]> https://www.medindia.net/news/planning-for-baby-mom-and-dads-vitamin-b12-and-folate-may-lower-birth-defect-risk-224999-1.htm https://www.medindia.net/news/glutathione-in-foxtale-and-other-brands-know-before-using-224998-1.htm Foxtale, The Derma Co, Glamveda and Medicube all list real glutathione on their labels. Here is a science-checked look at what is actually inside these serums.]]> https://www.medindia.net/news/glutathione-in-foxtale-and-other-brands-know-before-using-224998-1.htm https://www.medindia.net/news/healthwatch/testosterone-maxxing-can-t-maxxing-really-help-you-build-muscle-224997-1.htm Can testosterone-maxxing really build muscle faster? Find out what T-maxxing means, whether it works and the risks of using testosterone without medical need. ]]> https://www.medindia.net/news/healthwatch/testosterone-maxxing-can-t-maxxing-really-help-you-build-muscle-224997-1.htm https://www.medindia.net/news/bat-encounter-while-sleeping-understanding-rabies-risk-224996-1.htm A bat encounter while sleeping poses significant rabies risks. Find out why it's crucial to take this threat seriously and how to protect yourself.]]> https://www.medindia.net/news/bat-encounter-while-sleeping-understanding-rabies-risk-224996-1.htm https://www.medindia.net/news/why-dieting-may-be-the-wrong-word-for-mens-weight-loss-224995-1.htm Why do men struggle with weight loss? Many men find traditional diets restrictive, female-focused and unmotivating. For men, make weight loss a challenge, not a diet.]]> https://www.medindia.net/news/why-dieting-may-be-the-wrong-word-for-mens-weight-loss-224995-1.htm https://www.medindia.net/news/nhs-to-offer-free-high-street-cholesterol-tests-in-england-224994-1.htm The NHS is launching free high-street cholesterol tests across England, promoting heart health and early detection. Find out how to participate today.]]> https://www.medindia.net/news/nhs-to-offer-free-high-street-cholesterol-tests-in-england-224994-1.htm https://www.medindia.net/news/healthinfocus/can-long-term-melatonin-use-raise-the-risk-of-heart-failure-224993-1.htm Long-term melatonin use has been linked to higher heart failure risk, raising questions about the safety of taking the sleep supplement every night.]]> https://www.medindia.net/news/healthinfocus/can-long-term-melatonin-use-raise-the-risk-of-heart-failure-224993-1.htm https://www.medindia.net/news/healthinfocus/h1n1-vs-covid-19-can-you-tell-the-difference-from-symptoms-alone-224992-1.htm H1N1 and COVID-19 share many symptoms, but key differences, co-infection risks, and testing can help guide the right diagnosis.]]> https://www.medindia.net/news/healthinfocus/h1n1-vs-covid-19-can-you-tell-the-difference-from-symptoms-alone-224992-1.htm https://www.medindia.net/news/healthinfocus/fda-approves-new-xfg-targeted-covid-vaccines-who-can-get-them-224991-1.htm FDA approves four updated COVID vaccines targeting XFG for 2026-27. Find out who is eligible and what the new shots mean.]]> https://www.medindia.net/news/healthinfocus/fda-approves-new-xfg-targeted-covid-vaccines-who-can-get-them-224991-1.htm https://www.medindia.net/news/healthinfocus/can-saffron-and-honey-really-help-fight-inflammation-224990-1.htm Research suggests saffron and honey may offer antioxidant and anti-inflammatory benefits, but neither should be treated as a cure for inflammation.]]> https://www.medindia.net/news/healthinfocus/can-saffron-and-honey-really-help-fight-inflammation-224990-1.htm https://www.medindia.net/news/how-a-phone-call-triggered-a-patient-data-breach-224989-1.htm A routine phone conversation took an unexpected turn when a doctor's actions raised concerns about how confidential patient information should be handled.]]> https://www.medindia.net/news/how-a-phone-call-triggered-a-patient-data-breach-224989-1.htm https://www.medindia.net/news/canada-extends-ebola-border-measures-to-september-28-amid-drc-outbreak-224988-1.htm Canada has extended its Ebola border measures to September 28, 2026, as the outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Uganda, and South Sudan continues.]]> https://www.medindia.net/news/canada-extends-ebola-border-measures-to-september-28-amid-drc-outbreak-224988-1.htm https://www.medindia.net/news/healthinfocus/betel-nut-addiction-what-happens-to-the-brain-and-body-224987-1.htm Betel nut addiction extends beyond oral health, affecting the brain and multiple organs while involving complex pathways linked to craving and dependence.]]> https://www.medindia.net/news/healthinfocus/betel-nut-addiction-what-happens-to-the-brain-and-body-224987-1.htm https://www.medindia.net/news/trump-announces-drug-pricing-deals-with-nine-companies-224986-1.htm Nine drugmakers agreed to lower selected Medicaid drug prices and invest (Dollar) 19.6 billion in US manufacturing, but the confidential terms limit scrutiny.]]> https://www.medindia.net/news/trump-announces-drug-pricing-deals-with-nine-companies-224986-1.htm https://www.medindia.net/news/rabies-confirmed-in-nc-petting-zoo-baby-goats-exposure-sites-pep-steps-224985-1.htm NCDHHS confirms rabies in baby goats from Farm Adventures mobile petting zoo. Check the full list of NC exposure sites, dates, and rabies PEP guidance. ]]> https://www.medindia.net/news/rabies-confirmed-in-nc-petting-zoo-baby-goats-exposure-sites-pep-steps-224985-1.htm https://www.medindia.net/news/mit-dimethylmercury-scare-triggers-lab-shutdown-and-safety-review-224984-1.htm MIT closed and decontaminated a chemistry building after a student reported attempting to make dimethylmercury; initial tests found no mercury exposure.]]> https://www.medindia.net/news/mit-dimethylmercury-scare-triggers-lab-shutdown-and-safety-review-224984-1.htm https://www.medindia.net/news/eli-lilly-bets-288-billion-on-autoimmune-drugs-224983-1.htm Eli Lilly's (Dollar) 2.875 billion Merida deal adds MER511, a Phase 1 drug targeting autoantibodies involved in Graves' disease and thyroid eye disease.]]> https://www.medindia.net/news/eli-lilly-bets-288-billion-on-autoimmune-drugs-224983-1.htm https://www.medindia.net/news/medtronic-recall-after-184-injuries-what-went-wrong-224982-1.htm A Medtronic reflux testing device has been recalled after 184 serious injuries, prompting concerns over patient safety and potential device-related risks.]]> https://www.medindia.net/news/medtronic-recall-after-184-injuries-what-went-wrong-224982-1.htm https://www.medindia.net/news/cdc-reviews-2-pennsylvania-measles-deaths-224981-1.htm CDC is reviewing two Pennsylvania measles-associated deaths and has temporarily excluded them from its national 2026 measles death tally.]]> https://www.medindia.net/news/cdc-reviews-2-pennsylvania-measles-deaths-224981-1.htm https://www.medindia.net/news/rare-naturally-conceived-triplets-weigh-more-than-19-pounds-224980-1.htm A California couple welcomed naturally conceived mixed triplet boys weighing 19.3 pounds combined, nearing the record for the heaviest living triplets at birth.]]> https://www.medindia.net/news/rare-naturally-conceived-triplets-weigh-more-than-19-pounds-224980-1.htm https://www.medindia.net/news/healthinfocus/how-is-aiims-delhi-helping-young-cancer-patients-preserve-fertility-224979-1.htm Free ovarian tissue freezing at AIIMS Delhi could help young cancer patients preserve fertility before chemotherapy or radiation affects ovarian function.]]> https://www.medindia.net/news/healthinfocus/how-is-aiims-delhi-helping-young-cancer-patients-preserve-fertility-224979-1.htm https://www.medindia.net/news/healthinfocus/the-left-brain-vs-right-brain-myth-what-neuroscience-says-about-creativity-224978-1.htm Modern neuroscience shows creativity is not controlled by the right brain alone but emerges from multiple connected brain regions working across both hemispheres.]]> https://www.medindia.net/news/healthinfocus/the-left-brain-vs-right-brain-myth-what-neuroscience-says-about-creativity-224978-1.htm https://www.medindia.net/news/statins-and-healthy-aging-atorvastatin-cuts-cardiovascular-risk-by-30-in-older-adults-224977-1.htm Atorvastatin reduced major cardiovascular events by 30% in older adults without cardiovascular disease, diabetes, or dementia, offering new insights into statins and healthy aging.]]> https://www.medindia.net/news/statins-and-healthy-aging-atorvastatin-cuts-cardiovascular-risk-by-30-in-older-adults-224977-1.htm