An undercover investigation by the BBC has uncovered alarming medical negligence at a government hospital in Taunsa, Punjab province, Pakistan, which is believed to be linked to a deadly HIV outbreak among children. Between November 2024 and October 2025, at least 331 children in Taunsa tested positive for HIV, sparking serious concerns about the hospital’s unsanitary practices, including the reuse of syringes and improper handling of medical waste. The shocking footage captured d

​REDWOOD CITY, California — Revolution Medicines announced positive results from a late-stage clinical trial evaluating its experimental drug daraxonrasib, showing a significant survival benefit for patients with advanced pancreatic cancer who had previously undergone treatment. According to the company, patients receiving the once-daily oral therapy lived a median of 13.2 months, compar

A devastating fire broke out at the SCB Medical College and Hospital

The Delhi governmentis undertaking a transformative step in the capital’s public healthcare system

Colorectal cancer is currently the third most common cancer in the world, following lung and breast cancers. In recent years, doctors and researchers have noticed a steady increase in cases across many countries, including India. Despite the rising number of diagnoses, new medical advancements are offering hope to patients. One of the most promising developments is immunotherapy, a treatment that helps the body’s immune system detect and attack cancer cells more effectively. Unlik

A growing body of scientific evidence is prompting doctors and public health experts to rethink how diabetes is diagnosed in India. A major new review published in The Lancet Regional Health has raised serious concerns about the accuracy of glycated haemoglobin, or HbA1c, the test most commonly used worldwide to diagnose and monitor diabetes. According to the authors, relying solely on HbA1c may sig

India may be witnessing a quiet reproductive shift as GLP-1 weight loss drugs gain popularity across the country. Doctors in major cities are reporting an increasing number of unexpected pregnancies among women who previously struggled with infertility. Popularly referred to as “Ozempic babies” globally, these surprise conceptions are now being observed in India just months after GLP-1 injectables such as Mounjaro, Wegovy and Ozempic entered the market. While these medicines were original

A tragic road accident in the eastern Kazakhstan city of Oskemen has resulted in the death of an Indian student and left two others injured, according to confirmation from the Indian Embassy in the country. The incident involved a group of Indian medical students enrolled at Semey Medical University who were returning from an excursion to the Altai Mountains, a well-known destination in the region. The accident has deeply affected the Indian student community and raised renewed concerns over stu

A major health care provider headquartered in Columbus has expanded its real estate footprint with the purchase of a newly constructed industrial facility in Hilliard, reflecting its continued growth across central Ohio. OhioHealth acquired the property known as the Mill Run Innovation Center for $23 million in a transaction completed in late December, according to records from the Franklin County Auditor’s Office. The property is located at 3401 Mill Run Drive and includes a 130,

A century ago, the notion of restoring lost senses or detecting ancient life beyond Earth belonged firmly to science fiction. In 2025, such ideas moved decisively into reality as a series of scientific breakthroughs reshaped long-standing assumptions across medicine, space science, climate research, and artificial intelligence. These advances did not arrive as distant promises or speculative theories, but as working solutions that delivered measurable results and altered how science interacts

Texas Original has opened a new medical cannabis facility that significantly expands its operational capacity as Texas continues to broaden access under the state’s Compassionate Use Program. The newly launched site, located along FM 969, represents a major step forward for the company, consolidating every stage of production under a single roof and positioning the organization for long-term growth as patient demand increases. The 75,000-square-foot facility is nearly ten times la

Australian euthanasia activist and physician Philip Nitschke has once again sparked international debate after publicly demonstrating a new assisted dying device known as the Kairos Kollar. Nitschke, the founder of Exit International, is already widely known for inventing the Sarco pod, a 3D-printed capsul

In a major development for obesity treatment, the US Food and Drug Administration has approved the first oral version of Wegovy, marking a significant shift in how weight-loss medications can be administered. The approval was announced by Danish pharmaceutical giant Novo Nordisk, which described the tablet

US President Donald Trump announced on Thursday that he has signed an executive order initiating a significant change in federal marijuana policy, directing that cannabis be reclassified as a less dangerous drug under US law. The move represents one of the most notable shifts in national drug policy in recent years, although it stops short of legalizing marijuana for recreational use at the federal level. Speaking from the Oval Office, Trump said the order would begin the process of

Scientists have achieved a historic medical breakthrough by successfully curing a form of blood cancer that was long considered incurable. Researchers from University College London and Great Ormond Street Hospital have used a revolutionary technology known as DNA base editing to treat T-cell acute lymphoblastic leukaemia, a rare and aggressive cancer that primarily affects children and young adults. This marks the first time base-edited cells have been used in humans to achieve long-term can

Illinois has joined a growing number of states allowing medical aid in dying after Gov. JB Pritzker signed legislation authorizing physician-assisted death for certain terminally ill patients. The governor’s office announced Friday that the measure, formally known as the Medical Aid in Dying Act, will take effect on Sept. 12, 2026, giving state health officials time to establish oversight procedures and implementation protocols. The law permits eligible adults diagnosed with termi