Corporate burnout has erupted into a genuine public health emergency in India’s corporate world, impacting not only mental well-being but also the economic engine of the nation. According to recent studies, nearly 60% of India’s working-age adults show clear symptoms of burnout, such as persistent exhaustion, cynicism, and feelings of professional ineffectiveness—all aggravated by a workplace culture that glorifies excessive hours and constant digital connection. The result i

India has indeed launched its first microRNA-based blood test for breast cancer screening. The test, named Cantel™ , was developed by Hyderabad-based Precision RNA Biotech Pvt. Ltd. (also known as Prerna) and announced in mid-October 2025.​ Cantel™ represents a groundbreaking step in India’s cancer diagnostics as the first microRNA (miRNA)-based blood test specifically designed for early breast cancer detection . It identifies unique miRNA signatures in the blood that serve

The Air Quality Index (AQI) around Akshardham in Delhi was recorded at 230 this morning, placing it in the 'Poor' category, according to the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB). Near Barapullah Bridge, visuals showed the AQI at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium area reaching 252. Pulmonologist Dr. Sharad Joshi from Ghaziabad expressed concern over the rising AQI levels to ANI, stating, "Air Quality Index (AQI) has increased significantly, driven by particulate pollutants from s

The World Health Organization (WHO) has raised serious concerns over gaps in India’s drug safety system after at least 20 children died from contaminated cough syrups. It warned that such unsafe medicines could spread internationally through unregulated distribution channels. The deaths, reported from Madhya Pradesh and Rajasthan, have been traced to three products — Coldrif (Sresan Pharmaceuticals), Respifresh (Rednex Pharmaceuticals), and ReLife (Shape Pharma) — all foun

India is facing a mental health crisis of unprecedented scale, with an estimated 90% treatment gap —meaning the vast majority of individuals needing help aren’t getting it in time. This gap is driven by a complex web of health-system shortages, social stigma, and geographic inequities, all of which have been magnified in the aftermath of COVID-19. The Systemic Barriers India has only 0.75 psychiatrists per 100,000 people , far below the minimum recommended 3 per 100,000 . Spe

As the post-monsoon season sweeps through North India, the National Capital Region (NCR) finds itself at the center of a major health...