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India's 9th India Medical Device 2026 conference opened at Vigyan Bhawan, New Delhi on August 7–8, 2026. Organised by the Department of Pharmaceuticals with FICCI, the two-day event brought together policymakers, regulators, industry CEOs, startups,
Twelve researchers spent ten months sealed off at Concordia Station in Antarctica, one of the most isolated places on Earth, wearing sensors that tracked every interaction. The goal was to understand how small crews hold together during the kind of extreme, long-duration confinement future Mars astr
Twelve researchers spent ten months sealed off at Concordia Station in Antarctica, one of the most isolated places on Earth, wearing sensors that tracked every interaction. The goal was to understand how small crews hold together during the kind of extreme, long-duration confinement future Mars astr
Gujarat and Rajasthan are facing a fresh Chandipura virus outbreak this monsoon, and children under 15 are bearing the brunt of it. The virus, spread mainly by sandflies, can turn a mild fever into acute brain swelling within 48 hours. There's no vaccine and no specific cure, which makes early recog
Gujarat and Rajasthan are facing a fresh Chandipura virus outbreak this monsoon, with dozens of confirmed cases and child deaths from brain inflammation. The virus spreads through sandfly bites, hits children under 15 hardest, and has no specific treatment or vaccine. This piece breaks down what Cha
Gujarat and Rajasthan are seeing a fresh Chandipura virus outbreak this monsoon, with dozens of confirmed cases in children and a worrying number of deaths. The virus isn't new — it was first identified back in 1965 — but it still has no vaccine and no specific treatment. This piece breaks down how
Children don't get malaria the way adults do — their fevers spike faster, and the warning signs are easier to miss or mistake for a common cold. This guide breaks down what parents actually need to watch for, why toddlers and infants are at higher risk, and when a fever at home should turn
Malaria is preventable, but most people underestimate how many small habits it takes to actually stay protected. This guide walks through what genuinely works — mosquito nets, repellents, preventive medicine for travellers, and knowing when a fever needs a blood test, not guesswork. It also covers w
Food alone won't treat malaria, but what you eat during recovery genuinely affects how fast you bounce back. This article covers what a sensible malaria diet actually looks like: easy-to-digest meals, fluids that help with dehydration, foods that support a body fighting fever and fatigue, and a few
Search "home remedies for malaria" and you'll find no shortage of claims — papaya leaf juice, giloy, neem water, all promising a cure. The honest picture is less exciting: none of these replace antimalarial medicine, and malaria can turn dangerous quickly if treatment is delayed. This article covers
Malaria is still common in many parts of India, especially during and after the monsoon. This article breaks down how malaria is actually treated — from the first blood test to the medicines doctors prescribe, and why some cases need hospital care while others don't. It's written in plain language,
Malaria isn't caused by "bad air" or dirty water, despite what the name literally means in Italian. It's caused by a group of parasites called Plasmodium, spread through the bite of a specific type of mosquito. This piece breaks down exactly how infection happens, which parasite species matter most,
