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]Vitamin D deficiency: A public health issue that needs a timely solution
Published on Feb 03, 2025 02:27 PM IST
This article is authored by Dr Ambrish Mithal, endocrinologist and chairman and head of endocrinology and diabetes, Max Healthcare, Saket, New Delhi.
![Vitamin D (Unsplash) Vitamin D (Unsplash)](https://www.hindustantimes.com/ht-img/img/2025/02/03/550x309/v0hytd_1702779873047_1738572979461.jpg)
Indian MedTech can dominate the world
This article is authored by Jatin Mahajan, secretary, Association of Diagnostics Manufacturers of India (ADMI).
![Med tech Med tech](https://www.hindustantimes.com/ht-img/img/2025/02/01/148x111/Med_tech_1738418482580_1738418537316.jpeg)
Published on Feb 01, 2025 07:10 PM IST
Addressing mental health in high-stress professions
This article is authored by Neerja Birla, mental health advocate and founder-chairperson, Mpower and Aditya Birla Education Trust.
![Mental health(Image by Freepik) Mental health(Image by Freepik)](https://www.hindustantimes.com/ht-img/img/2025/01/30/148x111/top-view-wooden-pieces-paper-brain_1714557806904_1738226823118.jpg)
Published on Jan 30, 2025 02:17 PM IST
Transforming India’s health care landscape
This article is authored by Abhay Soi, president, NATHEALTH and chairman & managing director, Max Healthcare Institute Limited.
![Health care (File) Health care (File)](https://www.hindustantimes.com/ht-img/img/2025/01/29/148x111/It-will-be-the-first-government-tertiary-care-heal_1732984317068_1738137434178.jpg)
Published on Jan 29, 2025 01:29 PM IST
Better health: Of the people, for the people
This article is authored by Pooja Sehgal and Akhila Sivadas.
![Doctor (Representational Image/Pixabay) Doctor (Representational Image/Pixabay)](https://www.hindustantimes.com/ht-img/img/2025/01/28/148x111/photo-1532938911079-1b06ac7ceec7_1729412901966_1738065894159.jpg)
Published on Jan 28, 2025 05:35 PM IST
Pooja Sehgal
India raising the bar on drug formulation challenges
This article is authored by Saransh Chaudhary, president, Global Critical Care, Venus Remedies Ltd and CEO, Venus Medicine Research Centre.
![FACT: Antibiotics do not work against viruses, only bacteria. They will not prevent or treat infection with the new coronavirus. There are currently no specific proven medicines for COVID-19 infection, but those infected can relieve and treat mild symptoms with over-the-counter fever-reducing medicines such as paracetamol and aspirin. (Yves Herman / REUTERS) FACT: Antibiotics do not work against viruses, only bacteria. They will not prevent or treat infection with the new coronavirus. There are currently no specific proven medicines for COVID-19 infection, but those infected can relieve and treat mild symptoms with over-the-counter fever-reducing medicines such as paracetamol and aspirin. (Yves Herman / REUTERS)](https://www.hindustantimes.com/ht-img/img/2025/01/28/148x111/original-packaging-illustration-brussels-shows-var_1738055710099_1738055710291.jpg)
Published on Jan 28, 2025 02:47 PM IST
Is India falling short on nutrition?
This article is authored by Sandeep Verma, country head, India, Bangladesh and Sri Lanka, Bayer Consumer Health.
![Nutrition(Photo by Pixabay) Nutrition(Photo by Pixabay)](https://www.hindustantimes.com/ht-img/img/2025/01/21/148x111/superfoods_1732864994795_1737453383216.jpeg)
Updated on Jan 21, 2025 03:44 PM IST
Making cancer care more affordable in India
This article is authored by Jyotsna Govil, chairperson, Indian Cancer Society, Delhi branch.
![Cancer(Pexels) Cancer(Pexels)](https://www.hindustantimes.com/ht-img/img/2025/01/17/148x111/cancer_1736949002777_1737090980007.jpeg)
Published on Jan 17, 2025 10:46 AM IST
Prioritising the mental health of children and primary caregivers in India
This article is authored by Rajesh Ranjan Singh, board member and Pratibha Pandey, senior specialist, health, ChildFund India.
![Mental Health(Image by Freepik) Mental Health(Image by Freepik)](https://www.hindustantimes.com/ht-img/img/2025/01/17/148x111/top-view-wooden-pieces-paper-brain_1714557806904_1737090717287.jpg)
Updated on Jan 17, 2025 10:43 AM IST
Ending manual scavenging: Safer, dignified work through innovation
This article is authored by Rashid K, co-founder and director, Genrobotic Innovations.
![Scavengers pick up plastic and metal wastes in the soil.(AFP) Scavengers pick up plastic and metal wastes in the soil.(AFP)](https://www.hindustantimes.com/ht-img/img/2025/01/13/148x111/INDONESIA-ENVIRONMENT-0_1708934828760_1736750236956.jpg)
Published on Jan 13, 2025 12:07 PM IST
A silent epidemic: India's overlooked oral health crisis
This article is authored by Dr Indu Bhushan, former CEO, Ayushman Bharat, New Delhi.
![Oral health awareness (HT Photo) Oral health awareness (HT Photo)](https://www.hindustantimes.com/ht-img/img/2025/01/06/148x111/The-focus-of-the-centre-will-be-on-general-health-_1732478829409_1736153866629.jpg)
Updated on Jan 06, 2025 02:30 PM IST
The ethical and security implications of genetic engineering
This paper is authored by Shravishtha Ajaykumar, ORF.
![Genetic engineering(Shutterstock) Genetic engineering(Shutterstock)](https://www.hindustantimes.com/ht-img/img/2024/12/18/148x111/_f45af474-fbf0-11ea-9be4-f86a557f0827_1734508695726.jpg)
Published on Dec 18, 2024 02:13 PM IST
Making India’s medical value travel sector more resilient
This paper is authored by Nisha Taneja, Sanjana Joshi, Nirlipta Rath and Vasudha Upreti, ICRIER.
![“According to Ayurveda, pain occurs due to an imbalance or disturbance in the body’s doshas (Vata, Pitta, and Kapha), which are the fundamental energies or principles governing physiological functions. Pain is considered a symptom of underlying imbalances and can manifest in various ways depending on the nature of the imbalance and the affected tissues or organs,” says Dr Dimple Jangda, Ayurveda & Gut Health Coach in her recent Instagram post. She further shared some effective Ayurvedic remedies for pain relief.(Pixabay) “According to Ayurveda, pain occurs due to an imbalance or disturbance in the body’s doshas (Vata, Pitta, and Kapha), which are the fundamental energies or principles governing physiological functions. Pain is considered a symptom of underlying imbalances and can manifest in various ways depending on the nature of the imbalance and the affected tissues or organs,” says Dr Dimple Jangda, Ayurveda & Gut Health Coach in her recent Instagram post. She further shared some effective Ayurvedic remedies for pain relief.(Pixabay)](https://www.hindustantimes.com/ht-img/img/2024/12/17/148x111/9d605514789b7fc135_1713093757059_1734423908399.jpg)
Published on Dec 17, 2024 01:57 PM IST
Sustainable food systems and India’s trade agreements
This paper is authored by Dr. Arpita Mukherjee, Ketaki Gaikwad, Anushka Pal, ICRIER.
![Sustainable food Sustainable food](https://www.hindustantimes.com/ht-img/img/2024/12/14/148x111/_7da335f4-bdd8-11ea-b1db-f4c281a9a9e5_1734175284619.jpg)
Published on Dec 14, 2024 04:53 PM IST
Fighting heart disease - A community approach to better health
This article is authored by Dr Niranjan Hiremath, senior consultant, Cardiovascular and Aortic Surgery, Apollo Indraprastha, New Delhi.
![Cardiovascular disease, comprising mostly of ischaemic heart failure and stroke, is the leading cause of death worldwide.(Shutterstock) Cardiovascular disease, comprising mostly of ischaemic heart failure and stroke, is the leading cause of death worldwide.(Shutterstock)](https://www.hindustantimes.com/ht-img/img/2024/12/14/148x111/_5d002a6a-88b9-11e8-b2f4-2ee9fa0c7dec_1734170573718.jpg)
Published on Dec 14, 2024 03:33 PM IST
Why India must uphold stringent standards in cosmetics
This article is authored by Dr Saumya Takiar, aesthetic physician, Delhi NCR.
![A cosmetic formulation unit (Reuters File Photo) A cosmetic formulation unit (Reuters File Photo)](https://www.hindustantimes.com/ht-img/img/2024/12/05/148x111/There-are-around-350-cosmetics-and-drug-formulatio_1670798972154_1733384724770.jpg)
Published on Dec 05, 2024 01:30 PM IST
Menstrual health literacy: Empowering women through education
This article is authored by Mahipal Singh, founder and CEO, Revaa.
![The rise in cortisol level can cause many changes in the body and the mind which includes changes in menstruation(Pixabay) The rise in cortisol level can cause many changes in the body and the mind which includes changes in menstruation(Pixabay)](https://www.hindustantimes.com/ht-img/img/2024/12/05/148x111/periods_thumb_1653828759593_1733377277821.jpg)
Published on Dec 05, 2024 11:12 AM IST
How India can transform reading glasses into economic opportunities
This article is authored by Dr Al Sommer, Dr Jordan Kassalow, and Amit Gupta.
![Spectacles(Unsplash) Spectacles(Unsplash)](https://www.hindustantimes.com/ht-img/img/2024/12/05/148x111/s_1658392773704_1733376788799.jpg)
Published on Dec 05, 2024 11:08 AM IST
Time to step up the fight against AMR
This article is authored by Dr Jaideep Gogtay, global chief medical officer, Cipla Limited.
![AMR(Image by starline on Freepik) AMR(Image by starline on Freepik)](https://www.hindustantimes.com/ht-img/img/2024/12/04/148x111/24735_1715771470268_1733305406439.jpg)
Published on Dec 05, 2024 09:00 AM IST
Strategic impacts of India's biotech revolution on global pharma
This article is authored by Aditya Sharma, head of process solutions, India region, Merck Life Science.
![Pharma (Representational image/Pixabay) Pharma (Representational image/Pixabay)](https://www.hindustantimes.com/ht-img/img/2024/12/03/148x111/g02667d5d23db69836bf3f00c2fed2f6396a092424a6bcd575_1732789654357_1733220838808.jpg)
Published on Dec 03, 2024 03:45 PM IST
Hidden hunger: Role of fortified rice in India's nutritional strategy
This article is authored by Dr Rajan Sankar, public health consultant and former director, nutrition, Tata Trusts.
![Nutrition(Photo by Pixabay) Nutrition(Photo by Pixabay)](https://www.hindustantimes.com/ht-img/img/2024/12/02/148x111/superfoods_1732864994795_1733119487944.jpeg)
Published on Dec 02, 2024 11:36 AM IST
India’s patent policies: Lifeline for HIV/AIDS treatment worldwide
This article is authored by Professor TC James, president, NIPO and visiting fellow, Research and Information System for Developing Countries (RIS).
![World AIDS Day (Pixabay) World AIDS Day (Pixabay)](https://www.hindustantimes.com/ht-img/img/2024/11/30/148x111/AIDS_Day_1638190794306_1732974812133.jpg)
Published on Dec 01, 2024 09:01 AM IST
Empowering India's youth: Key to HIV prevention
This article is authored by Dr Vivek Yadav.
![World AIDS Day World AIDS Day](https://www.hindustantimes.com/ht-img/img/2024/11/30/148x111/-p-Mumbai-AIDS-Control-Society-to-track-849-HIV-pa_1708281199779_1732974453367.jpg)
Published on Dec 01, 2024 09:00 AM IST
Fighting back against antimicrobial resistance: Partnerships and innovations
This article is authored by Dr Navin Dang, Ashwajit Singh and Vinaina Suri.
![The threat of growing prevalence and complexity of antimicrobial resistance (AMR) is emerging and it is important to strengthen nodal institutions with human resources for detection of such resistance, according to the Niti Aayog.(Yahoo) The threat of growing prevalence and complexity of antimicrobial resistance (AMR) is emerging and it is important to strengthen nodal institutions with human resources for detection of such resistance, according to the Niti Aayog.(Yahoo)](https://www.hindustantimes.com/ht-img/img/2024/11/26/148x111/_f7808fb2-4072-11eb-ba42-7bdceb016500_1732608598672.png)
Published on Nov 26, 2024 01:41 PM IST
Promoting well-being for women in the workplace
This article is authored by Ritika Arora, co-founder and COO, Manah Wellness.
![Working woman (representational image)(Shutterstock) Working woman (representational image)(Shutterstock)](https://www.hindustantimes.com/ht-img/img/2024/11/22/148x111/_beb0eec8-ef4c-11e6-b927-f8a6714f3e88_1732280766868.jpg)
Published on Nov 22, 2024 06:37 PM IST
Guarding against AMR: Unlocking potential of wastewater surveillance in health
This article is authored by Dr Narendra Saini, chairman, AMR Committee, Indian Medical Association (IMA), New Delhi.
![PMC health department issues show cause notice to infectious disease expert doctor for allegedly spreading misinformation creating panic amongst the public. (Shutterstock (PIC FOR REPRESENTATION)) PMC health department issues show cause notice to infectious disease expert doctor for allegedly spreading misinformation creating panic amongst the public. (Shutterstock (PIC FOR REPRESENTATION))](https://www.hindustantimes.com/ht-img/img/2024/11/19/148x111/PMC-health-department-issues-show-cause-notice-to-_1728588510693_1732014120077.jpg)
Published on Nov 19, 2024 04:41 PM IST
Issues in childcare in India
This article is authored by Anita Sinha, Jharkhand convener & steering committee member, FORCES.
![Child-care (Photo Credit: Pixabay) Child-care (Photo Credit: Pixabay)](https://www.hindustantimes.com/ht-img/img/2024/11/19/148x111/childcare_1725720108726_1732013325906.jpg)
Published on Nov 19, 2024 04:20 PM IST
Mental health in an online world: An Indian perspective
This article is authored by Dr Priyamvada, medical content analyst, The Healthy Indian Project (THIP).
![Mental health (Shutterstock) Mental health (Shutterstock)](https://www.hindustantimes.com/ht-img/img/2024/11/15/148x111/Despite-clear-links--India-s-mental-health-respons_1728486933015_1731676883451.jpg)
Published on Nov 16, 2024 09:00 AM IST
The need to redefine health care financing
This article is authored by Pruthvinath Kancherla, co-founder, Affordplan.
![Health care (REPRESENTATIVE PHOTO) Health care (REPRESENTATIVE PHOTO)](https://www.hindustantimes.com/ht-img/img/2024/11/13/148x111/With-a-membership-of-over-four-lakh-allopathic-doc_1730748312016_1731509313249.jpg)
Published on Nov 14, 2024 09:01 AM IST
Organic milk: Health, environment and a good life for the cows
This article is authored by Shashi Kumar, co-founder and CEO, Akshayakalpa Organic.
![Cow Cow](https://www.hindustantimes.com/ht-img/img/2024/10/30/148x111/The-state-has-established-around-7-000-cow-protect_1727554181510_1730300269313.jpg)
Published on Oct 31, 2024 09:01 AM IST