Ten days of an intensive programme combining yoga, naturopathy and dietary modification may leave a physiological imprint that lasts for months, according to a randomised controlled trial involving 262 people with hypertension.
Hundreds of rare medical manuscripts preserved for generations at the Sevadhi Museum and Indological Research Institute (SEMIRI), Kumaranalloor, Kottayam, Kerala, are set to enter the digital domain under a new collaboration aimed at protecting Kerala’s traditional medical heritage from the risks of age and physical deterioration.
Cocoa flavanols may improve blood flow to the brain, support vascular function and influence neuroinflammation. One of the best-studied compounds, epicatechin, has also improved learning and spatial memory in animal experiments. But whether these effects translate into meaningful benefits for people remains less certain.
India’s efforts to strengthen the scientific credibility and global acceptance of Ayurveda received a boost with the Central Council for Research in Ayurvedic Sciences (CCRAS) and the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) signing a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to develop quality standards, conformity assessment systems, research protocols and capacity-building initiatives for the Ayush sector.
India’s growing transplant needs have brought the country’s persistent shortage of donated organs into sharp focus, with healthcare experts calling for greater public awareness and participation in organ donation.
As part of SANJEEVANI – Bharat Health Global Expo 2026, a special roadshow will be held on 13 August 2026 from 3 pm to 5 pm at IMA House, Kochi. The event is being organised in association with HOSPEX India. The roadshow aims to position India’s healthcare sector for global patients, international healthcare networks and overseas markets.
Kerala’s long-standing reputation as an Ayurveda destination is getting a fresh policy push, with the Centre stepping up measures to promote Ayush-based medical and wellness tourism and position India as a global hub for traditional healthcare.
Young researchers and startups should play a leading role in transforming Ayurveda from laboratory research into commercially viable products, said Union AYUSH Minister Prataprao Jadhav, stressing that innovation must ultimately benefit society through affordable, evidence-based healthcare solutions.
The reason learning feels effortless at first—and then suddenly hits a wall—may lie in a little-known structure surrounding brain cells.
Researchers have developed an artificial intelligence-based framework that can measure how individual brain regions age, offering a more detailed picture than conventional methods that estimate the brain’s overall biological age.