Scientists find genes linked to OCD, raising the prospect of new treatments

OCD is characterized by persistent intrusive thoughts and repetitive behaviors, while chronic tic disorders, including Tourette syndrome, involve sudden, repeated movements or vocalizations that are difficult to ‌control.

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Vitamin D3 more effective than Vitamin D2 in maintaining muscle, heart health: ICMR-NIN study

The study, titled "Dietary Vitamin D2 Is Less Potent Than Vitamin D3 at Maintaining or Restoring Structure and Metabolism of Skeletal Muscle and Heart in Male Rats", was published in Molecular Nutrition & Food Research.

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Use of Indian languages key in improving reach of healthcare services: Nadda

Chairing the second meeting of the health ministry's Hindi Advisory Committee in Delhi, Nadda said the country was moving beyond the colonial influence of the Western world towards greater use of Indian languages, and language was an important means of strengthening "Indianness".

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Surge in H1N1 cases isn’t unusual, vigilance remains key: Doctors

Rising H1N1 cases across Delhi, Karnataka and other parts of the country have triggered heightened surveillance, but doctors and ICMR say the uptick reflects seasonal influenza patterns, with no new or unusually virulent strain detected.

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Max to set up 800-bed multispeciality hospital in Gujarat: Gujarat CM

The announcement was made following Patel’s meeting with Abhay Soi, Chairman and Managing Director of Max Healthcare in Delhi.

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Drug-resistant infections kill more, cost more: ICMR study

Published in The Lancet Regional Health–Southeast Asia, the study analysed 1.6 lakh hospitalised patients between April 2022 and April 2025, including patients at Hinduja Hospital in Mahim. Of these, 26,213 had infections caused by four major Gram-negative bacteria—E coli, Klebsiella pneumoniae, Acinetobacter baumannii and Pseudomonas aeruginosa.

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Delhi HC orders forensic audit of Fortis, IHH and RHT transactions in $4.6-billion Daiichi-Singh case

The Delhi High Court on Monday ordered the appointment of a forensic auditor to examine transactions involving Fortis Healthcare, Malaysia’s IHH Healthcare and Singapore’s RHT Health Trust, in a case linked to a $4.6-billion arbitration award won by Daiichi Sankyo against Malvinder and Shivinder Singh.

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NEET PG 2026 examination underway across country; over 2.73 lakh candidates registered

The NEET PG 2026 examination began Sunday for over 2.73 lakh medical graduates. This postgraduate medical entrance test is being conducted by NBEMS in computer-based mode. Candidates arrived at various centers across India, expressing some pre-exam nervousness. This exam follows the NEET UG 2026, which was cancelled due to paper leak allegations. The NEET UG re-examination was later conducted on June 21 for affected students.

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Private hospitals to suspend Ayushman services over payment delays in Haryana

The Haryana chapter of Indian Medical Association (IMA), in a letter addressed to CEO of Ayushman Bharat Health Protection Authority, Haryana (AB-HPA), has said if govt fails to “substantially improve” the payment situation, empanelled hospitals may completely withdraw from the scheme from Sept 16.

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Jharkhand on high alert over Swine Flu; Health Minister directs hospitals to reserve beds, ramp up surveillance

Chairing a high-level review meeting on Saturday with senior department officials, including Additional Chief Secretary Ajay Kumar, medical college heads, and Civil Surgeons from all districts, the Health Minister directed district surveillance officers to maintain strict vigil and ensure prompt reporting.

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