HEALTH

While polygenic risk scores hint at a future where schizophrenia treatment could be personalized, experts say these genetic tools aren’t ready for clinical use yet. Ongoing trials may soon change the landscape.

Delhi has reported 1,777 H1N1 (swine flu) cases in 2026, prompting a high-level review by Union Health Minister JP Nadda. While the numbers are concerning, authorities emphasize the city’s readiness and note that large outbreaks don’t always mean higher mortality.

New research shows that inconsistent sleep patterns raise the risk of major cardiovascular events by 26%. Military culture, school routines, and family life all highlight the critical role of healthy, regular sleep—while experts debunk the myth that weekend lie-ins can undo a week of sleep loss.

A new review highlights how multi omics technologies could revolutionize precision medicine for gallbladder cancer by enabling better biomarker discovery and personalized therapies, despite current hurdles in research and clinical translation.

Ahmedabad’s Gujarat Cancer and Research Institute (GCRI) reported 4,830 lung cancer cases between 2021 and 2025, with men comprising over 81% of patients. Health officials urge tobacco cessation, early screening, and awareness, as lung cancer remains the top cause of cancer deaths globally.

A growing range of targeted therapies and team-based care have pushed survival rates for children with Langerhans cell histiocytosis (LCH) close to 100%, experts say, marking a dramatic shift from previous decades.

Three new randomized studies since 2020 show no difference in outcomes between restrictive and liberal fluid strategies for sepsis, despite variations in protocols and significant fluid use before trial enrollment.

The Democratic Republic of the Congo faces an ongoing Ebola outbreak with over 1,400 cases and 440 deaths, while Uganda reports a new Marburg virus case. International response efforts are ramping up, but treatments for the Bundibugyo virus strain remain elusive.

With colorectal cancer rising among younger adults—now affecting 1 in 5 patients under 55—experts and major health organizations are highlighting the importance of fibre-rich diets, regular screening, and early detection.

The Democratic Republic of Congo faces a fast-growing Ebola outbreak, with CDC projections warning of over 20,000 cases in three months if urgent action isn't taken. WHO and Africa CDC have announced a $518 million, six-month response plan to fight the Bundibugyo virus.