Breastfeeding: The First Shield for a Child’s Life and Future
On World Breastfeeding Week, WHO urges countries to invest in health systems and support breastfeeding mothers AMN / HEALTH DESK Breastfeeding is far more than a mother’s instinct — it…
Higher Muscle Mass Lowers Risk of Incident Type 2 Diabetes
Dr Suneet Kumar Verma and Dr Sanjay Kalra New research published in the journal Diabetes, Obesity and Metabolism has linked greater muscle mass in women with lower risk of type…
World Breastfeeding Week Observed with Community Outreach by AMU
ALIGARH, August 11: The Department of Community Medicine, J.N. Medical College, Aligarh Muslim University, observed World Breastfeeding Week (August 1–7) with a series of community-based programmes under the guidance of…
Centre Supporting States Under NHM to Strengthen Health Infrastructure & Manpower: Anupriya Patel
Minister of State for Health and Family Welfare Anupriya Patel has said that under the National Health Mission NHM, the Centre is providing technical and financial support to the states…
AMU Researcher Helps Shape NUT Carcinoma Protocols
ALIGARH Dr Hifzur R. Siddique, a cancer researcher at the Department of Zoology, Aligarh Muslim University (AMU), has been included as an expert member in the preparation of the world’s…
AMU Researchers Secure Patent for Innovative Diabetes Detection Sensor
AMN / Aligarh In a significant stride towards affordable and non-invasive healthcare technology, a research team from Aligarh Muslim University (AMU) has been awarded an Indian patent for developing a…
Non-Smokers Account for 1/4th of all Cases of Lung Cancer in India
BENGALURU / August 1, 2025 A growing share of lung cancer cases in India is being reported among people who have never smoked, raising serious public health concerns. Experts now…
Nadda Hails India’s Rise in Global Organ Transplants on Organ Donation Day
Staff Reporter / New Delhi Union Health and Family Welfare Minister Jagat Prakash Nadda, while addressing the 15th Organ Donation Day ceremony in New Delhi today, hailed India’s significant progress…
New Certification Program to Aid Child Victims of Sexual Abuse
By Neelam Jena In a landmark move aimed at bolstering child protection efforts in India, the Centre for Legal Action and Behaviour Change for Children (C-LAB) has launched the country’s…
At AIIMS Deoghar, President Murmu emphasizes inclusive healthcare
AMN / DEOGHAR President Droupadi Murmu attended the first convocation ceremony of the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) Deoghar on Thursday, where she urged graduating doctors to embrace…