Excerpts from the keynote address by Anupriya Patel, Union minister of state for health & family welfare and chemicals & fertilisers
December 07, 2025
Health care worldwide stands at an inflection point, with AI reshaping diagnosis and telemedicine altering the geography of care
December 07, 2025
The panel discussion focused on coping mechanisms for health care providers who bear the brunt of pain and suffering
December 07, 2025
The panel titled ‘The path ahead: Better nutrition and preparedness are the best ways’ focused on how good nutrition would fuel India’s quest to become a healthier and more resilient nation
December 07, 2025
Syam Kumar S.S. is the world record holder for being the youngest person to achieve a solo skydive and become a certified paragliding pilot with a prosthetic leg
December 07, 2025
Mental fitness is the key to creativity and overall wellbeing, according to author Chetan Bhagat, who argues it's different from simply not having a mental illness. He explains that achieving a state of peace, contentment, and delight is the true measure of mental robustness and a joyful life
December 07, 2025
Non-communicable diseases in India are on a dangerous trajectory, with experts identifying obesity as the primary driver behind the surge in diabetes, hypertension, and cardiac issues
December 07, 2025
The panel discussion titled ‘Diabetes as an interlinked disease: The CKM approach to NCDs. Decoding India’s NCD burden’ focused on one of India’s rapidly evolving health challenges
December 07, 2025
Vikrant Shrotriya, managing director, Novo Nordisk India Pvt Ltd, talked about the need to tackle obesity
December 07, 2025
Bansuri Swaraj elaborated on the Narendra Modi government's holistic approach, citing Ayushman Bharat, women's health campaigns, and the integration of ancient medicine as key steps toward a healthier nation
December 07, 2025
Dr Sapna Nangia is director, head, neck and breast, and senior consultant, radiation oncology, Apollo Proton Cancer Centre
By Badar Bashir December 07, 2025
A triple-negative breast cancer vaccine developed by Cleveland Clinic offers a major breakthrough in shifting patient care from treatment to prevention. Dr G. Thomas Budd, principal investigator of the phase-1 vaccine trials, was at THE WEEK Health Summit 2025
By Mathew T George December 07, 2025
AI psychosis is a growing concern as interactions with AI chatbots and digital environments increasingly blur reality, leading to severe psychological risks, especially for vulnerable individuals and children
By Nirmal Jovial November 02, 2025
AI companionship is rapidly becoming a primary source of comfort and emotional support for many individuals, offering non-judgmental listening and practical advice for various life situations
By Pooja Biraia October 05, 2025