In the quiet arithmetic of survival during precarious moments, O-negative blood often arrives before names or consent forms—and that timing makes all the difference. THE WEEK takes you on the life saving adventures of people with the rare group
By Anuja Susan Varghese April 05, 2026
Saina Nehwal's injury, a degenerated knee with a broken osteophyte, prematurely ended her Rio 2016 Olympic campaign and forced her to confront the physical toll of her illustrious career
By Pooja Biraia March 01, 2026
Antibiotic resistance has become a critical global health threat, with India at its epicentre, where even last-resort drugs are increasingly failing against superbugs
By Pooja Biraia February 01, 2026
Wegovy for weight loss is a medical treatment that mimics a natural gut hormone to suppress hunger and support significant, science-backed weight reduction
January 11, 2026
Winselow Tucker, president and general manager, Eli Lilly and Company (India) Pvt Ltd, addresses concerns regarding Mounjaro’s long-term safety, rebound weight gain, and muscle loss
By Pooja Biraia January 11, 2026
Obesity and diabetes treatment is undergoing a revolution with the advent of GLP-1 drugs, which help manage weight, control blood sugar, and reduce the risk of related heart disease
By Pooja Biraia January 11, 2026
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