Eshan Kalyanikar

These weight-loss drugs aren’t cleared for use. But Indians are already chasing them

Online forums are leading Indians to experimental weight-loss drugs not yet approved for use. What follows is a murky chain of Chinese suppliers, local sellers, imports and self-injection that has doctors worried

About 40% of patients with medicine tube infections die in Indian hospitals: Study

The results of an in-depth seven-year study covering several Indian hospitals reveal an alarming number of blood stream infections linked to central lines, especially in newborns. The sobering fact: Basic hygiene can cut down these infections significantly

How a UP resident’s travails in Mumbai expose gaps in govt insurance

Despite being insured for ₹5 lakh per year under the Ayushman Bharat scheme, Rinki Sudhar needed charity for the procedure to treat her heart ailment. Here’s why

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