The 2 per 20 rule - 2 minutes' walk after every 20 minutes of sitting. A Systematic Review & Meta-analysis reported that intermittent standing for 2–5 minutes every 20–30 minutes & after meals reduced glucose on average by 9.51%, & light walking 17.01% compared to prolonged sitting. Another study showed that standing or walking for a few minutes every 30 minutes can improve insulin sensitivity & lower blood sugar in adults with insulin resistance.

Doctors at UCLA Health and Keck Medicine of USC successfully performed a first human bladder transplant, offering new hope for patients with bladder dysfunction due to long-term dialysis. A 41-year-old male, who had lost most of his bladder and kidneys to cancer and had been on dialysis for seven years, received both a bladder and kidney from a donor. The 8-hour surgery involved a novel technique to connect the new kidney to the transplanted bladder, with promising early results.

A large study in the Journal of the American Heart Association found that men hospitalized with Takotsubo cardiomyopathy ("broken heart syndrome") had over twice the in-hospital death rate compared to women. Of nearly 200,000 U.S. patients studied (2016–2020), 83% were women, but mortality rate was 11.2% in men versus 5.5% in women.

A recent study in Nutrition, Metabolism and Cardiovascular Diseases found that coffee from office machines may raise cholesterol levels. Researchers tested 14 machines in Swedish workplaces and detected cholesterol-raising compounds like cafestol and kahweol, suggesting that poorly filtered office coffee could be an overlooked risk to heart health.

India's implant sector is set for significant growth. The orthopaedic and cardiac implant market may hit USD 5 billion by FY28. Domestic manufacturers are expanding rapidly. They are outpacing foreign companies. Government initiatives and healthcare improvements are fueling this surge. Zydus Lifesciences and Alkem Laboratories are investing in this sector. The industry is moving towards self-reliance.

Expectant mothers may soon find some longer-lasting relief from morning sickness after an Indian company (Akums Drugs & Pharmaceuticals) formulate a pill using ‘tablet in tablet’ technology — designed to address nausea and vomiting during pregnancy. It ensures an extended-release of doxylamine and pyridoxine once ingested — with a double-layered tablet. outer layer provides immediate drug release for rapid relief & inner core designed for sustained release, ensuring a longer therapeutic effect.

A common but dangerous hospital superbug has been found capable of digesting plastic used in medical devices, posing a significant threat to patient safety globally, including in India. The bacterium, Pseudomonas aeruginosa, is responsible for up to 30% of hospital-acquired infections. Researchers at Brunel University London have discovered that P. aeruginosa, a MDR pathogen, can break down polycaprolactone (PCL) - a plastic commonly used in sutures, implants and other medical equipment.

A patient who conceived with IVF after 7 years of marriage, felt severe labour pains at 4 am and was rushed to the hospital. No doctor was present at the time. Doctor over video and audio calls instructed nurses to carry out several medical procedures. Around 10.30 am, the twins were removed from her womb. She lost a lot of blood and when doctor arrived, she didn't even check the patient and told her that babies were dead. FIR has been registered under sections of medical negligence. District Medical and Health Officer will conduct a thorough inquiry and submit our report to the police and higher authorities.

Four months after a woman was allegedly administered expired saline at a hospital in Paschim Medinipur district rendering her critically ill, she died in a medical establishment in Kolkata on Monday, a health department official said. Another pregnant woman, identified as Mamoni Rui Das, died allegedly following administration of "expired" Ringer's Lactate saline at the same hospital in January. The state government suspended 12 doctors after investigating the matter.

A new 7-year study led by researchers from Vanderbilt University Medical Center and the University of Pittsburgh warns suggests, sitting for long even with regular exercise, is linked to memory decline, brain shrinkage, and increased risk for Alzheimer’s disease. Titled Increased sedentary behaviour is associated with neurodegeneration and worse cognition in older adults over a 7‐year period despite high levels of physical activity, the study is published in Alzheimer’s & Dementia: The Journal of the Alzheimer’s Association.