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Health news in Bengaluru

The latest health news from Bengaluru city, Karnataka.

HealthBengaluru25 October 2026

Free two-day stammering camp for children and adults in Bengaluru

A free two-day stammering camp has been organized for children and adults in Bengaluru.

HealthBengaluru23 October 2026

Early diagnosis key to managing rare autoimmune condition in children

Persistent joint pain, swollen fingers, skin tightening, and unusual changes in finger colour could signal juvenile systemic sclerosis…

HealthBengaluru21 October 2026

Bengaluru doctors observe rise in pre-emptive kidney surgeries before dialysis

Bengaluru doctors have observed a gradual rise in the number of pre-emptive kidney surgeries, suggesting a shift in medical practice before…

HealthBengaluru20 October 2026

Bengaluru hospital launches 'Left Right Kiya Kya?' campaign for monthly breast awareness

A Bengaluru hospital has launched the 'Left Right Kiya Kya?' campaign. The initiative urges women to make breast awareness a monthly habit…

HealthBengaluru19 October 2026

Tumour gene tests help guide cancer treatment: Study

A Bengaluru-based study involving 1,000 patients with solid tumours found that genomic profiling led to treatment changes in 43 per cent of…

HealthBengaluru14 October 2026

Dengue prevention requires vigilance even as cases decline: Khadar

Health Minister U.T. Khadar stated that vigilance is necessary even though dengue cases have recently declined in the state. Speaking at a…

HealthBengaluru13 October 2026

Breast Cancer Rate Rises in Bengaluru; Early Detection Crucial

According to Kidwai Memorial Cancer Institute's analysis, the annual rate of breast cancer has risen by 3.4 percent in Bengaluru due to…

HealthBengaluru12 October 2026

Cancer is no longer an incurable disease, said Soumya Reddy at 'Resilience Clinic' in Bengaluru

Speaking at the inauguration of 'Resilience Clinic' and the Breast Cancer Awareness Month program at A.R.C Cancer Hospital in Hombegowda…

HealthBengaluru11 October 2026

New Scan for Ovarian Cancer Detection: Bengaluru Doctors Achieve 86% Results

A new study by Bengaluru doctors found that a new technology scan is more effective than traditional CT scans in accurately detecting the…

HealthBengaluru9 October 2026

Breast Cancer Awareness Campaign to be held at Lalbagh and Cubbon Park

As part of the Breast Cancer Awareness Campaign, ARC Cancer Hospital has organized a series of programs in Bengaluru. On October 10,…

HealthBengaluru6 October 2026

Bengaluru doctors weigh in on wearing underwear at bedtime

Doctors in Bengaluru are discussing the practice of wearing underwear to bed. They weigh in on the pros and cons of wearing underwear while…

HealthBengaluru6 October 2026

Nephro-Urology expands services at Charaka Super Speciality Hospital in Bengaluru

Nephro-Urology has established its unit at Charaka Super Speciality Hospital to provide kidney-related medical services to people in the…

HealthBengaluru4 October 2026

HIV cases rise in Bengaluru; 5,000 people identified as at risk among 6 lakh self-tested

The Health Department reported that HIV cases are increasing among the youth in Bengaluru. Through a QR code self-assessment campaign, 6…

HealthBengaluru1 October 2026

26-year-old with heart condition undergoes ICD implantation in Bengaluru

A 26-year-old man with a complex congenital heart condition suffered a cardiac arrest during a hospital visit in Bengaluru. Doctors…