Learn what doctors and hospitals should know about consumer complaints, response timelines, medical negligence allegations, records, consent and Consumer Commission proceedings.

The Supreme Court has dismissed a curative petition challenging the inclusion of medical services under consumer protection law. Here's what it means.

A Hyderabad Consumer Commission held a hospital and neurologist liable after stroke treatment was delayed over family consent and a COVID-19 test, awarding ₹1 crore.

A Tamil Nadu Consumer Commission found medical negligence after a woman suffered ureteric injury following hysterectomy, leading to further complications and surgeries.

A 19-year-old woman in Beed is critically ill after alleged surgical materials were found inside her abdomen following a C-section. What does the case mean from a medico-legal perspective?

Recent medical negligence allegations in Kerala have sparked debate on patient safety, hospital accountability, and criminal liability. Learn why experts are calling for faster investigations, scientific clinical audits, and stronger healthcare systems.

Learn about Type 1 diabetes in children, its early warning signs, diagnosis, treatment, and inspiring stories of children and celebrities living with the condition. Discover why early diagnosis can save lives.

Learn the warning signs of brain stroke using the BE FAST method. Discover its causes, risk factors, prevention tips, and why immediate treatment can save lives and reduce disability.

Heat stroke cases are rising across North India amid severe heatwaves. Learn symptoms, recent Delhi cases, prevention tips, and safety measures.

On the International Day to End Obstetric Fistula, understand the causes, symptoms and preventable nature of this serious childbirth injury.

Can medical negligence claims survive a doctor’s death? Explore the Supreme Court ruling, Section 306 of the Indian Succession Act, and patient compensation rights.

India reported over 65,000 medical negligence cases in 2025. Explore key statistics, real cases, causes and what they reveal about patient safety.

A woman and newborn died in Ayodhya after a delivery reportedly guided over phone. What this case reveals about emergency care, negligence, and Article 21 rights.

Learn what phosphorus bombs are, how white phosphorus weapons work, their health risks, and why their use in modern conflicts raises humanitarian concerns.

A recent Kerala medical negligence case revealed a surgical tool left inside a patient’s body. Understand the risks, legal implications and patient safety lessons.

Medical errors across India in 2025–26 reveal serious gaps in patient safety. Explore real cases, patterns of negligence, and their impact on families.

Delhi’s cold wave, dense fog and poor air quality are linked to rising fever and respiratory cases. Learn causes, symptoms, risks and precautions.

Learn why vitamins, minerals and protein are essential for energy, immunity and overall health. Understand roles, sources, deficiency signs and recommended tests.

Explore how your body’s natural clock, melatonin, and sleep cycles affect health. Learn why early sleep improves mood, immunity, and overall wellbeing.

Heart disease is a leading killer in India, increasingly affecting younger adults. Learn essential heart-health stats, how to recognise a heart attack, preventive habits, annual tests and genetic risk factors.