The State Human Rights Commission (SHRC) has filed FIRs against five Bengaluru rehab centers for torture, harassment, and illegal confinement. The Hindu reports on the shocking human rights violations.
Scammers are using AI deepfake technology to clone the faces and voices of real doctors for fake sales pitches. Learn how these dangerous medical scams work and how to protect yourself from fraud.
An NHS vascular surgeon, Neil Hopper, has been jailed for insurance fraud after secretly amputating his own legs. The court heard of his sexual interest in amputation and links to the notorious 'EunuchMaker' website.
Pindrop CEO, Dr. Vijay Balasubramaniyan, discusses the rise of AI-powered voice fraud in healthcare, the findings of their 2025 report, and how they're combating deepfake technology to protect patient data.
The personal and medical information of 211,000 people has been compromised in a cyberattack on UI Health Care. Learn about the scope of the breach and the hospital's response to this major security failure
Salem Health has issued an urgent warning about phone scammers impersonating the hospital and demanding payment for fake "overdue balances." Learn how to verify calls and keep your information safe.
Four private hospitals in Jharkhand's Palamu district have been sealed after a 29-year-old woman died from a botched surgery allegedly performed by a quack. Read the full details on the official crackdown
A top FDA official, Vinay Prasad, reportedly demanded the removal of videos from a critic's YouTube channel, leading to the entire channel being deleted for "copyright infringement." Read the full story of the clash between the regulator and physician Jon...
In the ever-evolving world of health and wellness, new devices constantly emerge, promising miraculous cures and instant relief. While many innovations are genuinely beneficial, a darker side exists: device quackery. This refers to the promotion and sale...
His attempt to register his own clinic backfired. Discover how a 56-year-old man's petition exposed the dangerous reality of quack doctors practicing in Karnataka, leading to a major court order.
When you see a medical device, drug, or even some food products, you might notice labels saying "FDA "FDA cleared" or "FDA approved." While both sound like a stamp of approval from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), they actually mean different...
Read the shocking story of how Niva Bupa Health Insurance denied a ₹61 lakh claim for a bone marrow transplant. An angel investor calls the Indian insurance industry the "biggest scam." Learn more about this case of insurance claim denial and what it mean...
Dr. So Pyay’s TEDx talk exposes the growing threat of medical scammers—individuals who prey on desperation and misinformation by selling false cures, miracle treatments, and fraudulent health solutions.
Have you ever had that nagging feeling, "something isn't quite right," especially when it comes to someone giving medical advice? In our country, where we deeply respect doctors, it's truly disheartening to think some might be fakes, putting our health at...
he Karnataka High Court has taken a firm stand against medical malpractice, directing the state government to launch a serious drive to identify and take strict action against unqualified individuals, or 'quacks', running clinics across the state.
