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India Health News API

Get the live top health headlines from India with our JSON API.

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API Demonstration

This example demonstrates the HTTP request to make and the JSON response you will receive when you use the news api to get the top headlines from India.

GET
https://gnews.io/api/v4/top-headlines?country=in&category=health&apikey=API_KEY
{
    "totalArticles": 301076,
    "articles": [
        {
            "id": "763f409d38d80e4aa43db14bb4c9b883",
            "title": "From thalassemia to sickle cell: Bone marrow transplants as a ‘reset’ for genetic blood disorders",
            "description": "Bone marrow transplants are increasingly being used to treat non-cancer conditions like thalassemia and sickle cell disease, but cost, access and donor shortages remain key challenges in India.",
            "content": "For decades, the term Bone Marrow Transplant (BMT) has been synonymous with the battle against leukaemia and lymphoma. However, as medical science enters a new era, this life-saving procedure is shedding its cancer-only label.\nIn India, where the bur... [2011 chars]",
            "url": "https://www.firstpost.com/health/from-thalassemia-to-sickle-cell-why-bone-marrow-transplants-are-emerging-as-a-reset-for-genetic-blood-disorders-ws-e-13995599.html",
            "image": "https://images.firstpost.com/uploads/2026/04/image-2026-04-12e5449b194f2a6ea60c4e6dda6b13d3-1200x675.jpg?im=FitAndFill=(1200,675)",
            "publishedAt": "2026-04-12T19:15:59Z",
            "lang": "en",
            "source": {
                "id": "b45dc97d57b8bd132f4c7bf46364c367",
                "name": "Firstpost",
                "url": "https://www.firstpost.com"
            }
        },
        {
            "id": "267dc3c0cf2fd9cb27650b0f64d3b6d7",
            "title": "Persistent joint pain in children: It could be hemophilia, not a sports injury",
            "description": "Joint swelling that recurs in the same spot could be a sign of Hemophilia. Learn why early diagnosis of this bleeding disorder is critical to preventing lifelong disability in children.",
            "content": "In the bustling playground of childhood, minor bumps and scrapes are a daily occurrence. However, when a child suddenly stops running or avoids putting weight on a specific limb, the cause may be far more complex than a playground tumble as it may in... [2477 chars]",
            "url": "https://www.firstpost.com/health/persistent-joint-pain-in-children-it-could-be-hemophilia-not-a-sports-injury-ws-e-13999578.html",
            "image": "https://images.firstpost.com/uploads/2026/04/image-2026-04-7426043b66407db6aff92eb53a3d0279-1200x675.jpg?im=FitAndFill=(1200,675)",
            "publishedAt": "2026-04-12T19:14:13Z",
            "lang": "en",
            "source": {
                "id": "b45dc97d57b8bd132f4c7bf46364c367",
                "name": "Firstpost",
                "url": "https://www.firstpost.com"
            }
        },
        {
            "id": "8f0505c18888b5026c398712c0465551",
            "title": "Genetic screening before marriage could prevent inherited blood disorders in children: Experts",
            "description": "As conversations around marriage often revolve around finances, careers and lifestyle compatibility, a critical health question is frequently overlooked: should couples also discuss their genetic compatibility? Experts say that ignoring this aspect means missing an opportunity to identify hidden risks of inherited blood disorders that may affect future children.",
            "content": "For generations, marriages have been preceded by intense scrutiny of finances, professions, and astrological compatibility. However, as the 2026 wedding season approaches, a new trend is emerging: Pre-conception Carrier Screening. With India being ho... [2344 chars]",
            "url": "https://www.firstpost.com/health/genetic-screening-before-marriage-could-prevent-inherited-blood-disorders-in-children-experts-ws-e-13999583.html",
            "image": "https://images.firstpost.com/uploads/2026/04/image-2026-04-403110709208325301f2fc113094b4e3-1200x675.jpg?im=FitAndFill=(1200,675)",
            "publishedAt": "2026-04-12T19:12:07Z",
            "lang": "en",
            "source": {
                "id": "b45dc97d57b8bd132f4c7bf46364c367",
                "name": "Firstpost",
                "url": "https://www.firstpost.com"
            }
        }
    ]
}

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