Ebola reaches France: First confirmed case sparks health alert
Jun 26, 2026, at 11:48 pm
The French government on Friday confirmed the country's first diagnosed case of Ebola, involving a patient who recently returned from a humanitarian mission in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC).
The secret to beating the dangers of sitting all day takes just 5 minutes, study reveals
Jun 26, 2026, at 07:53 am
Hourly movement breaks of just 5 minutes each seem to offer the best balance between feasibility and effectiveness for mitigating the health harms of prolonged sitting, suggests a large study carried out under real world conditions and published online in the British Journal of Sports Medicine.
Royal College of Surgeons unveils statue of Indian medical legend Sushruta
Jun 24, 2026, at 06:49 pm
The Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh (RCSEd) in Scotland has honoured India’s Maharishi Sushruta, widely regarded as the “Father of Surgery” and one of the earliest pioneers of surgical science, by unveiling a bronze sculpture in his memory.
Scientists turn to cats for clues about healthy ageing — Here's why?
Jun 24, 2026, at 02:43 pm
Domestic cats age in remarkably similar ways to humans and show comparable age-related patterns of brain deterioration, according to an international collaboration between the University of Bath, Auburn College of Veterinary Medicine in the US and École Nationale Vétérinaire de Toulouse in France.
Sugar causes cancer? Doctor drops bombshell truth that shatters viral Instagram claims
Jun 22, 2026, at 05:47 pm
A scroll through Instagram will show multiple self-styled health experts and influencers blaming sugar as one of the biggest threats to human health, even claiming it can cause cancer.
Could Vitamin C protect your memory? Major study sparks new hope
Jun 21, 2026, at 08:18 pm
A study of 2,044 older Japanese adults found that those with lower vitamin C levels in their blood plasma tended to have a lower volume of grey matter in their brains, as well as lower connectivity amongst a collection of brain regions known as the default mode network. Haruka Nagaya of Hirosaki University, Japan, and colleagues present these findings in the open access journal PLOS One on June 10, 2026.
Screen time, BMI, and mental health may be linked to sleep quality in Chinese adolescents: Study
Jun 21, 2026, at 07:39 pm
A teen’s mental health, as well as their body mass index (BMI) and screen time, are significantly associated with their sleep quality, according to a new paper published June 10, 2026 in the open access journal PLOS One by Jianying Li of Shanxi University, China, and colleagues. The study also found that girls and adolescents living in more rural areas tend to have lower sleep quality.
Jun 16, 2026, at 05:31 pm
CK Birla Hospitals – BM Birla Heart Hospital, Kolkata, has introduced robotic-assisted cardiac surgery, a technique that medical experts say could help patients recover faster compared to traditional open-heart procedures.
Alembic Pharmaceuticals Limited announces USFDA final approval for Tretinoin Cream USP, 0.05%
Jun 15, 2026, at 06:54 pm
Alembic Pharmaceuticals Limited (Alembic) today announced that it has received final approval from the US Food & Drug Administration (USFDA) for its Abbreviated New Drug Application (ANDA) Tretinoin Cream USP, 0.05%.
USD 1,000 in the US vs USD 25 in India: American woman’s viral video claims shocking drug price gap
Jun 13, 2026, at 04:06 pm
An American woman has gone viral after calling the US healthcare system a “scam”, claiming she was charged nearly $1,000 for a medication that cost just $25 when sourced from India.
Can warning labels and ad bans beat childhood obesity? Landmark study says yes
Jun 13, 2026, at 02:11 pm
A comprehensive package of food policies implemented in Chile has been linked to a measurable reduction in the risk of overweight and obesity among young children, according to a study published in The Lancet.
World's first AI-created universal COVID vaccine clears human trial milestone. Key details inside
Jun 09, 2026, at 05:50 pm
A new AI-designed ‘universal’ coronavirus vaccine trialled at University Hospital Southampton (UHS) could protect against viruses that have yet to emerge – potentially saving millions of lives and avoiding costly lockdowns.
Scientists discover blood test that can warn of Lung Cancer 5 years early
Jun 09, 2026, at 05:31 pm
Lung cancer remains Australia’s leading cause of cancer death, with around 15,000 diagnoses annually.
Kolkata: CMRI observes World Brain Tumour Day, top Neurosurgeon highlights advances in surgery
Jun 08, 2026, at 05:13 pm
Neurosurgeon Amitabha Chanda on Monday said that neurosurgical practice has evolved significantly over the past three decades, leading to major improvements in outcomes for patients diagnosed with brain tumours.
Why your eyes feel dry, red and tired — The surprising reason may shock you
Jun 08, 2026, at 04:21 pm
An eye specialist has warned that many people are unknowingly suffering from a blinking-related problem that can lead to chronic dry eye syndrome and affect vision if left untreated.
West Bengal set to join Ayushman Bharat PM-JAY tomorrow. Who is eligible?
Jun 07, 2026, at 08:23 pm
West Bengal is set to join the Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (AB PM-JAY), the Centre's flagship publicly funded health assurance scheme, on Monday.
Jun 05, 2026, at 09:37 am
Children aged less than five years face almost three times the risk of illness from unsafe food than older children and adults, according to new estimates released recently by the World Health Organization (WHO).
Shocking Case: Scientists accused of smuggling deactivated Mpox virus into America
Jun 03, 2026, at 05:28 pm
Two scientists have been charged in a criminal complaint with conspiracy to smuggle monkeypox into the United States and making false statements to federal law enforcement, United States Attorney Jerome F. Gorgon Jr. announced.
Your liver may be predicting a deadly heart attack risk, scientists warn
Jun 02, 2026, at 04:35 pm
A large multicenter clinical trial has found that individuals with hepatic steatosis—commonly known as fatty liver disease—have significantly more rupture-prone plaque in their coronary arteries and nearly twice the rate of heart attacks and related cardiovascular events compared to those without the condition.
Burn fat fast: Coach reveals 10,000 steps trick you can do in just 65 minutes
May 31, 2026, at 11:26 pm
Fat loss is a major fitness goal for many enthusiasts, and a fitness coach has now shared a structured plan to help achieve the 10,000-step target in just 65 minutes.
Anti-aging treatments surge in popularity across US' Maryland as demand for non-invasive care grows
May 27, 2026, at 10:22 pm
The anti-aging and medical aesthetics industry is witnessing unprecedented growth worldwide, with more people turning to non-invasive cosmetic procedures to maintain youthful, healthy-looking skin.
May 27, 2026, at 10:26 am
Russia has claimed to have developed a vaccine that may offer protection against Bundibugyo, the rare Ebola strain currently upticking cases in Central Africa.
India Vision Institute launches eye care campaign in Dharavi to expand access to vision screening
May 25, 2026, at 06:25 pm
India Vision Institute (IVI), with support from HOYA Vision Care and in collaboration with the Mendonsa Foundation, on Monday launched a focused vision screening campaign in Dharavi to provide regular access to basic eye care in one of Mumbai’s most vibrant and densely populated communities.
Ebola crisis deepens: India sends urgent relief as DRC reports nearly 900 cases
May 25, 2026, at 05:03 pm
India has dispatched the first tranche of urgent medical supplies and protective kits to the Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) amid the ongoing Ebola outbreak across several African nations, with the epicentre in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC).
DRC's Ebola crisis worsens: 900 suspected cases trigger WHO alert
May 25, 2026, at 04:10 pm
WHO Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus on Monday confirmed that nearly 900 suspected Ebola cases have been identified in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), including 101 confirmed infections.
May 25, 2026, at 02:12 pm
A doctor recently shared an Instagram video highlighting an Indian couple, married in childhood, and their obsession with having another male child.
Ebola panic incoming? WHO chief sounds alarm on global preparedness
May 24, 2026, at 08:14 pm
The recent Ebola and hantavirus outbreaks demonstrate that the world is still vulnerable to rapidly spreading infectious diseases, Tedros Ghebreyesus, the head of the World Health Organization (WHO), warned on Saturday at the close of the 79th World Health Assembly in Geneva.
‘Silent revolution’ in Kolkata healthcare: Manipal Hospitals pushes robotic surgery into mainstream
May 23, 2026, at 08:15 pm
Kolkata/IBNS: Robotic-assisted surgery is no longer limited to metro super-speciality centres abroad or in distant Indian cities, doctors at the Robotic Summit 2026 hosted by Manipal Hospitals said on Tuesday, highlighting how the technology is now transforming healthcare in Kolkata itself.
Shocking study finds everyday food additives may raise cancer and diabetes risk
May 23, 2026, at 04:31 pm
A major new series of studies has raised concerns over the health risks posed by widely used food additives, linking common food colouring agents and preservatives to increased risks of cancer, type 2 diabetes, cardiovascular disease and hypertension.
WHO says global Ebola risk remains low despite escalating DRC outbreak
May 23, 2026, at 03:50 pm
The World Health Organization has raised the public health risk level of the ongoing Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo from “high” to “very high”, as the virus continues to spread rapidly across the country’s conflict-hit eastern provinces.