New recombinant mpox strain detected in UK and India; WHO calls for heightened surveillance
Feb 16, 2026, at 09:08 am
The detection of a newly identified recombinant mpox virus containing genetic material from two known strains underscores the need for continued genomic surveillance, the UN World Health Organization (WHO) said on Saturday, as the overall global public health risk assessment remains unchanged.
What are surging glaciers? Scientists warn they are becoming more dangerous than ever
Feb 15, 2026, at 09:04 pm
While most of the world's glaciers are retreating as the climate warms, a small but significant population behaves very differently - and the consequences can be severe.
WHO prequalifies additional nOPV2 vaccine, strengthening global fight against polio
Feb 13, 2026, at 11:57 pm
In a major boost for global public health, the World Health Organization (WHO) has prequalified an additional novel oral polio vaccine type 2 (nOPV2), a move that strengthens the international response to polio outbreaks, media reports said.
NASA Hubble captures stunning image of Wolf-Rayet Star Hen 2-427, surrounding nebula M1-67
Feb 13, 2026, at 11:29 pm
A breathtaking new image from the NASA/ESA Hubble Space Telescope reveals a rare cosmic pairing: the powerful star Hen 2-427, also known as WR 124, and the glowing nebula M1-67 that surrounds it.
Game-changer for TB patients in India: Shorter oral regimens slash costs, ICMR finds
Feb 13, 2026, at 03:24 pm
An economic evaluation published in the Indian Journal of Medical Research has demonstrated that shorter, six-month all-oral treatment regimens for multidrug-resistant and rifampicin-resistant tuberculosis (MDR/RR-TB) are cost-effective and offer improved health outcomes compared to the currently used longer regimens in India.
Global health alert: Obesity linked to 10% of all infectious disease deaths, says study
Feb 11, 2026, at 01:38 pm
Obesity substantially increases the risk of hospitalization and death from a wide range of infectious diseases—including influenza, COVID-19, pneumonia, gastroenteritis, urinary tract infections, and respiratory infections—according to a study of 540,000 people published in The Lancet.
Underwater apocalypse: Half of all coral reefs severely bleached during 2014–2017 heatwave
Feb 11, 2026, at 01:28 pm
Benefits to society from coral reefs, including fisheries, tourism, coastal protection, pharmaceutical discovery and more, are estimated at about $9.8 trillion per year.
Happy Chocolate Day: Your favourite treat comes with surprising health benefits, reveals study
Feb 09, 2026, at 05:20 pm
This Chocolate Day, you have helped in improving your health by eating a piece of chocolate rather than simply satisfying your taste buds.
Feb 08, 2026, at 08:30 pm
Menopause is linked to reductions in grey matter volume in key brain regions as well as increased levels of anxiety and depression and difficulties with sleep, according to new research from the University of Cambridge.
Deadly Nipah strikes again: Woman dies in Bangladesh as WHO confirms fresh case
Feb 07, 2026, at 10:01 am
A person has died from a Nipah virus (NiV) infection in Bangladesh, the World Health Organization (WHO) confirmed on Friday.
Study finds no evidence linking COVID-19 vaccination to decline in birth rates
Feb 06, 2026, at 04:11 pm
COVID-19 vaccination is unlikely to be responsible for the decline in childbirth observed during the pandemic, according to a new study by researchers at Linköping University in Sweden.
Men at risk by 35? Major study reveals early heart disease warning
Feb 04, 2026, at 03:36 pm
Men begin developing coronary heart disease — a condition that can lead to heart attacks — years earlier than women, with differences emerging as early as the mid-30s, according to a large, decades-long study led by Northwestern Medicine.
You won’t believe this UN finding: 4 in 10 Cancer cases may be preventable
Feb 04, 2026, at 09:46 am
Up to four in 10 cancer cases globally could be prevented, new analysis has revealed, highlighting the need for stronger tobacco control and other measures to reduce risks and save lives.
Tremors felt in Kolkata after a 5.9-magnitude earthquake hits Myanmar
Feb 03, 2026, at 10:44 pm
Tremors were felt in parts of Kolkata on Tuesday after an earthquake struck neighbouring Myanmar, media reports said.
WHO warns international aid cuts and funding gaps threaten global health system
Feb 03, 2026, at 05:48 pm
The UN World Health Organization (WHO) warned on Monday that cuts to international aid and persistent funding gaps are undermining the global health system.
US long COVID patients report far worse brain fog than India, Nigeria — Study
Feb 03, 2026, at 10:05 am
Patients with long COVID in the United States report significantly higher rates of brain fog, depression and other cognitive symptoms compared with patients in countries such as India and Nigeria, according to a large international study led by Northwestern Medicine. The findings were published in Frontiers in Human Neuroscience.
Your bedtime could be putting your heart in danger, scientists warn
Feb 02, 2026, at 05:25 pm
Middle-aged and older adults who are more active in the evenings may have poorer cardiovascular health than those who are more active earlier in the day, according to new research published in the Journal of the American Heart Association, a peer-reviewed, open-access journal of the American Heart Association. The association appears to be particularly pronounced among women.
Great Barrier Reef in crisis: Experts warn of near-annual coral bleaching
Feb 02, 2026, at 03:40 pm
Australia’s Great Barrier Reef will face mass coral bleaching in most years for the rest of this century, according to a study by Tulane University researchers. But damage to the world’s most famous coral reef could be reduced if greenhouse gas emissions are cut and if corals continue to increase their heat tolerance.
Global patients, get ready! Budget 2026 targets India as world’s healing capital
Feb 01, 2026, at 04:47 pm
Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, while presenting the Union Budget on Sunday, announced a series of transformative measures aimed at positioning India as a global hub for Medical Value Tourism (MVT) and strengthening the AYUSH ecosystem with a focus on quality, research, employment generation and global outreach.
Fewer hidden tumors? AI changes the game in breast cancer detection
Jan 31, 2026, at 05:07 pm
There were fewer cases of breast cancer between two screening rounds, and of the cancers that did develop, fewer were advanced or aggressive.
Jan 30, 2026, at 05:58 pm
India's Economic Survey, which was released on Thursday, recognised obesity as a major public health challenge in the country.
Nipah scare in West Bengal: WHO reveals why panic isn’t needed yet?
Jan 30, 2026, at 04:34 pm
The World Health Organization (WHO) on Friday said the risk of the deadly Nipah virus spreading from India remains “low,” following the confirmation of two cases in West Bengal earlier this month.
After global airport alerts, WHO says Nipah spread risk from India is low
Jan 30, 2026, at 03:02 pm
The World Health Organization (WHO) on Friday said the risk of the deadly Nipah virus spreading from India remains “low,” following the confirmation of two cases in West Bengal earlier this month.
India’s space boom: 399 Start-ups, $8.4 billion economy and counting, says Minister
Jan 30, 2026, at 09:32 am
Union Minister Jitendra Singh has said India’s space economy has grown to an estimated $8.4 billion, with 399 start-ups now operating across segments such as launch vehicles, satellites, propulsion systems and space-grade electronics.
Doctors are surprised: Bamboo shows incredible superfood potential, shows survey
Jan 28, 2026, at 07:57 pm
The world’s first comprehensive academic review of bamboo consumption has identified a wide range of potential health benefits, including improved blood sugar control, reduced inflammation, better gut health and antioxidant effects, researchers said.
Plastics are making us sicker — Global health impact may double by 2040
Jan 27, 2026, at 01:35 pm
The adverse health impacts linked to emissions across the full life cycle of plastics could double by 2040 unless urgent action is taken, according to new research.
India, Nigeria among worst hit as extreme heat set to affect billions by 2050: Oxford study
Jan 27, 2026, at 09:01 am
A new University of Oxford study warns that nearly half of the world’s population—around 3.79 billion people—could be living under extreme heat conditions by 2050 if global temperatures rise by 2.0°C above pre-industrial levels, a scenario climate scientists now view as increasingly likely.
WHO sounds alarm: US withdrawal risks global safety
Jan 25, 2026, at 08:56 pm
The World Health Organization (WHO) has issued a detailed statement regretting the United States decision to leave the UN agency, and declaring that it will leave both the US and the world less safe as a result.
From space to supreme honour: Astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla awarded Ashok Chakra
Jan 25, 2026, at 08:01 pm
Indian Air Force Group Captain and astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla was on Sunday named for the Ashok Chakra, the country’s highest peacetime gallantry award.
Thousands of flights cancelled as massive winter storm slams much of the US
Jan 25, 2026, at 12:26 pm
A massive winter storm sweeping across the United States has triggered widespread travel disruptions, power outages and emergency measures, forcing the cancellation of thousands of flights and placing nearly half the country under weather warnings.