Dec 09, 2025, at 02:31 pm
Kolkata/IBNS: In line with its commitment to the #FightAgainstCervicalCancer, CK Birla Hospitals has intensified its cervical cancer vaccination drive, with an initial aim of administering 5,000 Human Papillomavirus (HPV) vaccines.
Want to exercise more? Study says the secret starts with your sleep
Dec 09, 2025, at 09:36 am
Getting enough sleep and staying active are two of the most important things we can do for our health, but new research shows that most people struggle to achieve both, and that sleep may hold the key to moving more.
India gears up for a global health showdown as 2nd WHO Traditional Medicine Summit Nears!
Dec 08, 2025, at 05:20 pm
The Ministry of Ayush on Monday organized a Curtain Raiser Press Conference at the National Media Centre, New Delhi, ahead of the 2nd WHO Global Summit on Traditional Medicine, to be held from December 17–19 at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi, where representatives of 100 countries are expected to attend.
Baldness battle may be over: New drug shows stunning results in phase III trial
Dec 08, 2025, at 02:57 pm
Cosmo Pharmaceuticals N.V, an AI-powered healthcare and speciality pharma, has announced a compelling topline results from its two pivotal Phase III trials of clascoterone 5% topical solution for male androgenetic alopecia (AGA, also known as male-pattern hair loss), marking a potential first major therapeutic breakthrough in hair-loss treatment in more than three decades.
This everyday drink could slow ageing in severe mental illness, scientists reveal
Dec 08, 2025, at 10:35 am
New research conducted by King’s College London finds that coffee consumption within the NHS-recommended limit is linked to longer telomere lengths – a marker of biological ageing – among people with bipolar disorder and schizophrenia.
WHO issues alarming warning: Malaria drug resistance is spreading fast
Dec 06, 2025, at 10:10 am
The authoritative World Health Organization (WHO) World Malaria Report, published recently, shows that resistance to antimalarial drugs now poses one of the most acute risks to control efforts across Africa and beyond.
Dec 05, 2025, at 03:41 pm
A new study conducted in India provides the first clear evidence that nanoplastics derived from single-use pet bottles can directly disrupt key biological systems that are vital for human health.
Using your air purifier all day? Experts say it could trigger these shocking health issues!
Dec 04, 2025, at 05:28 pm
As air pollution continues to grip major Indian metros like Delhi and Mumbai each winter, residents are increasingly relying on air purifiers to combat toxic air levels. However, prolonged and continuous use of these devices may have unintended side effects, cautions a health expert.
Hidden mental health cost of birth control pills? Study finds shocking link
Dec 03, 2025, at 03:32 pm
A new study has suggested that the use of contraceptive pills may have a hidden cost: impaired mental health.
Stunning drop! India reports 49% fall in annual new HIV cases
Dec 02, 2025, at 07:18 pm
The Indian government has announced that the country recorded a nearly 49 per cent decline in annual new HIV infections between 2010 and 2024.
WHO describes obesity as a 'chronic disease', backs wider use of weight-loss medicines
Dec 02, 2025, at 01:44 pm
The UN World Health Organization (WHO) has issued its first guideline on the use of a new class of weight-loss medicines, marking a significant shift in global health policy as obesity rates continue to rise.
FBS Test: The Standard Screening for Diabetes and Prediabetes
Dec 01, 2025, at 10:22 pm
Keeping an eye on blood sugar is a sensible part of routine health checks in India. Many people feel perfectly fine yet carry quiet changes in glucose control. The FBS test offers a clear starting point for spotting those early shifts. It is a straightforward laboratory assessment taken after an overnight fast, and it helps your clinician decide whether further evaluation is needed. This article explains what the test shows, how to prepare, and how to read your report.
UN alerts: Global measles cases surge as 30 million children miss vaccines
Nov 29, 2025, at 07:42 pm
Measles deaths have dropped by 88 per cent since 2000 – yet an estimated 95,000 people, mostly children, still died from the virus last year, the UN World Health Organisation (WHO) warned on Friday.
WHO sounds alarm: Infertility now strikes 1 in 6 people worldwide!
Nov 29, 2025, at 05:22 pm
Infertility is estimated to affect 1 in 6 people of reproductive age at some point in their lives, World Health Organization (WHO) said on Friday.
Nov 28, 2025, at 04:12 pm
A new study from the University of Birmingham indicates that regularly consuming flavanol-rich foods—such as tea, berries, apples and cocoa—may help protect men’s blood vessels from the negative effects of prolonged sitting.
Shocking warning: Global HIV battle slipping back faster than anyone expected, says UNAIDS
Nov 26, 2025, at 03:42 pm
The global response to HIV is facing its most serious setback in decades, UNAIDS warned on Tuesday, as abrupt funding cuts and a deteriorating human rights environment disrupt prevention and treatment services across dozens of countries.
Parkinson’s is not what we thought? New research exposes secret changes inside the brain
Nov 26, 2025, at 09:27 am
New research has revealed that Parkinson’s disease causes significant and progressive changes to blood vessels in the brain, changing the understanding of the disease which may lead to new treatment methods.
Malaria vaccine just got cheaper! Gavi and UNICEF slash prices in major deal
Nov 24, 2025, at 10:11 am
Unprecedented tragedy: US records first death linked to H5N5 bird flu
Nov 22, 2025, at 09:49 pm
Washington DC/IBNS: A Grays Harbor County resident, who was undergoing treatment for H5N5 avian influenza or bird flu, died on Friday, the Washington Department of Health said.
Scientists trace kissing back 21 million years — And yes, Neanderthals did it too!
Nov 21, 2025, at 04:43 pm
A new study has found evidence that kissing evolved in the common ancestor of humans and other large apes around 21 million years ago, and that Neanderthals likely engaged in kissing too.
US reports first human case of H5N5 bird flu
Nov 19, 2025, at 03:05 pm
Washington DC/IBNS: A US man has become the first person to be infected with H5N5 strain of bird flu, media reports said.
Your favourite snacks could be killing you? Lancet warns of global ultra-processed foods disaster
Nov 19, 2025, at 02:50 pm
Ultra-processed foods (UPFs) are driving global surges in chronic diseases, worsening health inequalities, and threatening planetary health, according to a new Lancet Series published Tuesday.
India emerges as epicentre of alarming superbug surge, antibiotic resistance crisis: Lancet study
Nov 18, 2025, at 10:34 pm
New Delhi/IBNS: A major global study published in The Lancet eClinical Medicine has delivered one of the strongest warnings yet about India’s escalating antibiotic resistance crisis, finding that an alarming 83 percent of Indian patients are carrying multidrug-resistant organisms (MDROs).
NHS supply chain selects TCS to transform healthcare delivery using AI, Cloud
Nov 18, 2025, at 06:42 pm
Tata Consultancy Services , a global leader in IT services, consulting, and business solutions, has been selected by the National Health Service (NHS) Supply Chain for application development support and maintenance of its core business systems and cloud infrastructure platforms, over a period of 5 years.
Antimicrobial resistance is a major public health concern: JP Nadda
Nov 18, 2025, at 03:55 pm
Union Minister of Health and Family Welfare, Jagat Prakash Nadda, launched the second version of the National Action Plan on Antimicrobial Resistance (2025–29) in New Delhi on Tuesday, emphasising that antimicrobial resistance (AMR) is a major public health concern that can only be addressed through collective action.
Think Keto is safe? Scientists just found a troubling side effect
Nov 17, 2025, at 02:21 pm
A study published in Science Advances by University of Utah Health researchers sheds light on the long-term effects of the ketogenic diet, raising important questions about its safety and efficacy for improving metabolic health.
Global spotlight on Ayurveda: India, Brazil collaborate at 3rd International Conference
Nov 16, 2025, at 10:37 pm
The 3rd International Ayurveda Conference was jointly organized by the Swami Vivekananda Cultural Centre (SVCC) and Conayur, São Paulo, Brazil, from November 14–15, 2025, the two-day event held under the aegis of the Indian Council for Cultural Relations (ICCR).
New study reveals: 10–15 minute walks are a heart-health game changer!
Nov 16, 2025, at 03:46 pm
An international study led by experts at the University of Sydney and the Universidad Europea in Spain has found that longer periods of continuous walking are more beneficial to cardiovascular health than walking the same number of steps in shorter, more sporadic bouts.
Silent killer exposed: Dementia now Australia’s leading cause of death
Nov 16, 2025, at 02:02 pm
Dementia, including Alzheimer’s disease, accounted for over 17,500 deaths in 2024 and is now the nation’s leading cause of death, overtaking ischaemic heart diseases, according to data released today by the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS).
Diabetes is now hitting 1 in 6 pregnancies — Are you at risk?
Nov 15, 2025, at 09:28 am
Diabetes is one of the world’s fastest-growing health challenges – and its impact stretches across every life stage, from childhood to older age.