Dying with dignity: India’s slow, uneasy acceptance of euthanasia
Mar 26, 2026, at 03:38 am
While euthanasia must remain tightly regulated, denying dignity in death to those trapped in irreversible suffering is becoming harder to justify, writes Sujoy Dhar as the Harish Rana case sets a significant precedent.
Your daily screen habit might be silently harming your heart,study finds
Mar 25, 2026, at 05:30 pm
People who reported spending six or more hours on screens outside of school or work had worse blood pressure, cholesterol and body mass index (BMI) compared with those with more limited screen time, according to a study being presented at the American College of Cardiology’s Annual Scientific Session (ACC.26).
Living near traffic? Study links noise to higher risk of heart attacks, strokes
Mar 25, 2026, at 05:22 pm
Living in areas with consistently higher levels of noise from transportation was associated with a significantly higher risk of major adverse cardiac events compared with living in quieter areas, according to a study being presented at the American College of Cardiology’s Annual Scientific Session (ACC.26).
End of Tuberculosis? New tools spark hope of a global breakthrough
Mar 25, 2026, at 05:15 pm
The World Health Organization (WHO) called on Tuesday for countries to step up action to end tuberculosis (TB) – one of the world’s deadliest infectious killers – by expanding access to new diagnostic tools that can help save lives.
Cold weather linked to 40,000 heart-related deaths a year, study warns
Mar 25, 2026, at 02:00 pm
On the heels of one of the coldest winters in memory for large swaths of the country, new research highlights an often overlooked cost of cold weather: months with lower temperatures see significantly greater rates of death from heart attacks, strokes and coronary artery disease than milder months.
7 am secret? Study says early morning exercise may protect your heart
Mar 24, 2026, at 04:25 pm
People who regularly exercised early in the morning were significantly less likely to have coronary artery disease, high blood pressure, Type 2 diabetes or obesity compared with people who exercised later in the day, according to a study being presented at the American College of Cardiology’s Annual Scientific Session (ACC.26).
Too much phone time? It may be driving eating disorders in youth
Mar 22, 2026, at 10:12 pm
New research has found a strong link between excessive smartphone use and disordered eating behaviours among young people, even in those with no formal diagnosis of an eating disorder.
Silent killer rising: Young women face surge in heart disease deaths
Mar 21, 2026, at 04:55 pm
Nearly 1 in 2 Americans has high blood pressure—sometimes called the “silent killer” because it harms the heart and blood vessels—but many people don’t know they have it.
Wake up and work out: Early exercise may slash heart disease risk
Mar 21, 2026, at 03:13 pm
People who regularly exercised early in the morning were significantly less likely to have coronary artery disease, high blood pressure, Type 2 diabetes or obesity compared with people who exercised later in the day, according to a study being presented at the American College of Cardiology’s Annual Scientific Session (ACC.26).
Study shows low to moderate wine consumption shows lower risk compared with spirits, beer and cider
Mar 21, 2026, at 01:48 pm
While high alcohol intake has been associated with worse health outcomes regardless of the type of alcohol consumed, the potential impacts of low to moderate alcohol intake appear to vary by beverage type, according to a study being presented at the American College of Cardiology’s Annual Scientific Session (ACC.26).
Why Women Should Have Individual Health Insurance
Mar 20, 2026, at 05:08 pm
For many women in India, health coverage is still treated as a secondary benefit, something that comes through an employer or is bundled into a family floater plan. While this may seem convenient, it often leaves gaps that surface when healthcare needs actually arise.
Shocking study: Type 1 diabetes may triple dementia risk
Mar 20, 2026, at 03:47 pm
Having Type 1 Diabetes may be linked to a significantly higher risk of developing Dementia, according to a study published on March 18, 2026, in Neurology.
Belly fat bombshell: Why your waistline matters more than BMI for heart failure risk
Mar 18, 2026, at 08:30 pm
A new research suggests that measures of excess weight around the waist (central obesity or visceral fat) may increase the risk of heart failure primarily due to inflammation, according to findings presented at the American Heart Association’s EPI|Lifestyle Scientific Sessions 2026.
Shocking: Nearly 5 million children still die before age 5 every year — Here’s why
Mar 18, 2026, at 10:12 am
An estimated 4.9 million children died before their fifth birthday in 2024, including 2.3 million newborns, according to new United Nations estimates released on Tuesday – highlighting a worrying slowdown in global progress on child survival.
AstraZeneca India secures CDSCO approval for Durvalumab in advanced liver cancer
Mar 17, 2026, at 11:22 pm
AstraZeneca Pharma India Ltd. (AZPIL) has announced that the Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation (CDSCO) has granted approval for an additional indication of Durvalumab.
Too hot to move? Study warns climate change may trigger mass inactivity and deaths
Mar 17, 2026, at 03:44 pm
Rising global temperatures due to climate change could push millions of people into physical inactivity by 2050, potentially leading to hundreds of thousands of premature deaths and billions of dollars in lost productivity, according to a modelling study published in The Lancet Global Health.
Smoking fathers, sick kids? Study finds alarming diabetes link
Mar 16, 2026, at 04:37 pm
A father’s nicotine exposure can affect his offspring’s ability to process sugar and may contribute to diabetes risk, according to new research using lab mice at the University of California, Santa Cruz.
Australian techie uses ChatGPT and AI to create an experimental cancer vaccine for his dog
Mar 15, 2026, at 08:56 pm
While some fear that artificial intelligence could lead to job losses and mass layoffs, for others it is emerging as a powerful tool — even helping in the fight against deadly diseases such as cancer.
Study shock: Ultra-processed foods may trigger anxiety and aggression in kids
Mar 13, 2026, at 04:22 pm
A team led by researchers at the University of Toronto has found an association between ultra-processed foods in early childhood and behavioural and emotional development.
Dementia draws increased attention in Australia in early 2026
Mar 13, 2026, at 02:24 am
Dementia as a major public health issue appears to be receiving growing attention in Australia during the early months of 2026.
Yale study reveals hidden cause of childhood obesity—And it’s not just junk food
Mar 11, 2026, at 04:41 pm
In recent years, rates of childhood obesity have been rising, with the U.S. Centers for Disease Control estimating in 2024 that approximately one in five children and adolescents met the clinical definition of obese.
One in five kids now overweight: Study highlights global obesity crisis
Mar 04, 2026, at 09:58 am
The World Obesity Federation has warned on Wednesday that the world was set to miss the 2025 global target to halt the rise in childhood obesity. And despite the deadline now being extended to 2030, most countries remain off track.
Breast cancer cases expected to reach over 3.5 million globally by 2050: Study
Mar 03, 2026, at 06:17 pm
Despite recent advancements in breast cancer treatments, new breast cancer cases in women are predicted to rise by a third globally from 2.3 million in 2023 to more than 3.5 million in 2050. Similarly, yearly deaths from the disease are projected to surge 44%, from around 764,000 to 1.4 million, with disproportionate impact in countries with limited resources, according to a major new analysis from the Global Burden of Disease Study Breast Cancer Collaborators, published in The Lancet Oncology.
Modi launches nationwide HPV vaccine drive, calls it a game-changer for India’s daughters
Mar 01, 2026, at 01:41 am
Prime Minister Narendra Modi launched the nationwide HPV vaccination campaign from Ajmer, Rajasthan, describing it as a pivotal step toward empowering India’s ‘Nari Shakti’ (women power) and ensuring the health of mothers and daughters.
Big health push! PM Modi to launch nationwide HPV vaccine drive from Rajasthan tomorrow
Feb 27, 2026, at 11:18 pm
Indian PM Narendra Modi will launch the nationwide Human Papillomavirus (HPV) Vaccination Programme for 14-year-old girls on Saturday at 11:30 am from Ajmer, Rajasthan.
Is academic pressure driving teens into depression? Study raises alarm
Feb 27, 2026, at 05:59 pm
Pressure to achieve at school at age 15 is linked to depressive symptoms and risk of self-harm, and the association appears to persist into adulthood, finds a study led by UCL researchers.
Vegetarian diet linked to lower risk of five major cancers, study finds
Feb 27, 2026, at 04:18 pm
The largest ever study of non-meat diets and cancer risk has found that vegetarian diets are associated with lower risks of several cancers ‒ breast, prostate, kidney and pancreatic cancers, and multiple myeloma ‒ but a higher risk of squamous cell carcinoma of the oesophagus.
Feb 26, 2026, at 12:29 pm
BM Birla Heart Research Centre has successfully retrieved a leadless pacemaker that had been implanted in a patient for more than seven years, marking what the hospital described as the first documented case in Southeast Asia, involving the extraction of a device of such long duration.
Cervical cancer is the fastest-rising cancer in Canada, doctors warn
Feb 26, 2026, at 09:21 am
Ottawa: Cervical cancer is now the fastest-rising cancer in Canada, prompting physicians and health advocates to call for urgent national action to reverse what they describe as a growing public health crisis.
Knee trouble in your 20s? Orthopaedic expert sounds the alarm
Feb 25, 2026, at 04:55 pm
A leading orthopaedic specialist has raised concerns over a growing number of young adults in their 20s and 30s experiencing knee pain while walking, climbing stairs, kneeling, or squatting — a condition once largely associated with older age.