Importance of Comparing Health Insurance for Parents Based on Features and Premiums
Dec 22, 2025, at 10:19 pm
As parents age, their healthcare needs inevitably grow more complex, making it essential for families to invest in a reliable health insurance policy. A well-structured health insurance for parents not only safeguards their well-being but also shields the family from financial strain due to rising medical expenses. However, with a variety of options available, selecting the right policy can be challenging. Comparing health insurance policies based on features and premiums is a crucial step in ensuring you find a plan that meets your family’s needs effectively and economically.
Financial stress is ageing your heart faster, new study suggests
Dec 22, 2025, at 10:00 am
A novel analysis investigating the contribution of social determinants of health (SDoH) to cardiac aging has found that financial strain and food insecurity are the strongest drivers of accelerated biological aging and increased mortality risk.
Brazil makes history: WHO confirms elimination of mother-to-child HIV transmission!
Dec 21, 2025, at 10:31 pm
The World Health Organization (WHO) has validated Brazil for the elimination of mother-to-child transmission (EMTCT) of HIV, making it the most populous country in the Americas to achieve this historic milestone.
Top doctors, new hope: What emerged from the Blood Club Education Conclave
Dec 19, 2025, at 06:11 pm
The HCG Cancer Centre, Kolkata, organized “Blood Club Education Conclave”, offered a focused platform for showcasing the newest breakthroughs in bloodcancer treatment.
Game-changing blood test may spot lung cancer before symptoms appear
Dec 19, 2025, at 10:18 am
A UK research team has developed a pioneering blood test that could change the way lung cancer is detected and monitored.
Dec 17, 2025, at 09:47 am
Taking one pill that combines two or more blood pressure medications may help adults with high blood pressure (also known as hypertension) lower their blood pressure level faster and more effectively than taking multiple medications separately, and it may also reduce the risk of heart attack and stroke, according to a new scientific statement published recently in the American Heart Association’s journal Hypertension.
Prediabetic? This simple step could dramatically cut your heart attack risk
Dec 16, 2025, at 05:14 pm
A new study has shown that lowering blood sugar levels halves the likelihood of serious heart problems in people with prediabetes.
Dec 16, 2025, at 04:41 pm
CK Birla Hospitals – CMRI Kolkata has announced the launch of Eastern India’s first Comprehensive Lung Nodule Evaluation and Advanced Management Clinic, a pioneering initiative designed to transform the way lung nodules are detected, diagnosed, and treated.
Too much social media? Scientists find link to attention loss in kids
Dec 13, 2025, at 09:38 am
Children who spend significant time on social media may experience a gradual decline in their ability to concentrate, according to a comprehensive new study by Sweden’s Karolinska Institutet.
Traditional medicine takes center stage! WHO reveals a worldwide wellness boom!
Dec 12, 2025, at 04:27 pm
The vast majority of World Health Organization (WHO) member States say 40 to 90 per cent of their populations now use traditional medicine.
Ozempic lands in India at just Rs 2,200 — The weight-loss shot arrives!
Dec 12, 2025, at 03:39 pm
Drugmaker Novo Nordisk on Friday launched its blockbuster diabetes drug Ozempic in India, at a time when treatment demand for diabetes and weight loss is accelerating across the country.
Anti-vaccine myth destroyed! WHO panel confirms no Autism link
Dec 12, 2025, at 09:43 am
A World Health Organization (WHO) expert committee has again confirmed that there is no causal link between vaccines and autism spectrum disorders (ASD), following a new review of global scientific evidence.
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