Air purifiers may do more than clean air: Study finds surprising blood sugar benefits
Nov 10, 2026, at 02:49 pm
Using portable filters to reduce exposure to air pollution during sleep may stabilize the large spikes in blood sugar experienced by people with prediabetes, a condition in which sugar (glucose) levels are higher than normal, a new study shows.
WHO report: One in four adolescents worldwide gets no daily physical activity
Nov 07, 2026, at 04:36 pm
One in four adolescents worldwide reported not engaging in at least 60 minutes of physical activity on any day during the previous week, according to global estimates released by the World Health Organization (WHO).
Want to lose weight? Going to bed just one hour earlier could make a difference, study finds
Nov 06, 2026, at 03:13 pm
Going to bed earlier is associated with weight loss in people with prediabetes, according to a randomized controlled trial led by researchers at NYU Rory Meyers College of Nursing.
Narayana Health founder Dr Devi Shetty honoured with France's second-highest national Order of Merit
Nov 05, 2026, at 11:33 pm
Narayana Health founder receives the Chevalier de l'Ordre national du Mérite for extending medical and logistical support to the French community in Bengaluru during the Covid-19 pandemic.
Pakistan’s polio crisis deepens: Eighth confirmed case of 2026 emerges from Khyber Pakhtunkhwa
Nov 02, 2026, at 09:45 am
Pakistan’s National Emergency Operations Centre for Polio Eradication (NEOC) on Sunday confirmed the country’s eighth polio case this year.
A major global health breakthrough: Barbados eliminates mother-to-child HIV transmission
Nov 01, 2026, at 06:18 pm
Barbados has eliminated mother-to-child transmission of HIV as a public health problem, the World Health Organization (WHO) announced, marking a major public health milestone resulting from years of sustained efforts to ensure babies are born free of HIV.
No gym, no running! 4 minutes of these daily activities may prevent diabetes, finds study
Oct 31, 2026, at 04:20 pm
Small habits like walking up flights of stairs or carrying your shopping instead of using a trolley could be the key to preventing Type 2 Diabetes, according to world-first research led by Monash University.
Ultra-processed foods may be rewiring children's brains, study warns
Oct 30, 2026, at 10:52 am
Children who eat more ultra-processed foods (UPFs) show stronger responses in the brain’s reward network when viewing images of appetizing foods—and these brain responses are linked to increases in body fat one year later. The findings, just published in JAMA Network Open, suggest that the brain may become more sensitive to food cues when children consume more UPFs.
Oct 29, 2026, at 11:26 pm
When pregnancy does not happen despite regular efforts, couples may expect fertility tests to show a clear reason. Sometimes, however, standard tests do not find an obvious cause. This is when doctors use the term unexplained infertility. Although this diagnosis can be confusing, it does not mean getting pregnant is impossible. It means the tests done have not found a specific reason.
Individual, Family and Senior Citizen Cover: Exploring Types of Health Insurance
Oct 28, 2026, at 01:56 pm
Medical requirements change with growing age, the presence of family, and other aspects of life. While the primary concern for young people may be to get cheaper medical insurance, families may have requirements of getting insurance cover for their family members, whereas senior citizens may require insurance against the cost of treatment for old age diseases. Different types of health insurance will enable one to compare various policies and choose an appropriate one.
Why Every Trending Celebrity Needs Health Insurance
Oct 28, 2026, at 10:04 am
A celebrity's name may be everywhere today, but popularity does not make medical problems disappear. Actors, singers, sports personalities and online creators work through packed schedules, travel and depend on their health to keep earning.
Oct 23, 2026, at 02:13 pm
Paris/IBNS: The first reported human case of Shamonda virus has been recorded in France, the World Health Organization (WHO) confirmed on Thursday.
What Is Home Healthcare Cover in Health Insurance?
Oct 23, 2026, at 01:35 pm
Home healthcare cover allows medical treatments to be received at home when the policy permits it and a doctor recommends home-based care. It is designed for situations where treatment can be managed safely outside a hospital or where home treatment is considered appropriate under the policy.
Microplastics can generate potentially harmful chemicals in water, study finds
Oct 18, 2026, at 06:42 pm
Plastics are supposed to be chemically inert. It’s the reason they’re used so frequently to package food, bottle water, and create children’s toys: They’re safe.
Want to sleep better? Samsung health's new update makes coaching easier to start
Oct 18, 2026, at 04:36 pm
Samsung Electronics has announced a major update to its Samsung Health app, making Sleep Coaching easier to access by reducing the amount of sleep data required to get started.
Taking antibiotics? This common food could be worsening the damage to your gut
Oct 18, 2026, at 03:42 pm
Eating sweets while taking antibiotics may worsen the harm done by the drugs to the normal community of bacteria in the gut, a new study found.
Want happier kids? Scientists find a link between early parenting and teen brain health
Oct 14, 2026, at 05:01 pm
More than one in five adults in the United States experience mental illness each year, according to the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI). Mental health challenges also affect children and adolescents, with more than one in seven young people aged 6–17 experiencing a mental health disorder.
Eat oatmeal for just 2 days to cut bad cholesterol by 10%, study finds
Oct 12, 2026, at 05:32 pm
A short-term oat-based diet appears to be surprisingly effective at reducing the cholesterol level.
Peanuts may do more than you think! Study uncovers potential metabolic health benefits
Oct 11, 2026, at 04:30 pm
New research suggests that peanuts may do more than provide calories, with specific fatty acids associated with peanut consumption linked to a lower risk of developing type 2 diabetes.
WHO’s big warning on child obesity: First global guidelines released
Oct 07, 2026, at 11:51 pm
Child and adolescent obesity has quadrupled since 1990, rising from two per cent to around eight per cent of youngsters in the five-to-19 age group, according to the UN World Health Organization (WHO).
Plague was killing humans 5,500 years ago! New study rewrites history of deadly disease
Oct 07, 2026, at 01:15 am
Researchers have reconstructed the earliest known plague genomes, showing for the first time that early forms of the disease caused deadly outbreaks around 5,500 years ago — long before the Black Death killed up to half of Europe’s population.
Russia investigates suspected plague death as health officials step up monitoring
Oct 07, 2026, at 12:37 am
The death of a lab worker in Russia’s Siberia region has sparked concerns over a possible plague case, the UN World Health Organization (WHO) said on Tuesday, adding that it was following the situation closely.
Nearly 200 quarantined in Russia after lab worker dies of suspected plague
Oct 05, 2026, at 10:07 am
Health authorities have placed nearly 200 people under quarantine in Russia’s Siberian Irkutsk region after a laboratory worker reportedly died from plague, according to media reports.
From GMC Jammu to Delhi's top hospitals: Jitendra Singh meets former students
Oct 04, 2026, at 07:10 pm
Union Minister Jitendra Singh on Sunday hosted a luncheon interaction at his New Delhi residence for a group of Delhi-based medical alumni from Jammu, many of whom studied at Government Medical College (GMC), Jammu, during his tenure as a Professor of Medicine and Diabetes.
Life expectancy is rising again after COVID-19 shock: WHO reveals global health comeback
Oct 04, 2026, at 12:49 am
People around the world are living longer again, with global life expectancy almost fully recovered from the disruption of the COVID-19 pandemic, the World Health Organization (WHO) said on Friday.
Oct 02, 2026, at 07:13 pm
Kolkata/IBNS: The Medical Rehabilitation Centre in Kolkata held the 27th edition of the Medical Rehabilitation Conference, bringing together doctors, experts and academics from all over the nation,celebrating 27 years of excellence at MRC Kolkata.
Oct 02, 2026, at 01:19 pm
A new study from the Institute for Health Metrics and Evaluation (IHME) finds that chewing tobacco use contributed to an estimated 251,000 deaths globally in 2023, with health loss overwhelmingly concentrated in South Asia, including India.
Kolkata's Desun Hospital's Cardio Care Walkathon daws 200 participants on World Heart Day
Oct 02, 2026, at 08:33 am
Kolkata: Kolkata's Desun Hospital organised the Desun Cardio Care Walkathon on Tuesday to mark World Heart Day, bringing together doctors, nursing staff, students and local residents to raise awareness about heart health, regular exercise and mindful eating.
Insomnia is more than just sleepless nights: Study finds higher stroke, dementia risk
Sep 29, 2026, at 05:21 pm
Insomnia is associated with a 26% higher risk of stroke and 28% higher odds of hospital admission, according to new research in Sleep Medicine Reviews. The researchers say the findings support recognising insomnia as an important marker of brain, mental and general health.
Manipal Hospital Dhakuria hosts ‘Heart of Innovation Cardiac Summit’ ahead of World Heart Day
Sep 28, 2026, at 02:49 pm
Kolkata/IBNS: Manipal Hospital Dhakuria organised the ‘Heart of Innovation Cardiac Summit’ on Wednesday ahead of World Heart Day, bringing together cardiac specialists and patients to raise awareness about cardiovascular diseases and the importance of timely diagnosis and treatment.