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.
UK woman loses all four limbs to sepsis after dog’s ‘innocent’ lick turns deadly
Feb 24, 2026, at 03:44 pm
A British woman underwent a quadruple amputation after developing sepsis, which doctors believe may have been triggered by a lick from her pet dog on a small cut or scratch.
Exercise could rejuvenate your brain and fight Alzheimer’s—Study reveals how!
Feb 23, 2026, at 10:23 am
A new study by researchers at UC San Francisco has uncovered a mechanism that explains how exercise can improve cognition by reinforcing the brain’s protective network of blood vessels, known as the blood-brain barrier.
The silent vision crisis: 50% of cataract blindness left untreated
Feb 21, 2026, at 05:19 pm
The World Health Organization (WHO) is urging countries to accelerate efforts to ensure that millions of people living with cataract can access simple, sight‑restoring surgery – one of the most effective and affordable interventions to prevent avoidable blindness.
Big health boost! J.P. Nadda unveils India’s indigenous Td vaccine
Feb 21, 2026, at 04:53 pm
Union Minister for Health and Family Welfare Jagat Prakash Nadda on Saturday launched the indigenously developed Tetanus and Adult Diphtheria (Td) vaccine at the Central Research Institute in Kasauli, Himachal Pradesh, marking a significant milestone in India’s public health journey.
Who Is the Best Fertility Doctor in Delhi & What Is IVF Treatment?
Feb 19, 2026, at 12:39 pm
Trying for a baby can be an emotional journey, and it's completely normal to feel anxious if things aren't happening naturally. If you're navigating this path, know that you aren't alone and excellent support is available. The first step is finding a specialist who offers both medical expertise and guidance. In Delhi, choosing a fertility doctor can make your experience much smoother.
Feb 19, 2026, at 12:18 pm
Dr Asis Mitra, MD- General Medicine, MRCP (UK), Senior Diabetologist said in his clinical practice, one misconception continues to surface repeatedly: that diabetes simply means “too much sugar in the blood.” If only it were that simple.
Feb 17, 2026, at 04:38 pm
In a powerful demonstration of commitment towards preventive healthcare and early detection, the Rotary Club of Calcutta Pointers, in collaboration with the Indian Cancer Society—celebrating 75 years of unwavering service through its nationwide ‘Rise Against Cancer’ movement—organised a Cancer Awareness and Detection Camp to commemorate World Cancer Day.
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.
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.
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.
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.