We are not just a story: Man trapped on a cruise shares emotional appeal on hantavirus outbreak
May 05, 2026, at 01:53 pm
An American travel influencer aboard the MV Hondius cruise ship broke down in tears as uncertainty gripped passengers following a suspected hantavirus outbreak that has claimed three lives.
Three dead in suspected Hantavirus infection outbreak on cruise ship: WHO
May 04, 2026, at 12:22 pm
Three people have died and three others are ill following suspected cases of Hantavirus infection on a cruise ship in the Atlantic, the World Health Organization (WHO) said on Sunday.
India’s first-ever child diabetes policy unveiled — Here’s why it matters
May 03, 2026, at 04:31 pm
The Ministry of Health and Family Welfare has released India’s first-ever guidance document on diabetes mellitus in children at the recently concluded National Summit on Best Practices in Public Healthcare Service Delivery.
Alarming spike: Pakistan confirms 2 more polio cases
May 01, 2026, at 06:13 pm
Pakistan’s fight against polio has suffered another setback, with two new cases reported from Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) on Friday, bringing the total number of cases in the country this year to three.
Parampara founder Debabrata Sen brings Ayurveda to Gen Z with interactive session at Kolkata school
Apr 30, 2026, at 10:01 pm
Kolkata/IBNS: Parampara Ayurved founder Dr Debabrata Sen conducted an interactive session at Beltala Girls’ School in Kolkata, aiming to introduce Ayurveda to younger audiences and connect it with modern lifestyle challenges.
WHO sounds alarm: Urgent global push needed to eliminate deadly viral Hepatitis
Apr 29, 2026, at 01:59 pm
Countries are making measurable progress in combatting viral hepatitis, but the disease remains a major global health challenge, the World Health Organization (WHO) said in a new report published on Tuesday.
Love late-night ice cream? It might be hurting your digestive health, shows study
Apr 25, 2026, at 10:31 am
Chronic stress is already known to disrupt bowel function, often causing diarrhea or constipation. Now, new research to be presented at Digestive Disease Week (DDW) 2026 suggests that eating late at night may worsen these effects, with significant implications for digestive health and the gut microbiome.
100 million kids vaccinated! The historic health drive the world is talking about
Apr 24, 2026, at 02:57 pm
The Big Catch-Up (BCU), a historic multi-year, multi-country effort to address vaccination declines driven largely by the COVID-19 pandemic, has reached an estimated 18.3 million children aged 1 to 5 across 36 countries with more than 100 million doses of life-saving vaccines, helping to narrow critical immunity gaps, announced Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance (Gavi), WHO, and UNICEF at the start of World Immunization Week.
Fruits, veggies, whole grains under scanner — Hidden cancer risk revealed by new study?
Apr 24, 2026, at 09:48 am
A diet rich in fruit, vegetables and whole grains is generally recommended for better health and to lower the risk of cancer and other diseases.
Loneliness could be secretly damaging your heart—Here’s the shocking risk
Apr 22, 2026, at 05:16 pm
Adults who reported feeling lonely had a higher risk of developing degenerative heart valve disease, even after accounting for traditional heart disease risk factors and genetics, according to new research published today in the Journal of the American Heart Association, an open-access, peer-reviewed journal of the American Heart Association.
Hair Structure Explained: Roots, Follicles & Growth Cycle
Apr 22, 2026, at 12:52 pm
Most people think hair loss is just about the hair they can see. But what's actually happening is much deeper — literally. Understanding how hair is built, where it grows from, and why it sometimes stops can change the way you think about every strand on your head.
Losing weight? You might be losing muscle faster than you think
Apr 18, 2026, at 05:38 pm
A new UNC School of Medicine study of incretin-based medications, including newer medications such as semaglutide and tirzepatide that are widely prescribed for Type 2 diabetes and obesity, are associated with high rates of muscle loss relative to the amount of weight lost.
Care Health data reveals shocking spike in Liver disease across India
Apr 18, 2026, at 04:25 pm
India is facing a growing but underrecognised liver health crisis. According to the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, NAFLD (Nonalcoholic Fatty Liver Disease) affects between 9% and 32% of the population, impacting nearly one in three individuals, and is being recognised as a ‘silent epidemic.’
Kolkata: IAC holds ‘Autism in Practice’ session, stresses early intervention
Apr 17, 2026, at 05:44 pm
Kolkata/IBNS: The India Autism Centre (IAC) marked World Autism Awareness Month by hosting a knowledge session aimed at promoting acceptance of autistic behaviours and supporting families in navigating daily challenges.
Heart attack risk reduced? New study on Foundayo sparks hope
Apr 17, 2026, at 04:41 pm
Eli Lilly and Company has announced positive topline results from the Phase 3 ACHIEVE-4 trial evaluating the efficacy and safety of Foundayo (orforglipron), compared to insulin glargine in adults with type 2 diabetes and obesity or overweight at increased cardiovascular risk.
Parents’ depression could shape your future—Timing is everything
Apr 17, 2026, at 10:41 am
A new Yale study shows how the timing of depression in mothers and fathers affects mental health in their adult children. This includes influences on depression, anxiety, and psychotic disorders.
Ministry of Ayush celebrates World Homoeopathy Day 2026 — Here’s why it matters now
Apr 10, 2026, at 05:24 pm
The Ministry of Ayush commemorated World Homoeopathy Day 2026 Centred on the theme “Homoeopathy for Sustainable Health,” with a grand inaugural ceremony at Vigyan Bhawan, New Delhi, bringing together policymakers, researchers, practitioners, academicians and students from across the country.
Thinking about the future? Scientists say your brain treats it like a reward
Apr 10, 2026, at 10:37 am
A researcher in Bochum has proposed a new theory suggesting that “mental time travel”—the ability to imagine oneself in the future—may activate the brain’s reward system, reinforcing the behaviour over time.
Kolkata hospital performs rare robotic surgery for penile cancer, patient walks on day three
Apr 08, 2026, at 10:34 pm
Kolkata/IBNS: Surgeons at HCG Cancer Hospital, Newtown, Kolkata have successfully performed a rare robotic-assisted surgery on a 62-year-old patient diagnosed with stage T2 penile cancer, marking what the hospital describes as a significant step forward in uro-oncological care in eastern India.
Over 100 dead in Bangladesh measles outbreak. Is India at risk?
Apr 07, 2026, at 05:52 pm
Over 100 people—mostly children—have died in a devastating measles outbreak in Bangladesh, marking one of the deadliest flare-ups of the disease in nearly two decades.
Think high testosterone means you’re healthy? Experts say not necessarily
Apr 07, 2026, at 04:02 pm
The connection between testosterone and well-being is weaker than many people think. Although there are clear health connections, a higher testosterone level is not always the key to well-being, according to a thesis at the University of Gothenburg.
Occasional drinking could triple your risk of deadly liver damage, study warns
Apr 06, 2026, at 09:44 am
People may assume that if they drink lightly during the week or month, heavy drinking on the occasional Friday or Saturday may not cause their liver harm.
Sleeping at odd hours? Your heart might be at serious risk
Apr 05, 2026, at 08:38 pm
An irregular bedtime in midlife may signal an increased risk of cardiovascular disease.
Love salt? It could be putting your heart at serious risk, shows study
Apr 05, 2026, at 05:35 pm
Excessive consumption of dietary sodium (salt) is a significant, independent risk factor for new-onset heart failure, according to a report from Vanderbilt Health.
Silent sleep disorder raises death risk by 71 pct — Are you ignoring the signs?
Apr 04, 2026, at 05:49 pm
New research to be presented at the European Congress on Obesity 2026 (ECO 2026, Istanbul, Turkey, May 12–15) reveals that individuals living with Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA) face a 71% higher risk of cardiovascular events (CVEs) or death from any cause compared to those without the condition.
New UTI test could save lives by stopping wrong antibiotic use, reveal scientists
Apr 03, 2026, at 04:59 pm
Scientists say a rapid test that identifies which antibiotics will work for urinary tract infections by testing directly from urine samples could allow same-day prescribing and reduce unnecessary antibiotic use — a key driver of antibiotic resistance.
New heart health rules reveal what you should really be eating in 2026
Apr 03, 2026, at 04:26 pm
More than half of adults and about 60% of children in the U.S. have unhealthy diets, which can contribute to higher rates of health factors such as high blood pressure and obesity, and lead directly to poor health outcomes including deaths from cardiovascular disease and other chronic conditions, according to the American Heart Association.
Is sitting the new danger? Experts issue heart warning
Apr 01, 2026, at 04:24 pm
Too much sitting has quietly emerged as one of the most common threats to heart health in the United States.
Just minutes a day! This simple habit could slash your risk of 8 deadly diseases
Mar 31, 2026, at 03:31 pm
People who get just a few minutes of vigorous activity daily are less likely to develop eight major diseases, including arthritis, heart disease and dementia, according to research published in the European Heart Journal on Monday.
Just 11 extra minutes of sleep a night can cut heart attack risk, new study finds
Mar 30, 2026, at 08:40 am
New research shows that small improvements to sleep, diet quality, and physical activity, made in combination, are associated with a significantly reduced risk of major cardiovascular events such as stroke, heart attacks, and heart failure.