Mar 06, 2026, at 02:51 pm
Under the Swachh Bharat Mission–Urban 2.0, the Thiruvananthapuram Municipal Corporation in south India has deployed an AI-powered G-SPIDER robotic system to enable safe, precise, and human-free canal cleaning in high-risk areas.
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.
Kolkata shaken! 5.3 magnitude quake sparks panic, people flee buildings
Feb 27, 2026, at 03:53 pm
An earthquake measuring 5.3 on the Richter Scale struck Kolkata at around 1:22 pm on Friday, sparking panic across the city as residents and office-goers rushed out of buildings in fear.
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.
Abandoned at birth, Punch the macaque finds global love as crowds flock to Tokyo zoo
Feb 25, 2026, at 05:05 pm
Tokyo/IBNS: Moved by the heartbreaking yet hopeful story of Punch, people in large numbers are flocking to the Ichikawa City Zoo in Tokyo to catch a glimpse of the seven-month-old Japanese macaque who has become an overnight internet sensation.
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.
Rejected by all, abandoned at birth — Punch’s heartbreaking story goes viral
Feb 24, 2026, at 08:00 pm
Tokyo/IBNS: Abandonment, rejection, bullying and loneliness — this is the story of a seven-month-old Japanese macaque whose desperate search for comfort and belonging has moved the internet to tears.
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.
Snow Leopards and Dogs: How Himalayan Carnivores Rewire Survival in Spiti
Feb 17, 2026, at 01:14 pm
In Spiti Valley’s harsh high-altitude landscape, a new study finds that snow leopards, wolves, foxes and free-ranging dogs coexist by constantly shifting their behaviour — adjusting when and where they are active to avoid conflict amid rising human pressure. With human-subsidised dogs reshaping the predator balance, researchers warn this fragile system may not endure without intervention. Mongabay India correspondent Sneha Mahale reports
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.
What are surging glaciers? Scientists warn they are becoming more dangerous than ever
Feb 15, 2026, at 09:04 pm
While most of the world's glaciers are retreating as the climate warms, a small but significant population behaves very differently - and the consequences can be severe.
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.
NASA Hubble captures stunning image of Wolf-Rayet Star Hen 2-427, surrounding nebula M1-67
Feb 13, 2026, at 11:29 pm
A breathtaking new image from the NASA/ESA Hubble Space Telescope reveals a rare cosmic pairing: the powerful star Hen 2-427, also known as WR 124, and the glowing nebula M1-67 that surrounds it.
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.
Underwater apocalypse: Half of all coral reefs severely bleached during 2014–2017 heatwave
Feb 11, 2026, at 01:28 pm
Benefits to society from coral reefs, including fisheries, tourism, coastal protection, pharmaceutical discovery and more, are estimated at about $9.8 trillion per year.
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.
Feb 08, 2026, at 08:30 pm
Menopause is linked to reductions in grey matter volume in key brain regions as well as increased levels of anxiety and depression and difficulties with sleep, according to new research from the University of Cambridge.