Hypertension is a silent killer: Anjan Siotia
May 17, 2025, at 01:37 am
A prominent Kolkata-based Cardiologist has warned that high blood pressure is a 'silent killer' and if kept unchecked, it can increase the risk of suffering heart attack, brain stroke and even kidney disease.
Life expectancy worldwide fell by 1.8 years between 2019 to 2022: WHO
May 16, 2025, at 04:20 pm
In just two years, between 2019 and 2021, life expectancy worldwide fell by 1.8 years – the largest fall in recent history according to the World Health Organization (WHO), in the shadow of the COVID-19 pandemic.
PM Modi reviews status, progress of TB elimination programme
May 13, 2025, at 10:37 pm
New Delhi/IBNS: Prime Minister Narendra Modi chaired a high-level review meeting on the National TB Elimination Programme (NTEP) at his residence in New Delhi on Tuesday.
Vijaya Diagnostic Centre launches facility in Barasat near Kolkata with region’s first 3T MRI
May 13, 2025, at 01:30 am
Kolkata/IBNS: Vijaya Diagnostic Centre has opened an advanced diagnostic facility in Barasat near Kolkata, reinforcing its commitment to accessible, high-quality diagnostic services across India.
Kolkata's Desun Hospital conducts mock drill to test emergency preparedness amid India-Pak conflict
May 10, 2025, at 01:03 am
Kolkata/IBNS: Desun Hospital, India’s only hospital with an operational rooftop helipad, conducted a comprehensive mock drill on Thursday to evaluate its emergency preparedness and ability to manage critical patient scenarios effectively.
FAO calls for action amid foot-and-mouth disease outbreaks
May 06, 2025, at 02:36 pm
Greater awareness and action are needed as Europe and parts of the Middle East grapple with fresh outbreaks of foot-and-mouth disease (FMD) which can have devastating impacts on both animal health and regional economies, the UN Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) warned on Monday.
Anthrax outbreak compounds security crisis in DR Congo, says UN
May 02, 2025, at 03:40 pm
An anthrax outbreak is compounding the worsening security situation in eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), driving up humanitarian needs and further limiting access to basic services.
Study shows heart disease deaths worldwide linked to chemical widely used in plastics
May 01, 2025, at 11:57 pm
Daily exposure to certain chemicals used to make plastic household items could be linked to the more than 356,000 global deaths from heart disease that occurred in 2018 alone, a new analysis of population surveys shows.
UN health experts feel more action is needed to beat malaria
Apr 25, 2025, at 05:06 pm
Although strong global collaboration has helped to save nearly 13 million lives from malaria over the past 25 years, more action is needed to stamp out the disease.
Sleep deprivation tied to mosquito menace in Eastern India, reveals survey
Apr 25, 2025, at 12:30 am
Kolkata: A staggering 87% of people in Eastern India believe that sleep disturbances, particularly among children, are directly affecting the health and well-being of families, according to a new survey released ahead of World Malaria Day by Goodknight, a household insecticide brand from Godrej Consumer Products Ltd (GCPL).
New study shows gut microbes release Cancer-fighting bile acids that block hormone signals
Apr 20, 2025, at 10:47 pm
Bacteria naturally present in the human intestine, known as the gut microbiota, can transform cholesterol-derived bile acids into powerful metabolites that strengthen anti-cancer immunity by blocking androgen signaling, according to a preclinical study led by Weill Cornell Medicine investigators. The study was published on April 15 in Cell.
WHO reaches major accord to tackle future pandemics
Apr 16, 2025, at 05:13 pm
After more than three years of intensive negotiations, WHO Member States took a major step forward in efforts to make the world safer from future pandemics, by forging a draft agreement for consideration at the upcoming World Health Assembly in May.
Researchers find the relationship between eating bananas and reducing high blood pressure
Apr 15, 2025, at 11:02 am
Scientists have now found new evidence that eating foods like bananas and broccoli can help in reducing high blood pressure than simply decreasing consumption of sodium.
Apr 02, 2025, at 01:50 am
Although people with autism are making enormous contributions to societies across the globe, they still face significant challenges.
Health workers call for cleaner air to reduce pollution deaths, halve its deadly impacts by 2040
Mar 29, 2025, at 06:21 pm
Over 50 countries, cities, and organizations pledged new commitments on Thursday to tackle air pollution, protect public health, and help halve its deadly impacts by 2040 – a goal backed by a petition from 47 million health professionals, patients and advocates demanding clean air be made a public health priority.
Mar 26, 2025, at 05:06 pm
The Indo-British Scholars Association (IBSA), organised a philanthropic event titled “Celebrating Life with Cancer Survivors” to honour the resilience of cancer patients undergoing treatment at Tata Medical Center (TMC).
Mar 26, 2025, at 05:01 pm
The All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), New Delhi has announced it will install the country's first indigenously-developed magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) machine in October.
Mar 26, 2025, at 04:55 pm
The Indo-British Scholars Association (IBSA), organised a philanthropic event titled “Celebrating Life with Cancer Survivors” to honour the resilience of cancer patients undergoing treatment at Tata Medical Center (TMC).
Mar 24, 2025, at 04:59 pm
Indian Army conducted a state-of-the-art eye surgical camp at 158 Base Hospital, Bagdogra, West Bengal from March 20 to 24, 2025, providing advanced medical care to ex-servicemen.
Detect Early, Protect Kidney Health
Mar 12, 2025, at 05:39 pm
Kidney health is an often-overlooked aspect of overall well-being, yet it plays a crucial role in maintaining the body's homeostasis. The kidneys are responsible for filtering waste products from the blood, regulating fluid and electrolyte balance, and managing blood pressure.
Zero Thalassaemia Foundation launches mission to free India from the disease
Mar 11, 2025, at 09:51 pm
With a bold vision for a healthier future, the Zero Thalassaemia Foundation has been launched under the leadership of Dr. Ramendu Homchowdhury, District Governor (2025-26) elect for Rotary District 3291.
Funding cuts jeopardise global fight against tuberculosis, WHO warns
Mar 07, 2025, at 06:30 pm
The UN World Health Organization (WHO) warned on Wednesday that severe funding cuts – particularly in the United States – are threatening decades of progress in the fight against tuberculosis (TB), still the world’s deadliest infectious disease.
More than half of adults worldwide will be obese by 2050: Study
Mar 04, 2025, at 01:35 pm
Without urgent policy reform and action, over half the world’s adult population (3.8 billion) and a third of all children and adolescents (746 million) are forecast to be living with overweight or obesity by 2050—posing an unparalleled threat of premature disease and death at local, national, and global levels, according to a major new analysis from the Global Burden of Disease Study BMI Collaborators, published in The Lancet.
Mar 03, 2025, at 06:09 pm
Private hospitals in India will increase their capacity by over 4,000 beds next fiscal, at an investment of Rs 11,500 crore, after an aggressive addition of around 6,000 beds this fiscal, as per data released by Crisil Ratings on Sunday.
CMRI Kolkata introduces SmartNav Cochlear Implant Technology for first time in East India
Mar 03, 2025, at 12:37 pm
Cochlear implant surgery has taken a major technological leap forward, with CK Birla Hospitals, CMRI Kolkata, becoming the first in Eastern India to integrate Smart Nav technology in cochlear implantation.
WHO alerts Breast cancer cases projected to rise by nearly 40 per cent by 2050
Feb 25, 2025, at 09:13 am
Breast cancer cases are expected to increase by 38 percent globally by 2050, with annual deaths from the disease projected to rise by 68 percent, according to a new report from the International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC), a specialised branch of the World Health Organization (WHO).
Pakistan reports third polio case of 2025
Feb 23, 2025, at 08:25 pm
Pakistan has recorded the third wild poliovirus type 1 (WPV1) case of 2025, reflecting the country's failure in containing the disease.
WHO chief Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus alerts US funding cuts threaten global health response
Feb 14, 2025, at 10:14 am
The World Health Organization (WHO) has warned over the impact of US funding cuts on critical global health initiatives, warning they pose a direct threat to public health efforts worldwide.
Gautam Adani to donate Rs 6,000 cr to develop health infra in partnership with US-based Mayo Clinic
Feb 11, 2025, at 09:44 pm
Ahmedabad: Gautam Adani is set to donate over Rs 6,000 crore to establish two Adani Health Cities (AHCs) in Ahmedabad and Mumbai through the group’s not-for-profit healthcare arm.
Addressing Adolescent Spinal Deformities: A call for awareness and action
Feb 09, 2025, at 08:40 pm
Adolescent spinal deformities, including scoliosis, kyphosis, and lordosis, affect millions of young individuals worldwide.