WHO says global Ebola risk remains low despite escalating DRC outbreak
May 23, 2026, at 03:50 pm
The World Health Organization has raised the public health risk level of the ongoing Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo from “high” to “very high”, as the virus continues to spread rapidly across the country’s conflict-hit eastern provinces.
Eating one Avocado a day could slash diabetes risk, new study finds
May 20, 2026, at 06:32 pm
– A secondary analysis of the landmark Habitual Diet and Avocado Trial (HAT) has found that daily consumption of fresh avocados significantly reduces dietary glycemic load (GL), a key measure of how the quantity and quality of carbohydrates in the diet affect blood sugar levels. Lower-GL diets have long been associated with improved blood sugar control and a reduced risk of type 2 diabetes and other cardiometabolic conditions.
Like father, like daughter: Soumya Swaminathan joins M S Swaminathan in Royal Society Honour
May 20, 2026, at 04:39 pm
In a landmark moment for Indian science, noted scientist Dr Soumya Swaminathan has been elected a Fellow of the Royal Society (FRS), one of the world’s highest scientific honours.
Deadly Ebola outbreak spreads in DRC — over 500 suspected cases, WHO sounds alarm
May 20, 2026, at 09:43 am
The World Health Organization (WHO) representative in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), Dr Anne Ancia, said there are more than 500 suspected Ebola cases, including around 130 suspected deaths, while only 30 cases have been confirmed so far.
US: Colorado confirms first Hantavirus death in two years. What do we know so far?
May 19, 2026, at 06:41 pm
The US state of Colorado has recorded its first death from Hantavirus since 2024, health officials confirmed, while clarifying that the case is not linked to the recent outbreak aboard the MV Hondius cruise ship that drew global attention.
Zambia turns to India’s eVIN tech to end medicine shortages
May 19, 2026, at 03:34 pm
The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) Zambia and UNDP India, in collaboration with the Ministry of Health, the Zambia Medicines and Medical Supplies Agency (ZAMMSA), and the Smart Zambia Institute, have convened in Lusaka to kick-off support towards the adaptation of India’s Electronic Vaccine Intelligence Network (eVIN) platform for Zambia’s essential medicines, Track & Trace, supply chain management system.
Heatwave alert: Indian govt issues urgent health advisory as summer temperatures spike
May 18, 2026, at 05:56 pm
In view of rising temperatures and prevailing heatwave conditions across several parts of the country, the Ayush Vertical under the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS), under the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, in coordination with the Ministry of Ayush, has issued a comprehensive public health advisory on extreme heat and heatwave conditions for the current summer season.
Hantavirus scare: UK moves 9 contacts to isolation facility after exposure alert
May 18, 2026, at 05:23 pm
The United Kingdom on Monday confirmed that nine people scheduled to travel to Britain from the British Overseas Territories, after coming into contact with a person infected with hantavirus, will be placed in an isolation facility upon arrival.
Global health alarm: WHO declares Ebola emergency across Congo, Uganda
May 17, 2026, at 03:01 pm
The World Health Organization (WHO) on Sunday declared the Ebola virus outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) and Uganda a Public Health Emergency of International Concern (PHEIC).
Sleeping less than 6 hours or more than 8 hours could speed up ageing, study finds
May 15, 2026, at 02:41 pm
An analysis of biological clocks throughout the human body suggests that too few hours of sleep—and too many—may speed ageing in the brain, heart, lung, and immune system and is associated with a wide range of diseases.
India launches Janani platform to digitally track maternal, child healthcare
May 13, 2026, at 09:32 pm
The Indian government has launched a new digital healthcare platform called Janani to strengthen maternal and child healthcare services nationwide.
Mother’s Day at HCG Cancer Hospital spotlights women’s health and cancer screening
May 11, 2026, at 04:30 pm
Kolkata/IBNS: Marking Mother’s Day with a meaningful health initiative, HCG Cancer Hospital, New Town, Kolkata organised a special cancer awareness panel discussion focused on prevention, early detection and the importance of regular health screenings.
Just 8,500 steps a day could be the secret to keeping weight off
May 11, 2026, at 02:29 pm
New research being presented at this year’s European Congress on Obesity (ECO 2026) in Istanbul, Turkey (12-15 May) and published in International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health shows that doing around 8,500 steps a day can help people keep weight off after dieting.
May 11, 2026, at 10:00 am
A French national, among five people evacuated from the cruise ship MV Hondius, has developed symptoms of hantavirus after being repatriated to France, the country’s Prime Minister confirmed on social media.
Passengers leave hantavirus-hit cruise ship in Tenerife, WHO says outbreak ‘not another COVID’
May 11, 2026, at 01:20 am
Passengers and crew from the cruise ship MV Hondius began disembarking in Tenerife on Sunday under a tightly coordinated international health operation led by Spanish authorities and the World Health Organization (WHO), as officials sought to reassure the public that the outbreak “is not another COVID.”
Want to lose weight? Influencer’s 8 easy habits are going viral for a reason
May 10, 2026, at 07:46 pm
A social media influencer has shared simple yet effective habits that helped her lose weight, stressing that long-term lifestyle changes work far better than quick-fix diets.
Eating eggs could slash Alzheimer’s risk, new study reveals
May 10, 2026, at 02:41 pm
Consuming eggs regularly may significantly reduce the risk of being diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease in adults aged 65 and older, according to new research from Loma Linda University Health.
Norovirus outbreak on Caribbean Princess sickens over 100 in cruise horror
May 10, 2026, at 02:10 pm
More than 100 passengers and crew members aboard the Caribbean Princess are suspected of having been infected in a norovirus outbreak, according to media reports.
Deadly Hantavirus scare deepens as 2 Britons test positive after cruise ship outbreak
May 09, 2026, at 09:57 am
Two British nationals have been confirmed to have contracted Hantavirus on the remote South Atlantic island of Tristan da Cunha, the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) said.
Mamata Banerjee’s Swasthya Sathi faces hospital roadblocks after Bengal poll result
May 08, 2026, at 10:43 pm
Patients covered under Swasthya Sathi, the flagship health insurance programme of the previous Mamata Banerjee government, are reportedly being denied admission or turned away by several private hospitals in Kolkata as uncertainty grows over whether the incoming Bharatiya Janata Party government will retain the scheme or replace it with Ayushman Bharat.
Hantavirus on cruise ship sparks panic, WHO says ‘not another COVID
May 08, 2026, at 08:57 am
A deadly hantavirus outbreak aboard a cruise ship in the Atlantic Ocean poses a low global public health risk and is “not the start of another COVID pandemic”, the World Health Organization (WHO) said on Thursday.
India–Japan tech power move: Big deals signed in Quantum, healthcare
May 06, 2026, at 03:47 pm
Onoda Kimi, Japan’s Minister for Science and Technology Policy and Minister of State for Space Policy, along with a high-level delegation, met Jitendra Singh, Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Science and Technology, Earth Sciences, and other key portfolios, to explore enhanced collaboration across sectors, particularly in health and medical devices.
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.