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.
Abdominal or central obesity is a greater risk factor compared to overall obesity: Indian Minister
Mar 29, 2026, at 07:55 pm
Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Science & Technology and Earth Sciences, and MoS in the PMO, Personnel, Public Grievances & Pensions, Department of Atomic Energy, and Department of Space, Dr. Jitendra Singh, on Sunday said that abdominal or central obesity poses a greater health risk than overall obesity, particularly in the Indian context, where even individuals who appear lean may carry significant visceral fat.
COVID isn’t over: New BA.3.2 variant spreads across US with shocking mutations
Mar 28, 2026, at 09:56 am
A heavily mutated new COVID-19 variant, BA.3.2 — informally dubbed “Cicada” — is spreading across the United States, according to media reports.
Mar 27, 2026, at 10:27 am
Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur has entered into a strategic Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Charnock Hospital on Thursday, marking a significant step toward fostering innovation, research, and technological advancement in the healthcare sector.
Dying with dignity: India’s slow, uneasy acceptance of euthanasia
Mar 26, 2026, at 03:38 am
While euthanasia must remain tightly regulated, denying dignity in death to those trapped in irreversible suffering is becoming harder to justify, writes Sujoy Dhar as the Harish Rana case sets a significant precedent.
Your daily screen habit might be silently harming your heart,study finds
Mar 25, 2026, at 05:30 pm
People who reported spending six or more hours on screens outside of school or work had worse blood pressure, cholesterol and body mass index (BMI) compared with those with more limited screen time, according to a study being presented at the American College of Cardiology’s Annual Scientific Session (ACC.26).
Living near traffic? Study links noise to higher risk of heart attacks, strokes
Mar 25, 2026, at 05:22 pm
Living in areas with consistently higher levels of noise from transportation was associated with a significantly higher risk of major adverse cardiac events compared with living in quieter areas, according to a study being presented at the American College of Cardiology’s Annual Scientific Session (ACC.26).
End of Tuberculosis? New tools spark hope of a global breakthrough
Mar 25, 2026, at 05:15 pm
The World Health Organization (WHO) called on Tuesday for countries to step up action to end tuberculosis (TB) – one of the world’s deadliest infectious killers – by expanding access to new diagnostic tools that can help save lives.
Cold weather linked to 40,000 heart-related deaths a year, study warns
Mar 25, 2026, at 02:00 pm
On the heels of one of the coldest winters in memory for large swaths of the country, new research highlights an often overlooked cost of cold weather: months with lower temperatures see significantly greater rates of death from heart attacks, strokes and coronary artery disease than milder months.
7 am secret? Study says early morning exercise may protect your heart
Mar 24, 2026, at 04:25 pm
People who regularly exercised early in the morning were significantly less likely to have coronary artery disease, high blood pressure, Type 2 diabetes or obesity compared with people who exercised later in the day, according to a study being presented at the American College of Cardiology’s Annual Scientific Session (ACC.26).
Too much phone time? It may be driving eating disorders in youth
Mar 22, 2026, at 10:12 pm
New research has found a strong link between excessive smartphone use and disordered eating behaviours among young people, even in those with no formal diagnosis of an eating disorder.
Silent killer rising: Young women face surge in heart disease deaths
Mar 21, 2026, at 04:55 pm
Nearly 1 in 2 Americans has high blood pressure—sometimes called the “silent killer” because it harms the heart and blood vessels—but many people don’t know they have it.
Wake up and work out: Early exercise may slash heart disease risk
Mar 21, 2026, at 03:13 pm
People who regularly exercised early in the morning were significantly less likely to have coronary artery disease, high blood pressure, Type 2 diabetes or obesity compared with people who exercised later in the day, according to a study being presented at the American College of Cardiology’s Annual Scientific Session (ACC.26).
Study shows low to moderate wine consumption shows lower risk compared with spirits, beer and cider
Mar 21, 2026, at 01:48 pm
While high alcohol intake has been associated with worse health outcomes regardless of the type of alcohol consumed, the potential impacts of low to moderate alcohol intake appear to vary by beverage type, according to a study being presented at the American College of Cardiology’s Annual Scientific Session (ACC.26).
Why Women Should Have Individual Health Insurance
Mar 20, 2026, at 05:08 pm
For many women in India, health coverage is still treated as a secondary benefit, something that comes through an employer or is bundled into a family floater plan. While this may seem convenient, it often leaves gaps that surface when healthcare needs actually arise.
Shocking study: Type 1 diabetes may triple dementia risk
Mar 20, 2026, at 03:47 pm
Having Type 1 Diabetes may be linked to a significantly higher risk of developing Dementia, according to a study published on March 18, 2026, in Neurology.
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.