Birla Fertility and IVF Centre celebrates 4th year anniversary in Kolkata
Sep 03, 2025, at 04:08 pm
Kolkata/IBNS: The Birla Fertility and IVF Centre celebrated its fourth year anniversary in Kolkata's Bhowanipur on Tuesday.
WHO data shows more than a billion people living with mental health conditions
Sep 02, 2025, at 03:06 pm
More than 1 billion people are living with mental health disorders, according to new data released by the World Health Organization (WHO), with conditions such as anxiety and depression inflicting immense human and economic tolls.
Global Eye Health leaders honour Professor Brien Holden's legacy
Aug 26, 2025, at 06:27 pm
On the 10th anniversary of his passing, friends, family, and colleagues from across the world came together at an IVI-hosted online commemoration on August 23 to celebrate the life and legacy of Professor Brien Holden, whose pioneering work transformed global eye health and optometry.
Aug 25, 2025, at 05:57 pm
The Rotary Club of Belur on Monday inaugurated advanced State-of-the-Art Endoscopic Surgical Equipment (Laparoscopy & Colposcopy) at the Ramakrishna Mission Seva Pratishthan (RKM-SP), Kolkata.
Aug 24, 2025, at 05:43 pm
A resident of South Lake Tahoe in California, US, has tested positive for plague, a disease that has caused widespread pandemic and high mortality, local authorities said.
WHO declares Rubella eliminated as a public health problem in Nepal
Aug 19, 2025, at 07:26 pm
Nepal has eliminated rubella as a public health problem, the World Health Organization (WHO) announced on Monday, hailing the breakthrough as a “remarkable achievement”.
Scientists reveal new ways to predict course of chronic kidney disease
Aug 16, 2025, at 03:04 pm
Scientists from The University of Manchester and Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust have discovered a series of biological signals which can predict how chronic kidney disease is likely to progress.
Parampara Ayurveda founder Dr. Debabrata Sen shares wellness strategies for desk-bound professionals
Aug 08, 2025, at 11:59 am
Dr Debabrata Sen, a third-generation Ayurvedic physician and founder of Parampara Ayurveda, offers a comprehensive guide to help working professionals navigate the challenges of desk-bound jobs.
Tamil Nadu: Mother saves lives of premature infants by donating 300 litres of breast milk
Aug 06, 2025, at 04:51 pm
A mother came out in support of hundreds of premature and critically ill infants whom she will never meet by donating more than 300 litres of breast milk.
Drinking coffee at night increases impulsive behaviour: Study
Aug 06, 2025, at 02:36 pm
A team of University of Texas at El Paso biologists have conducted a study which discovered that nighttime caffeine consumption can increase impulsive behaviour, potentially leading to reckless actions.
Kolkata: Mega health camp transforms lives in Ultadanga slum with free multi-specialty services
Aug 02, 2025, at 06:46 pm
Kolkata: A large-scale mega health check-up camp was successfully organized in the heart of Basanti Colony, Ultadanga — one of the most densely populated urban slums in Kolkata — delivering free medical services to over 230 underprivileged individuals.
Jul 26, 2025, at 09:40 am
A comprehensive new study analysing data from over 160,000 adults finds that walking approximately 7,000 steps per day is associated with reductions in the risk of several serious health outcomes, including all-cause mortality.
Scientists create new mRNA vaccine that can boost fight against cancer
Jul 19, 2025, at 09:48 am
An experimental mRNA vaccine boosted the tumour-fighting effects of immunotherapy in a mouse-model study, bringing researchers one step closer to their goal of developing a universal vaccine to “wake up” the immune system against cancer.
Jul 18, 2025, at 12:36 am
Kolkata/IBNS: Irregular periods are a growing concern among women, often caused by hormonal imbalances, stress, poor lifestyle, Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS), or the onset of menopause.
Over 14 million infants remain unvaccinated in 2024: WHO
Jul 15, 2025, at 04:47 pm
In 2024, 89% of infants globally – about 115 million – received at least one dose of the diphtheria, tetanus and pertussis (DTP)-containing vaccine, and 85% – roughly 109 million – completed all three doses, according to new national immunization coverage data released today by the World Health Organization (WHO) and UNICEF.
Ayush innovations features in WHO’s landmark brief on AI in traditional medicine
Jul 12, 2025, at 02:29 pm
In a significant milestone for global healthcare innovation, the World Health Organization (WHO) has released a technical brief titled "Mapping the Application of Artificial Intelligence in Traditional Medicine", acknowledging India’s pioneering efforts in integrating Artificial Intelligence (AI) with traditional medicine systems, particularly Ayush systems.
Study reveals vaccine campaigns cut deaths by nearly 60 per cent
Jul 12, 2025, at 09:53 am
Emergency vaccination campaigns have slashed deaths from major infectious disease outbreaks by nearly 60 per cent since 2000, according to a new study published this week.
Funding disruption can lead to 6 million more HIV infections by 2029, alerts UN
Jul 11, 2025, at 05:42 pm
Devastating funding cuts from international donors are hitting countries hardest affected by HIV — but many are showing remarkable resilience and determination to keep progress alive.
Anaemia threatens women’s health and economic futures in South Asia, warns UN agencies
Jul 09, 2025, at 05:56 pm
Anaemia remains one of South Asia’s quietest but most pervasive health crises, disproportionately affecting the region’s poorest women and girls – and with 18 million more cases projected by 2030, experts say urgent, unified action is critical.
Jul 07, 2025, at 09:52 pm
Public sector lender State Bank of India commemorated its 70th foundation day with a nationwide blood-donation drive.
Caffeine has potential to slow cellular ageing: Study
Jul 06, 2025, at 09:37 pm
Caffeine has long been linked to potential health benefits, including reduced risk of age-related diseases, a new study said.
ICMR-AIIMS conducted study finds no link between COVID-19 vaccination and sudden deaths
Jul 02, 2025, at 03:25 pm
Studies conducted by the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) and AIIMS found that there is no direct link between COVID-19 vaccination and the reports of sudden deaths in the country.
WHO says 100 people die of loneliness-related causes every hour
Jul 01, 2025, at 09:06 am
One in six people are affected by loneliness, with significant implications for health and well-being, according to a new report from the UN World Health Organization (WHO).
Mumbai hospital starts India's first weekly clinic to help patients prepare a 'living will'
Jul 01, 2025, at 01:46 am
A Mumbai-based private hospital has launched India's first weekly clinic to help patients and families prepare a 'living will' following a 2018 Supreme Court verdict recognising the same.
DR Congo: New initiative to eliminate HIV in children ‘a beacon of hope’, says UN
Jun 30, 2025, at 12:14 am
The Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) has launched a bold new national initiative aimed at eliminating AIDS among children by 2030 – a move hailed by the United Nations as “a beacon of hope” amid growing global funding constraints.
WHO study says tobacco control efforts protect three-quarters of the world’s population
Jun 24, 2025, at 10:44 am
Tobacco use still claims over seven million lives a year, the World Health Organization warned on Monday, calling for greater efforts to limit its use amid rising interference from the global tobacco industry.
A new study has found that coffee consumption is linked to a lower risk of mortality.
Jun 23, 2025, at 06:31 pm
In a new observational study, researchers from the Gerald J. and Dorothy R. Friedman School of Nutrition Science and Policy at Tufts University found the association between coffee consumption and mortality risk changes with the amount of sweeteners and saturated fat added to the beverage, reported Tufts Now.
Gaza’s health system is at breaking point, says WHO
Jun 18, 2025, at 10:41 am
Gaza’s health system is at breaking point, overwhelmed time and again by scores of people killed or injured near aid distribution sites, the UN World Health Organization (WHO) said on Tuesday.
Women who work night shifts are more likely to have asthma, study finds
Jun 17, 2025, at 07:05 pm
Women who work night shifts are more likely to suffer with moderate or severe asthma compared to women who work in the daytime, according to a University of Manchester study published today (Monday) in ERJ Open Research.
Air pollution has a direct link with premature birth, study finds
Jun 08, 2025, at 04:00 pm
A new study by Emory University researchers, published in Environmental Science & Technology, found that exposure to the tiny particles in air pollution during pregnancy can disrupt maternal metabolisms, altering key biological pathways.