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.
Being in nature can help people better manage their chronic back pain: Study
Jun 07, 2025, at 05:31 pm
A new study has revealed that spending time in or around nature can provide people suffering from chronic lower back pain with a degree of escapism that helps them better manage their physical discomfort.
Serum Institute launches conclave in Kolkata to raise awareness about HPV and cancer prevention
Jun 06, 2025, at 11:15 pm
Kolkata/IBNS: The 'Conquer HPV and Cancer Conclave 2025' was launched in Kolkata as part of a nationwide public health campaign by the Serum Institute of India (SII).
AIDS still killing one person every minute, says UN
Jun 06, 2025, at 09:34 am
AIDS-related deaths have dropped to their lowest level since 2004, but progress remains precarious, with the disease still claiming one life every minute, as per the UN.
Startup Matri brings period pain relief device, scales reach through Amazon
Jun 01, 2025, at 09:13 pm
Kolkata: Women can now deal with period pain with a device designed to tackle cramps, without medicines or side effects, claim the makers of the product.
India sees steep rise in COVID-19 infections with over 3000 active cases at present
Jun 01, 2025, at 03:29 pm
New Delhi/IBNS: India has witnessed a steep spike in COVID-19 cases in the past week, with the number of active infections in the country surging over 3,000 at present.
India's Covid-19 tally inches closer to 3,000, Kerala worst-hit
May 31, 2025, at 01:06 pm
New Delhi/IBNS: The tally of fresh Covid-19 cases have spiked to almost 3,000 with the southern state of Kerala adding the highest number of infections.
WHO warns flavoured nicotine products driving youth addiction
May 31, 2025, at 08:59 am
For most nicotine users today, their first experience with the drug is a flavoured product – making it easier, and more appealing, to try, as per the UN World Health Organization (WHO).
Manipal Hospital trains Gariahat hawkers in CPR, heart disease awareness
May 28, 2025, at 10:29 pm
Kolkata: Manipal Hospital Dhakuria recently organized a training session for the Gariahat Hawkers at the hospital premises to share insights on the symptoms of heart diseases and stressed on early diagnosis
New UN study shows alcohol consumption is linked to higher risk of pancreatic cancer
May 27, 2025, at 09:59 am
A new UN study has found that alcoholic drinks, especially beer and spirits, may raise the risk of pancreatic cancer.