WHO warns international aid cuts and funding gaps threaten global health system
Feb 03, 2026, at 05:48 pm
The UN World Health Organization (WHO) warned on Monday that cuts to international aid and persistent funding gaps are undermining the global health system.
US long COVID patients report far worse brain fog than India, Nigeria — Study
Feb 03, 2026, at 10:05 am
Patients with long COVID in the United States report significantly higher rates of brain fog, depression and other cognitive symptoms compared with patients in countries such as India and Nigeria, according to a large international study led by Northwestern Medicine. The findings were published in Frontiers in Human Neuroscience.
Your bedtime could be putting your heart in danger, scientists warn
Feb 02, 2026, at 05:25 pm
Middle-aged and older adults who are more active in the evenings may have poorer cardiovascular health than those who are more active earlier in the day, according to new research published in the Journal of the American Heart Association, a peer-reviewed, open-access journal of the American Heart Association. The association appears to be particularly pronounced among women.
Global patients, get ready! Budget 2026 targets India as world’s healing capital
Feb 01, 2026, at 04:47 pm
Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, while presenting the Union Budget on Sunday, announced a series of transformative measures aimed at positioning India as a global hub for Medical Value Tourism (MVT) and strengthening the AYUSH ecosystem with a focus on quality, research, employment generation and global outreach.
Fewer hidden tumors? AI changes the game in breast cancer detection
Jan 31, 2026, at 05:07 pm
There were fewer cases of breast cancer between two screening rounds, and of the cancers that did develop, fewer were advanced or aggressive.
Jan 30, 2026, at 05:58 pm
India's Economic Survey, which was released on Thursday, recognised obesity as a major public health challenge in the country.
Nipah scare in West Bengal: WHO reveals why panic isn’t needed yet?
Jan 30, 2026, at 04:34 pm
The World Health Organization (WHO) on Friday said the risk of the deadly Nipah virus spreading from India remains “low,” following the confirmation of two cases in West Bengal earlier this month.
After global airport alerts, WHO says Nipah spread risk from India is low
Jan 30, 2026, at 03:02 pm
The World Health Organization (WHO) on Friday said the risk of the deadly Nipah virus spreading from India remains “low,” following the confirmation of two cases in West Bengal earlier this month.
Doctors are surprised: Bamboo shows incredible superfood potential, shows survey
Jan 28, 2026, at 07:57 pm
The world’s first comprehensive academic review of bamboo consumption has identified a wide range of potential health benefits, including improved blood sugar control, reduced inflammation, better gut health and antioxidant effects, researchers said.
Plastics are making us sicker — Global health impact may double by 2040
Jan 27, 2026, at 01:35 pm
The adverse health impacts linked to emissions across the full life cycle of plastics could double by 2040 unless urgent action is taken, according to new research.
WHO sounds alarm: US withdrawal risks global safety
Jan 25, 2026, at 08:56 pm
The World Health Organization (WHO) has issued a detailed statement regretting the United States decision to leave the UN agency, and declaring that it will leave both the US and the world less safe as a result.
ADHD in childhood may haunt your health for decades, major study warns
Jan 23, 2026, at 01:50 pm
People who show attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) traits in childhood are more likely to experience physical health problems and health-related disability in midlife, according to a major new study led by researchers from the University of Liverpool and University College London (UCL).
Teen girls who exercise may lower future breast cancer risk, new study suggests
Jan 17, 2026, at 06:15 pm
Recreational physical activity may be associated with breast tissue composition and biomarkers of stress in adolescent girls, according to a new study by researchers at the Columbia University Mailman School of Public Health and the Herbert Irving Comprehensive Cancer Center (HICCC).
Comprehensive Medical Insurance Plans: Features, Eligibility, and Inclusions
Jan 16, 2026, at 10:17 pm
Comprehensive health insurance plans in India provide essential coverage including hospitalisation, critical illness cover and preventive care. While around 70% of the population is covered under public or private health insurance, nearly 30% remain uninsured.
WHO wants higher taxes on your soda, alcohol — says it will save millions of lives
Jan 14, 2026, at 09:54 am
Beverages like sugary drinks and alcohol are too accessible and cost too little in most of the world – helping fuel obesity, diabetes, cancer and injury, the World Health Organization (WHO) warned on Tuesday.
The real reason people rejected COVID vaccines at first, new study reveals
Jan 13, 2026, at 05:33 pm
New research suggests that much of the initial hesitancy surrounding COVID-19 vaccines was driven by concerns that could be addressed through clear information and public engagement, offering valuable lessons for future vaccination programmes.
This disease is quietly costing the world more than wars, pandemics. Guess it
Jan 13, 2026, at 09:32 am
A new study reveals the global and national economic costs of diabetes – and offers strategies to reduce them.
Breakthrough discovery offers new hope for patients with rare blood cancer
Jan 12, 2026, at 02:03 pm
Researchers from SAHMRI, SA Pathology and the University of Adelaide have developed a new, highly targeted therapeutic approach that could significantly improve outcomes for people living with myelofibrosis, a rare and serious form of blood cancer.
This simple daily habit could improve blood sugar in Type 2 diabetes patient, finds study
Jan 11, 2026, at 08:22 pm
An international team of researchers has provided the first direct evidence that exposure to natural daylight, as opposed to artificial light, has beneficial effects on people with type 2 diabetes, improving blood sugar regulation and overall metabolic health.
Think diet matters most? Study says sleep is the real life-saver
Jan 11, 2026, at 05:39 pm
A good night’s sleep may be far more than a lifestyle choice — it could be key to a longer life, according to new research from Oregon Health & Science University (OHSU).
Move your body, lift your mood: Exercise matches therapy in treating depression
Jan 09, 2026, at 06:39 pm
Exercise may reduce symptoms of depression to a degree comparable with psychological therapy, according to an updated Cochrane review led by Professor Andrew Clegg of the University of Lancashire.
Jan 09, 2026, at 04:17 pm
Light-intensity activities, such as walking, yoga, or household chores, are associated with a lower risk of death among individuals with cardiovascular-kidney-metabolic (CKM) syndrome, according to new research published today in the Journal of the American Heart Association, an open-access, peer-reviewed journal.
Stop the jab, gain it back? Study reveals rapid regain after quitting weight-loss drugs
Jan 09, 2026, at 03:51 pm
People tend to regain weight rapidly after stopping weight-loss drugs—often faster than after ending behavioural weight loss programmes—according to a new systematic review and meta-analysis by researchers at the University of Oxford’s Nuffield Department of Primary Care Health Sciences, published recently in The BMJ.
Jan 08, 2026, at 01:08 pm
Kolkata/IBNS: Vijaya Diagnostic Centre, India’s largest B2C-focused integrated diagnostic chain, on Thursday announced the grand opening of its state-of-the-art diagnostic centre in Phoolbagan, Kolkata.
Stanford AI can predict 130 diseases from just one night of sleep
Jan 07, 2026, at 07:01 pm
A poor night’s sleep may lead to a groggy morning—but it could also reveal much more about your long-term health. Researchers at Stanford Medicine have developed an artificial intelligence model capable of predicting a person’s risk of developing more than 100 health conditions from just one night of sleep.
Want a sharper brain in old age? Learning music could be the secret, study finds
Jan 06, 2026, at 05:36 pm
Improvising music could help to improve older people’s cognitive skills, such as learning and memory, according to research from the University of Sheffield and Western Sydney University.
Forget BMI: Simple waist test reveals real obesity risk as you age, study finds
Jan 06, 2026, at 01:46 pm
Waist-to-height ratio is a more accurate and reliable indicator of age-related obesity risk than body mass index (BMI), new research has found.
A 'stiff’ colon? Doctors say this silent change could signal early-onset colon cancer
Jan 05, 2026, at 05:48 pm
Increased stiffness of the colon, spurred by chronic inflammation, may encourage the development and progression of early-onset colorectal cancer (CRC), a study co-led by UT Southwestern Medical Center researchers suggests. The findings, published in Advanced Science, could lead to new ways to prevent and treat this deadly subset of CRC.
From lifelong medication to remission: Rethinking Type 2 diabetes management
Jan 05, 2026, at 05:16 pm
Type 2 diabetes has long been regarded as a chronic, lifelong disease requiring continuous medication in the form of tablets or insulin.
Just minutes a day? Short, intense workouts may slash bowel cancer risk
Jan 03, 2026, at 03:23 pm
As many of us embark on an exercise or gym routine for the new year, research reveals that just 10 minutes of intense exercise could help fight cancer.