Scorching heat is hitting kids’ mental health—Here’s what experts found
Aug 08, 2026, at 02:35 pm
As record-breaking heat grips communities worldwide and Australia prepares for an intense El Niño summer, new research provides the first global review linking high temperatures and heatwaves to poorer mental health in children and young people.
Study finds poor sleep could be hurting your child's grades more than you think
Aug 07, 2026, at 09:35 am
A new UC Davis Health study published in Psychological Medicine suggests that when it comes to helping adolescents succeed in school and maintain healthy friendships, sleep may matter more than screen time, exercise or diet. This was particularly true for youth experiencing anxiety, depression or other mental health challenges.
Viagra may do more than treat erectile dysfunction—Scientists find potential cancer benefit
Aug 04, 2026, at 04:51 pm
Viagra, one of the world's most widely known treatments for erectile dysfunction, may also help curb the spread of cancer by strengthening a newly discovered cholesterol-regulating mechanism, according to a new study by researchers at the Weizmann Institute of Science.
Think more protein is better? Scientists say you may want to rethink that
Aug 03, 2026, at 02:28 pm
A new review covering over 350 papers on protein restriction and ageing- publishing July 31 in the Cell Press journal Cell Press Blue-suggests that consuming less protein could have greater health benefits and could, in some cases, extend lifespan. The authors describe how protein restriction slows ageing by improving metabolism, changing how cells respond to nutrients, reducing cellular damage, and preserving healthy cell function.
No time to exercise? This walking plan could melt belly fat
Aug 03, 2026, at 02:01 pm
A new study has found that brisk interval walking performed just once a week can significantly reduce body fat and improve cardiorespiratory fitness in adults with central obesity, delivering benefits comparable to exercising three times a week—the frequency traditionally recommended in exercise guidelines.
Could cutting sugar before age 2 help prevent Dementia? New study says yes
Aug 03, 2026, at 09:54 am
Consuming less sugar in utero before birth and during the first one to two years of life was associated with a lower risk of developing dementia later in life, according to a study published July 29, 2026, in Neurology, the medical journal of the American Academy of Neurology.
Want a healthier heart? This cardiologist's 30-day challenge has just 3 simple rules
Aug 02, 2026, at 11:13 pm
Improving heart health does not always require a strict diet or an intensive fitness routine. According to cardiologist Dr. Sanjay Bhojraj, adopting a few simple daily habits can significantly improve cardiovascular health and help your heart feel "years younger."
Aug 01, 2026, at 04:34 pm
A fitness coach has shared a simple approach to weight loss, arguing that people do not need to obsess over calorie counting or follow restrictive diets to achieve lasting results.
7,000+ students test HIV positive: Why Karnataka mandates HIV camps in colleges
Jul 29, 2026, at 04:38 pm
Bengaluru/IBNS: Karnataka is taking HIV awareness, counselling and voluntary testing into college campuses following a sharp rise in reported infections among young people, with more than 7,000 students and young adults aged 18 to 25 recently testing positive, according to official data cited in recent reports.
Why some people get cancer and others don't? Scientists say they've found a key answer
Jul 29, 2026, at 02:41 pm
Scientists have uncovered the first direct evidence showing that a person's inherited genes play a powerful role in determining cancer risk by influencing how tumors develop and evolve alongside acquired genetic mutations.
Can music heal the brain? Experts reveal promising therapy on World Brain Day
Jul 27, 2026, at 07:17 pm
Kolkata/IBNS: To mark World Brain Day, Manipal Hospital, Salt Lake organized a panel discussion featuring distinguished experts in neurology and music to explore the growing role of music therapy in neurological care.
India steps up fight against Hepatitis, targets elimination by 2030
Jul 27, 2026, at 04:49 pm
The Government of India has said it is systematically dismantling healthcare barriers as it works towards eliminating viral hepatitis as a public health threat by 2030.
This simple plant-based diet could slash heart disease risk by 28 percent, 20-year study finds
Jul 27, 2026, at 02:14 pm
A 20-year study of more than 65,000 postmenopausal women found that higher adherence to the Planetary Health Diet was associated with a lower risk of overall cardiovascular disease, coronary heart disease, stroke and heart failure.
Want to stay younger? Visiting the cinema or a museum may be the secret
Jul 26, 2026, at 06:57 pm
Higher levels of cultural engagement are significantly associated with lower physiological ageing, suggests an analysis published online in the Journal of Epidemiology and Community Health.
Can your lungs ever fully recover after quitting smoking? New study has a surprising answer
Jul 25, 2026, at 01:59 pm
A new study by a team of McGill researchers could help explain why people who have quit smoking remain at elevated risk of lung disease long after their last cigarette.
Night owls beware! Study links late sleep habits to belly fat, high blood sugar
Jul 22, 2026, at 09:49 am
Whether you are an early bird or a night owl, your sleep patterns can tell a lot about a person’s eating habits and subsequently the potential health risks.
Drinking up to 5 cups of coffee a day may be safe for your heart, study finds
Jul 21, 2026, at 07:07 pm
Drinking up to five cups of caffeinated coffee a day appears to be safe for most adults and may even lower the risk of cardiovascular disease, according to a new scientific statement from the American Heart Association (AHA). However, the organisation cautioned that high doses of caffeine from energy drinks and energy shots may pose serious risks to heart health.
India approves first-ever dengue vaccine Qdenga: Who can get it and how it works
Jul 21, 2026, at 02:12 pm
In a major step to strengthen the country's fight against dengue, the Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation (CDSCO), under the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, has granted marketing authorisation to Qdenga (Dengue Tetravalent Vaccine – Live, Attenuated), making it the first dengue vaccine approved in India for the prevention of the disease.
'Every Survivor Is a Story of Hope': Manipal Hospital Celebrates Sarcoma Survivors in Kolkata
Jul 19, 2026, at 05:01 pm
Kolkata/IBNS- On Saturday, Manipal Hospital EM Bypass celebrated the lives of individuals diagnosed with sarcoma (a rare type of cancer) and celebrated life beyond cancer.
Climate change is making deadly waterborne diseases spread faster, scientists warn
Jul 19, 2026, at 03:47 pm
Climate change is altering the spread of waterborne diseases around the world, according to a comprehensive review published today in Nature Reviews Microbiology. The publication is the most up-to-date and comprehensive analysis to date examining how climate change influences waterborne diseases.
Microplastics in your blood? New study links plastic exposure to heart attacks
Jul 18, 2026, at 10:28 am
People who have suffered a serious heart attack are more likely to have microplastics and nanoplastics in their blood than those with chronic coronary artery disease or healthy coronary arteries, according to a study published in the European Heart Journal.
Serum Institute to manufacture potential first TB vaccine in over 100 years under Gates MRI deal
Jul 17, 2026, at 04:32 pm
The Gates Medical Research Institute (Gates MRI) has signed a landmark agreement with the Serum Institute of India Private Limited (SII) to manufacture M72/AS01E, a promising tuberculosis (TB) vaccine candidate currently undergoing Phase 3 clinical trials.
Your muscles could determine your diabetes risk, study finds
Jul 15, 2026, at 02:21 pm
A major new international study led by Curtin University has found that diabetes risk is about more than just body weight or obesity, with muscle health also likely to play a significant role in determining whether a person develops the condition.
Think vaping is safer? Study finds it could slash fitness by 15 percent
Jul 14, 2026, at 05:35 pm
Young people who vape or smoke cigarettes have reduced blood vessel functionality, breathing and exercise capacity compare to those who have never smoked or vaped, according to a study led by Manchester Metropolitan University.
Oxford launches world’s first trial of new Ebola vaccine; SII makes 620,000 doses
Jul 14, 2026, at 04:26 pm
The University of Oxford’s Oxford Vaccine Group has launched the world’s first Phase I clinical trial, BD-Ebov, of a vaccine against Bundibugyo ebolavirus (BDBV), in response to the ongoing outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo and neighbouring Uganda.
Doctor warns this everyday food habit could raise your colon cancer risk
Jul 13, 2026, at 10:47 am
A physician has highlighted a dietary habit that may be associated with an increased risk of colorectal cancer amid growing concern over rising cases of the disease among younger adults.
Long COVID may be damaging your brain's Dopamine system, groundbreaking study finds
Jul 12, 2026, at 11:52 pm
A new brain imaging study led by researchers at the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health (CAMH), published in eBioMedicine, provides the strongest evidence to date that long COVID is associated with injury to dopamine-releasing neurons in the brain—a finding that may explain symptoms such as lack of motivation due to fatigue, slowed movement, and memory difficulties, and could open the door to new treatment strategies.
Parents, your smartphone could be hurting your teen more than you realise: Study
Jul 12, 2026, at 07:00 pm
We worry about the time kids spend using screens — but what if the time their caregivers spend on phones is also harmful? Scientists working on digital mental health noticed increasing reports of teenagers struggling with their parents’ phone use and decided to investigate. Their new findings show that teenagers who report that their caregivers are often distracted from them by devices are more likely to display insecure attachment styles, which can have serious negative consequences for their future health and wellbeing.
Jul 11, 2026, at 05:30 pm
In one of the most comprehensive studies of coffee and liver health to date, Cedars-Sinai Health Sciences University investigators linked higher coffee consumption with lower risk of cirrhosis, liver cancer and liver-related death.
Manipal Hospitals launches Robotics Simulation Workshop to train future surgeons
Jul 11, 2026, at 03:40 pm
Kolkata/IBNS: Manipal Hospitals has inaugurated its Robotics Simulation Workshop, an initiative aimed at preparing medical professionals for a future where precision, technology and human expertise work increasingly hand in hand.