Oct 02, 2026, at 07:13 pm
Kolkata/IBNS: The Medical Rehabilitation Centre in Kolkata held the 27th edition of the Medical Rehabilitation Conference, bringing together doctors, experts and academics from all over the nation,celebrating 27 years of excellence at MRC Kolkata.
Oct 02, 2026, at 01:19 pm
A new study from the Institute for Health Metrics and Evaluation (IHME) finds that chewing tobacco use contributed to an estimated 251,000 deaths globally in 2023, with health loss overwhelmingly concentrated in South Asia, including India.
Kolkata's Desun Hospital's Cardio Care Walkathon daws 200 participants on World Heart Day
Oct 02, 2026, at 08:33 am
Kolkata: Kolkata's Desun Hospital organised the Desun Cardio Care Walkathon on Tuesday to mark World Heart Day, bringing together doctors, nursing staff, students and local residents to raise awareness about heart health, regular exercise and mindful eating.
Insomnia is more than just sleepless nights: Study finds higher stroke, dementia risk
Sep 29, 2026, at 05:21 pm
Insomnia is associated with a 26% higher risk of stroke and 28% higher odds of hospital admission, according to new research in Sleep Medicine Reviews. The researchers say the findings support recognising insomnia as an important marker of brain, mental and general health.
Manipal Hospital Dhakuria hosts ‘Heart of Innovation Cardiac Summit’ ahead of World Heart Day
Sep 28, 2026, at 02:49 pm
Kolkata/IBNS: Manipal Hospital Dhakuria organised the ‘Heart of Innovation Cardiac Summit’ on Wednesday ahead of World Heart Day, bringing together cardiac specialists and patients to raise awareness about cardiovascular diseases and the importance of timely diagnosis and treatment.
Just 10 minutes of very slow running can boost mood and brain power, study finds
Sep 28, 2026, at 10:35 am
A study by Japanese scientists has found that just 10 minutes of very slow running—at a pace close to walking—can improve mood and executive function, a set of higher-order cognitive processes involved in goal-directed behaviour and attention.
Eating with your partner could lower blood sugar spikes, study finds
Sep 27, 2026, at 09:47 pm
We know that being near someone we love can make us feel good. A new study discovers why: it helps the body work better.
Sep 27, 2026, at 07:35 pm
A Johns Hopkins Medicine study reports evidence that time-restricted eating (TRE) — a form of intermittent fasting that involves only eating during a consistent, daily 8- to 10-hour window — can cause modest weight loss in adults with both obesity and prediabetes or those with diet-controlled type 2 diabetes.
Loneliness could cost you nearly 6 healthy years, major study finds
Sep 27, 2026, at 06:29 pm
The numbers paint a grim picture. Roughly half of all U.S. adults are lonely, according to a 2023 report, and nearly as many feel socially isolated. Though just as serious as other health risks, loneliness and social isolation remain underappreciated as urgent public health concerns.
Common Add-ons That Improve Parents' Health Insurance Plans
Sep 25, 2026, at 11:03 pm
Parents and older adults are more prone to health conditions. Therefore, many individuals prefer to buy parents' health insurance to guard their finances during medical emergencies.
Eating just 100g more ultra-processed food daily may raise heart risk by 14%: Study
Sep 25, 2026, at 04:41 pm
A higher ultra processed food (UPF) intake is linked to a heightened risk of several major chronic health issues, such as digestive diseases, high blood pressure, and metabolic syndrome/diabetes, as well as death, finds a pooled data analysis of the available evidence, published in the open access journal Family Medicine and Community Health.
Sugar in first 1,000 days may shape anxiety risk in adulthood, scientists find
Sep 23, 2026, at 05:00 pm
Exposure to sugar during the first 1,000 days of life may increase the risk of developing anxiety in adulthood, according to a new study by researchers at the University of Surrey.
Think one sweet drink a day is harmless? Study raises stomach cancer concern
Sep 22, 2026, at 04:51 pm
Approximately 65% of U.S. adults report consuming one or more sugar-sweetened beverages every day. Mass General Brigham Cancer Institute researchers found that consuming these drinks daily was associated with an increased risk of developing gastric cancer, while artificially sweetened beverages were not associated with an increased risk. Results are published in the journal Gastro Hep Advances.
Race against Ebola: Vaccine trial begins in DR Congo
Sep 21, 2026, at 07:11 pm
An Ebola vaccine trial is underway in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), involving frontline health workers and others involved in the response.
Stress isn’t just in your head: It could be triggering heart-damaging inflammation, finds study
Sep 19, 2026, at 03:20 pm
Chronic stress from people’s everyday lives may be causing lasting structural changes to the heart, harming health and reducing life expectancy.
Can your partner’s poor sleep make you eat unhealthy? Study finds surprising link
Sep 18, 2026, at 10:29 am
Poor sleep is known to lead to poor diet quality. But as a new Concordia-led study of co-habitating couples shows that poor sleep can affect not only an individual’s food choices, but their partner’s choices too.
Could the air you breathe affect your mental health? Study finds suicide link
Sep 16, 2026, at 04:48 pm
Exposure to air pollutants, especially small particulate matter (PM2.5 and PM10) and nitrogen dioxide (NO2), may heighten the risk of death by suicide and suicidal thoughts, suggests a pooled data analysis of the available evidence, published online in the Journal of Epidemiology & Community Health.
Big BRICS push for Ayurveda: New Delhi declaration backs traditional medicine cooperation
Sep 13, 2026, at 04:28 pm
The New Delhi Declaration adopted at the 18th BRICS Summit has given a significant push to international cooperation in Traditional, Complementary and Integrative Medicine (TCIM), recognising its growing relevance in strengthening health systems and contributing to Universal Health Coverage (UHC).
India’s big push against Cervical Cancer: 80 lakh girls get HPV vaccine
Sep 11, 2026, at 04:26 pm
India has crossed a significant milestone in its efforts to prevent cervical cancer, with more than 80 lakh (8 million) doses of the Human Papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine administered under the National HPV Vaccination Campaign since its launch in February 2026.
Modi, Putin meet in Delhi ahead of BRICS Summit
Sep 11, 2026, at 04:12 pm
Indian PM Narendra Modi on Friday met Russian President Vladimir Putin ahead of the BRICS Summit in New Delhi, the second meeting in less than two weeks.
Drinking tea or coffee very hot? Oxford study reveals a surprising Cancer link
Sep 09, 2026, at 04:53 pm
Drinking a hot cup of coffee or tea is a daily habit for millions of people worldwide. However, a new study by the University of Oxford suggests that people who drink ‘hot’ or ‘very hot’ beverages may face a higher risk of developing a type of oesophageal cancer known as oesophageal squamous cell carcinoma (SCC).
Disha Eye Hospitals organises ‘Draw For Sight’ to promote eye donation awareness
Sep 09, 2026, at 03:25 pm
Kolkata/IBNS: Disha Eye Hospitals and Prova Eye Bank organised ‘Draw For Sight’, a drawing competition for school students, at the hospital's New Town branch, on Saturday as part of the 41st National Eye Donation Fortnight 2026.
Why Balance Problems Could Be a Sign of an Underlying Neurological Condition
Sep 08, 2026, at 05:15 pm
Balance problems get brushed off a lot. Tiredness, maybe. Old age, maybe. Sometimes that's really all it is.
Sep 08, 2026, at 03:26 pm
Kolkata/IBNS: Manipal Hospital has announced they successfully performed Eastern India’s first Pulsed Field Ablation (PFA) procedure using Boston Scientific’s Farapulse Pulsed Field Ablation System to treat Atrial Fibrillation (AF), a common heart rhythm disorder.
Ozempic, Wegovy and Zepbound linked to higher hair loss risk in men: Study
Sep 07, 2026, at 04:24 pm
Men already at risk genetically for the most common form of hair loss have a 7 percent added risk of losing their hair if they use drugs like Ozempic, Wegovy, and Zepbound for type 2 diabetes and obesity, a new study shows.
Bhutan achieves what few countries have: WHO validates elimination of dog-transmitted Rabies
Sep 07, 2026, at 12:47 pm
The World Health Organization (WHO) has validated Bhutan’s elimination of dog-transmitted rabies as a public health problem, making it the first country in the WHO South-East Asia Region to achieve the milestone.
Your sugar-free gum may contain this sweetener—New study raises heart concerns
Sep 06, 2026, at 11:26 pm
A study to be presented at ESC Congress 2026 will show that high blood levels of the artificial sweetener xylitol, commonly used as a sugar substitute in products such as sugar-free chewing gum, are associated with an increased risk of major adverse cardiovascular events.
Over 40? Nutritionist reveals 3 morning habits you should start today
Sep 05, 2026, at 06:15 pm
A nutritionist has highlighted three simple morning habits that people can incorporate into their daily routine to stay active and support overall well-being after turning 40.
Cancer treatment without surgery? Hyderabad hospital brings India’s only MR-LINAC technology
Sep 04, 2026, at 03:05 pm
Kolkata/IBNS: Yashoda Hospitals in Hyderabad has introduced the next generation of cancer care by bringing in advanced MR-LINAC Technology, helping individuals to cure certain kinds of cancer without the need for surgery.
Star Health aims for 50% of routine cashless claims to be settled through AI in two years
Sep 03, 2026, at 10:30 pm
Health insurer Star Health and Allied Insurance Company Limited expects Artificial Intelligence (AI) to play a significantly larger role in processing routine cashless hospitalisation claims, with the company targeting 50% of such claims to be settled through AI intervention over the next two years.