health and lifestyle

Nipah alert in Kerala after Kozhikode resident tests positive

The 43-year-old patient has been shifted to an isolation facility, while health officials conduct contact tracing and monitor potential exposures linked to his recent movements.

NCH advises caution against spreading misleading information on Homoeopathy

Manipur launches 13 mobile medical units to expand healthcare access in remote hill regions

India's population story is changing as fertility falls below replacement level

WHO warns of growing Ebola outbreak in DR Congo as cases spread to Uganda

More than 530 infections and 90 deaths have been reported across the two countries, prompting intensified surveillance, response efforts, and a continent-wide preparedness plan.

Kerala issues health alert after fresh Shigella cases, steps up containment measures

Authorities have intensified water quality checks, sanitation drives, and hospital preparedness, while urging residents to follow hygiene practices and seek prompt medical care for symptoms.

Bill Gates says world is entering a ‘golden age’ of Alzheimer’s research

The Microsoft co-founder highlighted rapid advances in diagnostics, treatment and artificial intelligence, expressing optimism that breakthroughs in Alzheimer’s research could accelerate in the coming years.

West Bengal joins Ayushman Bharat, 6 crore Swastha Sathi beneficiaries to be covered

An agreement with the National Health Authority will formally bring the state into the union government's flagship healthcare program, expanding access to cashless treatment through empanelled hospitals.

India sees steep jump in obesity, diabetes: NFHS-6 survey

Report reveals sharp rise in overweight adults and high blood sugar levels since 2019, even as child stunting declines across the country.

Ebola is spreading again — and the world is on alert

Ebola is back in global headlines after fresh outbreaks in parts of Africa pushed governments to revive airport screening, travel advisories and emergency surveillance measures.