New TB vaccines expected from 2029 could prevent 7.3 million deaths by 2050, Gavi saysBy 2029, new tuberculosis vaccines are expected to save more than seven million lives, emerging as a crucial element for global health impr...
14 Sep, 2026, 05.58 PM IST
As midterms approach, new poll finds that few Americans trust campaigns or TrumpAmericans now show less trust in federal government information across key areas. This skepticism has increased since 2024 and is higher th...
09 Sep, 2026, 08.38 PM IST
From hunger to obesity: Developing world faces growing threat to child healthChildhood obesity is rapidly increasing in developing nations, creating a significant health challenge. This epidemic is now outpacing unde...
03 Sep, 2026, 07.05 AM IST
Pennsylvania's MMR vaccination rate fell below 95%. Now two residents have died from measlesPennsylvania is facing its first measles fatalities in thirty-five years due to a rise in cases statewide, primarily affecting unvaccinated...
25 Aug, 2026, 08.57 PM IST
In 1953, South Korea emerged from war with 60–70% living in extreme poverty. 71 years later, life expectancy reached 83.7 years with highest education levels anywhere in the planetSouth Korea transformed from extreme poverty after the war to a highly educated nation. Life expectancy significantly increased, reaching a...
25 Aug, 2026, 04.48 PM IST
Capital, technology and scale: The business blueprint for India’s critical-care futureCPR co-founders Dr Satya Garimella and Krishna Kottapalli discuss the business challenges of scaling critical-care infrastructure, from cap...
24 Aug, 2026, 11.59 AM IST
UK food agency warns against runny eggs amid salmonella outbreak; these people should avoid mayonnaise, soufflé and hollandaise sauce tooIn light of a concerning salmonella outbreak affecting over 200 people in the UK, vulnerable populations are urged to steer clear of underc...
21 Aug, 2026, 09.27 PM IST
H1N1 scare at Bengaluru Clarence High School: 500+ students & over 21 employees fall sick; offline classes suspendedH1N1 scare at Bengaluru Clarence High School: Clarence High School has decided to halt offline classes following a notable surge in illness...
18 Aug, 2026, 09.27 AM IST
Why Meta is paying for controversial content - and what that means for the posts you seeABC News Verify found Facebook had monetised Australian accounts described as having white nationalist, neo-Nazi or anti-vaccine links. Acc...
13 Aug, 2026, 10.30 AM IST
International Youth Day 2026: Why Indians in their 20s are facing diabetes, BP, fatty liverIn celebration of International Youth Day, we acknowledge the significant role played by young individuals in society, alongside their heal...
12 Aug, 2026, 10.54 AM IST
H1N1 cases in Delhi : What are the symptoms, prevention tips as cases jump 6-fold from last yearDelhi has recorded a sharp increase in H1N1 influenza cases this season. Infections have risen to 1,344 from 229 during the corresponding p...
10 Aug, 2026, 10.06 PM IST
Flu not going away? Delhi-NCR reports 1,344 H1N1 cases; doctors reveal warning signs you shouldn't ignoreDelhi-NCR is witnessing a significant surge in H1N1 influenza cases this year. Delhi alone has reported over thirteen hundred cases, a subs...
07 Aug, 2026, 01.06 PM IST
Meta-backed research finds exposure to 'untrustworthy' social media is rareA new study published today in Science Advances offers the most rigorous answers yet. It comes from a collaboration between Meta and academ...
30 Jul, 2026, 09.52 AM IST
Japanese drugmaker Takeda's Qdenga becomes first dengue vaccine approved in IndiaIndia's drug regulator has approved Takeda's Qdenga dengue vaccine, the first of its kind. This vaccine is expected to become available in ...
21 Jul, 2026, 07.07 AM IST
At age 6, he woke up trapped inside a giant metal tube and spent the next 70 years in it. Meet Paul Alexander, who lived inside a 600-pound iron lungPaul Alexander was just six years old when polio left him unable to breathe on his own, forcing him to spend more than 70 years inside a 60...
17 Jul, 2026, 05.33 PM IST
Health experts bat for adult vaccination programmes in IndiaDoctors and health experts have stressed that people, especially those above 50 years, must receive the recommended vaccines, shining light...
19 Jul, 2023, 03.30 PM IST
GSK rolls out its Shingles vaccine in IndiaThe adult vaccine recommended for people aged 50 years and above, provides protection against shingles - a disease associated with debilita...
25 Apr, 2023, 01.25 AM IST