Shigella scare in Kerala: Check symptoms, treatment and causes of the infection that killed 4-year-old in KozhikodeShigella Spreading in Kerala? Kerala has intensified surveillance and testing following its first reported Shigella-related death of a four...
09 Jun, 2026, 07.03 PM IST
Tobacco-based mouth fresheners banned in Leh to protect school childrenLeh district authorities have banned the sale and distribution of mouth fresheners containing tobacco. The order aims to protect school-goi...
08 Jun, 2026, 02.27 PM IST
Heat, humidity of India's monsoon could extend summer heat stress as climate warms: Recent StudyIndia faces a growing threat of extreme heat stress. A recent study reveals that with a 2-degree Celsius global warming, the monsoon season...
08 Jun, 2026, 01.55 PM IST
West Bengal set to become 36th State/UT to implement Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya YojanaWest Bengal is set to join the Ayushman Bharat PM-JAY scheme on June 8, marking a significant step towards universal health coverage. The s...
07 Jun, 2026, 08.49 PM IST
Love samosa, pakoras and vada pav? FSSAI issues fresh warning on newspaper-wrapped street snacks. Here's why it could be riskyIndia's food safety regulator, FSSAI, has reissued a stern warning against using newspapers for wrapping, serving, or storing food like sam...
07 Jun, 2026, 12.36 PM IST
World's most contagious disease detected in California wastewater: Key signs of virus and symptoms you should watchMeasles outbreak: California health officials are alarmed by the detection of measles in wastewater, coinciding with the state's worst outb...
07 Jun, 2026, 08.55 AM IST
Three returnees from Ebola-hit African countries quarantined in Durg: Chhattisgarh Health Minister Shyam JaiswalChhattisgarh is fully prepared for potential virus infections. Health Minister Shyam Bihari Jaiswal assured that hospitals and quarantine f...
06 Jun, 2026, 12.30 PM IST
Quote of the day by famous writer Honore De Balzac: ''Our worst misfortunes never happen, and most miseries lie in anticipation' ; What French author's words teaches us about staying positive in lifeFrench writer Honore De Balzac warned that our worst misfortunes rarely happen, with most misery stemming from anticipation. This timeless ...
06 Jun, 2026, 02.44 AM IST
Scientists warn this common food habit could be ageing your heart & brain faster. Here's who is most likely to do itSalt consumption study: New research suggests that older men are more likely than women to add extra salt to their food. The study found th...
05 Jun, 2026, 05.50 PM IST
Iran's deadly attack on Kuwait airport injures 63: health ministryAn Iranian attack on Kuwait's airport wounded at least 63 people on Wednesday, the health ministry said, with authorities earlier reporting...
04 Jun, 2026, 04.58 PM IST
Women are the first caregivers in this Ebola outbreak and the most at riskEastern Congo faces a rapid Ebola outbreak. Women are primary caregivers, increasing their infection risk. Many lack protective gear, forci...
04 Jun, 2026, 11.39 AM IST
Dubai to introduce easier medical visas under new health tourism planDubai is making it easier for international patients to get medical visas. A new agreement between immigration and health authorities aims ...
03 Jun, 2026, 01.55 PM IST
What is the West Nile virus discovered in California? Symptoms, treatment, vaccines and all details explainedWest Nile virus has been detected in California after two dead crows tested positive in San Diego County, prompting officials to urge mosqu...
02 Jun, 2026, 11.39 PM IST
Vietnam to introduce pre-arrival health declaration requirement from July 1Vietnam will implement a new health declaration rule for all international travellers starting July 1, 2026. This measure aims to track inf...
02 Jun, 2026, 10.44 AM IST
What to know about the outbreak of a rare kind of Ebola as cases outpace responseA rare Ebola outbreak is spreading rapidly in Congo and Uganda. The Bundibugyo virus has no approved treatments. Health workers face challe...
31 May, 2026, 07.43 PM IST
Canada: British Columbia opens new permanent residency pathway for health support workers in rural areasBritish Columbia is launching a temporary pathway to permanent residence for cleaning and security workers in rural and remote health autho...
31 May, 2026, 10.29 AM IST
Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission crosses landmark milestone of 90 crore ABHA accountsIn a significant achievement towards building a digitally empowered healthcare ecosystem, the Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission (ABDM), imple...
30 May, 2026, 05.17 PM IST