What are postbiotic supplements – and do you really need them

The Conversation,  PTI,  January 25, 2026,  Lincoln  Lincoln : You will likely have heard of probiotics. These are live microorganisms that,...

CBSE Mandates Mental Health and Career Counsellors in Affiliated Schools

PTI, KOTA, JAN 24, 2026: In a significant policy reform aimed at strengthening students’ mental health and providing them with career guidan...

Nipah Scare: RT-PCR Tests Conducted on Bats at Alipore Zoo

PTI, KOLKATA, JAN 24, 2026: Amid concerns over a possible Nipah virus threat, bats at Kolkata's Alipore Zoo are undergoing RT-PCR testin...

Bengal Issues Guidelines for Nipah Virus Management

MP, 17 Jan 2026, Kolkata: Amid concerns over the detection of Nipah virus infection in the state, the West Bengal government on Friday issue...

Two More Nurses with Nipah Virus Symptoms Admitted to Kolkata Hospital

Health authorities intensify monitoring and containment measures amid ongoing alert in West Bengal MP, Kolkata, 15 January 2026: Two more n...

Nipah Virus Cases: Two Nurses in Critical Condition in Kolkata Hospital

PTI, KOLKATA, JAN 14, 2026: The two nurses, who tested positive for Nipah virus, have been admitted to the Beliaghata ID Hospital in Kolkata...

Sebaashray II Registers Over 2.11 Lakh Beneficiaries Since Launch

TMC leader Abhishek Banerjee highlights inclusive healthcare initiative in Falta MP, Kolkata, 11 January 2026: Reaffirming the commitment t...

Study Highlights Significant Role of Male Factors in Infertility, Genetic Technology Helps Identify Causes

PTI, NEW DELHI, JAN 10, 2026: For many couples struggling with infertility, the most frustrating thing is doctors being unable to explain wh...

Use of Kajal in Children Raises Health Concerns, Studies and Experts Call for Greater Awareness and Regulation

Research and medical experts highlight low parental awareness, potential eye and systemic risks, and the need for coordinated public health ...

AIIMS Kalyani Unveils Advanced Cancer Care and Trauma Facilities, Expanding Access to Affordable Treatment

Union Health Minister inaugurates nationally significant medical infrastructure aimed at benefiting thousands of patients across West Bengal...

Indore Water Contamination: Administration Denies Guillain-Barré Syndrome Case in Woman

PTI, Indore, Jan 5, 2026: A 67-year-old woman from Bhagirathpura, the ground zero of the diarrhoea outbreak triggered by contaminated drinki...

Over 80 Percent of Psychiatric Patients in India Do Not Receive Timely Care: Indian Psychiatric Society

PTI,  NEW DELHI, JAN 4, 2025 : The Indian Psychiatric Society (IPS) has expressed deep concern over the persistently high mental health trea...

Indore Water Contamination: 20 New Diarrhoea Cases Detected; Over 9,000 Screened

PTI,  INDORE, JAN 4, 2025 : Twenty new patients were detected in Indore on Sunday after health teams screened over 9,000 individuals amid a ...

Fact Check: Is the One-Meal-a-Day Diet a Safe Strategy for Weight Loss?

First check, January 4, 2026 :   The one-meal-a-day (OMAD) diet, a controversial weight loss strategy, has gained attention for its extreme ...

Delhi Air Quality Slips Near 'Severe' as 20 Stations Record AQI in Red Zone

PTI, NEW DELHI, DEC 27, 2025: Air quality in the capital deteriorated sharply on Saturday, edging close to the 'severe' mark, with t...

HC Restrains Sale of ‘Liv.72’ Over Similarity with ‘Liv.52’ Tablets

MP, 25 Dec 2025, Kolkata: The Calcutta High Court has restrained the sale of a healthcare product branded as “Liv.72,” holding that its name...

Delhi AQI in 'Very Poor' Category at 377; 'Severe' at 16 Places

PTI,  New Delhi, DEC 21, 2025 :  The air quality in the national capital was recorded in the 'very poor' category on Sunday morning ...

Why Do Mosquitoes Bite Some People More Than Others? Science Finally Explains

First Check, Decmber 19, 2025 :  Ever wondered why some people seem to be bitten more by mosquitoes than others? In a viral Instagram reel b...