Early initiation of breastfeeding not enough; mothers need sustained support, say experts
NFHS-6 findings suggest that the challenge increasingly lies in helping mothers continue breastfeeding after they leave healthcare facilities
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To live better, never stop learning
Extending life without preserving health is not a worthwhile gain
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Traditional diets shape unique gut microbes of Indian tribes
Research on Indian tribal populations shows that traditional diets foster unique gut bacteria distinct from industrialised societies; the findings highlight an urgent need for biobanking to preserve microbial diversity and develop region-specific probiotic therapies as required
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Health Ministry introduces strict measures against fake or fabricated data
Until now, applicants found guilty of submitting fabricated data were liable to face only rejection of applications or cancellation of existing licences; the new provisions go a step further by imposing a temporary ban on future applications, aimed at deterring repeated violations
Read article →Health Quiz: On infant and child nutrition
With World Breastfeeding Week having just come to an end, the focus has been on infant and child nutrition -- an area where India still lags. There’s a wealth of information out there on how to feed children and how to ensure they develop healthy eating habits. How much do you know? Take the quiz and find out!
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Study shows AI can design bacteriophages with potential to overcome bacterial resistance
Scientists used genome language models to design complete bacteriophage genomes, with laboratory tests showing that some could infect E. coli and overcome resistance to a naturally occurring phage
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Towards nutritional literacy: navigating food labels, social media feeds and traditional wisdom to arrive at better diets
As consumers, we need to move beyond simplified narratives that classify every food as either ‘clean’ or ‘toxic’. Instead, we should understand what processing means, learn how to interpret labels, appreciate portion sizes, and focus on the quality of our overall eating pattern
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Former U.S. President Biden’s cancer has spread, it’s very painful, says son
In May 2025, just four months after he left office as the oldest sitting President, Joe Biden revealed he had been diagnosed with an aggressive form of prostate cancer that had spread to his bones
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Bengal Government hospitals observe two-minute silence in memory of R.G. Kar rape-murder victim doctor
The West Bengal Junior Doctors' Front, which led extensive protests following the discovery of the post-graduate trainee doctor's body on August 9, 2024, held a clinic for underprivileged people at Chitpur in north Kolkata
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BJP MP lists private bill on social media ban for children
The Safeguarding Healthy Internet Environments for Little Digital-Natives (Shield) Bill, 2025, listed by Baijayant Panda says no child under 13 years shall create an account on any social media or online gaming platform without verified parental consent, and that every intermediary shall provide parental control dashboards
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