Category: Health

This is what Nipah virus does to your body – Firstpost

India is responding to a rare (but serious!) outbreak of Nipah virus (NiV) in the eastern parts of the country, with health authorities and the World Health Organization (WHO) looking it as a potential threat. While only two laboratory-confirmed cases of this infection have been reported in West Bengal since late December 2025, the healthcare professionals […]

WHO flags rare but serious Nipah virus after cases in West Bengal – Firstpost

World Health Organisation (WHO) director general Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus on Saturday warned that cases of Nipah virus are rare but also serious. The global health body head also said that cases linked to the Nipah virus outbreak were limited to India and were not reported by any other country. The World Health Organisation (WHO) Director General […]

12 kg cancerous tumour removed in life-saving surgery at a Gurugram hospital – Firstpost

A 67-year-old Ethiopian woman underwent successful surgery in India to remove a rare 12 kg cancerous gastrointestinal stromal tumour, after months of severe pain and organ compression. Doctors in Gurugram have successfully removed a massive 12-kg cancerous gastrointestinal tumour from a 67-year-old woman from Ethiopia in what specialists described as a highly complex and high-risk oncological […]

A national, patient-centric approach is vital to leave no cancer patient behind: Expert – Firstpost

India needs a unified, patient-centric national cancer care mission to strengthen early detection, expand access to personalised treatment and ensure equitable cancer outcomes nationwide. India is at a critical juncture in its fight against cancer with an opportunity to shift decisively from late-stage intervention to a proactive, prevention-led and precision-driven care model. “The country has the […]

Is coffee a cheap fat burner? Doctors explain the science and limits – Firstpost

Coffee is widely promoted as a low-cost fat burner but experts say its metabolic benefits are modest and temporary. Sustainable weight loss still depends on balanced nutrition, exercise, sleep and lifestyle consistency. In the competitive world of health trends, social media is currently buzzing with a “7-second coffee trick” and claims that your morning cup of […]

Why do heart attacks peak between 4 am and 9 am? Cardiologists explain – Firstpost

Heart attacks are not randomly distributed across the day. Multiple global studies have shown a higher incidence during the early morning hours, typically between 4 am and 9 am. This timing is closely linked to the body’s internal clock, or circadian rhythm which governs hormone release, blood pressure, heart rate and blood clotting patterns. Cardiologists say […]

Why younger, non-diabetics are being diagnosed with pancreatic cancer – Firstpost

For decades, pancreatic cancer has been inextricably linked to long-standing diabetes, often viewed as a “lifestyle” consequence of chronic metabolic dysfunction. However, a startling shift is unfolding in oncology clinics worldwide. Emerging research indicates that the global incidence of pancreatic cancer has more than doubled over the last 30 years, rising from approximately 195,000 cases in […]

A stent-free future? How drug-coated balloons transform angioplasty care – Firstpost

For decades, metal stents have been the backbone of angioplasty, propping open narrowed arteries and restoring blood flow in heart disease patients. But as cardiology increasingly focuses on long-term vessel health rather than just immediate results, a new approach is gaining ground: drug-coated balloon (DCB) angioplasty, a strategy built on the principle of “leave nothing behind”. […]