Saikat Mandal

Scientists are turning to an unlikely source in the search for the next generation of weight-loss drugs: pythons. New research highlighted in a recent Yahoo News report suggests that molecules found in python blood could help develop safer and more effective treatments for obesity. Pythons are known for their extreme feeding habits—they can consume prey […]

A deadly meningitis outbreak in the United Kingdom has triggered widespread alarm after being traced to a nightclub event in Canterbury, Kent. Health officials say the cluster is linked to a “super-spreader” incident at Club Chemistry, where thousands of young people gathered in early March. The outbreak, driven by the meningitis B strain, has rapidly

Health authorities in the United Kingdom have expanded eligibility for the meningitis B (MenB) vaccine after the number of cases linked to an outbreak in Kent rose to 27, sparking urgent public health action. The outbreak, centred in Canterbury and linked to a nightclub cluster, has primarily affected students and young people. Officials confirmed that

A new study has raised concerns about the health risks of stopping widely used GLP-1 drugs—medications prescribed for diabetes and weight loss—warning that discontinuation may significantly increase the chances of heart attack, stroke, and even death. The research, based on health records of more than 300,000 patients, found that people who stopped taking GLP-1 therapies

What to know about polio when you are traveling Global health authorities are urging travellers to stay alert as poliovirus continues to circulate in multiple regions worldwide, prompting updated travel advisories in 2026. Recent guidance from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) highlights that more than 30 countries have reported poliovirus detections

India’s Universal Immunisation Programme Sets Global Benchmark India’s Universal Immunisation Programme (UIP) has emerged as a global model for large-scale public health delivery, achieving remarkable milestones in disease prevention and vaccine coverage. According to recent government data, full immunisation coverage in the country has surged from 62% in 2015 to an impressive 98.4% as of