Fuelled by exceptionally warm Pacific waters, the El Niño climate pattern is intensifying and has yet to peak. Forecasters are almost certain it will persist through February 2027 – with unusually warm conditions expected across much of the world in the coming months.
At 2:55 am on Friday (September 4), when most of India was still asleep, the countdown at Sriharikota reached its defining moment — GSLV-F17 thundered into the dark sky carrying EOS-05, an advanced Earth observation satellite designed to operate from geosynchronous orbit.
Kolkata/IBNS: Yashoda Hospitals in Hyderabad has introduced the next generation of cancer care by bringing in advanced MR-LINAC Technology, helping individuals to cure certain kinds of cancer without the need for surgery.
Health insurer Star Health and Allied Insurance Company Limited expects Artificial Intelligence (AI) to play a significantly larger role in processing routine cashless hospitalisation claims, with the company targeting 50% of such claims to be settled through AI intervention over the next two years.
In the years following a type 2 diabetes diagnosis, women are more likely to develop mental health conditions, while men are more likely to develop cardiovascular and renal complications, according to a study published August 25 in the open-access journal PLOS Medicine by Fabiola Eto from Queen Mary University of London, UK, and colleagues.
Early initiation of statins after diagnosis of type 2 diabetes was associated with a lower risk of dementia, according to a study presented today at ESC Congress 2026 and published in The Lancet Regional Health – Europe.
At least one person has died and around 15 others are feared missing after a flash flood swept through the Grand Canyon in the US on Saturday, August 29.
People swimming in rivers and lakes could be putting themselves at risk of nasty skin conditions and stomach bugs, according to a new study from the University of East Anglia.
Long-term health is not something that should be considered only after a disease disrupts a person's normal routine. It is closely linked to everyday choices and habits, including diet, physical activity, sleep and overall lifestyle.
The death toll from the devastating floods that hit Nepal last week has risen to 734, as rescuers continue efforts to locate and save possible survivors trapped beneath the rubble.
Obesity is a global health concern that can contribute to diabetes, cardiovascular disease, and other metabolic disorders. Though there are many health conditions that can lead to it, an increasingly worrying cause is right on the grocery shelf, high-fat foods. These foods are known to be hard to resist and can promote overeating.
An Indian doctor has challenged long-standing myths surrounding egg consumption, offering reassurance to people who enjoy eggs as a regular source of protein.
Every morning, many people begin their day with a cup of coffee, often without realising that the popular beverage may offer potential benefits for liver health.
At least 77 pilgrims associated with Sadhguru's Isha Foundation are missing after devastating flash floods struck the Nepal-Tibet border region, the spiritual leader said in an online post.
At least 72 people have been killed and hundreds remain missing after powerful floodwaters tore through river valleys in Nepal and China's Tibet region on Wednesday, sweeping away settlements, bridges and infrastructure, according to New York Times.
At least seven people have died and 384 travellers, including 105 Indians, are missing following a flash flood in the Bhote Koshi River in Nepal's Rasuwa district on Wednesday.
A short workout or a nap can help protect memory after a sleepless night, a McGill University-led study has found.
At least three people have died after a massive and swift flash flood swept through parts of northern Nepal on Wednesday, washing away villages and damaging infrastructure in the region, media reports said.
With more than 7 million Americans living with Alzheimer’s dementia — a number projected to reach nearly 13 million by 2050 — new Emory University research suggests that higher vitamin D supplement intake may be associated with better cognitive function in adults with an elevated risk of dementia.
Heavy rains lashed Delhi and the National Capital Region (NCR) on Monday, disrupting flight operations at Delhi airport and throwing normal life in Gurugram out of gear.
Losing muscle strength is a common part of ageing and can become a major obstacle to maintaining fitness and independence later in life. A US-based doctor has highlighted five supplements that may help support muscle health and physical function as people get older.
A study of the shola sky islands in the southern Western Ghats finds that land-use changes are reshaping bird movements, with both forest and grassland species avoiding human-dominated areas. Forest specialists were less affected in woodlands invaded by woody plants, while the Nilgiri pipit, the study’s only grassland specialist, faced the greatest movement constraints from woody invasions and human activity. Mongabay India correspondent Simrin Sirur reports
Indian scientists have developed a new “smart” cancer drug designed to activate primarily inside cancer cells, potentially offering a more targeted alternative to conventional chemotherapy, which can also damage healthy cells.
Maintaining a calorie deficit can be challenging for anyone trying to lose weight, particularly when hunger starts to creep in between meals.
As the deadliest Ebola outbreak in DR Congo’s history continued spreading on Friday, UN responders renewed their urgent appeal for immediate international support, with existing funding for lifesaving work critically low.
Zydus Lifesciences Limited (Zydus) announces the receipt of final approval from the United States Food and Drug Administration (USFDA) for its Abbreviated New Drug Application (ANDA) for Ascorbic Acid Injection USP, 25,000 mg/50 mL (500 mg/mL) and 5,000 mg/10 mL (500 mg/mL).
Children, who are particularly vulnerable to the disease, account for half of the 46 suspected mpox cases identified in Guinea-Bissau – with 16 of them under the age of four.
The Birla Industrial & Technological Museum (BITM), a unit of the National Council of Science Museums (NCSM), Ministry of Culture, Government of India, will celebrate National Space Day with a three-day special programme from August 23 to 25, 2026, in Kolkata.
Certain everyday habits can negatively affect heart health over the long term. While their impact may not be immediately noticeable, they can gradually increase the risk of cardiovascular problems.
Flight attendants and pilots have the highest and second-highest proportions of radiation-related cancer deaths among more than 500 occupations in the United States, according to a new study.
