Stress isn’t just in your head: It could be triggering heart-damaging inflammation, finds study
Chronic stress from people’s everyday lives may be causing lasting structural changes to the heart, harming health and reducing life expectancy.
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Can your partner’s poor sleep make you eat unhealthy? Study finds surprising link
Poor sleep is known to lead to poor diet quality. But as a new Concordia-led study of co-habitating couples shows that poor sleep can affect not only an individual’s food choices, but their partner’s choices too.
Could the air you breathe affect your mental health? Study finds suicide link
Exposure to air pollutants, especially small particulate matter (PM2.5 and PM10) and nitrogen dioxide (NO2), may heighten the risk of death by suicide and suicidal thoughts, suggests a pooled data analysis of the available evidence, published online in the Journal of Epidemiology & Community Health.
Scientists find first adult T. Rex trackway—Here’s how fast the killer dinosaur moved
Scientists from the Denver Museum of Nature & Science and Liverpool John Moores University in England have discovered the first adult T. rex trackway, providing insights into how this emblematic predator moved. The findings were published today in the Journal of Vertebrate Paleontology.
Big BRICS push for Ayurveda: New Delhi declaration backs traditional medicine cooperation
The New Delhi Declaration adopted at the 18th BRICS Summit has given a significant push to international cooperation in Traditional, Complementary and Integrative Medicine (TCIM), recognising its growing relevance in strengthening health systems and contributing to Universal Health Coverage (UHC).
Earth just recorded its hottest August ever — Here’s what’s driving the heat
Newly released weather data has revealed that Earth recorded its hottest August on record, with the effects of extreme heat felt across the globe.
That AI-generated 80s photo isn’t free: Here’s what the planet pays for it
AI-generated image trends have repeatedly taken the internet by storm, and the latest craze involves recreating photographs in a 1980s-inspired style. Users are embracing the trend to transform themselves into retro avatars, imagining how they might have looked decades ago.
India’s big push against Cervical Cancer: 80 lakh girls get HPV vaccine
India has crossed a significant milestone in its efforts to prevent cervical cancer, with more than 80 lakh (8 million) doses of the Human Papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine administered under the National HPV Vaccination Campaign since its launch in February 2026.
Modi, Putin meet in Delhi ahead of BRICS Summit
Indian PM Narendra Modi on Friday met Russian President Vladimir Putin ahead of the BRICS Summit in New Delhi, the second meeting in less than two weeks.
Drinking tea or coffee very hot? Oxford study reveals a surprising Cancer link
Drinking a hot cup of coffee or tea is a daily habit for millions of people worldwide. However, a new study by the University of Oxford suggests that people who drink ‘hot’ or ‘very hot’ beverages may face a higher risk of developing a type of oesophageal cancer known as oesophageal squamous cell carcinoma (SCC).
AI boom has a dark side: Data centres threaten electricity systems worldwide, warns UN
Use of data-intensive technologies – in particular artificial intelligence (AI) data centres – is growing faster than electricity infrastructure can handle, the UN’s economic commission for Europe has warned, raising concerns about the future reliability and resilience of energy systems worldwide.
Disha Eye Hospitals organises ‘Draw For Sight’ to promote eye donation awareness
Kolkata/IBNS: Disha Eye Hospitals and Prova Eye Bank organised ‘Draw For Sight’, a drawing competition for school students, at the hospital's New Town branch, on Saturday as part of the 41st National Eye Donation Fortnight 2026.
India-Japan deepen forest cooperation: Key roadmap for 2027–31 endorsed
The 7th Meeting of the India-Japan Joint Working Group (JWG) on cooperation in the field of forests was held in Bengaluru on Tuesday, with the two sides discussing key areas of collaboration.
20 years of heart trouble, 3 hospitalisations: Kolkata hospital performs Eastern India’s first PFA procedure
Kolkata/IBNS: Manipal Hospital has announced they successfully performed Eastern India’s first Pulsed Field Ablation (PFA) procedure using Boston Scientific’s Farapulse Pulsed Field Ablation System to treat Atrial Fibrillation (AF), a common heart rhythm disorder.
Ozempic, Wegovy and Zepbound linked to higher hair loss risk in men: Study
Men already at risk genetically for the most common form of hair loss have a 7 percent added risk of losing their hair if they use drugs like Ozempic, Wegovy, and Zepbound for type 2 diabetes and obesity, a new study shows.
Bhutan achieves what few countries have: WHO validates elimination of dog-transmitted Rabies
The World Health Organization (WHO) has validated Bhutan’s elimination of dog-transmitted rabies as a public health problem, making it the first country in the WHO South-East Asia Region to achieve the milestone.
Your sugar-free gum may contain this sweetener—New study raises heart concerns
A study to be presented at ESC Congress 2026 will show that high blood levels of the artificial sweetener xylitol, commonly used as a sugar substitute in products such as sugar-free chewing gum, are associated with an increased risk of major adverse cardiovascular events.
Who is Bittu Tabahi? MP youth cleans polluted river alone, wins praise from internet
BSc student Surendra Singh Choudhary, popularly known as ‘Bittu Tabahi’, from Madhya Pradesh, has drawn widespread attention online after taking it upon himself to clean the polluted Ajnar River in Biaora.
Over 40? Nutritionist reveals 3 morning habits you should start today
A nutritionist has highlighted three simple morning habits that people can incorporate into their daily routine to stay active and support overall well-being after turning 40.
El NiNo is surging: Months of extreme heat could follow, say experts
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.
ISRO’s ‘Naughty Boy’ delivers big win: GSLV-F17 launches EOS-05 in historic mission
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.
Cancer treatment without surgery? Hyderabad hospital brings India’s only MR-LINAC technology
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.
Star Health aims for 50% of routine cashless claims to be settled through AI in two years
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.
Type 2 diabetes affects men and women differently: New study reveals a shocking health divide
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.
15% lower Dementia risk? What new study says about statins and diabetes
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.
Grand Canyon flash flood horror: 1 dead, 15 feared missing after deadly deluge
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.
Lakes and rivers may look clean, but new study finds hidden health risks
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.
Want better health? Doctor reveals 7 simple habits that could make a difference
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.
Horror in flood-hit Nepal: Bodies pile up as death toll climbs to 734
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.
Love high-fat foods? Scientists reveal a surprising brain mechanism behind weight gain
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.