Deadly heat at Hajj getting worse due to climate change, scientists say
Climate change and rising temperatures are altering the pattern of the annual Islamic pilgrimage, Hajj, a new study has revealed.
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Climate shock warning: Earth could break heat records again before 2030, finds study
A new climate report produced by the UK Met Office and released by the World Meteorological Organization (WMO) on Thursday has warned that there is an 86 per cent chance that at least one year between 2026 and 2030 will surpass 2024 as the hottest year ever recorded.
Anti-aging treatments surge in popularity across US' Maryland as demand for non-invasive care grows
The anti-aging and medical aesthetics industry is witnessing unprecedented growth worldwide, with more people turning to non-invasive cosmetic procedures to maintain youthful, healthy-looking skin.
Africa Ebola crisis: Russia claims breakthrough vaccine that can offer protection against deadly Bundibugyo strain
Russia has claimed to have developed a vaccine that may offer protection against Bundibugyo, the rare Ebola strain currently upticking cases in Central Africa.
India Vision Institute launches eye care campaign in Dharavi to expand access to vision screening
India Vision Institute (IVI), with support from HOYA Vision Care and in collaboration with the Mendonsa Foundation, on Monday launched a focused vision screening campaign in Dharavi to provide regular access to basic eye care in one of Mumbai’s most vibrant and densely populated communities.
Ebola crisis deepens: India sends urgent relief as DRC reports nearly 900 cases
India has dispatched the first tranche of urgent medical supplies and protective kits to the Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) amid the ongoing Ebola outbreak across several African nations, with the epicentre in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC).
DRC's Ebola crisis worsens: 900 suspected cases trigger WHO alert
WHO Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus on Monday confirmed that nearly 900 suspected Ebola cases have been identified in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), including 101 confirmed infections.
Need another boy: Doctor alerts 22-year-old sixth-time pregnant woman, viral video sparks online debate
A doctor recently shared an Instagram video highlighting an Indian couple, married in childhood, and their obsession with having another male child.
Ebola panic incoming? WHO chief sounds alarm on global preparedness
The recent Ebola and hantavirus outbreaks demonstrate that the world is still vulnerable to rapidly spreading infectious diseases, Tedros Ghebreyesus, the head of the World Health Organization (WHO), warned on Saturday at the close of the 79th World Health Assembly in Geneva.
‘Silent revolution’ in Kolkata healthcare: Manipal Hospitals pushes robotic surgery into mainstream
Kolkata/IBNS: Robotic-assisted surgery is no longer limited to metro super-speciality centres abroad or in distant Indian cities, doctors at the Robotic Summit 2026 hosted by Manipal Hospitals said on Tuesday, highlighting how the technology is now transforming healthcare in Kolkata itself.
Shocking study finds everyday food additives may raise cancer and diabetes risk
A major new series of studies has raised concerns over the health risks posed by widely used food additives, linking common food colouring agents and preservatives to increased risks of cancer, type 2 diabetes, cardiovascular disease and hypertension.
WHO says global Ebola risk remains low despite escalating DRC outbreak
The World Health Organization has raised the public health risk level of the ongoing Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo from “high” to “very high”, as the virus continues to spread rapidly across the country’s conflict-hit eastern provinces.
Breakthrough alert: Indians scientists develop ultra-efficient thermal battery for clean energy storage
Indian researchers have developed a cost-effective, efficient thermal energy storage material that can significantly improve the efficiency of thermal batteries used in concentrated solar power plants and industrial waste heat recovery systems.
Eating one Avocado a day could slash diabetes risk, new study finds
– A secondary analysis of the landmark Habitual Diet and Avocado Trial (HAT) has found that daily consumption of fresh avocados significantly reduces dietary glycemic load (GL), a key measure of how the quantity and quality of carbohydrates in the diet affect blood sugar levels. Lower-GL diets have long been associated with improved blood sugar control and a reduced risk of type 2 diabetes and other cardiometabolic conditions.
Like father, like daughter: Soumya Swaminathan joins M S Swaminathan in Royal Society Honour
In a landmark moment for Indian science, noted scientist Dr Soumya Swaminathan has been elected a Fellow of the Royal Society (FRS), one of the world’s highest scientific honours.
Deadly Ebola outbreak spreads in DRC — over 500 suspected cases, WHO sounds alarm
The World Health Organization (WHO) representative in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), Dr Anne Ancia, said there are more than 500 suspected Ebola cases, including around 130 suspected deaths, while only 30 cases have been confirmed so far.
Zambia turns to India’s eVIN tech to end medicine shortages
The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) Zambia and UNDP India, in collaboration with the Ministry of Health, the Zambia Medicines and Medical Supplies Agency (ZAMMSA), and the Smart Zambia Institute, have convened in Lusaka to kick-off support towards the adaptation of India’s Electronic Vaccine Intelligence Network (eVIN) platform for Zambia’s essential medicines, Track & Trace, supply chain management system.
US: Colorado confirms first Hantavirus death in two years. What do we know so far?
The US state of Colorado has recorded its first death from Hantavirus since 2024, health officials confirmed, while clarifying that the case is not linked to the recent outbreak aboard the MV Hondius cruise ship that drew global attention.
Hantavirus on cruise ship sparks panic, WHO says ‘not another COVID
A deadly hantavirus outbreak aboard a cruise ship in the Atlantic Ocean poses a low global public health risk and is “not the start of another COVID pandemic”, the World Health Organization (WHO) said on Thursday.
India–Japan tech power move: Big deals signed in Quantum, healthcare
Onoda Kimi, Japan’s Minister for Science and Technology Policy and Minister of State for Space Policy, along with a high-level delegation, met Jitendra Singh, Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Science and Technology, Earth Sciences, and other key portfolios, to explore enhanced collaboration across sectors, particularly in health and medical devices.
We are not just a story: Man trapped on a cruise shares emotional appeal on hantavirus outbreak
An American travel influencer aboard the MV Hondius cruise ship broke down in tears as uncertainty gripped passengers following a suspected hantavirus outbreak that has claimed three lives.
Three dead in suspected Hantavirus infection outbreak on cruise ship: WHO
Three people have died and three others are ill following suspected cases of Hantavirus infection on a cruise ship in the Atlantic, the World Health Organization (WHO) said on Sunday.
India’s first-ever child diabetes policy unveiled — Here’s why it matters
The Ministry of Health and Family Welfare has released India’s first-ever guidance document on diabetes mellitus in children at the recently concluded National Summit on Best Practices in Public Healthcare Service Delivery.
Mexico City is sinking 10 inches a year — NASA reveals shocking data
Mexico City is sinking by nearly 10 inches (about 25 cm) a year, according to new satellite imagery released this week by NASA, making it one of the fastest-subsiding megacities in the world.
Alarming spike: Pakistan confirms 2 more polio cases
Pakistan’s fight against polio has suffered another setback, with two new cases reported from Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) on Friday, bringing the total number of cases in the country this year to three.
Why is Europe warming faster than anywhere else? New study reveals details
Rapid warming across Europe is driving widespread environmental changes, including shrinking snow and ice cover, intensifying heatwaves, drought, wildfires and record ocean temperatures, according to a major new climate report.
Parampara founder Debabrata Sen brings Ayurveda to Gen Z with interactive session at Kolkata school
Kolkata/IBNS: Parampara Ayurved founder Debabrata Sen conducted an interactive session at Beltala Girls’ School in Kolkata, aiming to introduce Ayurveda to younger audiences and connect it with modern lifestyle challenges.
Hailstorm havoc in Bengaluru: Chaos, waterlogging, and deaths reported
Bengaluru was hit by a sudden spell of heavy rain, strong winds and hail on Wednesday evening, bringing a sharp drop in temperatures after days of intense heat that had pushed the mercury to around 37°C.
WHO sounds alarm: Urgent global push needed to eliminate deadly viral Hepatitis
Countries are making measurable progress in combatting viral hepatitis, but the disease remains a major global health challenge, the World Health Organization (WHO) said in a new report published on Tuesday.
IMD issues red alert! Heatwave to scorch these states as temperatures hit 44.5°C
The India Meteorological Department (IMD), under the Ministry of Earth Sciences, has issued detailed heatwave advisories and safety guidelines as several parts of the country continue to witness rising temperatures and above-normal heat conditions.