Indian Cabinet has approved a game-changing ‘Mission Mausam' initiative which the country would implement with the aim to boost the country's climate-related science, research, and services besides developing capabilities to 'manage' certain weather events.
More than 22,500 people – a quarter of those wounded in Gaza since Israel’s offensive began – have life-changing injuries, requiring rehabilitation services “now and for years to come”, the UN World Health Organization (WHO) reported on Thursday.
The National Health Authority (NHA) and IIT Kanpur signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) in the presence of Union Health Secretary Shri Apurva Chandra, here today.
An earthquake measuring 5.8 on the Richter Scale hit Pakistan on Wednesday with tremors being felt in neighbouring India and Afghanistan.
A new study led by primary investigator Michael S. Bloom, professor in the Department of Global and Community Health at George Mason University’s College of Public Health, has found that use of skin care products including lotions, hair oils, hair conditioners, ointments, and sunscreen is associated with higher levels of phthalates in children’s urine.
The Indian government on Monday registered its first 'travel-related' mpox case in a patient who tested positive for the strain currently circulating in Western Africa.
Iceland´s glaciers are retreating so rapidly that future generations may wonder how the ancient island nation got its name.
Alzheimer's, a progressive brain disorder, has plagued countless people across the world. The causes of the diseases are yet to be understood in entirety.
Animal rights groups have claimed preliminary investigations showed Beluga Whale Hvaldimir, which was recently found dead off the Norwegian coast, was 'killed by gunshot wounds'.
Unprecedented floods and winds have displaced thousands of families, destroyed homes, and severely damaged critical infrastructure, impacting over half a million people in Yemen, the UN migration agency (IOM) said on Thursday.
The number of deaths caused by cholera is on the rise, according to global cholera statistics for 2023 published by the World Health Organization (WHO) on Wednesday.
Urban living has its perks—vibrant city life, endless opportunities, and the hustle and bustle that keeps things exciting. But for many urban Indians, the fast-paced lifestyle comes with its own set of challenges. From stress to sedentary habits, it’s easy for health to take a backseat. Let’s dive into how you can make healthy lifestyle choices to thrive amidst the chaos of city life.
Despite what we’ve been led to believe, the timing of evening screen time, rather than the activity itself, negatively impacts youth sleep, a University of Otago study has found.
Ear discharge, referred to as “runny ears” or “watery ears”, is a symptom that can indicate various underlying conditions affecting the ears. While it may seem alarming, understanding the causes, symptoms, and appropriate treatment can help individuals navigate this often-uncomfortable and serious issue.
A World Health Organization commissioned systematic review into the potential health effects from radio wave exposure finds no association between mobile phone use and head cancers.
The World Health Organization (WHO) on Tuesday issued its first-ever guidance aimed at curbing antibiotic pollution from manufacturing.
If the UN-led polio vaccination campaign currently underway in Gaza is to be successful in halting the spread of a virus that has resurfaced in the Strip after 25 years, 90 per cent of children under the age of 10 need to be inoculated. UN News correspondent Ziad Taleb has been speaking to some of the concerned parents.
A white beluga whale, which was often suspected to have been trained by Russia to act as its spy but conservationists said had bridged the gap between humans and wild animals in a way that few can, was found dead off the Norwegian coast recently.
A two-year-old girl died and three others were injured after wolves attacked them on Sunday night in Uttar Pradesh's Bahraich, media reports said.
A two-year-old girl died and three others were injured after wolves attacked them on Sunday night in Uttar Pradesh's Bahraich, media reports said.
Cardiovascular disease (CVD) remains the most common cause of death across Europe but while CVD mortality rates are generally decreasing, the decline is much less in middle-income than in high-income countries, according to new data from the European Society of Cardiology (ESC) Atlas of Cardiology, published in the European Heart Journal.
Pakistan has confirmed its fourth case of mpox with the latest incident reported from Peshawar city.
According to research presented today at ESC Congress 2024, patients with stable coronary artery disease who quit smoking at any timepoint after their diagnosis reduced their risk of a major event by almost 50%.
Condom use among sexually active adolescents has declined significantly since 2014, with rates of unprotected sex worryingly high, according to a new report from the World Health Organization’s Regional Office for Europe.
Deadstock textiles, often discarded or incinerated, are being innovatively repurposed by some Indian designers into sustainable fashion, reducing environmental impact. Mongabay India correspondent Shweta Thakur Nanda reports
Nigeria received 10,000 doses of mpox vaccines on Tuesday, becoming the first African country to obtain vaccines aimed at combating the spread of the new strain of mpox virus.
Ahmedabad/IBNS: At least 29 people have been killed in different rain-related incidents as Gujarat is being ravaged by heavy downpours that triggered flooding in several places.
A new report has revealed that more than 41 percent women in Pakistan are suffering from anaemia.
With barbecue season in full swing, many will be opting for veggie burgers in an attempt to eat more sustainably and improve their health.
The UN refugee agency (UNHCR) warned on Tuesday that the mpox outbreak could have devastating effects on refugees and displaced families in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) and other affected African countries if urgent support is not forthcoming.
