Study shows kiwifruit is a powerful mood booster
Kiwifruit has proven itself as a powerful mood booster and new research from the University of Otago has shown just how fast its effects can be.
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Minimum temperature over Northwest India to rise gradually in next 4-5 days: IMD
New Delhi: The India Meteorological Department (IMD) on Thursday predicted that the minimum temperature over Northwest India is expected to increase gradually by 2-3 degrees Celsius in the next 4-5 days.
Love is love: More animals shows same-sex bonding in new study
A new study adds to a growing list of some 1,500 animal species in which same-sex sexual behaviour is documented. Interest in this research is expanding after a long history of stigma within the field that led some earlier scientists to withhold evidence of same-sex sexual behaviour among animals. Mongabay correspondent Swati Thapa reports
Kolkata's CMRI hospital introduces endoscopic bariatric surgery
Kolkata/IBNS: CK Birla group owned CMRI hospital in Kolkata has introduced Endoscopic Bariatric Surgery, a non-surgical breakthrough in weight loss interventions.
Magnitude 5.2 earthquake hits China's Xinjiang, no casualties reported
A 5.2-magnitude earthquake jolted Wushi County in Aksu Prefecture in northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region at 9:18 a.m. Tuesday (Beijing Time), according to the China Earthquake Networks Center (CENC).
Over 90 percent of children vaccinated for measles, says Sri Lankan health ministry
Colombo/IBNS: Ninety-one percent of Sri Lankan children have received measles vaccines, a crucial step in combating a recent resurgence of the disease after eradication, Health Minister Ramesh Pathirana said on Monday.
North India to witness dense fog and severe cold for next 3-5 days: IMD
New Delhi/IBNS/UNI: The Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) Monday predicted that dense to very dense fog and cold day to severe cold day conditions will continue to prevail over North India for the next 3-5 days.
Death toll from cold storm in US reaches 61
Washington/IBNS: At least 61 people died in the United States due to an Arctic cyclone over the past week, NBC News reported on Saturday.
Brazil: Three killed after severe storms hit Sao Paulo
Sao Paulo/IBNS/UNI: At least three people have died in the last 24 hours due to severe storms in southeast Brazil's Sao Paulo state, the Civil Defense agency said Saturday
US Consulate hosts panel discussion on 'Women Leaders Investing in our Planet' at Kolkata Book Fair
Kolkata/IBNS: The US Consulate in Kolkata on Friday held a panel discussion on "Women Leaders Investing in our Planet" at its pavilion at the 47th International Kolkata Book Fair (IKBF).
Health Canada recalls some bottles of children’s pain and fever medicine acetaminophen claiming overdose risk
Toronto/IBNS: One lot of Pediatrix Acetaminophen Oral Solution, the children’s liquid pain medicine produced by the Drugmaker Teva Canada Ltd. is reportedly being recalled as the product testing revealed that it contained too much acetaminophen, posing an overdose risk.
Over one million lives were saved in Europe due to COVID-19 vaccines, says WHO
COVID-19 vaccines saved at least 1.4 million lives in Europe – “irrefutable” proof of the power of these inoculations, the regional head of the World Health Organization (WHO) said on Tuesday.
Cholera cases soar globally; Malawi, Haiti deadliest outbreaks, WHO reports
The world enters 2024 with soaring cases of cholera globally, with over 667,000 cases and more than 4,000 deaths last year, UN agencies have reported.
Study says vaccine reduces risk of long COVID-19 in children
Vaccination against SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19, reduces the risk of serious acute illness in children and adolescents, a study has revealed.
Hyderabad-based pharmaceutical firm Biological E. Limited's COVID vaccine Corbevax gets WHO's emergency use listing
Biological E. Limited (BE), India's Hyderabad-based vaccines and pharmaceutical company, has announced that the World Health Organisation (WHO) has granted an Emergency Use Listing (EUL) to their Corbevax vaccine.
WHO says tobacco use is declining globally
The number of people using tobacco continues to decline despite industry attempts to jeopardize progress towards stamping out cigarettes and other such products, the World Health Organization (WHO) said in a report published on Tuesday.
10th Cheetah dies at Kuno National Park in Madhya Pradesh
Bhopal/IBNS: A cheetah died in the Kuno National Park in Madhya Pradesh on Tuesday afternoon, marking it the 10th such death since their reintroduction in India in 2022.
World Economic Forum report says climate crisis may cause 14.5 million deaths by 2050
A new World Economic Forum report, published on Wednesday (January 16, 2024), warns that by 2050 climate change may cause an additional 14.5 million deaths and $12.5 trillion in economic losses worldwide.
Death toll from Colombia landslide increases to 33
Bogota/IBNS/UNI: The number of people killed in a landslide in Colombia’s Choco Department rose to 33, with 20 others sustaining injuries, Colombian magazine Semana reported on Saturday, citing local officials.
Human-Animal Conflict: Is controlling the population of these species a solution?
A new report by the Wildlife Institute of India suggests population control of four species that are most in conflict with humans. The study was done in pursuit of a humane solution to increasing conflicts with certain species, as some states were considering culling. Researchers insist that the report provides only baseline information and the solutions will remain on paper without long-term study and data collection. Mongabay-India's Arathi Menon reports
Earthquake of 3.1 magnitude jolts Chamba district of Himachal Pradesh
An earthquake of magnitude 3.1 on Richter scale struck several places in Chamba district of Himachal Pradesh on Saturday.
Malaria: WHO declares Cabo Verde free of deadly disease
The UN World Health Organization (WHO) on Friday declared Cabo Verde free of malaria, hailing it as the latest success in the global fight against the disease.
UN weather agency says 2023 officially smashed global temperature records
With the annual average global temperature fast approaching the critical threshold of 1.5°C above pre-industrial levels, last year officially smashed the global temperature record, the UN weather agency (WMO) confirmed on Friday.
WHO warns COVID-19 risk still remains high
The public health risk from COVID-19 remains high, the UN World Health Organization (WHO) warned on Friday.
Environment Canada reissues extreme cold warning for all of Alberta
Calgary/IBNS: With a significant cold snap expected to grip the province of Alberta for several days, Environment Canada has reissued extreme cold warnings as the coldest temperatures are expected Saturday morning.
Study reveals record heat in 2023 worsened global droughts, floods and wildfires
Record heat across the world profoundly impacted the global water cycle in 2023, contributing to severe storms, floods, megadroughts and bushfires, new research from The Australian National University (ANU) shows.
Mild tremors felt in Delhi and north India after 6.1 magnitude earthquake in Afghanistan
New Delhi: Delhi and parts of northern India experienced mild tremors this afternoon following a 6.1 magnitude earthquake in Afghanistan.
India reports 514 Covid-19 cases, 3 deaths in 24 hours
New Delhi/IBNS: India reported 514 new Covid-19 cases and three people died of infection in the last 24 hours, the Union Health Ministry said on Thursday.
India Vision Insititute’s free vision screenings touch one million lives
India Vision Institute (IVI), the NGO working to improve visual health and provide access to a pair of corrective glasses to those in need, said it has attained a milestone with one million free vision screenings across India, bringing hope of clear vision and brighter futures to urban poor and the underprivileged in remote communities.
Study finds exposure to air pollution associated with increase in sedentary time
Long-term exposure to current levels of UK air pollution is associated with an annual increase of up to 22 minutes of sedentary time each day, in a study published in the Journal of Public Health.