Survey shows Pakistan's Lahore city is most polluted in world
Lahore: A report published by a Swiss air purifiers manufacturer on Tuesday showed that Pakistan's Lahore is the world's most polluted city.
IBNS•Mar 14, 2023
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Sticking to ‘cold, hard’ climate facts can end global warming: Guterres
New York: World leaders need to listen to and act on solid scientific guidance to urgently reduce global warming, the UN Secretary-General António Guterres said in a video message at the opening of the new session of the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) on Monday.
IBNS•Mar 14, 2023
Cyclone Freddy kills 66, displaces thousands in Malawi
Lilongwe/UNI: Tropical Cyclone Freddy has killed at least 66 people, injured 93, and displaced over 2,000 people in Malawi, the country's Red Cross Society (MRCS) said Monday.
IBNS•Mar 14, 2023
IIT Guwahati collaborates with Sri Sathya Sai Heart Hospital to foster Cardiac Research
Guwahati: Indian Institute of Technology Guwahati is working continuously to assist the state and central government in building a strong infrastructure for the advancement of technologies and research to assist the general public at large.
IBNS•Mar 13, 2023
Higher dose of blood thinners did not significantly improve overall combined outcomes in patients hospitalized for COVID-19: Study
New Orleans: Giving noncritically ill patients hospitalized for COVID-19 a higher dose of blood-thinning medication than usual did not significantly reduce the combined risk of death from any cause, need for treatment in an intensive-care unit, a confirmed blood clot or a stroke at 30 days, according to the results of the FREEDOM-COVID trial presented at the American College of Cardiology's Annual Scientific Session Together With the World Congress of Cardiology.
IBNS•Mar 13, 2023
‘Keto-like’ diet may be linked to higher risk of heart disease, cardiac events: Study
New York: The ketogenic or “keto” diet, which involves consuming very low amounts of carbohydrates and high amounts of fats, has been gaining popularity.
IBNS•Mar 13, 2023
People who have symptoms of depression may have an increased risk of having a stroke: Study
Galway: Researchers at University of Galway have found that people with symptoms of depression were more likely to suffer an acute stroke and have a worse recovery afterwards.
IBNS•Mar 11, 2023
Study says respiratory disease in early childhood linked to higher risk of death for adults
London: Contracting a lower respiratory tract infection in early childhood has been linked to a higher risk of dying from respiratory disease as an adult.
IBNS•Mar 11, 2023
Odisha registers 59 H3 N2 influenza virus cases in last two months
Bhubaneswar: Odisha has reported 59 positive cases of H3N2 influenza virus during January and February, Official sources here on Saturday said.
IBNS•Mar 11, 2023
More than 62 pc of Chronic Kidney Disease in India due to diabetes, hypertension and obesity: Expert
Kochi: Over 62 pc of Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) are due to diabetes, hypertension and obesity in India.
IBNS•Mar 11, 2023
H3N2: First death of the country registered in Karnataka
Bengaluru: First death in the country due to H3N2, also known as Hong Kong Flu, has been registered in Hassan district of Karnataka
IBNS•Mar 10, 2023
Vanuatu emergency: UN supports aid effort after cyclones, earthquake
New York: UN humanitarian coordinators have deployed to Vanuatu to help with the aid response, a week since back-to-back tropical cyclones and a 6.5 magnitude earthquake hit the Pacific island nation.
IBNS•Mar 10, 2023
Chinese city Xian proposes return of lockdowns to combat flu outbreaks, netizens express displeasure
Netizens voiced their displeasure after authorities in the Chinese city of Xian said they may impose lockdown "when necessary" to combat future flu outbreaks.
IBNS•Mar 10, 2023
Legalizing cannabis fails to address health risks: UN drugs control board
New York: Moves by a small number of governments to legalize the non-medical use of cannabis have led to increased consumption without explaining the potentially serious health dangers that users face from the drug, a UN narcotics watchdog said on Thursday.
IBNS•Mar 10, 2023
A pinch (less) of salt can save lives, WHO says in new report
Implementing sodium reduction policies could save an estimated seven million lives globally by 2030, WHO said in a new report launched on Thursday.
IBNS•Mar 10, 2023
Want to make KPC Medical College a world-class centre: Chairman K.P. Chaudhuri
Kolkata: Kolkata's KPC Medical College on Thursday hosted its 16th Foundation Day when its chairman K.P. Chaudhuri expressed hope of expanding the institute and making it a world-class center in the future.
IBNS•Mar 09, 2023
At least 17 killed, 41 missing due to landslides in western Indonesia
Jakarta/UNI: Landslides striking Indonesia's western province of Riau Islands have left at least 17 people dead and 41 others missing, an official said on Wednesday.
IBNS•Mar 08, 2023
Tropical Cyclone Freddy on track to become record-breaking storm
New York: Tropical Cyclone Freddy - which is threatening communities in Madagascar and Mozambique for a second time in as many weeks – could become the longest-lasting storm of its kind on record, the World Meteorological Office (WMO) said on Tuesday.
IBNS•Mar 08, 2023
Tropical cyclone Freddy set to further weaken cholera-hit Malawi
New York: Malawi’s deadly cholera outbreak could worsen if - as expected - Tropical Cyclone Freddy triggers further heavy rainfall in the south of the country, UN humanitarians said on Tuesday.
IBNS•Mar 08, 2023
Study finds Bumblebees learn new 'trends' in their behaviour by watching and learning
London: The research, led by Queen Mary University of London and published in PLOS Biology, provides strong evidence that social learning drives the spread of bumblebee behaviour – in this case, precisely how they forage for food.
IBNS•Mar 08, 2023
Vitiligo: Controversial skin cream may soon come to UK
A skin cream to treat vitiligo, a condition that causes loss of skin colour in patches, might soon be offered on the National Health Service if experts approve the use of it.
IBNS•Mar 08, 2023
Mysterious songbird Dusky Tetraka makes surprise reappearance in Madagascar after eluding scientists for 24 years
Dusky Tetraka, a small olive and yellow-throated bird that hops around on the ground and has eluded ornithologists for 24 years, was rediscovered by an expedition team searching the tropical forests of northeastern Madagascar.
IBNS•Mar 06, 2023
Ayush: Trade interest of more than Rs. 590 crores generated at ‘1st SCO Conference and Expo on Traditional Medicine’ in Guwahati
New Delhi: The first 'SCO B2B Conference and Expo on Traditional Medicine' came to a successful end as it created a platform for buyers and sellers from different countries to explore trade potential to serve the needs of the people.
IBNS•Mar 06, 2023
Hyderabad in flu's grip as H3N2 sweeping across India, says Expert
Hyderabad: Hyderabad is in flu's grip as the H3N2, a subtype of Influenza - A , continues to spread throughout India, said Dr Naresh Purohit - Advisor, National Communicable Disease Control Programme.
IBNS•Mar 06, 2023
New frog species found in Arunachal Pradesh, named Chanakya
A new frog species has been discovered in Arunachal Pradesh which was named after Mauryan Empire Chanakya.
IBNS•Mar 06, 2023
UN delegates reach historic agreement on protecting marine biodiversity in international waters
New York: Secretary-General António Guterres has congratulated UN member countries for finalizing a text to ensure the conservation and sustainable use of marine biological diversity of areas beyond national jurisdiction, calling it a “breakthrough” after nearly two decades of talks.
IBNS•Mar 06, 2023
'Historic' UN Ocean Treaty agreed after two decades of negotiations
New York: A historic UN Ocean Treaty has finally been agreed at the United Nations after almost two decades of negotiations, Greenpeace said on Sunday.
IBNS•Mar 05, 2023
ICMR issues health advisory as flu cases with severe symptoms rise
New Delhi/IBNS: The Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) Saturday issued an advisory pertaining to the rise in flu cases with prolonged illness and lingering cough which has created a scare among the general public.
IBNS•Mar 04, 2023
Uttarakhand Leopard Attacks: Clear and Present Danger
In Uttarakhand, every month, cases of wildlife animals like leopards, tigers, and elephants attacking humans are reported. Among these, leopard attacks are the most frequent and severe. The ‘Living with Leopards’ programme, which has found success in Maharashtra, was launched in the Tehri and Pauri forest divisions in 2015-16 and in Narendra Nagar and Pithoragarh forest divisions in 2020 and 2022, respectively. The programme is reportedly successful in Tehri and Pithoragarh but has failed in Pauri, which has been identified as a hotspot for leopard attacks. Mongabay-India correspondent Varsha Singh reports
IBNS•Mar 04, 2023
Doomsday Glacier: Rapid retreat appears to be driven by different processes under its floating ice shelf
The rapid retreat of Thwaites Glacier in West Antarctica, which is nicknamed the Doomsday Glacier, appears to be driven by different processes under its floating ice shelf than researchers previously understood.
IBNS•Mar 04, 2023
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