Three dead as strong 5.7 magnitude earthquake hits Bangladesh, tremors felt in Kolkata
At least three people died after an earthquake caused a railing to collapse from a five-storey building in Bangladesh capital Dhaka, on Friday.
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Tremors rock Kolkata as strong earthquake hits Bangladesh
Kolkata/IBNS: Tremors felt in Kolkata and other districts of the Indian state of West Bengal as an effect of an earthquake which has been reported in Bangladesh.
Panic at COP30: Massive fire sparks chaos, 13 injured in smoke-filled evacuation
At least 13 people were treated for smoke inhalation after a massive fire broke out at the COP30 UN climate talks in Belém, Brazil, on Thursday, prompting the evacuation of the venue.
US reports first human case of H5N5 bird flu
Washington DC/IBNS: A US man has become the first person to be infected with H5N5 strain of bird flu, media reports said.
Your favourite snacks could be killing you? Lancet warns of global ultra-processed foods disaster
Ultra-processed foods (UPFs) are driving global surges in chronic diseases, worsening health inequalities, and threatening planetary health, according to a new Lancet Series published Tuesday.
India emerges as epicentre of alarming superbug surge, antibiotic resistance crisis: Lancet study
New Delhi/IBNS: A major global study published in The Lancet eClinical Medicine has delivered one of the strongest warnings yet about India’s escalating antibiotic resistance crisis, finding that an alarming 83 percent of Indian patients are carrying multidrug-resistant organisms (MDROs).
NHS supply chain selects TCS to transform healthcare delivery using AI, Cloud
Tata Consultancy Services , a global leader in IT services, consulting, and business solutions, has been selected by the National Health Service (NHS) Supply Chain for application development support and maintenance of its core business systems and cloud infrastructure platforms, over a period of 5 years.
Antimicrobial resistance is a major public health concern: JP Nadda
Union Minister of Health and Family Welfare, Jagat Prakash Nadda, launched the second version of the National Action Plan on Antimicrobial Resistance (2025–29) in New Delhi on Tuesday, emphasising that antimicrobial resistance (AMR) is a major public health concern that can only be addressed through collective action.
Think Keto is safe? Scientists just found a troubling side effect
A study published in Science Advances by University of Utah Health researchers sheds light on the long-term effects of the ketogenic diet, raising important questions about its safety and efficacy for improving metabolic health.
Global spotlight on Ayurveda: India, Brazil collaborate at 3rd International Conference
The 3rd International Ayurveda Conference was jointly organized by the Swami Vivekananda Cultural Centre (SVCC) and Conayur, São Paulo, Brazil, from November 14–15, 2025, the two-day event held under the aegis of the Indian Council for Cultural Relations (ICCR).
When finance flows, ambition grows: The critical COP30 message the world can’t ignore
In Belém, Brazil, as the world turns its eyes to the Amazon where COP30 has been underway for the past week, one question looms large: can climate finance move from pledge to lifeline?
New study reveals: 10–15 minute walks are a heart-health game changer!
An international study led by experts at the University of Sydney and the Universidad Europea in Spain has found that longer periods of continuous walking are more beneficial to cardiovascular health than walking the same number of steps in shorter, more sporadic bouts.
Silent killer exposed: Dementia now Australia’s leading cause of death
Dementia, including Alzheimer’s disease, accounted for over 17,500 deaths in 2024 and is now the nation’s leading cause of death, overtaking ischaemic heart diseases, according to data released today by the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS).
Diabetes is now hitting 1 in 6 pregnancies — Are you at risk?
Diabetes is one of the world’s fastest-growing health challenges – and its impact stretches across every life stage, from childhood to older age.
Shocking WHO Report: 1 in 3 adults in South-East Asia now battling diabetes!
A World Health Organisation official has said one in three adults in the South-East Asia region suffers from diabetes.
Your favourite snacks may be harming you: Study links ultra-processed foods to cancer signals!
In a study of nearly 30,000 female nurses under age 50, Mass General Brigham researchers found that a high intake of ultra-processed foods was associated with increased risk of adenomas, colon polyps, which can be precursors of colorectal cancer.
Shocking WHO report: TB killed 1.2 million people in 2024
Tuberculosis (TB) remains one of the world’s deadliest infectious killers, claiming over 1.2 million lives and affecting an estimated 10.7 million people last year, according to the WHO Global Tuberculosis Report 2025, released recently.
COP30 goes high-tech: AI innovation, sustainable cooling leads global climate revolution
As the planet heats up, so does the race for smarter, cleaner technology. At COP30 in Belém, Brazil, delegates are weighing a paradox at the heart of climate innovation: how to harness powerful tools like artificial intelligence (AI) and advanced cooling systems without deepening the very crisis they aim to solve.
Shocking health alert: 1 in 2 people now have high blood sugar, study reveals
A recent report showed that one in every two people tested in India has shown irregular or high blood sugar levels.
Pneumonia surge in Bengaluru kids! Doctors urge parents 'only vaccine can save your child'
Bengaluru/IBNS: Doctors in Bengaluru have urged parents to not miss vaccinations for their children amid the rising cases of pneumonia in the IT hub of the country, media reports said.
Unbelievable transformation! Woman drops 12 kilos in 3 months — here’s what her nutritionist says
Weight loss and that too in a quick time is often a challenging process but a woman has recently lost 12 kgs in only three months!
CERN Council reviews feasibility study for a next-generation collider
CERN and its partners in Europe and worldwide are currently working to identify the next collider that would succeed the Large Hadron Collider (LHC) after the latter reaches the end of operations in 2041.
Think you’re too young for a stroke? Study says heavy alcohol use may trigger one sooner
Heavy alcohol consumption may lead to more severe and earlier brain bleeds by damaging small blood vessels in the brain, according to a study from investigators at Mass General Brigham published in Neurology, the journal of the American Academy of Neurology.
Struggling with constipation? Here’s how to make pooping easy again!
Trouble in pooping easily in the morning? You are not alone. There are a massive number of people who are plagued by constipation worldwide.
Katrina Kaif welcomes her first child at 42 — what you must know about pregnancy risks post 40
Mumbai/IBNS: Bollywood superstar Katrina Kaif welcomed her first child with actor husband Vicky Kaushal, turning a mother at 42.
Health time bomb: Study says India recorded 138 million kidney disease cases in 2023, 2nd worst globally
A new study has shown that the total number of people suffering from chronic kidney disease in India in 2023 stood at 138 million, the second-highest number of cases in the world, just after China.
Losing hair fast? The hidden reasons no one told you about
Hairfall, itchy scalp and dandruff are some of the common issues people in the present time are struggling with and want to get rid of quickly.
From fireballs to a supermoon: November’s night sky promises a cosmic treat
November is shaping up to be a spectacular month for stargazers and skywatchers, offering a series of dazzling celestial events- from meteor showers and planetary alignments to the year’s biggest and brightest full moon.
Akhil Bharat Jaiguru Sampradaya and Omkarnath Mission volunteers care for terminally ill patients at Mahamilan Math hospice
In a rare blend of spirituality and compassionate healthcare, the Omkarnath Mission, a philanthropic unit of Akhil Bharat Jaiguru Sampradaya, has established a Hospice at Mahamilan Math, offering dignified end-of-life care to terminally ill patients in and around Kolkata.
Hormonal contraceptive pill linked to higher breast cancer risk? New study rings alarm bells
Breast cancer has remained one of the most common forms of the disease among women and now a recent study has found hormonal contraceptive pills may have a big role in causing the form of cancer.