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Shocking WHO report: TB killed 1.2 million people in 2024

Nov 14, 2025, at 08:13 am

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

Nov 12, 2025, at 05:56 pm

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

Nov 12, 2025, at 04:41 pm

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'

Nov 12, 2025, at 04:08 pm

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

Nov 11, 2025, at 02:51 pm

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

Nov 11, 2025, at 12:38 am

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

Nov 09, 2025, at 04:53 pm

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!

Nov 08, 2025, at 03:30 pm

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

Nov 08, 2025, at 12:00 pm

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  

Nov 08, 2025, at 08:25 am

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

Nov 07, 2025, at 04:25 pm

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.

Akhil Bharat Jaiguru Sampradaya and Omkarnath Mission volunteers care for terminally ill patients at Mahamilan Math hospice

Nov 06, 2025, at 12:36 am

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.

From fireballs to a supermoon: November’s night sky promises a cosmic treat

Nov 05, 2025, at 11:40 pm

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.

Hormonal contraceptive pill linked to higher breast cancer risk? New study rings alarm bells

Nov 05, 2025, at 04:55 pm

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.

Even 3,000 steps a day can keep Alzheimer’s at bay!

Nov 04, 2025, at 06:16 pm

Increasing your steps by even a little bit may help slow down the progression of Alzheimer’s disease among people at heightened risk, according to a new study.

India sends urgent food aid to Afghanistan after massive 6.3 magnitude earthquake

Nov 04, 2025, at 04:13 pm

India on Monday dispatched a consignment of food items to earthquake-hit Afghanistan, where a powerful 6.3 magnitude tremor recently left at least 20 people dead and over 500 injured across the northern provinces of Samangan, Balkh, and Baghlan.

The next pandemic might hit some cities harder: Is yours on the list?

Nov 04, 2025, at 02:23 pm

A new global report warns that inequality is increasing the world’s vulnerability to pandemics, making them more deadly, more costly and longer lasting – and where you live, could determine how badly impacted you are.

Russian teens can’t stop talking about this 'miracle' weight loss pill. But why are doctors worried?

Nov 04, 2025, at 12:18 am

A new so-called “miracle” weight-loss pill is sweeping across Russian social media, promising quick results without exercise or dieting.

Indi Setu London: Experts Urge Balance Between Clinical Insight and AI Efficiency in Healthcare

Nov 04, 2025, at 12:09 am

London/IBNS: At the Indi Setu Thought Leadership Summit in London last month, leading healthcare professionals and innovators examined how artificial intelligence (AI) can sharpen diagnosis, enhance precision, and improve efficiency — while underscoring the need for responsibility and human insight in its application.

‘Floating Terrors’ wash ashore! Urgent warning for beachgoers in UK's Wales

Nov 03, 2025, at 11:14 pm

Authorities have issued an urgent safety warning after several Portuguese Man O’ War, also known as “Floating Terrors,” washed up on a popular Welsh beach in the UK, posing a danger to the public.

Modi’s ₹1 lakh crore tech push! India unveils game-changing innovation scheme at ESTIC 2025

Nov 03, 2025, at 05:46 pm

Indian PM Narendra Modi addressed the Emerging Science, Technology and Innovation Conclave (ESTIC) 2025 at Bharat Mandapam in New Delhi when he launched the Research, Development and Innovation Scheme, with an allocation of Rs.1 lakh crore.

6.3 earthquake triggers panic in Afghanistan’s Mazar-e-Sharif, four dead

Nov 03, 2025, at 08:39 am

At least four people were killed after a magnitude 6.3 earthquake struck northern Afghanistan near the city of Mazar-e-Sharif on Monday, officials said.

CMS-03: ISRO launches its 4.4-tonne heaviest communication satellite to boost Navy's communication grid

Nov 02, 2025, at 07:29 pm

The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) on Sunday launched its heaviest communication satellite to date, CMS-03, marking one of the major leaps in its satellite missions.

GSAT-7R Satellite: ISRO to launch Indian Navy’s communication satellite today

Nov 02, 2025, at 03:58 pm

Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) is scheduled to launch Indian Navy’s GSAT-7R (CMS-03) communication satellite on Sunday.

Indi Setu London: AI in Healthcare Needs Trust, Training, and Proof, Say Global Experts

Nov 02, 2025, at 11:53 am

London/IBNS: Artificial Intelligence may be transforming healthcare—from reading scans to assisting in surgery—but its success depends on assurance, adoption, and education, agreed experts at the Indi Setu Thought Leadership Summit in London last month.

India creates history! 3 Guinness World Records for nation-wide women’s health campaign

Nov 02, 2025, at 11:42 am

India has achieved a historic milestone in women’s health, securing three Guinness World Records through the nationwide Swasth Nari Sashakt Parivar Abhiyaan, Union Health Minister JP Nadda announced on Friday.

Swasth Nari, Sashakt Parivar Abhiyaan: India sets three Guinness World Records titles

Nov 01, 2025, at 05:46 pm

The Union Health Ministry has achieved three Guinness World Records titles under the nationwide “Swasth Nari, Sashakt Parivar Abhiyaan” (SNSPA) campaign, recognising India’s stance on preventive and women-centric healthcare.

Pet owners panic as deadly virus hits Goa’s dogs, government issues warning

Nov 01, 2025, at 02:55 pm

The Directorate of Animal Husbandry and Veterinary Services has urged dog owners in Goa to vaccinate their pets following a rise in Canine Distemper cases in parts of the state.

Too young for hot flashes? Here are the causes of the alarming rise of early perimenopause

Oct 31, 2025, at 03:52 pm

Perimenopause, the transitional phase before menopause, is traditionally experienced by women in their 40s but in the present time, the stage often sets in prematurely.

Sleeping with lights on? It could be silently damaging your heart, study warns

Oct 31, 2025, at 09:57 am

New research has revealed that exposure to light at night may significantly increase the risk of cardiovascular diseases, including heart failure and stroke, even when traditional risk factors are accounted for.