UN health agency issues alert on falsified medicines used for diabetes treatment, weight loss

Sep 21, 2024, at 03:42 pm

The World Health Organization (WHO) on Thursday issued a medical product alert on the release of three batches of falsified semaglutides – the type of medicines primarily used to treat type 2 diabetes and obesity in some countries.

Global survey reveals ‘truly astonishing’ consensus for stronger climate action

Sep 21, 2024, at 03:42 pm

The overwhelming majority of people around the world want an end to geopolitical differences when it comes to fighting climate change, the results of a landmark public opinion poll conducted by the UN Development Programme (UNDP) has shown.

Kolkata's CMRI doctors perform youngest documented Paediatric Renal Transplant in Eastern India

Sep 21, 2024, at 03:43 pm

Kolkata/IBNS: The Department of Renal Sciences at the Calcutta Medical Research Institute (CMRI) in Kolkata has achieved a milestone in nephrology and renal transplants by performing the youngest documented Paediatric Renal Transplant in Eastern India.

Study finds air pollution caused 8.1 million deaths worldwide in 2021

Sep 21, 2024, at 03:43 pm

The State of Global Air (SoGA) report published in partnership with the UN Children’s Fund (UNICEF) warns on Wednesday that air pollution is increasingly impacting human health - and is now the second leading global risk factor for premature death.

Toronto Public Health recommends meningococcal vaccination due to spike in cases

Sep 21, 2024, at 03:44 pm

Toronto/IBNS: Owing to an increase in invasive meningococcal disease (IMD) cases, Toronto Public Health has recommended meningococcal vaccination.

Indian-origin astronaut Sunita Williams and her colleague face trouble following detection of 'specebug' at space station

Sep 21, 2024, at 03:35 pm

Indian-origin astronaut Sunita Williams and her colleague Butch Wilmore successfully entered the International Space Station after docking their Boeing’s Starliner spacecraft on June 6 but they are now facing a superbug challenge.

Aditya L1 captures images of Sun during solar fury, ISRO releases pictures of the celestial event

Sep 21, 2024, at 03:36 pm

Two onboard remort sensing instruments preset in the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO)'s Aditya-L1 spacecraft have captured the recent solar fury.

World heading towards new temperature records, warns WMO

Sep 21, 2024, at 03:37 pm

At least one of the years between now and 2028 will very likely set a new temperature record, breaking through the crucial 1.5°C temperature limit, the UN weather agency, WMO, said on Wednesday.

Study finds one in six people who stop antidepressants will experience discontinuation symptoms as a direct result

Sep 21, 2024, at 03:37 pm

For someone stopping taking antidepressants, the risk of experiencing one or more discontinuation symptoms (also called withdrawal symptoms), such as dizziness, headache, nausea, insomnia and irritability, due directly to stopping the medication is 15% (equivalent to one in six to seven people), according to a systematic review and meta-analysis published in The Lancet Psychiatry.

Break free from pollution, climate chaos and ‘biodiversity decimation’, UN chief urges

Sep 21, 2024, at 03:38 pm

The UN Secretary-General has called for safeguarding Earth’s vital ecosystems from rampant pollution, worsening climate impacts and “biodiversity decimation”.

Flood situation improves slightly in Assam, over 5 lakh people affected

Sep 14, 2024, at 10:16 pm

The flood situation in Assam has slightly improved but over 5.35 lakh people in 13 districts, including 1.45 lakh children, are still affected.

Magnitude 5.9 earthquake strikes Japan's Noto region, no injury reported

Sep 14, 2024, at 10:16 pm

An earthquake measuring 5.9 on the Richter Scale hit Japan's Noto region in Ishikawa prefecture early Monday (June 3, 2024), the country's weather agency said.

China: Chang'e-6 lunar lander touches down on far side of moon to collect sample

Sep 14, 2024, at 10:16 pm

Elevating its space status, China’s Chang’e-6 lunar lander on Sunday touched down on the far side of the moon.

Pakistan records fourth polio case of the year

Sep 14, 2024, at 10:16 pm

Pakistan on Saturday reported the fourth case of polio of the current year, reflecting the dismal state of health in the cash-strapped country.

Prevailing heat wave conditions over Northwest, Central and East India may abate gradually during next 2-3 days: IMD

Sep 14, 2024, at 10:16 pm

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has predicted prevailing heatwave conditions over Northwest, Central & East India are likely to abate gradually during next 2-3 days.

USA: Third human case of bird flu outbreak reported

Sep 14, 2024, at 10:16 pm

A second human case of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) A(H5) virus infection has been identified in the state of Michigan.

Powerful solar storm headed towards Earth, likely to cause blackouts

Sep 14, 2024, at 10:16 pm

A powerful stream of energised particles (called solar storm) released by the Sun is headed towards the Earth having the potential to radio blackouts and aurora borealis or northern lights.

16 die of heat-related causes in 2 hours in Bihar hospital

Sep 14, 2024, at 10:16 pm

Aurangabad/IBNS: As many as 16 people have died due to heat-related causes in just two hours in the district hospital in Bihar's Aurangabad, media reports said.

Delhi registers record-breaking 52.3 degrees Celsius temperature

Sep 14, 2024, at 10:16 pm

There seems to be no respite from sweltering heat this year with the national capital New Delhi recording the highest-ever temperature at 52.3 degrees Celsius on Wednesday.

Pakistan reels under extreme heatwave, highest temperature touches 52 degrees in Mohenjodaro

Sep 14, 2024, at 10:16 pm

Heatwave conditions firmly gripped Pakistan, disrupting normal life in the country, with the mercury level touching around  52 degrees Celsius in archaeologically crucial Mohenjodaro, as per Met office.

Next pandemic is absolutely inevitable, says top British scientist

Sep 14, 2024, at 10:16 pm

Patrick Vallance, the UK's former chief scientific advisor, has urged the incoming British government to start preparing since the next pandemic is 'absolutely inevitable'.

If you are planning to get tattooed then think twice since new study says it may increase your risk of cancer by 21 percent

Sep 14, 2024, at 10:16 pm

A new study from Lund University in Sweden suggests that tattoos could be a risk factor for cancer in the lymphatic system, or lymphoma. Now, the researchers underline the need for more research on the topic.

Cyclone Remal weakens, leaves trail of destruction in Bengal

Sep 14, 2024, at 10:16 pm

Heavy rains and strong winds triggered by Cyclone Remal uprooted trees and destroyed thatched houses in several districts of West Bengal, mainly in coastal areas, on Monday.

Cyclone Remal: Landfall process begins over West Bengal, Bangladesh

Sep 14, 2024, at 10:16 pm

The landfall process of severe Cyclonic Storm 'Remal' started over the coastal areas of Bangladesh and West Bengal on Sunday, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) said.

Cyclone Remal likely to make landfall in Bengal tonight, flight ops suspended

Sep 14, 2024, at 10:16 pm

New Delhi/IBNS: Severe cyclonic storm Remal is expected to make landfall between West Bengal's Sagar Island and Bangladesh's Khepupara at midnight on Sunday, according to the India Meteorological Department (IMD).

Now an Earth-like exoplanet found 40 light years away

Sep 14, 2024, at 10:16 pm

Astronomers have made the rare and tantalising discovery of an Earth-like exoplanet 40 light-years away that may be just a little warmer than our own world.

There is a link between cognitive decline, stroke and consumption of ultra-processed food, study shows

Sep 14, 2024, at 10:16 pm

People who eat more ultra-processed foods like soft drinks, chips and cookies may have a higher risk of having memory and thinking problems and having a stroke than those who eat fewer processed foods, according to a new study published in the May 22, 2024, online issue of Neurology®, the medical journal of the American Academy of Neurology.

Study shows impact of air pollution on heart disease will lead to millions of preventable deaths every year unless this action is taken

Sep 14, 2024, at 10:16 pm

The impact of air pollution on heart disease will lead to millions of preventable deaths every year unless governments introduce legislation to tackle the issue, a new global report warns.

Lancet study finds ways by which over 750,000 deaths associated with AMR every year in low- and middle-income countries can be prevented

Sep 14, 2024, at 10:16 pm

Improving and expanding existing methods to prevent infections, such as hand hygiene, regular cleaning and sterilisation of equipment in healthcare facilities, availability of safe drinking water, effective sanitation and use of paediatric vaccines, could prevent over 750,000 deaths associated with AMR every year in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs), estimates a new modelling analysis as part of a new four paper Series published in The Lancet.

West Bengal, Odisha brace for impact of Cyclone Remal, check the latest update on landfall time 

Sep 14, 2024, at 10:16 pm

Cyclone Remal is likely to intensify into a Severe Cyclonic Storm and cross Bangladesh and adjoining West Bengal coasts between Sagar Island and Khepupara by May 26 midnight.