Love is love: More animals show same-sex bonding in new study
Sep 14, 2024, at 10:19 pm
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
Sep 14, 2024, at 10:19 pm
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
Sep 14, 2024, at 10:19 pm
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
Sep 14, 2024, at 10:19 pm
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
Sep 14, 2024, at 10:19 pm
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
Sep 14, 2024, at 10:19 pm
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
Sep 14, 2024, at 10:19 pm
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
Sep 14, 2024, at 10:19 pm
Kolkata/IBNS: The US Consulate in Kolkata on Friday hosted a panel discussion on "Women Leaders Investing in our Planet" at its pavilion at the 47th International Kolkata Book Fair (IKBF).
Sep 14, 2024, at 10:19 pm
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
Sep 14, 2024, at 10:19 pm
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
Sep 14, 2024, at 10:19 pm
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
Sep 14, 2024, at 10:19 pm
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.
Sep 14, 2024, at 10:19 pm
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
Sep 14, 2024, at 10:19 pm
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
Sep 14, 2024, at 10:19 pm
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
Sep 14, 2024, at 10:19 pm
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
Sep 14, 2024, at 10:19 pm
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?
Sep 14, 2024, at 10:19 pm
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
Sep 14, 2024, at 10:19 pm
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
Sep 14, 2024, at 10:19 pm
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
Sep 14, 2024, at 10:19 pm
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
Sep 14, 2024, at 10:19 pm
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
Sep 14, 2024, at 10:19 pm
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
Sep 14, 2024, at 10:19 pm
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
Sep 14, 2024, at 10:19 pm
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
Sep 14, 2024, at 10:19 pm
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
Sep 14, 2024, at 10:19 pm
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
Sep 14, 2024, at 10:19 pm
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.
Florida becomes first US state to allow import of certain prescription drugs from Canada
Sep 08, 2024, at 11:49 pm
Tampa (Florida)/IBNS: Florida became the first state in the United States to import certain drugs from Canada which could save the US state an estimated $150 million annually.
Death toll crosses 200 in Japan's quake-hit Ishikawa prefecture
Sep 08, 2024, at 11:49 pm
Tokyo/IBNS/UNI: The death toll reached 202 in the central Japanese prefecture of Ishikawa as of Tuesday afternoon after a series of earthquakes of up to 7.6 magnitude struck the prefecture and its vicinity, local media reported.