Half the world now following doctors’ orders on cutting trans fats, says WHO
Jun 25, 2024, at 07:12 pm
A total of 53 countries had best practice policies in place for tackling industrial trans fats in food as of last year, vastly improving the food environment for 3.7 billion people, or 46 per cent of the world’s population, according to a milestone report published by the UN World Health Organization on Monday.
Woman jogging in animal park located close to Paris attacked by wolves
Jun 24, 2024, at 04:51 am
A woman is currently in the intensive care after she was attacked by wolves at a park close to Paris city in France, media reports said.
Jun 23, 2024, at 07:35 pm
Data from a retrospective observational study conducted using the electronic health record at the Cleveland Clinic, shows that real-world weight loss can be associated with a reduced risk of obesity-related cancers.
Jun 23, 2024, at 06:37 pm
New Delhi//IBNS: In a rare achievement for any space agency, the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) Sunday achieved a hat-trick of the safe landing of an uncrewed, autonomous winged reusable launch vehicle during an experiment in this century.
World Health Organization announces global resurgence of cholera cases in 2024
Jun 21, 2024, at 11:20 pm
The UN World Health Organization (WHO) has announced a spike in cholera in several regions of the world, with almost 195,000 cases and over 1,900 deaths reported in 24 countries since the start of this year.
UN health agency issues alert on falsified medicines used for diabetes treatment, weight loss
Jun 21, 2024, at 11:16 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
Jun 21, 2024, at 11:08 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
Jun 20, 2024, at 05:23 am
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
Jun 19, 2024, at 02:12 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
Jun 15, 2024, at 06:02 am
Toronto/IBNS: Owing to an increase in invasive meningococcal disease (IMD) cases, Toronto Public Health has recommended meningococcal vaccination.
Jun 11, 2024, at 08:39 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
Jun 11, 2024, at 12:03 am
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
Jun 08, 2024, at 12:09 am
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.
Jun 07, 2024, at 08:46 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
Jun 05, 2024, at 11:21 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
Jun 03, 2024, at 03:32 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
Jun 03, 2024, at 02:31 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
Jun 02, 2024, at 07:06 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
Jun 01, 2024, at 11:37 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.
May 31, 2024, at 10:53 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
May 31, 2024, at 03:08 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
May 31, 2024, at 06:36 am
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
May 31, 2024, at 06:21 am
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
May 29, 2024, at 11:46 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
May 28, 2024, at 11:09 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
May 28, 2024, at 03:42 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'.
May 27, 2024, at 09:57 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
May 27, 2024, at 03:02 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
May 27, 2024, at 05:48 am
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
May 26, 2024, at 06:23 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).