Study shows reducing sodium intake lowered blood pressure in as little as one week
Nov 12, 2023, at 07:36 pm
Reducing daily sodium intake by around 4,000 mg/day significantly lowered systolic blood pressure in more than 70% of adults, ages 50 to 75, in as little as one week compared to their usual diet, according to late-breaking science presented today at the American Heart Association’s Scientific Sessions 2023.
Earthquake hits Fiji Islands region, Papua New Guinea
Nov 12, 2023, at 06:12 pm
Beijing/IBNS/UNI: An earthquake with a magnitude of 5.0 jolted Fiji Islands region at 2:39 GMT on Sunday, the GFZ German Research Centre for Geosciences said.
Nov 12, 2023, at 05:29 pm
The Asiatic wildcat, also known as the Indian desert cat, faces threats such as hybridisation of the species with the domestic cat, roadkills and expansion of infrastructure projects that fragments its habitat. In conversation with Mongabay-India correspondent Shuchita Jha, wildlife biologist Sumit Dookia who has been studying the Asiatic wildcat for over a decade discusses why the species hasn’t been a focal point in conservation priorities and possible ways to conserve the species.
Magnitude 2.6 earthquake strikes Delhi-NCR, no casualty
Nov 11, 2023, at 10:43 pm
An earthquake measuring 2.6 on the Richter Scale hit the Delhi-NCR region on Saturday (November 11, 2023).
Updated guidelines on COVID-19 revise risk of hospitalisation
Nov 11, 2023, at 10:38 pm
The World Health Organization (WHO) has updated its guidelines on COVID-19 treatment, with revised recommendations for non-severe cases of the disease.
Iceland: Authorities declare state of emergency after 800 earthquakes reported within 14 hours
Nov 11, 2023, at 09:40 pm
Iceland has declared a state of emergency after a series of earthquakes hit the nation, triggering fears of a volcanic eruption, media reports said.
FDA approves first chikungunya vaccine for people over 18
Nov 11, 2023, at 05:31 am
The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved Ixchiq, the first chikungunya vaccine, for people above 18 and older at increased risk of exposure to the mosquito-borne virus.
Nov 10, 2023, at 10:04 pm
In an event poised to shape the future of renewable energy, the WFUNA Foundation and Youth of India Foundation recently hosted a panel discussion titled 'Youth Accelerating Tripling-Up Renewables' at the Sikkim Manipal University.
Immediate bystander CPR a lifeline during cardiac arrest, says Indo-Canadian doctor
Nov 10, 2023, at 06:28 am
More than 90% of sudden cardiac arrest victims will not survive without intervention, with each minute lacking cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) diminishing survival rates by 7%, said noted Indo-Canadian paediatric cardiologist Tapas Mondal.
One in three nonmelanoma skin cancer deaths linked to working outdoors, says WHO-ILO report
Nov 09, 2023, at 06:01 pm
Nearly one in every three deaths from nonmelanoma skin cancer is caused by working under the sun, according to a joint report released on Wednesday by the UN World Health Organization (WHO) and the International Labour Organization (ILO).
Delhi ministers meet experts over pollution issue, bans entry of app-based cab from other states
Nov 09, 2023, at 02:18 am
New Delhi/IBNS: As the Air Quality deteriorates in the national capital, Delhi ministers-- Gopal Rai and Atishi-Wednesday held a meeting with experts from IIT Kanpur and CII regarding "artificial rain" to reduce pollution here.
Assam: Seasonal solar fence to protect paddy from wild elephants in crop fields
Nov 08, 2023, at 08:22 pm
‘Ready-to-be-harvested’ paddy spread over 20 hectares of cropland at Maliata area near Mirza in Kamrup district of Assam has been protected from a herd of wild elephant through the installation of a seasonal single-wire solar-powered fence in a collaborative initiative of Aaranyak and WWF.
UNEP report alerts fossil fuel producers ‘literally doubling down’
Nov 08, 2023, at 08:03 pm
Contrary to pledges to cut fossil fuel production, government policies worldwide will add up to a doubling of production in 2030, a new report from the UN environment agency (UNEP) revealed on Wednesday.
Delhi: Air quality plunges into 'severe' category, AQI crosses 400 marks at various places
Nov 08, 2023, at 06:20 pm
New Delhi/UNI: Delhi continues to reel under the "severe category" as the overall air quality index recorded at 418 on Wednesday morning.
Data reveals 2023 is virtually certain to be warmest year on record
Nov 08, 2023, at 04:13 pm
New data suggests that 2023 is 'virtually certain to be the warmest year on record.
Mission to Sun: India's Aditya-L1's HEL1OS captures first glimpse of solar flares
Nov 08, 2023, at 02:28 pm
India's first solar exploratory mission spacecraft Aditya-L1, which is continuing its journey to land at the sun-earth L1 point, has captured the first glimpse of solar flares.
Days after massive earthquake kills 157, another one hits Nepal today; tremors felt in Delhi
Nov 07, 2023, at 02:31 am
Kathmandu/New Delhi/IBNS: Days after the massive earthquake in Nepal that killed 157 and injured many, the Himalayan country was hit by another 5.6 magnitude quake on Monday and tremors of which were felt in neighbouring India's Delhi and NCR.
4.5 magnitude earthquake hits Delhi-NCR; epicentre in Nepal
Nov 04, 2023, at 06:40 am
New Delhi: An earthquake measuring 4.5 on the Richter scale hit Delhi-NCR on Friday late night.
Delhi air pollution extremely worrying: LG VK Saxena
Nov 04, 2023, at 05:09 am
New Delhi/IBNS: As severe air pollution continues to grapple the national capital, Delhi Lieutenant Governor VK Saxena called a meeting with Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal and Environment Minister Gopal Rai on Friday evening to take stock of the situation.
Delhi pollution hits severe mark, schools shut for 2 days
Nov 03, 2023, at 05:37 am
New Delhi/IBNS: Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal Thursday announced to shut all primary schools in the national capital for two days owing to a sudden dip in Delhi's air quality.
'My daughter warned by teacher today....': US envoy Eric Garcetti on Delhi pollution
Nov 03, 2023, at 01:50 am
New Delhi: United States Ambassador to India Eric Garcetti has said that the pollution levels in Delhi reminded him of his upbringing in Los Angeles, “where the air was the most polluted air anywhere in America,” news agency ANI reported.
Novel therapeutic formulation developed for improved treatment of Indian red scorpion sting
Nov 02, 2023, at 05:16 am
New Delhi: A breakthrough therapeutic drug formulation (TDF) has been developed to combat the toxicity caused by Indian red scorpion venom, offering a significant advancement in the clinical treatment of scorpion sting patients, the Ministry of Science and Technology said on Wednesday.
Ontarians aged six months and older can get free flu shot, new COVID-19 vaccines starting today
Oct 31, 2023, at 04:24 am
Toronto/IBNS: Ontarians will be able to receive free flu shots and the new COVID-19 vaccine, approved by Health Canada, at local pharmacies, public health units and primary health care providers across the province starting Monday.
Death toll from Hurricane Otis in south Mexico climbs to 39
Oct 29, 2023, at 02:02 pm
Mexico City/IBNS/UNI: The death toll from Hurricane Otis has risen to 39 in the southern Mexican state of Guerrero, with 10 people reported missing, the Mexican government said on Saturday.
Meltwater flowing beneath Antarctic glaciers can accelerate retreat: Reports
Oct 28, 2023, at 02:55 pm
A new Antarctic ice sheet modelling study from scientists at UC San Diego’s Scripps Institution of Oceanography suggests that meltwater flowing out to sea from beneath Antarctic glaciers is making them lose ice faster.
UN Advisory Body aims to harness AI for the common good
Oct 27, 2023, at 09:19 pm
Experts with deep experience across government, the private sector, technology, civil society, and academia have been tasked with supporting UN efforts to ensure Artificial Intelligence (AI) is used for the greater good of humanity.
Kolkata: PG medical student dies of dengue at SSKM Hospital
Oct 27, 2023, at 08:49 pm
A post-graduate medical student, identified as Animesh Machi, died on Friday in the SSKM Hospital, where he was a student, after suffering from mosquito-borne disease - dengue- official sources said.
High levels of lead and cadmium in chocolate products raise alarm
Oct 27, 2023, at 05:21 am
Consumer Reports, a non-profit advocacy group, has conducted a study revealing high levels of lead and cadmium in a third of the tested chocolate products, media reports said.
Antarctica records first bird flu case: Reports
Oct 26, 2023, at 04:24 pm
A lethal strain of bird flu has been detected in Antarctica, a region known for being the key breeding ground for many birds.
Nigeria aiming to vaccinate over 7 million girls against leading cause of cervical cancer
Oct 25, 2023, at 03:35 pm
Nigeria introduced the human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine into its routine immunisation system on Tuesday, aiming to reach 7.7 million girls in the largest single round of HPV vaccinations across Africa.