Kolkata: IAC holds ‘Autism in Practice’ session, stresses early intervention
Apr 17, 2026, at 05:44 pm
Kolkata/IBNS: The India Autism Centre (IAC) marked World Autism Awareness Month by hosting a knowledge session aimed at promoting acceptance of autistic behaviours and supporting families in navigating daily challenges.
Heart attack risk reduced? New study on Foundayo sparks hope
Apr 17, 2026, at 04:41 pm
Eli Lilly and Company has announced positive topline results from the Phase 3 ACHIEVE-4 trial evaluating the efficacy and safety of Foundayo (orforglipron), compared to insulin glargine in adults with type 2 diabetes and obesity or overweight at increased cardiovascular risk.
Parents’ depression could shape your future—Timing is everything
Apr 17, 2026, at 10:41 am
A new Yale study shows how the timing of depression in mothers and fathers affects mental health in their adult children. This includes influences on depression, anxiety, and psychotic disorders.
Indian-born female Cheetah at Kuno National Park gives birth to four cubs
Apr 11, 2026, at 06:25 pm
Union Minister for Environment, Forest and Climate Change, Bhupender Yadav, on Saturday hailed a historic milestone in India’s cheetah conservation journey, as an Indian-born female cheetah of Gamini - KGP12, second cub of Gamini’s first litter, aged 25 months - gave birth to four cubs in the wild at Kuno National Park, Madhya Pradesh.
Dear NASA…”: 10-year-old’s heartfelt plea to bring Pluto back as a planet goes viral
Apr 11, 2026, at 10:24 am
A heartfelt letter written by a 10-year-old girl to NASA, urging the restoration of Pluto’s status as a planet, has captured widespread attention online.
Ministry of Ayush celebrates World Homoeopathy Day 2026 — Here’s why it matters now
Apr 10, 2026, at 05:24 pm
The Ministry of Ayush commemorated World Homoeopathy Day 2026 Centred on the theme “Homoeopathy for Sustainable Health,” with a grand inaugural ceremony at Vigyan Bhawan, New Delhi, bringing together policymakers, researchers, practitioners, academicians and students from across the country.
Thinking about the future? Scientists say your brain treats it like a reward
Apr 10, 2026, at 10:37 am
A researcher in Bochum has proposed a new theory suggesting that “mental time travel”—the ability to imagine oneself in the future—may activate the brain’s reward system, reinforcing the behaviour over time.
Kolkata hospital performs rare robotic surgery for penile cancer, patient walks on day three
Apr 08, 2026, at 10:34 pm
Kolkata/IBNS: Surgeons at HCG Cancer Hospital, Newtown, Kolkata have successfully performed a rare robotic-assisted surgery on a 62-year-old patient diagnosed with stage T2 penile cancer, marking what the hospital describes as a significant step forward in uro-oncological care in eastern India.
Deadly grazing? Over 100 sheep die in Pakistan in just two days
Apr 08, 2026, at 05:48 pm
Over 100 sheep have died under mysterious circumstances in Cholistan Desert over the past 48 hours, according to media reports.
Over 100 dead in Bangladesh measles outbreak. Is India at risk?
Apr 07, 2026, at 05:52 pm
Over 100 people—mostly children—have died in a devastating measles outbreak in Bangladesh, marking one of the deadliest flare-ups of the disease in nearly two decades.
Think high testosterone means you’re healthy? Experts say not necessarily
Apr 07, 2026, at 04:02 pm
The connection between testosterone and well-being is weaker than many people think. Although there are clear health connections, a higher testosterone level is not always the key to well-being, according to a thesis at the University of Gothenburg.
Renewable boom! India hits all-time high in wind energy growth
Apr 06, 2026, at 06:57 pm
India recorded its highest-ever annual wind power capacity addition of 6.05 GW in FY 2025–26, surpassing the previous peak of 5.5 GW achieved in FY 2016–17, the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy said.
Occasional drinking could triple your risk of deadly liver damage, study warns
Apr 06, 2026, at 09:44 am
People may assume that if they drink lightly during the week or month, heavy drinking on the occasional Friday or Saturday may not cause their liver harm.
Sleeping at odd hours? Your heart might be at serious risk
Apr 05, 2026, at 08:38 pm
An irregular bedtime in midlife may signal an increased risk of cardiovascular disease.
Love salt? It could be putting your heart at serious risk, shows study
Apr 05, 2026, at 05:35 pm
Excessive consumption of dietary sodium (salt) is a significant, independent risk factor for new-onset heart failure, according to a report from Vanderbilt Health.
Silent sleep disorder raises death risk by 71 pct — Are you ignoring the signs?
Apr 04, 2026, at 05:49 pm
New research to be presented at the European Congress on Obesity 2026 (ECO 2026, Istanbul, Turkey, May 12–15) reveals that individuals living with Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA) face a 71% higher risk of cardiovascular events (CVEs) or death from any cause compared to those without the condition.
Deadly shockwaves: Afghanistan quake kills 8, tremors send India-Pakistan into panic
Apr 04, 2026, at 09:59 am
At least eight people were killed in central Afghanistan on Friday after a magnitude 5.8 earthquake struck the region, with tremors felt across neighbouring parts of Pakistan and India.
Powerful tremors shake North India as earthquake hits Afghanistan
Apr 03, 2026, at 11:01 pm
A powerful 5.9-magnitude earthquake struck the Hindu Kush region of Afghanistan on Friday night, sending strong tremors across North India and triggering panic among residents.
Climate change crisis: Dangerous snakes expanding into new regions as global temperatures rise
Apr 03, 2026, at 05:06 pm
Climate change is predicted to substantially shift the ranges of venomous snakes around the world, expanding human exposure to some of the most medically dangerous species while threatening the survival of other species, according to a new study published April 2 in the open-access journal PLOS Neglected Tropical Diseases by Anna Pintor of the World Health Organization, Geneva, Switzerland, and colleagues.
New UTI test could save lives by stopping wrong antibiotic use, reveal scientists
Apr 03, 2026, at 04:59 pm
Scientists say a rapid test that identifies which antibiotics will work for urinary tract infections by testing directly from urine samples could allow same-day prescribing and reduce unnecessary antibiotic use — a key driver of antibiotic resistance.
New heart health rules reveal what you should really be eating in 2026
Apr 03, 2026, at 04:26 pm
More than half of adults and about 60% of children in the U.S. have unhealthy diets, which can contribute to higher rates of health factors such as high blood pressure and obesity, and lead directly to poor health outcomes including deaths from cardiovascular disease and other chronic conditions, according to the American Heart Association.
Is sitting the new danger? Experts issue heart warning
Apr 01, 2026, at 04:24 pm
Too much sitting has quietly emerged as one of the most common threats to heart health in the United States.
Viral pink elephant photoshoot by Russian photographer in Rajasthan triggers massive backlash online
Mar 31, 2026, at 03:47 pm
A photoshoot by a Russian photographer in Jaipur, featuring an elephant painted bright pink, has sparked widespread online criticism, with many social media users calling it animal abuse and questioning the ethics behind the act.
Just minutes a day! This simple habit could slash your risk of 8 deadly diseases
Mar 31, 2026, at 03:31 pm
People who get just a few minutes of vigorous activity daily are less likely to develop eight major diseases, including arthritis, heart disease and dementia, according to research published in the European Heart Journal on Monday.
Just 11 extra minutes of sleep a night can cut heart attack risk, new study finds
Mar 30, 2026, at 08:40 am
New research shows that small improvements to sleep, diet quality, and physical activity, made in combination, are associated with a significantly reduced risk of major cardiovascular events such as stroke, heart attacks, and heart failure.
Abdominal or central obesity is a greater risk factor compared to overall obesity: Indian Minister
Mar 29, 2026, at 07:55 pm
Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Science & Technology and Earth Sciences, and MoS in the PMO, Personnel, Public Grievances & Pensions, Department of Atomic Energy, and Department of Space, Dr. Jitendra Singh, on Sunday said that abdominal or central obesity poses a greater health risk than overall obesity, particularly in the Indian context, where even individuals who appear lean may carry significant visceral fat.
COVID isn’t over: New BA.3.2 variant spreads across US with shocking mutations
Mar 28, 2026, at 09:56 am
A heavily mutated new COVID-19 variant, BA.3.2 — informally dubbed “Cicada” — is spreading across the United States, according to media reports.
7 killed, 5 injured as avalanche hits Zojila Pass, blocks Srinagar–Leh highway
Mar 27, 2026, at 09:41 pm
At least seven people were killed and five others injured on Friday after a massive avalanche struck the Zojila Pass, trapping multiple vehicles under heavy snow debris, the government confirmed.
Mar 27, 2026, at 10:27 am
Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur has entered into a strategic Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Charnock Hospital on Thursday, marking a significant step toward fostering innovation, research, and technological advancement in the healthcare sector.
Dying with dignity: India’s slow, uneasy acceptance of euthanasia
Mar 26, 2026, at 03:38 am
While euthanasia must remain tightly regulated, denying dignity in death to those trapped in irreversible suffering is becoming harder to justify, writes Sujoy Dhar as the Harish Rana case sets a significant precedent.