Could cutting sugar before age 2 help prevent Dementia? New study says yes
Aug 03, 2026, at 09:54 am
Consuming less sugar in utero before birth and during the first one to two years of life was associated with a lower risk of developing dementia later in life, according to a study published July 29, 2026, in Neurology, the medical journal of the American Academy of Neurology.
Want a healthier heart? This cardiologist's 30-day challenge has just 3 simple rules
Aug 02, 2026, at 11:13 pm
Improving heart health does not always require a strict diet or an intensive fitness routine. According to cardiologist Dr. Sanjay Bhojraj, adopting a few simple daily habits can significantly improve cardiovascular health and help your heart feel "years younger."
South Korea bakes at historic 42.5°C, emergency response activated
Aug 02, 2026, at 06:55 pm
South Korea recorded its highest-ever temperature of 42.5 degrees Celsius in the southeastern city of Yangsan on Sunday, marking one of the hottest days since the country began modern weather observations.
Brace for impact: UN Weather agency warns of powerful El Niño ahead
Aug 01, 2026, at 04:52 pm
As much of the world faces grapples with above normal temperatures and major rainfall changes, the UN Meteorological Organization (WMO) warned on Friday that El Niño, a powerful climate pattern shaping global weather, will intensify starting next month.
Aug 01, 2026, at 04:34 pm
A fitness coach has shared a simple approach to weight loss, arguing that people do not need to obsess over calorie counting or follow restrictive diets to achieve lasting results.
Scorching summer horror: UK's heatwaves linked to 2,877 deaths in just weeks
Jul 31, 2026, at 02:22 pm
Rapid early assessment by the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) estimates that 2,877 heat-associated deaths occurred in the UK during two major periods of hot weather in May and June 2026, nearly double the total reported for the whole of 2025.
Assam floods turn deadlier: 78 killed, more than 3 lakh remain affected
Jul 30, 2026, at 03:04 pm
Guwahati/IBNS: The death toll in the devastating floods in Assam has risen to 78, while more than three lakh people continue to remain affected across the state, media reports said on Thursday.
Tiger-striped taxis hit Kolkata streets to roar for wildlife conservation
Jul 29, 2026, at 09:15 pm
Kolkata/IBNS: The Indian Museum, Kolkata, under the Ministry of Culture, on Tuesday launched a tiger conservation campaign and unveiled a book on the tigress Maya, authored by Debarati Mukhopadhyay and Shiladitya Chaudhury.
7,000+ students test HIV positive: Why Karnataka mandates HIV camps in colleges
Jul 29, 2026, at 04:38 pm
Bengaluru/IBNS: Karnataka is taking HIV awareness, counselling and voluntary testing into college campuses following a sharp rise in reported infections among young people, with more than 7,000 students and young adults aged 18 to 25 recently testing positive, according to official data cited in recent reports.
Why some people get cancer and others don't? Scientists say they've found a key answer
Jul 29, 2026, at 02:41 pm
Scientists have uncovered the first direct evidence showing that a person's inherited genes play a powerful role in determining cancer risk by influencing how tumors develop and evolve alongside acquired genetic mutations.
China completes world’s largest fusion magnet, moves closer to artificial Sun
Jul 28, 2026, at 07:07 pm
China has reached a significant milestone in its quest to develop an artificial Sun after completing and testing the world’s largest superconducting fusion magnet, a crucial component for generating clean, virtually limitless energy through nuclear fusion.
Powerful 7.1 earthquake rocks Japan, triggers Tsunami warning, buildings collapse near epicentre
Jul 28, 2026, at 03:08 pm
A powerful earthquake measuring 7.1 on the Richter scale struck Japan's southern Kumamoto Prefecture on Tuesday, disrupting power supplies, halting train services and prompting tsunami and aftershock warnings.
Wildfires rage across France, Spain as flames near Bordeaux, hundreds of thousands evacuated
Jul 28, 2026, at 09:29 am
Emergency service workers continue to battle massive wildfires across France and Spain, with the deadly blazes now advancing to within just 15 kilometres of the French city of Bordeaux, prompting fears of further large-scale evacuations.
Can music heal the brain? Experts reveal promising therapy on World Brain Day
Jul 27, 2026, at 07:17 pm
Kolkata/IBNS: To mark World Brain Day, Manipal Hospital, Salt Lake organized a panel discussion featuring distinguished experts in neurology and music to explore the growing role of music therapy in neurological care.
India steps up fight against Hepatitis, targets elimination by 2030
Jul 27, 2026, at 04:49 pm
The Government of India has said it is systematically dismantling healthcare barriers as it works towards eliminating viral hepatitis as a public health threat by 2030.
Jul 27, 2026, at 03:04 pm
Yet another tense wildlife encounter at Yellowstone National Park in the United States has gone viral after a bull bison was caught on camera charging into an SUV and puncturing one of its tyres while traffic was at a standstill.
This simple plant-based diet could slash heart disease risk by 28 percent, 20-year study finds
Jul 27, 2026, at 02:14 pm
A 20-year study of more than 65,000 postmenopausal women found that higher adherence to the Planetary Health Diet was associated with a lower risk of overall cardiovascular disease, coronary heart disease, stroke and heart failure.
Britain's scorching June heatwave wiped out more than £1 billion in just weeks
Jul 27, 2026, at 01:46 pm
The heatwave in June 2026 led to 24 million lost hours of working and a £1.15 billion hit to the UK economy, according to new research published today (23 July 2026) by the Grantham Research Institute on Climate Change and the Environment at the London School of Economics and Political Science and the Euro-Mediterranean Center on Climate Change (CMCC).
Want to stay younger? Visiting the cinema or a museum may be the secret
Jul 26, 2026, at 06:57 pm
Higher levels of cultural engagement are significantly associated with lower physiological ageing, suggests an analysis published online in the Journal of Epidemiology and Community Health.
Can your lungs ever fully recover after quitting smoking? New study has a surprising answer
Jul 25, 2026, at 01:59 pm
A new study by a team of McGill researchers could help explain why people who have quit smoking remain at elevated risk of lung disease long after their last cigarette.
Europe burns: 220,000 evacuated as massive wildfires rage across France and Spain
Jul 25, 2026, at 09:59 am
French authorities have ordered the evacuation of nearly 60,000 people near Bordeaux, taking the total number of people displaced by wildfires in France and Spain to around 220,000, according to media reports.
Satellites can now spot methane leaks in real time – but most go unfixed
Jul 24, 2026, at 07:09 pm
Satellites can now spot major methane leaks from space within days. Yet only 13 per cent of those alerts lead to any response from the governments or companies responsible.
Night owls beware! Study links late sleep habits to belly fat, high blood sugar
Jul 22, 2026, at 09:49 am
Whether you are an early bird or a night owl, your sleep patterns can tell a lot about a person’s eating habits and subsequently the potential health risks.
Drinking up to 5 cups of coffee a day may be safe for your heart, study finds
Jul 21, 2026, at 07:07 pm
Drinking up to five cups of caffeinated coffee a day appears to be safe for most adults and may even lower the risk of cardiovascular disease, according to a new scientific statement from the American Heart Association (AHA). However, the organisation cautioned that high doses of caffeine from energy drinks and energy shots may pose serious risks to heart health.
India approves first-ever dengue vaccine Qdenga: Who can get it and how it works
Jul 21, 2026, at 02:12 pm
In a major step to strengthen the country's fight against dengue, the Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation (CDSCO), under the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, has granted marketing authorisation to Qdenga (Dengue Tetravalent Vaccine – Live, Attenuated), making it the first dengue vaccine approved in India for the prevention of the disease.
Could this be FIFA's most climate-damaging World Cup ever? New report says yes
Jul 19, 2026, at 10:39 pm
As the football world gears up for the 2026 FIFA Men's World Cup final between Argentina and Spain on Sunday night, a new report has warned that the tournament is on track to become the most climate-damaging World Cup in its 95-year history.
'Every Survivor Is a Story of Hope': Manipal Hospital Celebrates Sarcoma Survivors in Kolkata
Jul 19, 2026, at 05:01 pm
Kolkata/IBNS- On Saturday, Manipal Hospital EM Bypass celebrated the lives of individuals diagnosed with sarcoma (a rare type of cancer) and celebrated life beyond cancer.
24 hours after historic launch, Skyroot makes a bold claim about Vikram-1's success
Jul 19, 2026, at 04:34 pm
A day after scripting history with the successful launch of India's first privately developed orbital rocket, Vikram-1, startup Skyroot Aerospace on Sunday described reaching orbit on its very first attempt as an "incredibly rare feat globally."
Climate change is making deadly waterborne diseases spread faster, scientists warn
Jul 19, 2026, at 03:47 pm
Climate change is altering the spread of waterborne diseases around the world, according to a comprehensive review published today in Nature Reviews Microbiology. The publication is the most up-to-date and comprehensive analysis to date examining how climate change influences waterborne diseases.
11 dead, several missing as flash floods and landslides ravage Jammu and Kashmir's Poonch, Rajouri
Jul 19, 2026, at 02:30 pm
At least 11 people were killed and several others went missing after torrential rain triggered flash floods and landslides in the border districts of Poonch and Rajouri in Jammu and Kashmir on Sunday, prompting a large-scale rescue operation.