Mission Aagaman takes off: India's first private orbital rocket Vikram-1 makes history
Jul 18, 2026, at 01:54 pm
New Delhi/IBNS: Vikram-1, India's first private orbital rocket, was successfully launched on Saturday under Mission Aagaman, marking a major milestone in the country's expanding private space sector.
Microplastics in your blood? New study links plastic exposure to heart attacks
Jul 18, 2026, at 10:28 am
People who have suffered a serious heart attack are more likely to have microplastics and nanoplastics in their blood than those with chronic coronary artery disease or healthy coronary arteries, according to a study published in the European Heart Journal.
PM Modi's 'Vande Mataram' message to fly into space on Skyroot's Vikram-1 Mission
Jul 17, 2026, at 11:03 pm
As Hyderabad-based Skyroot Aerospace gears up for the launch of its first orbital rocket, Vikram-1, a special message from Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to travel into space along with hundreds of wishes from people across the world.
7.4-magnitude earthquake jolts southern Mexico, tsunami warning issued
Jul 17, 2026, at 10:14 pm
A powerful 7.4-magnitude earthquake struck off the southern coast of Mexico on Friday, prompting a tsunami warning and sending tremors across parts of Guatemala and El Salvador.
Serum Institute to manufacture potential first TB vaccine in over 100 years under Gates MRI deal
Jul 17, 2026, at 04:32 pm
The Gates Medical Research Institute (Gates MRI) has signed a landmark agreement with the Serum Institute of India Private Limited (SII) to manufacture M72/AS01E, a promising tuberculosis (TB) vaccine candidate currently undergoing Phase 3 clinical trials.
Europe's killer heatwave claims nearly 10,000 lives, UN sounds global alarm
Jul 17, 2026, at 10:40 am
The United Nations has said preliminary data from five European countries indicate that nearly 10,000 excess deaths have been linked to this summer's extreme heat, underscoring the growing public health impact of climate change.
Your muscles could determine your diabetes risk, study finds
Jul 15, 2026, at 02:21 pm
A major new international study led by Curtin University has found that diabetes risk is about more than just body weight or obesity, with muscle health also likely to play a significant role in determining whether a person develops the condition.
Stop timber smuggling, plant 10 crore saplings: Bengal CM Suvendu Adhikari to forest officials
Jul 14, 2026, at 11:37 pm
West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari on Tuesday directed the Forest Department to intensify action against illegal logging and timber smuggling, stressing the need for greater transparency and stronger enforcement.
Jul 14, 2026, at 10:09 pm
A massive wildfire raging through the historic Fontainebleau forest south of Paris forced the evacuation of around 1,000 residents as firefighters battled to contain the flames amid an intense European heatwave.
Indian-origin NASA astronaut Anil Menon sets off on maiden space voyage
Jul 14, 2026, at 09:29 pm
Indian-origin NASA astronaut Anil Menon has embarked on his first journey into space, launching aboard Russia's Soyuz MS-29 spacecraft from the historic Baikonur Cosmodrome in Kazakhstan on Tuesday.
Think vaping is safer? Study finds it could slash fitness by 15 percent
Jul 14, 2026, at 05:35 pm
Young people who vape or smoke cigarettes have reduced blood vessel functionality, breathing and exercise capacity compare to those who have never smoked or vaped, according to a study led by Manchester Metropolitan University.
Oxford launches world’s first trial of new Ebola vaccine; SII makes 620,000 doses
Jul 14, 2026, at 04:26 pm
The University of Oxford’s Oxford Vaccine Group has launched the world’s first Phase I clinical trial, BD-Ebov, of a vaccine against Bundibugyo ebolavirus (BDBV), in response to the ongoing outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo and neighbouring Uganda.
Record-breaking UK heatwave death toll shock: More than 2,700 people may have died in May and June
Jul 14, 2026, at 10:36 am
More than 2,700 people are estimated to have died from heat-related causes during the record-breaking May and June 2026 heatwaves in England and Wales, according to a new rapid analysis led by researchers from the London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine (LSHTM), Imperial College London and the Met Office.
Doctor warns this everyday food habit could raise your colon cancer risk
Jul 13, 2026, at 10:47 am
A physician has highlighted a dietary habit that may be associated with an increased risk of colorectal cancer amid growing concern over rising cases of the disease among younger adults.
Long COVID may be damaging your brain's Dopamine system, groundbreaking study finds
Jul 12, 2026, at 11:52 pm
A new brain imaging study led by researchers at the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health (CAMH), published in eBioMedicine, provides the strongest evidence to date that long COVID is associated with injury to dopamine-releasing neurons in the brain—a finding that may explain symptoms such as lack of motivation due to fatigue, slowed movement, and memory difficulties, and could open the door to new treatment strategies.
Parents, your smartphone could be hurting your teen more than you realise: Study
Jul 12, 2026, at 07:00 pm
We worry about the time kids spend using screens — but what if the time their caregivers spend on phones is also harmful? Scientists working on digital mental health noticed increasing reports of teenagers struggling with their parents’ phone use and decided to investigate. Their new findings show that teenagers who report that their caregivers are often distracted from them by devices are more likely to display insecure attachment styles, which can have serious negative consequences for their future health and wellbeing.
Jul 12, 2026, at 06:09 pm
A tourist was injured after a bull bison attacked him and tossed him about eight feet into the air at Yellowstone National Park in the United States on Friday, media reports said.
Jul 11, 2026, at 05:30 pm
In one of the most comprehensive studies of coffee and liver health to date, Cedars-Sinai Health Sciences University investigators linked higher coffee consumption with lower risk of cirrhosis, liver cancer and liver-related death.
Manipal Hospitals launches Robotics Simulation Workshop to train future surgeons
Jul 11, 2026, at 03:40 pm
Kolkata/IBNS: Manipal Hospitals has inaugurated its Robotics Simulation Workshop, an initiative aimed at preparing medical professionals for a future where precision, technology and human expertise work increasingly hand in hand.
No more painful biopsies? New brush test can detect oral cancer in just one hour
Jul 11, 2026, at 09:54 am
A non-invasive brush biopsy test can detect oral cancer within an hour and could help prevent more than 90% of unnecessary invasive scalpel biopsies, according to a new study.
Jul 10, 2026, at 05:45 pm
The Ministry of Health and Family Welfare has withdrawn the existing exemption under Schedule K of the Drugs Rules, 1945, from licensing requirements for medicinal formulations containing ethyl alcohol, tightening regulatory oversight to curb their misuse.
Jul 10, 2026, at 05:32 pm
The Ministry of Health and Family Welfare has withdrawn the existing exemption under Schedule K of the Drugs Rules, 1945, from licensing requirements for medicinal formulations containing ethyl alcohol, tightening regulatory oversight to curb their misuse.
Spain wildfire horror: 12 dead, 19 missing as inferno sweeps Andalusia
Jul 10, 2026, at 04:41 pm
At least 12 people were killed after a fast-moving wildfire swept through Spain's southern Andalusia region, marking the deadliest blaze recorded in the region, according to media reports. Authorities have not yet confirmed the cause of the fire.
What is Awiqli? Everything you need to know about Novo Nordisk's world's first once-weekly insulin
Jul 10, 2026, at 10:59 am
Danish pharmaceutical giant Novo Nordisk, on June 9, launched Awiqli, its once-weekly basal insulin injection, in India, positioning it as a major advancement in diabetes care that could significantly reduce the number of insulin injections required by patients.
Gurugram-based mother shares 5 foods she avoided to lose 32 kg in just 11 months
Jul 08, 2026, at 06:31 pm
A Gurugram-based mother has inspired social media users after revealing how she transformed her health by losing 32 kg, reducing her weight from 92 kg to 60 kg in just 11 months.
Jul 08, 2026, at 05:47 pm
Amid uncertainty over the southwest monsoon due to the potential impact of El Niño, the Centre has stepped up preparedness with a comprehensive strategy and proactive ground-level measures to minimise its impact on agriculture.
Could exercise be the secret to slowing cancer? Scientists uncover powerful muscle link
Jul 07, 2026, at 10:22 am
Regular exercise may help reduce cancer risk by restoring the protective functions of ageing muscles, according to a new study by scientists at Duke-NUS Medical School in Singapore.
Can your muscles protect your heart? New study says yes
Jul 06, 2026, at 10:43 am
People with stronger, higher-quality chest and back muscles may be significantly less likely to suffer a heart attack or die prematurely, according to a new study led by researchers at the University of Edinburgh.
Europe's silent summer tragedy: Heatwave kills 20,000, reignites fierce air conditioning debate
Jul 05, 2026, at 03:28 am
Paris/IBNS: Europe is grappling with one of the deadliest weather disasters in its modern history after an unprecedented late-June heatwave is estimated to have claimed more than 20,000 lives across the continent.
Doctor reveals shocking truth: Losing just 5 kg can cut knee pressure by 20 kg per step!
Jul 04, 2026, at 06:35 pm
A senior doctor has highlighted that weight loss not only improves overall fitness but also significantly reduces stress on the knees.