Microplastics can generate potentially harmful chemicals in water, study finds
Plastics are supposed to be chemically inert. It’s the reason they’re used so frequently to package food, bottle water, and create children’s toys: They’re safe.
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Want to sleep better? Samsung health's new update makes coaching easier to start
Samsung Electronics has announced a major update to its Samsung Health app, making Sleep Coaching easier to access by reducing the amount of sleep data required to get started.
Taking antibiotics? This common food could be worsening the damage to your gut
Eating sweets while taking antibiotics may worsen the harm done by the drugs to the normal community of bacteria in the gut, a new study found.
India’s space economy set to soar to $45 billion in 8 years, says Jitendra Singh
India’s space economy, currently valued at around $9 billion, is expected to grow to $40–45 billion over the next seven to eight years, Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Science and Technology and Earth Sciences Jitendra Singh said at a media roundtable in New Delhi.
Want happier kids? Scientists find a link between early parenting and teen brain health
More than one in five adults in the United States experience mental illness each year, according to the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI). Mental health challenges also affect children and adolescents, with more than one in seven young people aged 6–17 experiencing a mental health disorder.
Eat oatmeal for just 2 days to cut bad cholesterol by 10%, study finds
A short-term oat-based diet appears to be surprisingly effective at reducing the cholesterol level.
Man jumps into tiger enclosure at UK wildlife park, mauled to death
A man has died after being attacked by a tiger after entering its enclosure at Yorkshire Wildlife Park in England, police said.
Gorkha flash flood: Five missing, 47 evacuated as river surges in Nepal
A flash flood struck Nepal’s Gorkha district on Sunday, leaving at least five people missing, months after a devastating deluge in the Himalayan nation claimed hundreds of lives.
Peanuts may do more than you think! Study uncovers potential metabolic health benefits
New research suggests that peanuts may do more than provide calories, with specific fatty acids associated with peanut consumption linked to a lower risk of developing type 2 diabetes.
WHO’s big warning on child obesity: First global guidelines released
Child and adolescent obesity has quadrupled since 1990, rising from two per cent to around eight per cent of youngsters in the five-to-19 age group, according to the UN World Health Organization (WHO).
Nobel Prize: Henri Kagan, Kenso Soai win title for solving a major mystery in Chemistry
Scientists Henri B. Kagan and Kenso Soai have been awarded the 2026 Nobel Prize in Chemistry “for the discovery of non-linear effects and autocatalysis in asymmetric organic synthesis,” the Nobel Prize-awarding body announced on Wednesday.
Plague was killing humans 5,500 years ago! New study rewrites history of deadly disease
Researchers have reconstructed the earliest known plague genomes, showing for the first time that early forms of the disease caused deadly outbreaks around 5,500 years ago — long before the Black Death killed up to half of Europe’s population.
Russia investigates suspected plague death as health officials step up monitoring
The death of a lab worker in Russia’s Siberia region has sparked concerns over a possible plague case, the UN World Health Organization (WHO) said on Tuesday, adding that it was following the situation closely.
Strong tremors rock Delhi-NCR as 4.9-magnitude earthquake strikes Uttarakhand
An earthquake measuring 4.9 on the Richter scale struck Uttarakhand on Tuesday night, with tremors being felt in Delhi-NCR and several other parts of North India.
Who is Francis Halzen? Belgian-American physicist wins Nobel Prize in Physics
Belgian-American particle physicist Francis Halzen has won the Nobel Prize in Physics for his “decisive contributions to the IceCube Neutrino Observatory and the discovery of high-energy neutrinos of astrophysical origin”, the award-giving body said.
Karl Deisseroth wins Nobel Prize: Meet the scientist who changed how we understand the brain
American neuroscientist, psychiatrist and bioengineer Karl Deisseroth has been awarded the 2026 Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine.
Think planes are the problem? Rotting food waste emits 5 times more greenhouse gases, finds study
Rotting food waste is causing up to 10 per cent of total global greenhouse gas emissions – five times more than the entire aviation sector, the UN’s environment agency warned this week.
Karl Deisseroth, Peter Hegemann and Georg Nagel win Nobel Prize in Medicine for optogenetics
Scientists Karl Deisseroth, Peter Hegemann and Georg Nagel have clinched the Nobel Prize in Medicine for optogenetics — a method that makes it possible to show how nerve cells shape memories, feelings and behaviours in the living brain.
Nearly 200 quarantined in Russia after lab worker dies of suspected plague
Health authorities have placed nearly 200 people under quarantine in Russia’s Siberian Irkutsk region after a laboratory worker reportedly died from plague, according to media reports.
Two captive-bred Great Indian Bustards released into the wild in Rajasthan, marking shift to rewilding phase
Jaiselmer: India released two captive-bred male Great Indian Bustards into the wild at Sam in the Desert National Park on Saturday, a step officials described as a turning point in efforts to save the critically endangered bird from extinction.
From GMC Jammu to Delhi's top hospitals: Jitendra Singh meets former students
Union Minister Jitendra Singh on Sunday hosted a luncheon interaction at his New Delhi residence for a group of Delhi-based medical alumni from Jammu, many of whom studied at Government Medical College (GMC), Jammu, during his tenure as a Professor of Medicine and Diabetes.
Life expectancy is rising again after COVID-19 shock: WHO reveals global health comeback
People around the world are living longer again, with global life expectancy almost fully recovered from the disruption of the COVID-19 pandemic, the World Health Organization (WHO) said on Friday.
India achieves Quantum breakthrough: QNu Labs demonstrates 5.56-km secure communication link
QNu Labs, in collaboration with the Bhaskaracharya National Institute for Space Applications and Geo-Informatics (BISAG-N) and IIT Gandhinagar, has demonstrated what it describes as India’s first free-space Quantum Key Distribution (QKD) link over a distance of 5.56 km.
From physiotherapy to AI, robotics: MRCCon 2026 highlights how medical rehabilitation has transformed in 27 years
Kolkata/IBNS: The Medical Rehabilitation Centre in Kolkata held the 27th edition of the Medical Rehabilitation Conference, bringing together doctors, experts and academics from all over the nation,celebrating 27 years of excellence at MRC Kolkata.
Study finds chewing tobacco linked to 2.5 lakh deaths worldwide; India among worst-affected countries
A new study from the Institute for Health Metrics and Evaluation (IHME) finds that chewing tobacco use contributed to an estimated 251,000 deaths globally in 2023, with health loss overwhelmingly concentrated in South Asia, including India.
Kolkata's Desun Hospital's Cardio Care Walkathon daws 200 participants on World Heart Day
Kolkata: Kolkata's Desun Hospital organised the Desun Cardio Care Walkathon on Tuesday to mark World Heart Day, bringing together doctors, nursing staff, students and local residents to raise awareness about heart health, regular exercise and mindful eating.
Insomnia is more than just sleepless nights: Study finds higher stroke, dementia risk
Insomnia is associated with a 26% higher risk of stroke and 28% higher odds of hospital admission, according to new research in Sleep Medicine Reviews. The researchers say the findings support recognising insomnia as an important marker of brain, mental and general health.
Global whale conservation in focus as India makes key pitch at IWC-70. All details here
India on Monday underlined the need for greater conservation efforts for whales and other cetaceans at the 70th meeting of the International Whaling Commission (IWC-70), being held in Hobart, Australia, from September 28 to October 2.
Nepal avalanche horror: 4 bodies recovered, 12 remain missing
At least four bodies have been recovered following an avalanche on Himlung Himal in Nepal’s Manang region, while rescuers are continuing efforts to locate 12 people who remain missing, media reports said.
Manipal Hospital Dhakuria hosts ‘Heart of Innovation Cardiac Summit’ ahead of World Heart Day
Kolkata/IBNS: Manipal Hospital Dhakuria organised the ‘Heart of Innovation Cardiac Summit’ on Wednesday ahead of World Heart Day, bringing together cardiac specialists and patients to raise awareness about cardiovascular diseases and the importance of timely diagnosis and treatment.