Diabetes is now hitting 1 in 6 pregnancies — Are you at risk?
Diabetes is one of the world’s fastest-growing health challenges – and its impact stretches across every life stage, from childhood to older age.
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Shocking WHO Report: 1 in 3 adults in South-East Asia now battling diabetes!
A World Health Organisation official has said one in three adults in the South-East Asia region suffers from diabetes.
Your favourite snacks may be harming you: Study links ultra-processed foods to cancer signals!
In a study of nearly 30,000 female nurses under age 50, Mass General Brigham researchers found that a high intake of ultra-processed foods was associated with increased risk of adenomas, colon polyps, which can be precursors of colorectal cancer.
Shocking WHO report: TB killed 1.2 million people in 2024
Tuberculosis (TB) remains one of the world’s deadliest infectious killers, claiming over 1.2 million lives and affecting an estimated 10.7 million people last year, according to the WHO Global Tuberculosis Report 2025, released recently.
COP30 goes high-tech: AI innovation, sustainable cooling leads global climate revolution
As the planet heats up, so does the race for smarter, cleaner technology. At COP30 in Belém, Brazil, delegates are weighing a paradox at the heart of climate innovation: how to harness powerful tools like artificial intelligence (AI) and advanced cooling systems without deepening the very crisis they aim to solve.
Shocking health alert: 1 in 2 people now have high blood sugar, study reveals
A recent report showed that one in every two people tested in India has shown irregular or high blood sugar levels.
Pneumonia surge in Bengaluru kids! Doctors urge parents 'only vaccine can save your child'
Bengaluru/IBNS: Doctors in Bengaluru have urged parents to not miss vaccinations for their children amid the rising cases of pneumonia in the IT hub of the country, media reports said.
Unbelievable transformation! Woman drops 12 kilos in 3 months — here’s what her nutritionist says
Weight loss and that too in a quick time is often a challenging process but a woman has recently lost 12 kgs in only three months!
CERN Council reviews feasibility study for a next-generation collider
CERN and its partners in Europe and worldwide are currently working to identify the next collider that would succeed the Large Hadron Collider (LHC) after the latter reaches the end of operations in 2041.
Think you’re too young for a stroke? Study says heavy alcohol use may trigger one sooner
Heavy alcohol consumption may lead to more severe and earlier brain bleeds by damaging small blood vessels in the brain, according to a study from investigators at Mass General Brigham published in Neurology, the journal of the American Academy of Neurology.
Struggling with constipation? Here’s how to make pooping easy again!
Trouble in pooping easily in the morning? You are not alone. There are a massive number of people who are plagued by constipation worldwide.
Katrina Kaif welcomes her first child at 42 — what you must know about pregnancy risks post 40
Mumbai/IBNS: Bollywood superstar Katrina Kaif welcomed her first child with actor husband Vicky Kaushal, turning a mother at 42.
Health time bomb: Study says India recorded 138 million kidney disease cases in 2023, 2nd worst globally
A new study has shown that the total number of people suffering from chronic kidney disease in India in 2023 stood at 138 million, the second-highest number of cases in the world, just after China.
Losing hair fast? The hidden reasons no one told you about
Hairfall, itchy scalp and dandruff are some of the common issues people in the present time are struggling with and want to get rid of quickly.
From fireballs to a supermoon: November’s night sky promises a cosmic treat
November is shaping up to be a spectacular month for stargazers and skywatchers, offering a series of dazzling celestial events- from meteor showers and planetary alignments to the year’s biggest and brightest full moon.
Akhil Bharat Jaiguru Sampradaya and Omkarnath Mission volunteers care for terminally ill patients at Mahamilan Math hospice
In a rare blend of spirituality and compassionate healthcare, the Omkarnath Mission, a philanthropic unit of Akhil Bharat Jaiguru Sampradaya, has established a Hospice at Mahamilan Math, offering dignified end-of-life care to terminally ill patients in and around Kolkata.
Hormonal contraceptive pill linked to higher breast cancer risk? New study rings alarm bells
Breast cancer has remained one of the most common forms of the disease among women and now a recent study has found hormonal contraceptive pills may have a big role in causing the form of cancer.
Even 3,000 steps a day can keep Alzheimer’s at bay!
Increasing your steps by even a little bit may help slow down the progression of Alzheimer’s disease among people at heightened risk, according to a new study.
India sends urgent food aid to Afghanistan after massive 6.3 magnitude earthquake
India on Monday dispatched a consignment of food items to earthquake-hit Afghanistan, where a powerful 6.3 magnitude tremor recently left at least 20 people dead and over 500 injured across the northern provinces of Samangan, Balkh, and Baghlan.
The next pandemic might hit some cities harder: Is yours on the list?
A new global report warns that inequality is increasing the world’s vulnerability to pandemics, making them more deadly, more costly and longer lasting – and where you live, could determine how badly impacted you are.
Russian teens can’t stop talking about this 'miracle' weight loss pill. But why are doctors worried?
A new so-called “miracle” weight-loss pill is sweeping across Russian social media, promising quick results without exercise or dieting.
‘Floating Terrors’ wash ashore! Urgent warning for beachgoers in UK's Wales
Authorities have issued an urgent safety warning after several Portuguese Man O’ War, also known as “Floating Terrors,” washed up on a popular Welsh beach in the UK, posing a danger to the public.
Modi’s ₹1 lakh crore tech push! India unveils game-changing innovation scheme at ESTIC 2025
Indian PM Narendra Modi addressed the Emerging Science, Technology and Innovation Conclave (ESTIC) 2025 at Bharat Mandapam in New Delhi when he launched the Research, Development and Innovation Scheme, with an allocation of Rs.1 lakh crore.
6.3 earthquake triggers panic in Afghanistan’s Mazar-e-Sharif, four dead
At least four people were killed after a magnitude 6.3 earthquake struck northern Afghanistan near the city of Mazar-e-Sharif on Monday, officials said.
CMS-03: ISRO launches its 4.4-tonne heaviest communication satellite to boost Navy's communication grid
The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) on Sunday launched its heaviest communication satellite to date, CMS-03, marking one of the major leaps in its satellite missions.
GSAT-7R Satellite: ISRO to launch Indian Navy’s communication satellite today
Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) is scheduled to launch Indian Navy’s GSAT-7R (CMS-03) communication satellite on Sunday.
India creates history! 3 Guinness World Records for nation-wide women’s health campaign
India has achieved a historic milestone in women’s health, securing three Guinness World Records through the nationwide Swasth Nari Sashakt Parivar Abhiyaan, Union Health Minister JP Nadda announced on Friday.
Swasth Nari, Sashakt Parivar Abhiyaan: India sets three Guinness World Records titles
The Union Health Ministry has achieved three Guinness World Records titles under the nationwide “Swasth Nari, Sashakt Parivar Abhiyaan” (SNSPA) campaign, recognising India’s stance on preventive and women-centric healthcare.
Pet owners panic as deadly virus hits Goa’s dogs, government issues warning
The Directorate of Animal Husbandry and Veterinary Services has urged dog owners in Goa to vaccinate their pets following a rise in Canine Distemper cases in parts of the state.
Too young for hot flashes? Here are the causes of the alarming rise of early perimenopause
Perimenopause, the transitional phase before menopause, is traditionally experienced by women in their 40s but in the present time, the stage often sets in prematurely.