Now an Earth-like exoplanet found 40 light years away
Astronomers have made the rare and tantalising discovery of an Earth-like exoplanet 40 light-years away that may be just a little warmer than our own world.
IBNS•May 25, 2024
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IMD predicts some parts of Kerala may experience heavy rainfall between May 25 to May 27, 11 deaths recorded
The India Meteorological Department has predicted some parts of Kerala may experience heavy rainfall between May 25 to May 27.
IBNS•May 24, 2024
WMO predicts North Atlantic may witness up to seven major hurricanes in 2024
The UN World Meteorological Organization (WMO) has issued a warning for an “above average” hurricane season in the North Atlantic in 2024. Based on data from the US National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), this would mark the ninth consecutive year of anomalies.
IBNS•May 24, 2024
WHO data shows COVID-19 eliminated a decade of progress in global level of life expectancy
Data crunched by the UN World Health Organization (WHO) has revealed that the COVID-19 emergency reversed more than a decade of gains in life expectancy, reinforcing the need for countries to agree on a global pandemic treaty to protect future generations.
IBNS•May 24, 2024
Women farmers in India and Pakistan look at agri-tech solutions to combat climate change, gender disparity
When Nirmala Mahanto first started farming on her in-laws' land in Keonjhar, India, she was taken aback by the back-breaking challenge of crop production. In this drought prone district of eastern India, water scarcity forces women like Nirmala to walk miles, lugging water to irrigate their lands. Agricultural cultivation in Keonjhar is mainly rainfed and as the water tables run low, any changes in rainfall have a bearing on food production.
IBNS•May 24, 2024
Heavy rainfall lashes Kerala, IMD issues red alert for Ernakulam and Thrissur
With heavy rains lashing various parts of Kerala, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued red alerts for Ernakulam and Thrissur.
IBNS•May 23, 2024
Managing Childhood Injuries: Addressing Falls as the Most Common and Deadly Threat
Childhood injury is one of the leading causes of death globally. Out of all childhood injuries, falls are the most common causes of injury. Though most injuries sustained from falls may be minor, falls from height causing multiple severe injuries may be a significant cause of morbidity and mortality, with long-term sequelae of severe cognitive and physical disabilities.
IBNS•May 23, 2024
Study shows nanoplastics found in human testicles, may be linked to declining men's sperm count
A new study revealed microplastics and nanoplastics have found their way into human testicles with scientists believing it might be the leading cause of declining sperm count in men.
IBNS•May 22, 2024
WHO report suggest record spike in sexually transmitted infections
Sexually transmitted infections (STIs) such as syphilis are on the rise in most regions of the world, UN health agency WHO said in a new report on Tuesday.
IBNS•May 21, 2024
Meteor lights up sky above Portugal, Spain, skygazers left amazed
Portugal and Spain witnessed a rare celestial event recently when a giant blue shiny light was seen moving across the night sky.
IBNS•May 19, 2024
Benign nail condition linked to rare syndrome that greatly increases cancer risk, reveals study
Scientists at the National Institutes of Health (NIH) have discovered that the presence of a benign nail abnormality may lead to the diagnosis of a rare inherited disorder that increases the risk of developing cancerous tumors of the skin, eyes, kidneys and the tissue that lines the chest and abdomen.
IBNS•May 19, 2024
WHO updates list of drug-resistant bacteria which is threatening human health
The World Health Organization (WHO) on Friday released its updated Bacterial Priority Pathogens List (BPPL) 2024, featuring 15 families of antibiotic-resistant bacteria grouped into critical, high and medium categories for prioritization.
IBNS•May 18, 2024
Crimes against nature: UN puts environmental legislation under scrutiny
Global efforts to prevent crimes against nature and bring offenders to justice are being hampered by glaring differences in environmental protection laws among countries and regions, UN crime prevention experts said on Friday.
IBNS•May 18, 2024
Study shows poor health and early death caused by metabolism-related risk factors has increased by 50% since 2000
The latest findings from the Global Burden of Diseases, Injuries, and Risk Factors Study (GBD) 2021, published today in The Lancet(link is external), provide new insights into health challenges and the risk factors that are driving them.
IBNS•May 17, 2024
Women are 40% more likely to experience depression during the perimenopause, study shows
Women are 40% more likely to experience depression in the perimenopause than those who aren’t experiencing any menopausal symptoms, finds a new study led by UCL researchers.
IBNS•May 17, 2024
Wastewater reveals socioeconomic link to alcohol consumption, study finds
People from a higher socioeconomic status drink more alcohol on average than those of lower socioeconomic background, according to new research from The University of Queensland.
IBNS•May 17, 2024
Spending time in nature is good for us, reveals study
Spending time in nature is good for us. Studies have shown that contact with nature can lift our well-being by affecting emotions, influencing thoughts, reducing stress and improving physical health. Even brief exposure to nature can help.
IBNS•May 17, 2024
Kolkata's BM Birla Heart Hospital hosts knowledge sharing workshop on Redo Valve Cardiac Surgery
Kolkata/IBNS: Kolkata's BM Birla Heart Hospital hosted a knowledge sharing and learning workshop on Redo Valve Cardiac Surgery last week.
IBNS•May 14, 2024
Limit tea, coffee intake; avoid consumption before and after meals: Top medical body
The Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) has advised moderation in tea and coffee consumption, the two beloved beverages in Indian culture, warning them of having potential health concerns if consumed excessively.
IBNS•May 14, 2024
‘Untold harm to nature’ from wildlife trafficking, says UN crime agency
Despite two decades of worldwide efforts, more than 4,000 precious wildlife species still fall prey to trafficking every year, a new report by the UN crime and drugs prevention office, UNODC, showed on Monday.
IBNS•May 14, 2024
First human recipient of pig kidney transplant dies
The first recipient of a modified pig kidney transplant died on Saturday, around two months after the surgery was carried out in the US's Boston.
IBNS•May 13, 2024
3 dead, 59 injured as huge billboard collapses on fuel station during Mumbai dust storm
New Delhi/IBNS: At least three died and 59 others are feared trapped under the debris of a massive billboard that collapsed on a fuel station amid a strong dust storm in Mumbai's Ghatkopar on Monday evening.
IBNS•May 13, 2024
UN teams dispatch aid as deadly flash floods strike northern Afghanistan
UN humanitarian teams scrambled to get lifesaving aid to communities devastated by deadly flash floods in northeastern Afghanistan over the weekend.
IBNS•May 13, 2024
What India should eat: 17 dietary guidelines by ICMR-NIN to avoid obesity, diabetes, and heart diseases
India's top medical body Indian Council of Medical Research and National Institute of Nutrition (ICMR-NIN) has released a set of 17 dietary guidelines to combat the rising risk of non-communicable diseases (NCDs) such as obesity, diabetes, and cardiovascular ailments, virtually offering a menu card to good health.
IBNS•May 13, 2024
In a rare spectacle, Aurora Borealis dazzles night skies of Ladakh amid intense solar storms
An astounding display of the northern lights and southern lights has fascinated people worldwide after a powerful solar storm's impact on Earth, illuminating the night sky with vivid hues.
IBNS•May 12, 2024
Study says climbing stairs is associated with a longer life
Climbing stairs is associated with a longer life, according to research presented today at ESC Preventive Cardiology 2024, a scientific congress of the European Society of Cardiology (ESC).
IBNS•May 12, 2024
PepsiCo starts trials to replace palm oil in Lays' chips with healthier alternatives in India
New Delhi: Multinational snack manufacturer PepsiCo India has started trials to replace palm oil with a combination of sunflower oil and palmolein in its popular Lay’s chips, to sell its comparatively healthier version for Indian consumers.
IBNS•May 10, 2024
Working on night shifts can raise chances of diabetes and obesity, study shows
Just a few days on a night shift schedule throws off protein rhythms related to blood glucose regulation, energy metabolism and inflammation, processes that can influence the development of chronic metabolic conditions.
IBNS•May 10, 2024
WHO chief confirms there is no sign yet of H5N1 bird flu spreading between humans
The H5N1 avian influenza virus has so far shown no signs of adapting to allow human-to-human transmission, the UN health agency said on Wednesday, urging continued surveillance.
IBNS•May 09, 2024
UN agency says extreme heat, hurricanes, droughts ravage Latin America and Caribbean
2023 saw another climate record tumble, with Latin America and the Caribbean registering their hottest ever recorded temperatures, according to the UN’s weather monitoring agency.
IBNS•May 09, 2024
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