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.
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 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 t...
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
A senior doctor has highlighted that weight loss not only improves overall fitness but also significantly reduces stress on the knees.
A nutritionist has argued that for improving the gut system, a person should focus on their nervous system more than on turning to probiotics or fibre-rich foods.
Differences in unhealthy cholesterol levels and blood pressure between older adults with obesity and those with a normal Body Mass Index (BMI) have narrowed—or even disappeared—in several high-income countries over the past three decades, according to a study published in The Lancet.
El Niño conditions have developed in the tropical Pacific and are forecast to strengthen rapidly over the coming months, increasing the likelihood of heatwaves, droughts, heavy rainfall and other extreme weather events in many parts of the world, according to the World Meteorological Organization (WMO).
Women who lift weights may have a lower risk of major heart disease, especially when combined with aerobic exercise, according to a new study published today in JACC, the flagship journal of the American College of Cardiology.
A leading health expert has said that sustainable weight loss depends on simple, consistent habits rather than drastic or short-term measures.
Europe is battling its most severe heatwave on record, with soaring temperatures melting roads, buckling tram tracks and sending thousands of people to hospitals across the continent.
Paris Deputy Mayor Audrey Pulvar has hit back at American tourists who mocked France's lack of air conditioning during a deadly heatwave sweeping across Europe.
Losing weight can be a challenging journey that requires a combination of a balanced diet, regular exercise, and the right fitness strategy.
