The ongoing heatwave across Europe, which has severely disrupted daily life in several countries, has been linked to more than 1,300 excess deaths since June 21, the World Health Organization (WHO) said on Sunday.
In contrast to classical digital media, short-video platforms are characterised by rapidly changing content, highly personalised recommendations, and an algorithmic design aimed at maximising user engagement.
Vitamin D levels remain low all year-round in key at-risk groups in England, challenging the belief that summer sunlight is enough to restore them, a new study has found.
A 46-year-old fitness enthusiast has shared the simple lifestyle habits that helped him lose 25 kg in just six months—without following any crash diet or extreme workout plan.
Using screens during the first 1001 days of life can lead to developmental concerns for the next generation, researchers warn.
NASA astronaut Jessica Meir has offered a breathtaking glimpse of Earth’s weather systems from space, sharing striking images of thunderclouds as seen from the International Space Station (ISS).
Venezuela is reeling after two powerful earthquakes struck its northern region this week, killing at least 920 people and injuring 3,360, according to reports.
The United Kingdom on Friday provisionally recorded its highest-ever temperature for the month of June for the third consecutive day, with the mercury soaring to 37.3°C at Santon Downham in Suffolk, as an intense heatwave continued to grip the country.
The French government on Friday confirmed the country's first diagnosed case of Ebola, involving a patient who recently returned from a humanitarian mission in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC).
Hourly movement breaks of just 5 minutes each seem to offer the best balance between feasibility and effectiveness for mitigating the health harms of prolonged sitting, suggests a large study carried out under real world conditions and published online in the British Journal of Sports Medicine.
Heavy rains lashed Kolkata on Thursday afternoon and evening, disrupting normal life across the city, triggering widespread waterlogging and severe traffic congestion during peak office hours.
The Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh (RCSEd) in Scotland has honoured India’s Maharishi Sushruta, widely regarded as the “Father of Surgery” and one of the earliest pioneers of surgical science, by unveiling a bronze sculpture in his memory.
Domestic cats age in remarkably similar ways to humans and show comparable age-related patterns of brain deterioration, according to an international collaboration between the University of Bath, Auburn College of Veterinary Medicine in the US and École Nationale Vétérinaire de Toulouse in France.
At least 40 drowning incidents have been reported across France since Thursday as an intense heatwave swept across the country, pushing temperatures to record levels, according to media reports.
A scroll through Instagram will show multiple self-styled health experts and influencers blaming sugar as one of the biggest threats to human health, even claiming it can cause cancer.
A study of 2,044 older Japanese adults found that those with lower vitamin C levels in their blood plasma tended to have a lower volume of grey matter in their brains, as well as lower connectivity amongst a collection of brain regions known as the default mode network. Haruka Nagaya of Hirosaki University, Japan, and colleagues present these findings in the open access journal PLOS One on June 10, 2026.
A teen’s mental health, as well as their body mass index (BMI) and screen time, are significantly associated with their sleep quality, according to a new paper published June 10, 2026 in the open access journal PLOS One by Jianying Li of Shanxi University, China, and colleagues. The study also found that girls and adolescents living in more rural areas tend to have lower sleep quality.
A tortoise that has outlived generations, empires and some of the world's most iconic landmarks has once again captured global attention.
Drought, extreme heat and heatwaves are the most prevalent trio of hazards endangering millions of children globally, warned a newly released climate report by the UN Children’s Fund (UNICEF).
CK Birla Hospitals – BM Birla Heart Hospital, Kolkata, has introduced robotic-assisted cardiac surgery, a technique that medical experts say could help patients recover faster compared to traditional open-heart procedures.
Alembic Pharmaceuticals Limited (Alembic) today announced that it has received final approval from the US Food & Drug Administration (USFDA) for its Abbreviated New Drug Application (ANDA) Tretinoin Cream USP, 0.05%.
An American woman has gone viral after calling the US healthcare system a “scam”, claiming she was charged nearly $1,000 for a medication that cost just $25 when sourced from India.
A comprehensive package of food policies implemented in Chile has been linked to a measurable reduction in the risk of overweight and obesity among young children, according to a study published in The Lancet.
Amazon says its data centres use seven times less water than industry average as AI's environmental impact comes under scrutiny.
The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) will host the Global Wind Day 2026 Conference on June 15 in Goa, themed “Wind Energy: From Ambition to Acceleration.
Kolkata/IBNS: The Art of Living, in association with the Namami Gange initiative , Kolkata Municipal Corporation and the State Mission for Clean Ganga, West Bengal , successfully concluded a three-day Adi Ganga awareness and cleaning campaign along the banks of Adi Ganga at Sadar Ghat near Kalighat Temple.
A new AI-designed ‘universal’ coronavirus vaccine trialled at University Hospital Southampton (UHS) could protect against viruses that have yet to emerge – potentially saving millions of lives and avoiding costly lockdowns.
Lung cancer remains Australia’s leading cause of cancer death, with around 15,000 diagnoses annually.
Neurosurgeon Amitabha Chanda on Monday said that neurosurgical practice has evolved significantly over the past three decades, leading to major improvements in outcomes for patients diagnosed with brain tumours.
An eye specialist has warned that many people are unknowingly suffering from a blinking-related problem that can lead to chronic dry eye syndrome and affect vision if left untreated.
