West Bengal set to join Ayushman Bharat PM-JAY tomorrow. Who is eligible?
West Bengal is set to join the Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (AB PM-JAY), the Centre's flagship publicly funded health assurance scheme, on Monday.
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Vikrant Massey urges children to cut screen time as he joins World Bicycle Day ride in Delhi
New Delhi: Actor Vikrant Massey on Sunday urged children to spend less time on screens and take up outdoor activities during a World Bicycle Day cycling event in the national capital.
Kerala entry delayed, but Monsoon now advances into additional parts of India, says IMD
The Southwest Monsoon, which arrived in Kerala on June 4 after a delayed onset, has further advanced into additional parts of India, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) said on Sunday.
The dark side of AI: New study shows its environmental costs threaten water, land, and climate
A new study has shown that Artificial Intelligence is not only responsible for worrying amounts of earth-warming greenhouse gases: the technology environmental footprint is also expanding at a pace that could strain the planet’s natural resources.
Shocking report: Unsafe food triggers 866 million illnesses a year; young children face greatest risk
Children aged less than five years face almost three times the risk of illness from unsafe food than older children and adults, according to new estimates released recently by the World Health Organization (WHO).
Shocking Case: Scientists accused of smuggling deactivated Mpox virus into America
Two scientists have been charged in a criminal complaint with conspiracy to smuggle monkeypox into the United States and making false statements to federal law enforcement, United States Attorney Jerome F. Gorgon Jr. announced.
Your liver may be predicting a deadly heart attack risk, scientists warn
A large multicenter clinical trial has found that individuals with hepatic steatosis—commonly known as fatty liver disease—have significantly more rupture-prone plaque in their coronary arteries and nearly twice the rate of heart attacks and related cardiovascular events compared to those without the condition.
Brace for Impact: Massive El Niño event likely in 2026, scientists warn
A new World Meteorological Organization (WMO) El Niño/La Niña update indicates an approximately 80% probability of an El Niño event developing during June–August 2026, with the likelihood rising to around or above 90% through at least November.
Meteor explodes with 300-ton TNT force, shaking parts of Massachusetts
A meteor travelling at nearly 75,000 mph triggered a loud sonic boom after exploding over the northeastern United States on Saturday, causing ground shaking that was felt across parts of Massachusetts, according to media reports.
Burn fat fast: Coach reveals 10,000 steps trick you can do in just 65 minutes
Fat loss is a major fitness goal for many enthusiasts, and a fitness coach has now shared a structured plan to help achieve the 10,000-step target in just 65 minutes.
Heatwaves may cause heart disease cases to skyrocket, study finds
A new study by researchers from Case Western Reserve University, University Hospitals and the Louis Stokes Cleveland VA Medical Center has warned that rising temperatures driven by climate change could dramatically increase heat-related heart disease across the United States.
Deadly heat at Hajj getting worse due to climate change, scientists say
Climate change and rising temperatures are altering the pattern of the annual Islamic pilgrimage, Hajj, a new study has revealed.
Climate shock warning: Earth could break heat records again before 2030, finds study
A new climate report produced by the UK Met Office and released by the World Meteorological Organization (WMO) on Thursday has warned that there is an 86 per cent chance that at least one year between 2026 and 2030 will surpass 2024 as the hottest year ever recorded.
Anti-aging treatments surge in popularity across US' Maryland as demand for non-invasive care grows
The anti-aging and medical aesthetics industry is witnessing unprecedented growth worldwide, with more people turning to non-invasive cosmetic procedures to maintain youthful, healthy-looking skin.
Africa Ebola crisis: Russia claims breakthrough vaccine that can offer protection against deadly Bundibugyo strain
Russia has claimed to have developed a vaccine that may offer protection against Bundibugyo, the rare Ebola strain currently upticking cases in Central Africa.
India Vision Institute launches eye care campaign in Dharavi to expand access to vision screening
India Vision Institute (IVI), with support from HOYA Vision Care and in collaboration with the Mendonsa Foundation, on Monday launched a focused vision screening campaign in Dharavi to provide regular access to basic eye care in one of Mumbai’s most vibrant and densely populated communities.
Ebola crisis deepens: India sends urgent relief as DRC reports nearly 900 cases
India has dispatched the first tranche of urgent medical supplies and protective kits to the Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) amid the ongoing Ebola outbreak across several African nations, with the epicentre in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC).
DRC's Ebola crisis worsens: 900 suspected cases trigger WHO alert
WHO Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus on Monday confirmed that nearly 900 suspected Ebola cases have been identified in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), including 101 confirmed infections.
Need another boy: Doctor alerts 22-year-old sixth-time pregnant woman, viral video sparks online debate
A doctor recently shared an Instagram video highlighting an Indian couple, married in childhood, and their obsession with having another male child.
Ebola panic incoming? WHO chief sounds alarm on global preparedness
The recent Ebola and hantavirus outbreaks demonstrate that the world is still vulnerable to rapidly spreading infectious diseases, Tedros Ghebreyesus, the head of the World Health Organization (WHO), warned on Saturday at the close of the 79th World Health Assembly in Geneva.
‘Silent revolution’ in Kolkata healthcare: Manipal Hospitals pushes robotic surgery into mainstream
Kolkata/IBNS: Robotic-assisted surgery is no longer limited to metro super-speciality centres abroad or in distant Indian cities, doctors at the Robotic Summit 2026 hosted by Manipal Hospitals said on Tuesday, highlighting how the technology is now transforming healthcare in Kolkata itself.
Shocking study finds everyday food additives may raise cancer and diabetes risk
A major new series of studies has raised concerns over the health risks posed by widely used food additives, linking common food colouring agents and preservatives to increased risks of cancer, type 2 diabetes, cardiovascular disease and hypertension.
WHO says global Ebola risk remains low despite escalating DRC outbreak
The World Health Organization has raised the public health risk level of the ongoing Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo from “high” to “very high”, as the virus continues to spread rapidly across the country’s conflict-hit eastern provinces.
Breakthrough alert: Indians scientists develop ultra-efficient thermal battery for clean energy storage
Indian researchers have developed a cost-effective, efficient thermal energy storage material that can significantly improve the efficiency of thermal batteries used in concentrated solar power plants and industrial waste heat recovery systems.
Eating one Avocado a day could slash diabetes risk, new study finds
– A secondary analysis of the landmark Habitual Diet and Avocado Trial (HAT) has found that daily consumption of fresh avocados significantly reduces dietary glycemic load (GL), a key measure of how the quantity and quality of carbohydrates in the diet affect blood sugar levels. Lower-GL diets have long been associated with improved blood sugar control and a reduced risk of type 2 diabetes and other cardiometabolic conditions.
Like father, like daughter: Soumya Swaminathan joins M S Swaminathan in Royal Society Honour
In a landmark moment for Indian science, noted scientist Dr Soumya Swaminathan has been elected a Fellow of the Royal Society (FRS), one of the world’s highest scientific honours.
Deadly Ebola outbreak spreads in DRC — over 500 suspected cases, WHO sounds alarm
The World Health Organization (WHO) representative in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), Dr Anne Ancia, said there are more than 500 suspected Ebola cases, including around 130 suspected deaths, while only 30 cases have been confirmed so far.
Zambia turns to India’s eVIN tech to end medicine shortages
The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) Zambia and UNDP India, in collaboration with the Ministry of Health, the Zambia Medicines and Medical Supplies Agency (ZAMMSA), and the Smart Zambia Institute, have convened in Lusaka to kick-off support towards the adaptation of India’s Electronic Vaccine Intelligence Network (eVIN) platform for Zambia’s essential medicines, Track & Trace, supply chain management system.
US: Colorado confirms first Hantavirus death in two years. What do we know so far?
The US state of Colorado has recorded its first death from Hantavirus since 2024, health officials confirmed, while clarifying that the case is not linked to the recent outbreak aboard the MV Hondius cruise ship that drew global attention.
Hantavirus on cruise ship sparks panic, WHO says ‘not another COVID
A deadly hantavirus outbreak aboard a cruise ship in the Atlantic Ocean poses a low global public health risk and is “not the start of another COVID pandemic”, the World Health Organization (WHO) said on Thursday.