Deadly Nipah strikes again: Woman dies in Bangladesh as WHO confirms fresh case
A person has died from a Nipah virus (NiV) infection in Bangladesh, the World Health Organization (WHO) confirmed on Friday.
IBNS•Feb 07, 2026
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Study finds no evidence linking COVID-19 vaccination to decline in birth rates
COVID-19 vaccination is unlikely to be responsible for the decline in childbirth observed during the pandemic, according to a new study by researchers at Linköping University in Sweden.
IBNS•Feb 06, 2026
Men at risk by 35? Major study reveals early heart disease warning
Men begin developing coronary heart disease — a condition that can lead to heart attacks — years earlier than women, with differences emerging as early as the mid-30s, according to a large, decades-long study led by Northwestern Medicine.
IBNS•Feb 04, 2026
You won’t believe this UN finding: 4 in 10 Cancer cases may be preventable
Up to four in 10 cancer cases globally could be prevented, new analysis has revealed, highlighting the need for stronger tobacco control and other measures to reduce risks and save lives.
IBNS•Feb 04, 2026
Tremors felt in Kolkata after a 5.9-magnitude earthquake hits Myanmar
Tremors were felt in parts of Kolkata on Tuesday after an earthquake struck neighbouring Myanmar, media reports said.
IBNS•Feb 03, 2026
WHO warns international aid cuts and funding gaps threaten global health system
The UN World Health Organization (WHO) warned on Monday that cuts to international aid and persistent funding gaps are undermining the global health system.
IBNS•Feb 03, 2026
US long COVID patients report far worse brain fog than India, Nigeria — Study
Patients with long COVID in the United States report significantly higher rates of brain fog, depression and other cognitive symptoms compared with patients in countries such as India and Nigeria, according to a large international study led by Northwestern Medicine. The findings were published in Frontiers in Human Neuroscience.
IBNS•Feb 03, 2026
Your bedtime could be putting your heart in danger, scientists warn
Middle-aged and older adults who are more active in the evenings may have poorer cardiovascular health than those who are more active earlier in the day, according to new research published in the Journal of the American Heart Association, a peer-reviewed, open-access journal of the American Heart Association. The association appears to be particularly pronounced among women.
IBNS•Feb 02, 2026
Great Barrier Reef in crisis: Experts warn of near-annual coral bleaching
Australia’s Great Barrier Reef will face mass coral bleaching in most years for the rest of this century, according to a study by Tulane University researchers. But damage to the world’s most famous coral reef could be reduced if greenhouse gas emissions are cut and if corals continue to increase their heat tolerance.
IBNS•Feb 02, 2026
Global patients, get ready! Budget 2026 targets India as world’s healing capital
Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, while presenting the Union Budget on Sunday, announced a series of transformative measures aimed at positioning India as a global hub for Medical Value Tourism (MVT) and strengthening the AYUSH ecosystem with a focus on quality, research, employment generation and global outreach.
IBNS•Feb 01, 2026
Fewer hidden tumors? AI changes the game in breast cancer detection
There were fewer cases of breast cancer between two screening rounds, and of the cancers that did develop, fewer were advanced or aggressive.
IBNS•Jan 31, 2026
Economic Survey reveals disturbing reality: Are ultra-processed foods and obesity, screen time destroying India’s future?
India's Economic Survey, which was released on Thursday, recognised obesity as a major public health challenge in the country.
IBNS•Jan 30, 2026
Nipah scare in West Bengal: WHO reveals why panic isn’t needed yet?
The World Health Organization (WHO) on Friday said the risk of the deadly Nipah virus spreading from India remains “low,” following the confirmation of two cases in West Bengal earlier this month.
IBNS•Jan 30, 2026
After global airport alerts, WHO says Nipah spread risk from India is low
The World Health Organization (WHO) on Friday said the risk of the deadly Nipah virus spreading from India remains “low,” following the confirmation of two cases in West Bengal earlier this month.
IBNS•Jan 30, 2026
India’s space boom: 399 Start-ups, $8.4 billion economy and counting, says Minister
Union Minister Jitendra Singh has said India’s space economy has grown to an estimated $8.4 billion, with 399 start-ups now operating across segments such as launch vehicles, satellites, propulsion systems and space-grade electronics.
IBNS•Jan 30, 2026
Doctors are surprised: Bamboo shows incredible superfood potential, shows survey
The world’s first comprehensive academic review of bamboo consumption has identified a wide range of potential health benefits, including improved blood sugar control, reduced inflammation, better gut health and antioxidant effects, researchers said.
IBNS•Jan 28, 2026
Plastics are making us sicker — Global health impact may double by 2040
The adverse health impacts linked to emissions across the full life cycle of plastics could double by 2040 unless urgent action is taken, according to new research.
IBNS•Jan 27, 2026
India, Nigeria among worst hit as extreme heat set to affect billions by 2050: Oxford study
A new University of Oxford study warns that nearly half of the world’s population—around 3.79 billion people—could be living under extreme heat conditions by 2050 if global temperatures rise by 2.0°C above pre-industrial levels, a scenario climate scientists now view as increasingly likely.
IBNS•Jan 27, 2026
WHO sounds alarm: US withdrawal risks global safety
The World Health Organization (WHO) has issued a detailed statement regretting the United States decision to leave the UN agency, and declaring that it will leave both the US and the world less safe as a result.
IBNS•Jan 25, 2026
From space to supreme honour: Astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla awarded Ashok Chakra
Indian Air Force Group Captain and astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla was on Sunday named for the Ashok Chakra, the country’s highest peacetime gallantry award.
IBNS•Jan 25, 2026
Thousands of flights cancelled as massive winter storm slams much of the US
A massive winter storm sweeping across the United States has triggered widespread travel disruptions, power outages and emergency measures, forcing the cancellation of thousands of flights and placing nearly half the country under weather warnings.
IBNS•Jan 25, 2026
ADHD in childhood may haunt your health for decades, major study warns
People who show attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) traits in childhood are more likely to experience physical health problems and health-related disability in midlife, according to a major new study led by researchers from the University of Liverpool and University College London (UCL).
IBNS•Jan 23, 2026
Global water bankruptcy begins: Is the world running out of water faster than we think?
The world has moved beyond a water crisis and into a state of global water bankruptcy, says a new flagship report released on Tuesday by UN researchers.
IBNS•Jan 21, 2026
From space marathons to ISS command: Suni Williams bids farewell to NASA
After nearly three decades of distinguished service, veteran NASA astronaut Sunita “Suni” Williams has retired from the US space agency, effective December 27, 2025, NASA announced.
IBNS•Jan 21, 2026
Moon hotel is coming: Space tourists can book a stay for $1 million
A US-based space company is offering travel enthusiasts a chance to book a stay at what it claims will be the world’s first hotel on the Moon.
IBNS•Jan 20, 2026
Delhi suffocates under severe smog as cold wave tightens grip
Residents of the national capital woke up to hazardous air quality on Sunday as a thick layer of toxic smog combined with dense fog enveloped large parts of Delhi, pushing pollution levels into the ‘severe’ category.
IBNS•Jan 18, 2026
Teen girls who exercise may lower future breast cancer risk, new study suggests
Recreational physical activity may be associated with breast tissue composition and biomarkers of stress in adolescent girls, according to a new study by researchers at the Columbia University Mailman School of Public Health and the Herbert Irving Comprehensive Cancer Center (HICCC).
IBNS•Jan 17, 2026
A new UN Treaty could change the world’s oceans forever — And it takes effect this week
Nearly two decades in the making, a landmark international agreement aimed at protecting and sustainably using marine life in international waters and the global seabed is set to enter into force on Saturday, marking a major advance in efforts to safeguard ocean ecosystems for generations to come.
IBNS•Jan 17, 2026
After 50 years, humans are going back to the Moon — NASA’s Artemis II launch is days away
NASA is just days away from launching its next mission to the Moon, marking humanity’s return to the lunar neighbourhood for the first time in more than 50 years.
IBNS•Jan 17, 2026
T. rex grew for 40 years—much longer than scientists ever thought!
For decades, scientists have estimated the age and growth rate of Tyrannosaurus rex by counting annual growth rings—similar to those found in trees—preserved inside fossilized leg bones. These rings have long been used to determine how old the giant carnivores were when they died and how rapidly they matured.
IBNS•Jan 16, 2026
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