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Renewable boom! India hits all-time high in wind energy growth

Renewable boom! India hits all-time high in wind energy growth

India recorded its highest-ever annual wind power capacity addition of 6.05 GW in FY 2025–26, surpassing the previous peak of 5.5 GW achieved in FY 2016–17, the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy said.

IBNS•Apr 06, 2026

Occasional drinking could triple your risk of deadly liver damage, study warns

Occasional drinking could triple your risk of deadly liver damage, study warns

People may assume that if they drink lightly during the week or month, heavy drinking on the occasional Friday or Saturday may not cause their liver harm.

IBNS•Apr 06, 2026

Sleeping at odd hours? Your heart might be at serious risk

Sleeping at odd hours? Your heart might be at serious risk

An irregular bedtime in midlife may signal an increased risk of cardiovascular disease.

IBNS•Apr 05, 2026

Love salt? It could be putting your heart at serious risk, shows study

Love salt? It could be putting your heart at serious risk, shows study

Excessive consumption of dietary sodium (salt) is a significant, independent risk factor for new-onset heart failure, according to a report from Vanderbilt Health.

IBNS•Apr 05, 2026

Silent sleep disorder raises death risk by 71 pct — Are you ignoring the signs?

Silent sleep disorder raises death risk by 71 pct — Are you ignoring the signs?

New research to be presented at the European Congress on Obesity 2026 (ECO 2026, Istanbul, Turkey, May 12–15) reveals that individuals living with Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA) face a 71% higher risk of cardiovascular events (CVEs) or death from any cause compared to those without the condition.

IBNS•Apr 04, 2026

Deadly shockwaves: Afghanistan quake kills 8, tremors send India-Pakistan into panic

Deadly shockwaves: Afghanistan quake kills 8, tremors send India-Pakistan into panic

At least eight people were killed in central Afghanistan on Friday after a magnitude 5.8 earthquake struck the region, with tremors felt across neighbouring parts of Pakistan and India.

IBNS•Apr 04, 2026

Powerful tremors shake North India as earthquake hits Afghanistan

Powerful tremors shake North India as earthquake hits Afghanistan

A powerful 5.9-magnitude earthquake struck the Hindu Kush region of Afghanistan on Friday night, sending strong tremors across North India and triggering panic among residents.

IBNS•Apr 04, 2026

New UTI test could save lives by stopping wrong antibiotic use, reveal scientists

New UTI test could save lives by stopping wrong antibiotic use, reveal scientists

Scientists say a rapid test that identifies which antibiotics will work for urinary tract infections by testing directly from urine samples could allow same-day prescribing and reduce unnecessary antibiotic use — a key driver of antibiotic resistance.

IBNS•Apr 03, 2026

Climate change crisis: Dangerous snakes expanding into new regions as global temperatures rise

Climate change crisis: Dangerous snakes expanding into new regions as global temperatures rise

Climate change is predicted to substantially shift the ranges of venomous snakes around the world, expanding human exposure to some of the most medically dangerous species while threatening the survival of other species, according to a new study published April 2 in the open-access journal PLOS Neglected Tropical Diseases by Anna Pintor of the World Health Organization, Geneva, Switzerland, and colleagues.

IBNS•Apr 03, 2026

New heart health rules reveal what you should really be eating in 2026

New heart health rules reveal what you should really be eating in 2026

More than half of adults and about 60% of children in the U.S. have unhealthy diets, which can contribute to higher rates of health factors such as high blood pressure and obesity, and lead directly to poor health outcomes including deaths from cardiovascular disease and other chronic conditions, according to the American Heart Association.

IBNS•Apr 03, 2026

Is sitting the new danger? Experts issue heart warning

Is sitting the new danger? Experts issue heart warning

Too much sitting has quietly emerged as one of the most common threats to heart health in the United States.

IBNS•Apr 01, 2026

Viral pink elephant photoshoot by Russian photographer in Rajasthan triggers massive backlash online

Viral pink elephant photoshoot by Russian photographer in Rajasthan triggers massive backlash online

A photoshoot by a Russian photographer in Jaipur, featuring an elephant painted bright pink, has sparked widespread online criticism, with many social media users calling it animal abuse and questioning the ethics behind the act.

IBNS•Mar 31, 2026

Just minutes a day! This simple habit could slash your risk of 8 deadly diseases

Just minutes a day! This simple habit could slash your risk of 8 deadly diseases

People who get just a few minutes of vigorous activity daily are less likely to develop eight major diseases, including arthritis, heart disease and dementia, according to research published in the European Heart Journal on Monday.

IBNS•Mar 31, 2026

Just 11 extra minutes of sleep a night can cut heart attack risk, new study finds

Just 11 extra minutes of sleep a night can cut heart attack risk, new study finds

New research shows that small improvements to sleep, diet quality, and physical activity, made in combination, are associated with a significantly reduced risk of major cardiovascular events such as stroke, heart attacks, and heart failure.

IBNS•Mar 30, 2026

Abdominal or central obesity is a greater risk factor compared to overall obesity: Indian Minister

Abdominal or central obesity is a greater risk factor compared to overall obesity: Indian Minister

Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Science & Technology and Earth Sciences, and MoS in the PMO, Personnel, Public Grievances & Pensions, Department of Atomic Energy, and Department of Space, Dr. Jitendra Singh, on Sunday said that abdominal or central obesity poses a greater health risk than overall obesity, particularly in the Indian context, where even individuals who appear lean may carry significant visceral fat.

IBNS•Mar 29, 2026

COVID isn’t over: New BA.3.2 variant spreads across US with shocking mutations

COVID isn’t over: New BA.3.2 variant spreads across US with shocking mutations

A heavily mutated new COVID-19 variant, BA.3.2 — informally dubbed “Cicada” — is spreading across the United States, according to media reports.

IBNS•Mar 28, 2026

7 killed, 5 injured as avalanche hits Zojila Pass, blocks Srinagar–Leh highway

7 killed, 5 injured as avalanche hits Zojila Pass, blocks Srinagar–Leh highway

At least seven people were killed and five others injured on Friday after a massive avalanche struck the Zojila Pass, trapping multiple vehicles under heavy snow debris, the government confirmed.

IBNS•Mar 27, 2026

Big move in healthcare! IIT Kharagpur, Charnock Hospital unite for advance research, clinical excellence

Big move in healthcare! IIT Kharagpur, Charnock Hospital unite for advance research, clinical excellence

Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur has entered into a strategic Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Charnock Hospital on Thursday, marking a significant step toward fostering innovation, research, and technological advancement in the healthcare sector.

IBNS•Mar 27, 2026

Dying with dignity: India’s slow, uneasy acceptance of euthanasia

Dying with dignity: India’s slow, uneasy acceptance of euthanasia

While euthanasia must remain tightly regulated, denying dignity in death to those trapped in irreversible suffering is becoming harder to justify, writes Sujoy Dhar as the Harish Rana case sets a significant precedent.

IBNS•Mar 26, 2026

NASA unveils Moon base plan, targets nuclear-powered mission to Mars by 2028

NASA unveils Moon base plan, targets nuclear-powered mission to Mars by 2028

NASA has announced an ambitious new space initiative to establish a permanent human presence on the Moon and to send a nuclear-powered spacecraft to Mars by 2028, media reports said.

IBNS•Mar 26, 2026

End of Tuberculosis? New tools spark hope of a global breakthrough

End of Tuberculosis? New tools spark hope of a global breakthrough

The World Health Organization (WHO) called on Tuesday for countries to step up action to end tuberculosis (TB) – one of the world’s deadliest infectious killers – by expanding access to new diagnostic tools that can help save lives.

IBNS•Mar 25, 2026

Living near traffic? Study links noise to higher risk of heart attacks, strokes

Living near traffic? Study links noise to higher risk of heart attacks, strokes

Living in areas with consistently higher levels of noise from transportation was associated with a significantly higher risk of major adverse cardiac events compared with living in quieter areas, according to a study being presented at the American College of Cardiology’s Annual Scientific Session (ACC.26).

IBNS•Mar 25, 2026

Your daily screen habit might be silently harming your heart,study finds

Your daily screen habit might be silently harming your heart,study finds

People who reported spending six or more hours on screens outside of school or work had worse blood pressure, cholesterol and body mass index (BMI) compared with those with more limited screen time, according to a study being presented at the American College of Cardiology’s Annual Scientific Session (ACC.26).

IBNS•Mar 25, 2026

Viral clip shows squirrel chewing e-cigarette—Experts sound alarm

Viral clip shows squirrel chewing e-cigarette—Experts sound alarm

A video of a squirrel holding an e-cigarette between its paws and nibbling on the plastic tip has gone viral on social media, prompting wildlife experts to express concern that even animals are not safe from the harmful trend.

IBNS•Mar 25, 2026

Climate crisis warning: Heat could kill millions—Poor nations hit hardest

Climate crisis warning: Heat could kill millions—Poor nations hit hardest

A new report on the impact of rising temperatures on mortality underscores the need for targeted investments to help people and communities save lives.

IBNS•Mar 25, 2026

Cold weather linked to 40,000 heart-related deaths a year, study warns

Cold weather linked to 40,000 heart-related deaths a year, study warns

On the heels of one of the coldest winters in memory for large swaths of the country, new research highlights an often overlooked cost of cold weather: months with lower temperatures see significantly greater rates of death from heart attacks, strokes and coronary artery disease than milder months.

IBNS•Mar 25, 2026

World’s most polluted city revealed — And it’s in India!

World’s most polluted city revealed — And it’s in India!

India&#39;s Loni is the world&#39;s most populated cityIndia’s Loni, located in the northern state of Uttar Pradesh, has been ranked the most polluted city in the world, according to IQAir’s 2025 World Air Quality Report.

IBNS•Mar 24, 2026

7 am secret? Study says early morning exercise may protect your heart

7 am secret? Study says early morning exercise may protect your heart

People who regularly exercised early in the morning were significantly less likely to have coronary artery disease, high blood pressure, Type 2 diabetes or obesity compared with people who exercised later in the day, according to a study being presented at the American College of Cardiology’s Annual Scientific Session (ACC.26).

IBNS•Mar 24, 2026

Decade of Fire: Earth just lived through its hottest 11 years, WMO warns

Decade of Fire: Earth just lived through its hottest 11 years, WMO warns

All-time high greenhouse gas concentrations in Earth’s atmosphere continue to drive heat records on land and sea, with long-lasting consequences for humanity, the World Meteorological Organization (WMO) warned on Monday.

IBNS•Mar 23, 2026

Too much phone time? It may be driving eating disorders in youth

Too much phone time? It may be driving eating disorders in youth

New research has found a strong link between excessive smartphone use and disordered eating behaviours among young people, even in those with no formal diagnosis of an eating disorder.

IBNS•Mar 22, 2026

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