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
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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
Gir No Longer Home to Most Asiatic Lions
Gujarat’s Asiatic lion population has increased from 674 in 2020 to 891 in 2025, according to the Gujarat Forest Department. While 394 lions were found within Gir National Park and Wildlife Sanctuary, the majority now live in nine satellite populations outside the core protected areas, including coastal regions of Bhavnagar and southwest Saurashtra. However, 669 lion deaths were recorded during the same period due to old age, disease, injuries, cub mortality, accidents and rising human pre...
IBNS•Jan 16, 2026
This simple daily habit could improve blood sugar in Type 2 diabetes patient, finds study
An international team of researchers has provided the first direct evidence that exposure to natural daylight, as opposed to artificial light, has beneficial effects on people with type 2 diabetes, improving blood sugar regulation and overall metabolic health.
IBNS•Jan 11, 2026
Think diet matters most? Study says sleep is the real life-saver
A good night’s sleep may be far more than a lifestyle choice — it could be key to a longer life, according to new research from Oregon Health & Science University (OHSU).
IBNS•Jan 11, 2026
Move your body, lift your mood: Exercise matches therapy in treating depression
Exercise may reduce symptoms of depression to a degree comparable with psychological therapy, according to an updated Cochrane review led by Professor Andrew Clegg of the University of Lancashire.
IBNS•Jan 09, 2026
Walking could save your life: New study shows even light activity slashes death risk in high-risk adults
Light-intensity activities, such as walking, yoga, or household chores, are associated with a lower risk of death among individuals with cardiovascular-kidney-metabolic (CKM) syndrome, according to new research published today in the Journal of the American Heart Association, an open-access, peer-reviewed journal.
IBNS•Jan 09, 2026
Stop the jab, gain it back? Study reveals rapid regain after quitting weight-loss drugs
People tend to regain weight rapidly after stopping weight-loss drugs—often faster than after ending behavioural weight loss programmes—according to a new systematic review and meta-analysis by researchers at the University of Oxford’s Nuffield Department of Primary Care Health Sciences, published recently in The BMJ.
IBNS•Jan 09, 2026
Vijaya Diagnostic Centre inaugurates State-of-the-Art Centre featuring advanced 3 Tesla MRI in Kolkata
Kolkata/IBNS: Vijaya Diagnostic Centre, India’s largest B2C-focused integrated diagnostic chain, on Thursday announced the grand opening of its state-of-the-art diagnostic centre in Phoolbagan, Kolkata.
IBNS•Jan 08, 2026
Stanford AI can predict 130 diseases from just one night of sleep
A poor night’s sleep may lead to a groggy morning—but it could also reveal much more about your long-term health. Researchers at Stanford Medicine have developed an artificial intelligence model capable of predicting a person’s risk of developing more than 100 health conditions from just one night of sleep.
IBNS•Jan 07, 2026
Want a sharper brain in old age? Learning music could be the secret, study finds
Improvising music could help to improve older people’s cognitive skills, such as learning and memory, according to research from the University of Sheffield and Western Sydney University.
IBNS•Jan 06, 2026
Winter bites hard! Kolkata records 10.2°C, residents rush for heavy woollens
Kolkata shivered as mercury dipped to 10.2°C on Tuesday, marking one of the coldest January days recorded in the past several years.
IBNS•Jan 06, 2026
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