Viagra, one of the world's most widely known treatments for erectile dysfunction, may also help curb the spread of cancer by strengthening a newly discovered cholesterol-regulating mechanism, according to a new study by researchers at the Weizmann Institute of Science.
A new review covering over 350 papers on protein restriction and ageing- publishing July 31 in the Cell Press journal Cell Press Blue-suggests that consuming less protein could have greater health benefits and could, in some cases, extend lifespan. The authors describe how protein restriction slows ageing by improving metabolism, changing how cells respond to nutrients, reducing cellular damage, and preserving healthy cell function.
A new study has found that brisk interval walking performed just once a week can significantly reduce body fat and improve cardiorespiratory fitness in adults with central obesity, delivering benefits comparable to exercising three times a week—the frequency traditionally recommended in exercise guidelines.
Consuming less sugar in utero before birth and during the first one to two years of life was associated with a lower risk of developing dementia later in life, according to a study published July 29, 2026, in Neurology, the medical journal of the American Academy of Neurology.
Improving heart health does not always require a strict diet or an intensive fitness routine. According to cardiologist Dr. Sanjay Bhojraj, adopting a few simple daily habits can significantly improve cardiovascular health and help your heart feel "years younger."
South Korea recorded its highest-ever temperature of 42.5 degrees Celsius in the southeastern city of Yangsan on Sunday, marking one of the hottest days since the country began modern weather observations.
As much of the world faces grapples with above normal temperatures and major rainfall changes, the UN Meteorological Organization (WMO) warned on Friday that El Niño, a powerful climate pattern shaping global weather, will intensify starting next month.
A fitness coach has shared a simple approach to weight loss, arguing that people do not need to obsess over calorie counting or follow restrictive diets to achieve lasting results.
Rapid early assessment by the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) estimates that 2,877 heat-associated deaths occurred in the UK during two major periods of hot weather in May and June 2026, nearly double the total reported for the whole of 2025.
Guwahati/IBNS: The death toll in the devastating floods in Assam has risen to 78, while more than three lakh people continue to remain affected across the state, media reports said on Thursday.
Kolkata/IBNS: The Indian Museum, Kolkata, under the Ministry of Culture, on Tuesday launched a tiger conservation campaign and unveiled a book on the tigress Maya, authored by Debarati Mukhopadhyay and Shiladitya Chaudhury.
Bengaluru/IBNS: Karnataka is taking HIV awareness, counselling and voluntary testing into college campuses following a sharp rise in reported infections among young people, with more than 7,000 students and young adults aged 18 to 25 recently testing positive, according to official data cited in recent reports.
Scientists have uncovered the first direct evidence showing that a person's inherited genes play a powerful role in determining cancer risk by influencing how tumors develop and evolve alongside acquired genetic mutations.
China has reached a significant milestone in its quest to develop an artificial Sun after completing and testing the world’s largest superconducting fusion magnet, a crucial component for generating clean, virtually limitless energy through nuclear fusion.
A powerful earthquake measuring 7.1 on the Richter scale struck Japan's southern Kumamoto Prefecture on Tuesday, disrupting power supplies, halting train services and prompting tsunami and aftershock warnings.
Emergency service workers continue to battle massive wildfires across France and Spain, with the deadly blazes now advancing to within just 15 kilometres of the French city of Bordeaux, prompting fears of further large-scale evacuations.
Kolkata/IBNS: To mark World Brain Day, Manipal Hospital, Salt Lake organized a panel discussion featuring distinguished experts in neurology and music to explore the growing role of music therapy in neurological care.
The Government of India has said it is systematically dismantling healthcare barriers as it works towards eliminating viral hepatitis as a public health threat by 2030.
Yet another tense wildlife encounter at Yellowstone National Park in the United States has gone viral after a bull bison was caught on camera charging into an SUV and puncturing one of its tyres while traffic was at a standstill.
The heatwave in June 2026 led to 24 million lost hours of working and a £1.15 billion hit to the UK economy, according to new research published today (23 July 2026) by the Grantham Research Institute on Climate Change and the Environment at the London School of Economics and Political Science and the Euro-Mediterranean Center on Climate Change (CMCC).
A 20-year study of more than 65,000 postmenopausal women found that higher adherence to the Planetary Health Diet was associated with a lower risk of overall cardiovascular disease, coronary heart disease, stroke and heart failure.
Higher levels of cultural engagement are significantly associated with lower physiological ageing, suggests an analysis published online in the Journal of Epidemiology and Community Health.
A new study by a team of McGill researchers could help explain why people who have quit smoking remain at elevated risk of lung disease long after their last cigarette.
French authorities have ordered the evacuation of nearly 60,000 people near Bordeaux, taking the total number of people displaced by wildfires in France and Spain to around 220,000, according to media reports.
Satellites can now spot major methane leaks from space within days. Yet only 13 per cent of those alerts lead to any response from the governments or companies responsible.
Whether you are an early bird or a night owl, your sleep patterns can tell a lot about a person’s eating habits and subsequently the potential health risks.
Drinking up to five cups of caffeinated coffee a day appears to be safe for most adults and may even lower the risk of cardiovascular disease, according to a new scientific statement from the American Heart Association (AHA). However, the organisation cautioned that high doses of caffeine from energy drinks and energy shots may pose serious risks to heart health.
In a major step to strengthen the country's fight against dengue, the Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation (CDSCO), under the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, has granted marketing authorisation to Qdenga (Dengue Tetravalent Vaccine – Live, Attenuated), making it the first dengue vaccine approved in India for the prevention of the disease.
As the football world gears up for the 2026 FIFA Men's World Cup final between Argentina and Spain on Sunday night, a new report has warned that the tournament is on track to become the most climate-damaging World Cup in its 95-year history.
Kolkata/IBNS- On Saturday, Manipal Hospital EM Bypass celebrated the lives of individuals diagnosed with sarcoma (a rare type of cancer) and celebrated life beyond cancer.
