'Historic' UN Ocean Treaty agreed after two decades of negotiations
New York: A historic UN Ocean Treaty has finally been agreed at the United Nations after almost two decades of negotiations, Greenpeace said on Sunday.
Health
ICMR issues health advisory as flu cases with severe symptoms rise
New Delhi/IBNS: The Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) Saturday issued an advisory pertaining to the rise in flu cases with prolonged illness and lingering cough which has created a scare among the general public.
Uttarakhand Leopard Attacks: Clear and Present Danger
In Uttarakhand, every month, cases of wildlife animals like leopards, tigers, and elephants attacking humans are reported. Among these, leopard attacks are the most frequent and severe. The ‘Living with Leopards’ programme, which has found success in Maharashtra, was launched in the Tehri and Pauri forest divisions in 2015-16 and in Narendra Nagar and Pithoragarh forest divisions in 2020 and 2022, respectively. The programme is reportedly successful in Tehri and Pithoragarh but has failed in Pauri, which has been identified as a hotspot for leopard attacks. Mongabay-India correspondent Varsha Singh reports
Doomsday Glacier: Rapid retreat appears to be driven by different processes under its floating ice shelf
The rapid retreat of Thwaites Glacier in West Antarctica, which is nicknamed the Doomsday Glacier, appears to be driven by different processes under its floating ice shelf than researchers previously understood.
Mizoram gets Japanese loan to build cancer research centre
Aizawl: Mizoram Health Minister Dr. R. Lalthangliana has said the Centre and Japanese government have inked a loan agreement for the construction of a Super-Speciality Cancer Hospital and Research Centre in Mizoram.
To save a million species, World Wildlife Day underscores crucial role of partnerships
Leaders across the UN system have called for bolder action and more effective partnerships to protect endangered animals and plants, ahead of World Wildlife Day on Friday.
US: Florida man dies after being infected with rare brain-eating amoeba
Florida: A man in the US state of Florida died after he was infected with the rare brain-eating amoeba Naegleria fowleri, officials said on Friday.
First-ever World Seagrass Day focuses on conservation
New York: The United Nations on Wednesday called for more action to protect one of the most widespread and important marine ecosystems on the planet, marking the first ever commemoration of World Seagrass Day.
More than half of global population will be living with overweight or obesity by 2035: Study
New York: A new World Obesity Atlas report from the World Obesity Federation, published on World Obesity Day, predicts that 51% of the global population will be living with overweight or obesity by 2035 based on current trends.
Brisk walk for 11 minutes every day can prevent early death: Study
One in ten early deaths could be prevented if everyone managed at least half the recommended level of physical activity, say a team led by researchers at the University of Cambridge.
Bhutan: Govt aims to eliminate malaria by 2025
Thimpu: The Bhutanese government is targeting to eliminate malaria by 2025.
Study shows grassland and agricultural land will increase in Kaziranga by 2050
Golaghat: A recent study has predicted that water bodies, sand or dry river beds, and forests will decrease in Kaziranga while the area covered by grasslands and agricultural land will increase by 2050.
Study warns use of zero-calorie sweetener increases risk of heart attack, stroke
Washington: Artificial sweeteners, known as sugar alcohols, are common replacements for table sugar in low-calorie, low-carbohydrate, “zero sugar” and “keto” products but a recent study has found their use is associated with an increased chance of cardiovascular events.
If you want to reduce liver fat then start 150 minutes of moderate to intense aerobic activity per week from today
Hershey: The 150 minutes of moderate to intense aerobic activity per week that is recommended by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services can significantly reduce liver fat, according to new research by Penn State College of Medicine researchers.
Study reveals exercise is more effective than medicines to manage mental health
University of South Australia researchers are calling for exercise to be a mainstay approach for managing depression as a new study shows that physical activity is 1.5 times more effective than counselling or the leading medications.
Could ChatGPT replace GPs in infection consulting scenarios? University of Liverpool gives the answer
Liverpool: Researchers from the University of Liverpool have tested whether the AI-powered chatbot ChatGPT could be used to make decisions about prescribing patients with antibiotics.
Avian flu reappears in Cambodia, UN health agency warns
New York: Cambodian authorities reported two cases of avian flu, including an 11-year-old girl who died of the virus, the UN health agency said on Sunday.
40 percent of time spent on mundane chores could be automated within 10 years, say AI experts
London: Grocery shopping is the most ‘automatable’ household task Childcare is the least automatable domestic task Experts in UK and Japan divide on how much time will be saved.
Study finds relationship between air pollution and higher heart risks
Oakland: Long-term exposure to air pollution is tied to an increased risk of having a heart attack or dying from heart disease — with the greatest harms impacting under-resourced communities, new Kaiser Permanente research shows.
Eight more dengue patients recorded in past 24 hours in Bangladesh
Dhaka: At least eight more people were hospitalized due to dengue fever in Bangladesh in the past 24 hours.
Over 1 billion in 43 nations at risk amid cholera outbreaks, WHO says
New York: A global surge of cholera cases has put one billion people in 43 countries at risk, the World Health Organization (WHO) cautioned this week.
WHO: Nations step closer to global guides on pandemics, disease outbreaks
New York: Governments agreed on a way forward to update disease outbreak regulations ahead of meetings to draft new global guidelines for tackling pandemics, the World Health Organization (WHO) said on Saturday.
Pak staring at healthcare disaster as forex shortage hits prodn of essential medicines
Islamabad: The healthcare system in Pakistan has been severely impacted by the ongoing economic crisis, leaving patients in a difficult situation as they grapple to get essential medicines, media reports said.
Hormone Therapy for gender dysphoria may raise Cardiovascular risks, finds study
Washington: People with gender dysphoria taking hormone replacements as part of gender affirmation therapy face a substantially increased risk of serious cardiac events, including stroke, heart attack and pulmonary embolism, according to a study presented at the American College of Cardiology's Annual Scientific Session Together With the World Congress of Cardiology.
Study says lifelong bachelors face poorest Prognosis with heart failure
Washington: Men who never married were more than twice as likely to die within about five years after a heart failure diagnosis compared with women of any marital status or men who were previously married, according to a study presented at the American College of Cardiology’s Annual Scientific Session Together With the World Congress of Cardiology.
Insomnia tied to greater risk of heart attack, especially in women, study finds
Washington: People who suffer from insomnia were 69% more likely to have a heart attack compared to those who didn’t have the sleep disorder during an average nine years of follow-up, according to new research being presented at the American College of Cardiology’s Annual Scientific Session Together With the World Congress of Cardiology.
Mothers are getting older, but that’s not why pregnancies are getting riskier, study reveals a possible reason
Washington: Rising rates of adverse pregnancy outcomes, such as hypertensive disorders of pregnancy, preterm birth and low birthweight, over the past 10 years are largely attributable to the health status of a person before they get pregnant, rather than age, according to a study presented at the American College of Cardiology’s Annual Scientific Session Together With the World Congress of Cardiology.
Study finds better economic connectedness on social media linked with lower rates of premature death
Washington: Places with higher rates of economic connectedness—linkages between people of lower and higher socioeconomic status as indicated by Facebook friendships—had significantly lower rates of premature death related to heart disease, according to a study presented at the American College of Cardiology’s Annual Scientific Session Together With the World Congress of Cardiology.
Study reveals too little sodium can be harmful to heart failure patients
Washington: For people with heart failure, restricting dietary sodium intake to levels below the standard recommended maximum of about 2.3 grams per day does not bring additional benefits and may increase the risk of death, according to findings from nine randomized controlled trials in a new meta-analysis presented at the American College of Cardiology's Annual Scientific Session Together With the World Congress of Cardiology.
If you want to add years to your life then get a good sleep from today, study finds
Washignton: Getting good sleep can play a role in supporting your heart and overall health—and maybe even how long you live—according to new research being presented at the American College of Cardiology’s Annual Scientific Session Together With the World Congress of Cardiology.