India makes gains in child, maternal health but nutrition challenges persist: SBI reportIndia's latest health survey reveals significant improvements in maternal care and child vaccination rates. Stunting among children has see...
17 Jun, 2026, 11.26 AM IST
In 1992, a tanker crash in Australia's Blue Mountains was doused with PFAS foam; 33 years on, tap water tested 300 times above the safe limitA 1992 petrol tanker crash in Australia's Blue Mountains caused PFAS contamination. Firefighters used foam containing these chemicals. Deca...
16 Jun, 2026, 03.20 PM IST
Kerala remains India’s ground zero for the Nipah virus, but why?A new Nipah virus case in Kozhikode, Kerala, highlights the state's recurring outbreaks. Experts link these to fruit bats and human activit...
14 Jun, 2026, 10.40 AM IST
'I am not ashamed': Billionaire Harsh Goenka shares powerful note on what it means to be an Indian in a divided worldBillionaire Harsh Goenka's X post challenges global stereotypes about Indians, highlighting how narrow perceptions reduce rich cultures to ...
09 Jun, 2026, 10.29 AM IST
Germany student health insurance guide: Eligibility, costs and coverageGermany mandates health insurance for all international students seeking university admission. Students can choose between public or privat...
07 Jun, 2026, 05.25 PM IST
First AI-designed 'universal vaccine' tested in humans: UK researchersA groundbreaking vaccine, designed entirely by artificial intelligence, has been tested in humans for the first time. This experimental jab...
05 Jun, 2026, 08.15 PM IST
Moderna and other groups get $60 million to develop Ebola vaccineCEPI is investing around $60 million to speed up the creation of vaccines against the deadly Ebola Bundibugyo virus. This funding will supp...
02 Jun, 2026, 09.53 AM IST
As Ebola scourges Congo, experts warn of link to the consumption of 'wild meat'Wild meat consumption in Central and West Africa, a cultural staple, poses a significant risk for zoonotic disease transmission, including ...
30 May, 2026, 10.17 AM IST
What to know about the Bundibugyo virus, a species of Ebola causing an outbreak in CongoA rare Bundibugyo virus outbreak in Congo, with over 200 deaths, lacks specific treatments or vaccines, complicating response efforts. Whil...
29 May, 2026, 06.56 PM IST
Ebola vaccine update: Russia claims a breakthrough; Oxford researchers, Serum Institute of India aim to begin trial in 3 monthsA new Ebola vaccine developed by Russian scientists shows promise against the current outbreak strain in the Democratic Republic of Congo. ...
27 May, 2026, 12.24 PM IST
For both the compulsive trader and careful investor: 25 stocks to watch if risk appetite returns; some with upside potential, some notIf the price of crude oil softens, Indian equities may again see a risk-on phase. Tariff concerns are no longer the central issue; the larg...
24 May, 2026, 04.23 PM IST
Ebola-related deaths touch 131, WHO seeks answersThe WHO is investigating potential vaccines and treatments for a potentially lengthy Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo, wh...
20 May, 2026, 12.03 AM IST
From oncology to obesity, Pfizer bets big on India for its next growth wavePfizer is prioritizing India for future growth. The company plans to launch new medicines here soon after their global release. Pfizer aims...
18 May, 2026, 06.40 PM IST
Ebola outbreak declared emergency of international concern: What is it, how does it spread, and is there a vaccine?The World Health Organization has declared the Ebola outbreak in Democratic Republic of Congo and Uganda a global health emergency. The vir...
17 May, 2026, 11.15 AM IST
In the shadow of COVID, health officials fight panic over Hantavirus outbreakA hantavirus outbreak on a cruise ship has sparked public concern. Health officials are working to communicate clearly, drawing lessons fro...
15 May, 2026, 12.01 PM IST
Hantavirus scientists were close to vaccine but ran out of moneyScientists in Chile developed antibodies that successfully neutralised the deadly Andes hantavirus in lab and animal studies, raising hopes...
14 May, 2026, 06.53 AM IST
Is Hantavirus the next COVID-like threat? Experts explain the real risks & warning signs you should never ignoreHantavirus Outbreak: A hantavirus outbreak on a cruise ship sparks Covid-19 comparisons. Experts clarify hantavirus is distinct, with limit...
12 May, 2026, 06.50 PM IST