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WHO renews Science Council as AI, gene editing and emerging technologies reshape global health- 'Put food warning labels on the front': Supreme Court asks Centre to match international food safety standards as obesity is rising among children
- Nestle wants a seat at the table as India debates food-warning labels
- This 17-year-old student built a math model that predicts how multiple diseases spread together inside the bodyAlyssa Yu, a 17-year-old Maryland student, has developed a mathematical model to predict how two infectious diseases can spread and interac...27 Aug, 2026, 02.09 PM IST
- In 1963, New York abandoned an island where Typhoid Mary had been quarantined; 63 years later, 25 decaying buildings remain closed to the publicNorth Brother Island ultimately stands as one of New York City’s most unusual historical landscapes because its ruins tell several stories ...27 Aug, 2026, 01.44 AM IST
- No new strain of H1N1 identified, current surge part of seasonal influenza pattern: ICMR DGThe ICMR director general stated H1N1 infections are seasonal and not a new strain. Most cases are mild and self-limiting, requiring no wid...26 Aug, 2026, 01.02 PM IST
- Secular ethicsCompassion offers practical wisdom for our interconnected global society. Trust and mutual respect benefit everyone in this closely linked ...26 Aug, 2026, 12.37 AM IST
- Pennsylvania's MMR vaccination rate fell below 95%. Now two residents have died from measlesPennsylvania is facing its first measles fatalities in thirty-five years due to a rise in cases statewide, primarily affecting unvaccinated...25 Aug, 2026, 08.57 PM IST
- In 1953, South Korea emerged from war with 60–70% living in extreme poverty. 71 years later, life expectancy reached 83.7 years with highest education levels anywhere in the planetSouth Korea transformed from extreme poverty after the war to a highly educated nation. Life expectancy significantly increased, reaching a...25 Aug, 2026, 04.48 PM IST
- At 11, she was ordered to return to her husband. She chose jail and went on to become colonial India’s first practising female doctorAt 11, Rukhmabai was married to a 19-year-old relative but refused to live with him, choosing education and independence instead. Her husba...25 Aug, 2026, 12.52 PM IST
- Not just MacKenzie Scott, this US billionaire has given over $1.5 billion to his alma mater Johns Hopkins University, starting with a $5 donation in 1964Michael Bloomberg’s decades-long commitment to Johns Hopkins University began with a $5 donation and has since grown into more than $1.5 bi...24 Aug, 2026, 09.46 PM IST
- Bengaluru civic bodies to clean vacant plots, recover costs from owners through property taxBengaluru’s five city corporations will launch a citywide drive from Thursday to clean neglected vacant plots after low compliance from own...24 Aug, 2026, 05.51 PM IST
- Indian Council of Medical Research says no new H1N1 strain detected; urges no panicThe Indian Council of Medical Research has confirmed no new H1N1 strain exists in India. Current circulating viruses belong to a known A/Mi...23 Aug, 2026, 04.09 PM IST
- FSSAI licence suspended for Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar restaurant after major violations discoveredThe Food and Drug Administration suspended a Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar establishment's license due to hygiene issues. Inspectors found foul...22 Aug, 2026, 09.50 AM IST
- What Trump’s push for fewer vaccines could mean for US childrenThe U.S. Department of Health and Human Services is seeking public comments on vaccine recommendations. This review follows President Donal...21 Aug, 2026, 09.37 PM IST
- JP Nadda reviews H1N1 influenza situation; calls for continued vigilance, robust surveillanceUnion Health Minister J P Nadda reviewed the H1N1 influenza situation and national preparedness measures. He stressed the need for continue...21 Aug, 2026, 03.36 PM IST
- Why Nagpur authorities are destroying 36,000 kg of fish seized from 11 ponds across the cityA Nagpur crackdown on banned Thai Mangur farming has resulted in the destruction of more than 36 tonnes of fish recovered from 11 ponds in ...21 Aug, 2026, 03.24 PM IST
- WHO's Tedros says Ebola outbreak remains global emergencyThe World Health Organization director-general stated the Ebola outbreak in eastern Congo remains a global emergency. This rare Bundibugyo ...19 Aug, 2026, 08.25 AM IST
- In 2018, number of New York City buses were taken out of service due to fear vampires of insect world, nearly decade later as infestations are growing, how to safeguard wellness of kids, yourselvesFor centuries, the bugs have horrified homeowners and occasionally panicked the public. That happened in New York City in 2018, when at lea...18 Aug, 2026, 08.21 PM IST
- Marine heatwaves a growing threat to physical, mental health of humans: ResearchersMarine heatwaves are having a growing impact on human health in multiple ways. These extreme temperatures can exacerbate storms and raise c...13 Aug, 2026, 01.51 PM IST
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