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People across Europe, North America slept for days or stared blankly for hours during this 100-year-old strange epidemic and scientists are still searching whyDuring the 1918 flu pandemic, a mysterious illness, encephalitis lethargica, emerged in Europe and North America, causing extreme sleepines...13 Jun, 2026, 01.02 PM IST- ‘A Muslim producer and a Jewish anchor for 25 years’: Bill Ritter steps down as ABC7 anchor after revealing Alzheimer’s diagnosisVeteran ABC7 anchor Bill Ritter announced his departure from the anchor desk after being diagnosed with early-stage Alzheimer's disease. Th...13 Jun, 2026, 07.26 AM IST
- In 1907, a lawyer worried about shared water cups helped push a disposable paper cup into daily American lifeA simple invention, the disposable paper cup, transformed public hygiene in the early 1900s. Lawyer Lawrence Luellen's idea offered a safe ...12 Jun, 2026, 05.07 PM IST
- Seven more Shigella cases confirmed in Kerala's WayanadSeven new Shigella infections have been confirmed among students in Wayanad, Kerala, bringing the total to 16. Health officials are intensi...12 Jun, 2026, 12.42 PM IST
- Weeks after BJP takes charge, Bengal unlocks ₹126 crore in tribal welfare fundsWest Bengal is now accessing central government schemes for tribal welfare. Projects worth ₹126 crore have been approved. These funds will ...11 Jun, 2026, 11.26 PM IST
- In 1822, Europeans brought honey bees to Australia as agricultural heroes; 200 years later, researchers found they were helping tree death spread faster than windNew research published in NeoBiota suggests western honey bees may be helping spread myrtle rust, a destructive fungal disease threatening ...11 Jun, 2026, 02.01 PM IST
- Mygate closes Rs 225 crore deal with Dharana CapitalHousing society management platform Mygate has secured Rs 225 crore in a funding round led by Dharana Capital. The deal, which includes pri...10 Jun, 2026, 03.55 PM IST
- Dark spots on Bengal's Himsagar mangoes cast shadow on export shipmentBengal's famous Himsagar mango exports face uncertainty. Dark spots, caused by rain and high temperatures, have appeared on the fruits. Thi...07 Jun, 2026, 11.18 AM IST
- 12 Gir lions recover from infection, return to the jungleEleven Asiatic lions have died in Gir National Park. A tick-borne parasitic infestation, babesiosis, is suspected as the main cause. Forest...07 Jun, 2026, 06.00 AM IST
- This blood test may reveal lung cancer risk long before symptomsA new blood test can predict lung cancer more than five years before diagnosis. This breakthrough offers hope for early detection in India....06 Jun, 2026, 04.15 PM IST
- Three returnees from Ebola-hit African countries quarantined in Durg: Chhattisgarh Health Minister Shyam JaiswalChhattisgarh is fully prepared for potential virus infections. Health Minister Shyam Bihari Jaiswal assured that hospitals and quarantine f...06 Jun, 2026, 12.30 PM IST
- In 1796, an English surgeon noticed that milkmaids rarely got smallpox, and the vaccination changed the worldEdward Jenner pioneered the smallpox vaccine in the late 1700s. He noticed milkmaids, who contracted cowpox, were immune to smallpox. Jenne...02 Jun, 2026, 04.33 PM IST
- Wockhardt shares pause massive 36% rally in 5 sessions; slip 7%. What’s behind the selloff?Wockhardt shares dropped after a recent surge, as investors took profits. This followed the US FDA approval of ZAYNICH, an antibiotic for u...02 Jun, 2026, 11.10 AM IST
- Vietnam to introduce pre-arrival health declaration requirement from July 1Vietnam will implement a new health declaration rule for all international travellers starting July 1, 2026. This measure aims to track inf...02 Jun, 2026, 10.44 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
- How Congo is battling an Ebola outbreak complicated by aid cuts, armed rebels and angerEbola treatment centers in eastern Congo are being attacked. This violence stems from deep-seated issues like rebel conflict and displaceme...24 May, 2026, 11.23 PM IST
- Attacks on Ebola treatment centers are one of several problems affecting Congo's outbreak responseIn the Eastern Congo, a troubling surge of Ebola is compounded by deliberate attacks on medical facilities, igniting frustration among the ...24 May, 2026, 08.32 PM IST
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