In 1979, old salmon cans were stored in an Alaskan cannery, and decades later, when scientists cracked them open, a rising worm count revealed something unexpected about changing ocean food websOld canned salmon from Alaska reveals a significant increase in parasitic worms. Scientists studied cans dating back to 1979. This rise in ...
06 Jun, 2026, 05.37 PM IST
Stock picks of the week: 6 stocks with consistent score improvement and upside potential of up to 29%At a time when there are so many headwinds for the markets, it is tough to imagine that things can get better. But sentiment is a fickle th...
06 Jun, 2026, 06.56 AM IST
These mid-cap stocks with ‘Strong Buy’ & ‘Buy’ recos can rally over 25%, according to analystsThe latest escalation in the US-Iran war means that crude oil price is back as a risk for India. Although we are in a market already strugg...
03 Jun, 2026, 10.16 PM IST
'I gave birth in the street': Conflict makes childbirth risky in parts of AfricaMothers in the Central African Republic face dire circumstances. Moreover, aid cuts have closed vital health services, forcing women to giv...
02 Jun, 2026, 02.58 PM IST
Hantavirus, Ebola crises: WHO kicks off 79th World Health Assembly in Geneva amid global health concernsWHO 79th World Health Assembly: World Health Organization member states meet in Geneva. Deadly hantavirus and Ebola outbreaks are major con...
18 May, 2026, 11.43 AM IST
What is mifepristone, and why is it used? Court restricts abortion access by blocking mailing of abortion pill in USWhat is mifepristone, and why is it used? A federal appeals court has restricted access to mifepristone by blocking mailing of prescription...
02 May, 2026, 04.37 AM IST
These mid-cap stocks with ‘Strong Buy’ & ‘Buy’ recos can rally over 25%, according to analystsWhat we are witnessing in the market these days is similar to scenarios that have played out in the past. There have been many points in th...
29 Apr, 2026, 11.57 PM IST
Inside AI-led digital storefronts; Lalit Keshre’s big ET Awards winHappy Monday! Digital platforms and brands are building their own AI storefronts. This and more in today’s ETtech Morning Dispatch.
27 Apr, 2026, 07.41 AM IST
RFK Jr.’s alarming claims on sperm counts and male fertility spark debate—experts urge cautionRobert F. Kennedy Jr. raised concerns about declining testosterone and sperm counts in young American men. He links this to food dyes, proc...
04 Jul, 2025, 04.46 AM IST
US aid cut may cause 1,200 Afghan maternal deaths by 2028: UN BodyShortly after his inauguration last month, Trump signed an executive order implementing a 90-day pause in US foreign development aid. His a...
05 Feb, 2025, 12.26 AM IST
International Yoga Day 2024: How Yoga can enhance fertility. 10 asanas you can add in your daily routineCelebrate International Yoga Day 2024 by exploring how yoga enhances fertility with these 10 poses. From gentle stretches like Baddha Konas...
21 Jun, 2024, 11.46 AM IST
Male infertility is increasing daily; infertile men tend to have shorter life spans, says new studyMen are currently designated 'infertile' based on family history, physical examination, hormone profiles and semen analyses.
13 Oct, 2023, 07.42 PM IST
Significant decline in sperm counts globally, including India: StudySperm count is not only an indicator of human fertility but also that of men's health, with low levels being associated with increased risk...
15 Nov, 2022, 05.36 PM IST
Pregnancy and choice: How access to birth control, sex education & family planning varies around the worldHealth risks associated with unsafe abortion include haemorrhage, infections, and perforated uterus, all of which can be deadly.
06 Jul, 2022, 07.41 PM IST
Roe vs Wade ruling: Will embolden regressive ideas in India, say activistsFor the last 50 years, abortion has been legal in India under various circumstances, following the enactment of the Medical Termination of ...
26 Jun, 2022, 10.39 AM IST
Male fertility is declining - smartphones & plastic bottles are partly to blameMen today produce fewer sperm than in the past, and the sperm are less healthy.
02 Aug, 2021, 06.04 PM IST
High salt intake may delay puberty, says studyHigh salt diets may delay puberty, which in turn can lead to behavioural problems, stress and reduced fertility, a new study has found.
18 May, 2015, 02.51 PM IST