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India already carries a heavy burden of non-communicable diseases linked to diet, and doctors agree that transparent, simple labelling, free of jargon and impossible-to-read fine print, is essential to reversing that trend.

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Diabetes takes a hidden toll on women’s mental health. Doctors explain how exhaustion, hormones and stress fuel a cycle that worsens glucose control, disrupts sleep and mood, and why early mental health support is vital beyond blood sugar readings.

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Acidity, acid reflux and GERD are often confused, but they are not the same. Doctors explain the key differences, common food and lifestyle triggers, warning signs, and when persistent acid reflux requires medical attention.

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A genetically modified pig kidney kept 66-year-old Tim Andrews off dialysis for 271 days before he received a kidney from a deceased human donor. Researchers say the case is the first reported example of a pig kidney successfully serving as a bridge to a human transplant.

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More under‑50s undergo joint replacement as injuries, arthritis and weight drive early damage. Orthopaedic surgeons say age is less important than quality of life, stressing that preparation, implant choice and recovery matter as much as the operation itself.

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The spinning, meandering decagon appears to be even bigger and more unstable than the hexagon of clouds around Saturn’s north pole that was spied by NASA’s twin Voyagers in the 1980s.

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Rising impact of alcohol consumption on cancer-related mortality: Dr Chinmay Jani, the author of the new study, said, “The most surprising finding was the breadth of alcohol’s potential impact across cancer types.”

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The Ig Nobel awards celebrated quirky scientific research in Zurich, honoring ten projects that blended humor with insight. Categories included economics, chemistry and technology, highlighting how playful inquiry can lead to significant discoveries.

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Scientists added sulfuric acid to Canada's Lake 223 every week for 17 years to simulate acid rain. The experiment altered its ecosystem, causing fish and invertebrate losses. Decades later, the lake's trout population remains below pre-experiment levels.

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By mapping billions of galaxies and studying how they are distributed and how their distances change over time, scientists hope Roman will provide new clues about the expansion of the universe and the forces driving it.

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Hypertension, diabetes, high cholesterol and obesity are now commonly seen in many young adults, and these conditions impact brain health. Neurologists stress that brain health should be part of preventive healthcare from the 30s onwards.

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NASA is launching the Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope to study dark energy and dark matter to help scientists unravel mysteries of the universe.

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Doctors explain how overlapping symptoms like pelvic pain, bloating and irregular periods can occur in PCOS, endometriosis and ovarian cancer, and why accurate diagnosis requires medical evaluation rather than self-diagnosis.

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In a brief statement, the China Manned Space Agency (CMSA) said Sunday, “China's Chang'e-7 lunar probe does not meet launch conditions, and its launch therefore cannot take place during the planned window this year.”

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India has been observing National Space Day on August 23 since the historic success of its Moon mission, Chandrayaan-3. Here, we discuss India's ambitious space plan and ‘Space Vision of 2047’.

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The latest results are promising, but not yet definitive

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Waist size, lack of physical activity, unhealthy eating practices and a family history of diabetes may call for more focus even in individuals with normal weight levels. Research indicates that visceral fat has been linked to the development of insulin resistance and type 2 diabetes.

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“Some of Earth’s microbes likely to hitch a ride to space with human explorers could survive in the shaded nooks and crannies of the Moon’s South Pole region,” NASA scientists said.

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New images from NASA's Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter reveal a fresh, 60-foot-wide crater formed when a discarded upper stage of a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket slammed into the moon on August 5. 

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A coronal mass ejection released after a magnetic filament erupted from the Sun on August 14 is expected to brush past Earth on Monday, potentially triggering a minor G1-class geomagnetic storm. The event could also bring enhanced auroras to parts of northern North America and Europe.

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