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Month: June 2026
Nipah Virus Outbreak Reported in West Bengal With Two Cases Confirmed in Barasat
Health officials placed the affected area under surveillance and activated contact-tracing protocols following the emergence of the zoonotic virus cases.
US FDA Approves Small Number of Drugs Under New Expedited Review Program
The agency granted accelerated approval to a handful of therapies under a fast-track programme that has drawn scrutiny over how rigorously it evaluates clinical evidence.
WHO Launches Free Online Course on Good Practices for Clinical Trial Design and Implementation
The World Health Organization made its trial design guidance accessible through a new e-learning module available on its online training platform.
Mumbai’s Seven Lakes at Critically Low Levels as Delayed Monsoon Sparks Water Supply Crisis
The city imposed water cut measures affecting millions of residents as reservoir levels fell to historic lows following the driest June the region had seen in decades.
Nearly Five-Decade Family Legacy of Glacier Science Documents Accelerating Ice Melt in the Andes
A scientist and his sons have been documenting Andean glaciers since the late 1970s; their data now shows ice loss accelerating beyond earlier worst-case projections.
Ebola and Hantavirus Resurgence Prompts Urgent Warning from Global Health Authorities
Health officials reminded the public of the serious risk these pathogens pose noting gaps in treatment options particularly for Hantavirus cardiovascular complications.
Scientists Discover Standout Gene Mutation That Tempers Inflammation and May Delay Aging
A newly identified genetic variant appears to dial down chronic inflammation potentially slowing the development of age-related diseases and extending healthy lifespan.
One Common Fat Fuels Type 2 Diabetes While Another Type of Fat Helps Fight It New Study Shows
Researchers found a stark contrast between palmitic acid which triggers insulin resistance and other fatty acids that appear to reduce metabolic risk in cells.
IMD Issues Yellow Alert for Mumbai Region: Thunderstorms Lightning and Gusty Winds of 30-40 kmph Expected
The weather department warned of storm activity and strong winds from June 22 onwards after an unusually prolonged dry spell hit the city hard.