डब्ल्यूएचओ ने 9 जून 2025 को घोषणा की कि एमपॉक्स महामारी अभी भी अंतरराष्ट्रीय स्वास्थ्य आपातकाल है। 2024 की शुरुआत में कांगो में शुरू हुआ यह प्रकोप अब तक 25 देशों में फैल चुका है, जिससे 37,000 से अधिक मामले और 125 मौतें दर्ज की गई हैं। कांगो, युगांडा और सिएरा लियोन जैसे देशों में […]

The South-West Pacific saw its hottest year ever in 2024, with record temperatures, deadly cyclones, marine heatwaves, and rising sea levels, says the WMO. Countries like Australia, the Philippines, and Indonesia broke heat records, while island nations face existential threats from climate change. Watch now for key highlights from the WMO’s 2024 climate report.

If you’ve glanced at your phone’s weather app recently and seen a temperature of 40 degrees Celsius, followed by a smaller line saying “feels like 45,” you might have wondered what’s going on. How can it feel hotter than what the thermometer says? And more importantly, why does this matter? The answer lies in the […]

An eye-opening explainer on the growing cases of PCOS and PCOD in India. What’s causing it, how to spot the signs, and why awareness is key for young women today.

India is seeing a fresh rise in COVID-19 cases, with over 6,800 active infections and new variants like JN.1 and NB.1.8.1 driving the surge. States like Kerala, Gujarat, and Delhi are reporting the highest numbers. While most cases are mild, experts warn that the elderly and immunocompromised remain at risk. This explainer breaks down what’s […]

A growing body of scientific research suggests the Antarctic Ice Sheet may be much closer to irreversible collapse than previously thought. A new study published in Communications Earth & Environment reveals that with only a small amount of additional ocean warming, large sections of the West Antarctic Ice Sheet (WAIS) could begin retreating permanently, pushing […]

Every year, thousands of newborn lives are at risk from a virus most people have barely heard of. Respiratory Syncytial Virus, or RSV, is the leading cause of serious lower respiratory tract infections in infants. For babies under six months, the risk is especially high, and in low- and middle-income countries, access to timely care […]

India is facing a silent crisis—mental health issues and suicide rates are rising at an alarming pace. In this Health Spark Explained episode, we break down the data, trends, and real stories behind the numbers. What does the data say? Why are young people especially vulnerable? And what can we, as a society, do about […]