Most Vulnerable Communities Hit Hardest by Internal Displacement

The world’s most vulnerable communities are bearing the heaviest burden of internal displacement, with their situation worsening in recent years, according to a new report from the International Organization for Migration’s (IOM) Global Data Institute and the Internal Displacement Monitoring Centre (IDMC).

https://indianf.com/internal-displacement-report-iom-idmc-2024/

WHO Calls for Global Action to Break Stigma and Prevent Suicide

Every year, more than 720,000 people around the world die by suicide, with many more attempting it. Marking World Suicide Prevention Day on September 10, the World Health Organization (WHO) urged governments, communities, and individuals to challenge stigma, address myths, and foster open conversations about suicide.

https://indianf.com/world-suicide-prevention-day-who-mental-health-call-to-action/

#NASA Finds Clearest Signs of #life on #Mars

NASA’s Perseverance rover has delivered one of the most promising discoveries yet in the search for life beyond Earth. A sample collected from Jezero Crater may contain potential biosignatures—chemical and mineral clues that could point to ancient microbial activity on Mars.

https://indianf.com/mars-perseverance-rover-biosignature-discovery-jezero-crater/

#Reindeer Population Plummeting

https://youtube.com/shorts/EgfB1ASz0v8?si=-sug0TujULNdtGbw

44% Surge in Attacks on Schools, Threatening Children’s Right to Education

Attacks on schools in conflict zones have risen by a staggering 44 per cent in the past year, according to the United Nations. These incidents were recorded in 2024. They resulted in widespread death and abduction. Thousands of teachers and school-age children worldwide suffered severe trauma.

https://indianf.com/attacks-on-schools-conflict-zones-children-education-un-report/

Obesity Surpasses Underweight in Children, Affecting 188 Million Globally

Childhood malnutrition is rapidly shifting. UNICEF’s latest report reveals obesity has now overtaken underweight as the most prevalent form.https://indianf.com/unicef-report-childhood-obesity-2025/

Global #Military Spending Hits $2.7 Trillion, Threatening Development and #Peace

Global military spending soared to $2.7 trillion in 2024, marking the steepest annual rise in over three decades, according to the United Nations. The UN Secretary-General António Guterres warned that countries are spending far more on waging wars than building peace, diverting resources away from development and security.

https://indianf.com/un-report-global-military-spending-2024/

#Vaping; The Hidden #Lung Danger Revealed

#Vaping; The Hidden #Lung Danger Revealedhttps://youtube.com/shorts/iieIAMDjh0I?si=pVcOA0X9ZqDrMj9V

People in long-term relationships often mirror each other’s habits and behaviors. New research suggests this similarity extends to psychiatric disorders as well.

https://indianf.com/couples-psychiatric-disorders-study/

#Education Levels Reach New Heights, but Challenges Persist

Educational attainment is now higher than ever, with almost half of young adults across OECD countries completing tertiary education, compared to 27% in 2000. According to the OECD’s Education at a Glance 2025 report, graduates typically earn more, enjoy stable jobs, and achieve better health outcomes.

https://indianf.com/oecd-education-report-tertiary-attainment-teacher-shortages/

Deadly Bone Infections May Have Threatened Dinosaurs Long Before Asteroid Strike

Dinosaurs faced threats far smaller than an asteroid long before their extinction. A new study reveals that some of South America’s largest dinosaurs had deadly bone infections. These infections occurred nearly 80 million years ago.

https://indianf.com/dinosaur-bone-infection-sauropods-brazil/

#Pangolin at High Risk of #Extinction

All eight recognised pangolin species remain at high risk of extinctions due to over exploitation and habitat loss. A new report commissioned by the CITES Secretariat and prepared by the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) provides this information. 

https://indianf.com/pangolins-cites-iucn-report/

#Europe’s First Exascale #Supercomputer #JUPITER launched

The new JUPITER supercomputer, inaugurated by Commissioner Zaharieva and German Chancellor Friedrich Merz at Forschungszentrum Jülich, has officially become the first European system to surpass the exascale threshold. JUPITER can perform more than one quintillion operations per second. It is comparable to the combined power of one million modern smartphones.

https://indianf.com/jupiter-supercomputer-exascale/

#Humanity Pushed 60% of #Earth’s Land Beyond Safe #Biosphere Limits

Sixty percent of Earth’s land area is now outside the safe biosphere zone. Thirty-eight percent is considered in a high-risk state, a new study said. The research was led by the Potsdam Institute for Climate Impact Research (PIK) and BOKU University in Vienna. It highlights how centuries of human land use—from farming to energy production—have destabilized ecosystems worldwide.

https://indianf.com/biosphere-integrity-study-2025/

Your Mother’s Microbes May Have Shaped Your Brain Before Birth

Our bodies are colonized by trillions of microbes that help regulate countless biological processes. Now, new research suggests these microbes may begin shaping the brain even before birth.https://indianf.com/maternal-microbes-brain-development/

Scientists Turn Plastic Waste Into Material for CO2 Capture

Chemists at the University of Copenhagen have unveiled a method to transform discarded PET plastic into a powerful material for capturing carbon dioxide, offering a potential breakthrough in addressing both plastic pollution and climate change. The study, published in Science Advances, introduces BAETA, a new CO2 sorbent derived from upcycled plastic waste.

https://indianf.com/plastic-waste-co2-capture-university-of-copenhagen/

Unlocking the Secrets of #StarAnise

https://youtube.com/shorts/hN55AQ7ICSs?si=ctbxPXV3mCCYpBQM

Proactive Forest Management Cuts Severe Wildfire Risk by 88 Percent

Forests receiving proactive management treatments are less vulnerable to high-severity wildfire. They are 88 percent less susceptible compared to unmanaged areas. The study, published in Frontiers in Forests and Global Change, also found that treated forests can recover their carbon stocks within just seven years. This recovery occurs even after extreme droughts and megafires.

https://indianf.com/california-forest-treatment-reduces-wildfire-risk/

Sexual Health Concerns Common in Older Women but Often Cause Less Distress

A growing body of research is challenging the stereotype that sexual health is no longer relevant in later life. A new study published in Menopause, the journal of The Menopause Society, shows that women aged 65 and older experience sexual problems at similar rates to women aged 50 to 64. However, they are less likely to report distress over them.

https://indianf.com/sexual-health-older-women-study/

Pilates at home to lose weight, burn calories and strengthen core

Pilates is often seen as gentle stretching, but it is a powerful full-body workout that burns calories and builds strength. This low-impact exercise improves flexibility, strengthens the core, and helps align the body while promoting healthy posture and better balance.https://indianf.com/pilates-at-home-weight-loss/

Ancient #Siberian #Tattoos; Unveil Pazyryk Secrets

https://youtube.com/shorts/4gxzGQW_aqE?si=VrNOHhOMez1G6u1V

lifestyle strategies to reverse fatty liver disease naturally

Fatty liver disease, especially non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD), is increasing rapidly worldwide. This is due to sedentary lifestyles and unhealthy eating habits. If untreated, NAFLD can worsen into dangerous liver conditions. These include inflammation, fibrosis, and even irreversible cirrhosis. Overall health and longevity can be severely impacted.https://indianf.com/lifestyle-strategies-to-reverse-fatty-liver-disease-naturally/

Six Best #Fruits to Eat on an Empty #Stomach for Better #Health

Starting your day with fresh fruits on an empty stomach can do wonders for your overall health. According to nutrition experts, certain fruits provide maximum benefits when eaten first thing in the morninghttps://indianf.com/best-fruits-empty-stomach-health-benefits/

Regular Sleep Reduce Risk of Adverse Events in Heart Failure Patients

A recent study led by Oregon Health & Science University emphasizes that patients recovering from heart failure should prioritize consistent sleep schedules. The research reveals that even moderately irregular sleep significantly increases the risk of subsequent clinical events within six months. For patients already navigating heart complications, maintaining a regular bedtime and wake-up routine may be a simple yet powerful way to protect cardiovascular health.

https://indianf.com/regular-sleep-reduce-risk-of-adverse-events-in-heart-failure-patients/

Revolutionary Mini #Brain Grown in Lab

https://youtube.com/shorts/rQV-LVHVKec?si=8mzIwkttB17_bG5I

https://indianf.com/genes-linked-to-frailty-anti-aging-insights/

Frailty, a condition of multisystem physiological decline, affects over 40% of U.S. adults aged 65 and older. Researchers at the University of Colorado Boulder have identified over 400 genes associated with different subtypes of frailty, providing fresh insight into why aging varies widely.

https://indianf.com/genes-linked-to-frailty-anti-aging-insights/

Rising #Workplace #Heat #Stress Risks Amid #ClimateChange

The World Health Organization (WHO) and World Meteorological Organization (WMO) have highlighted alarming global health threats from extreme heat stress affecting workers. As climate change intensifies, heatwaves are becoming more frequent and severe, placing millions of outdoor and indoor workers at risk.

https://indianf.com/heat-stress-extreme-heat-workplace-health-risks/

Yoga Poses to Relieve and Prevent Painful Leg Cramps Naturally

Leg cramps can strike at the most inconvenient moments, jolting you awake or halting a workout in seconds. These sudden muscle spasms—often in the calf or thigh—are not only painful but also disruptive to daily life.

https://indianf.com/yoga-poses-relieve-prevent-leg-cramps/

On March 28, 2025, a magnitude 7.7 earthquake struck Myanmar along the Sagaing Fault, killing thousands and destroying large parts of the country. This event, an “eaerthquake” in its unexpected intensity, caused widespread devastation. Now, a new Caltech study suggests that such strike-slip faults may behave in far more unpredictable and powerful ways than scientists previously understood.

https://indianf.com/myanmars-2025-earthquake-reveals-new-risks-for-global-strike-slip-faults/

Revolutionizing #Neurosurgery; #FastGlioma’s Breakthrough

https://youtube.com/shorts/imD2rRdj3Co?si=IMpkq7bhwg2LQc8F

Afghan Women, Girls Returnees Face Urgent Humanitarian Crisis

Afghan women and girls returning from Iran and Pakistan urgently need immediate humanitarian assistance. These returnees arrive in communities already burdened by severe economic and environmental challenges. UN Women and CARE warn that sustained support is critical to help them rebuild their lives.

https://indianf.com/urgent-aid-afghan-women-girls-returnees-iran-pakistan/

What It’s Like to Be a Woman in Afghanistan in 2025

Four years after the Taliban regained control of Afghanistan, women continue to face harsh restrictions. Girls also experience limitations on their fundamental rights. Since August 2021, the Taliban’s de facto authorities (DFA) have issued many directives. These have stripped women of freedoms in education, work, movement, and public participation. Girls are banned from secondary schools, and women are barred from universities, many jobs, and public spaces such as parks and gyms.

https://indianf.com/life-of-women-in-afghanistan-2025-rights-challenges/

#Plank vs #Push Up; Which is Better

#Plank vs #Push Up; Which is Betterhttps://youtube.com/shorts/_NkqnxNVMK8?si=jCPLu83glb5lX50_

Rising Maritime Threats, UN Calls for Global Action

With over 100,000 vessels moving 80% of world commerce daily, global shipping remains essential — but increasingly vulnerable to disruptions. The UN Security Council, under Panama’s presidency for August, examined urgent maritime security challenges and the need for global cooperation.https://indianf.com/un-security-council-maritime-security/

In a groundbreaking advancement, scientists at Johns Hopkins University have successfully grown the first complete brain organoid, mimicking a developing human brain. This lab-grown “multi-region brain organoid” (MRBO) exhibits functional neural activity and early blood vessel formation, offering new hope for brain disorder research.

https://indianf.com/johns-hopkins-whole-brain-organoid-breakthrough/

Global Health Emergency Demands Urgent Action

As scorching temperatures shatter records across continents, the World Meteorological Organization (WMO) has issued an urgent call for global action. With daily and overnight temperatures reaching dangerous levels, WMO stresses that every death from extreme heat is preventable with the right measures.https://indianf.com/extreme-heat-health-emergency-wmo-warning/

Struggling with asthma? Discover 5 simple yoga poses that naturally support lung function, reduce stress, and ease breathing.https://indianflash.com/yoga-poses-for-asthma-relief/

Transform Your Life with Daily #Push Ups

https://youtube.com/shorts/N8v0Phtbowk?si=YEjX66nsQFdsSW2-

#Women’s #Health ; Less #Exercise, More Benefits

https://youtube.com/shorts/AOFzXmaaih0?si=f2vfI-K6LJL7BV9N

More Than 13 Million IVF Babies Born Worldwide

In a milestone for reproductive medicine, researchers have estimated that more than 13 million people worldwide have been born through in vitro fertilization (IVF) and other assisted reproductive technologies (ART) since the birth of the first “test tube baby” in 1978.https://indianf.com/ivf-babies-global-estimate-2025/

#Wildlife vs #Humans Surprising Study Revealed

https://youtube.com/shorts/3Kr9OL4MZ0Y?si=Jyakp2vNtz_71GPQ

New Lancet Report Urges Global Treaty to Tackle Plastic Pollution’s Health Crisis

As global leaders converge in Geneva to finalize a global plastics treaty, The Lancet report reveals plastic pollution is not just an environmental threat but a serious and growing danger to human health.https://indianf.com/lancet-report-plastic-pollution-health-treaty-2025/

Plastic pollution is no longer limited to oceans and landfills—it’s now invading the very air we breathe indoors every day. According to new research from the Université de Toulouse, adults may inhale more than 70,000 microplastic particles daily while inside homes, cars, or offices.

Plastic pollution is no longer limited to oceans and landfills—it’s now invading the very air we breathe indoors every day. According to new research from the Université de Toulouse, adults may inhale more than 70,000 microplastic particles daily while inside homes, cars, or offices.

https://indianf.com/microplastics-inhalation-daily-indoor-air-pollution/

Heavy Drinking Linked to Higher Risk of Unintended Pregnancy

New research reveals a surprising connection between heavy alcohol use and unintended pregnancy. This is true even among women who strongly wish to avoid getting pregnant. The study found that women who drank heavily were 50% more likely to become pregnant within one year. This is in comparison to women who drank moderately or not at all.

https://indianf.com/heavy-drinking-unintended-pregnancy-risk-cannabis-study/

#Renewables Surpass #Fossil #Fuels!

https://youtube.com/shorts/IyNCNwxreis?si=qUtP0dqyMWlGFB72

Tigers Are Reclaiming Their Lost Territories Across Asia

As Global Tiger Day 2025 goers by, there’s reason to celebrate. Across Asia, tigers are slowly returning to regions they vanished from decades ago.

https://indianf.com/global-tiger-day-2025-tiger-comeback-asia-conservation/

Devastating #Droughts

https://youtube.com/shorts/vACtH8C_aGw?si=jCcGyPNiEQJz72uc

Global Trade Can Help End Plastic Pollution

Plastic pollution has become a global crisis, disproportionately impacting developing nations already struggling with waste management and climate resilience. With plastic production reaching 436 million metric tons and trade surpassing $1.1 trillion in 2023, the stakes have never been higher.https://indianf.com/trade-solutions-plastic-pollution-global-treaty/

Sleep Rhythm Matters More Than Sleep Duration: A Wake-Up Call for Better Health

Sleep Duration or Sleep Rhythm—Which Matters More?

New research reveals your sleep routine may be a stronger predictor of disease than how long you sleep.

Irregular sleep patterns were linked to 172 diseases—including diabetes, liver disease, and Parkinson’shttps://indianflash.com/sleep-rhythm-health-disease-risk/

Motherhood and the Power of Postnatal Yoga

Motherhood is a beautiful yet challenging journey. The arrival of a newborn brings immense joy — but also sleepless nights, exhaustion, and emotional shifts. New mothers experience dramatic changes in their bodies and mental states, often struggling to find time for self-care while adjusting to their new role. Postnatal yoga offers a gentle yet effective way to heal, strengthen, and restore—both physically and emotionally.

https://indianf.com/postnatal-yoga-postpartum-recovery/

Five Seeds for Healthy Hair Growth

Achieving strong, shiny, and healthy hair often feels like a never-ending journey. But nature offers powerful, nutrient-packed solutions. Incorporating certain seeds into your diet can promote healthy hair growth, nourish your scalp, and improve hair texture—all from the inside out.

https://indianf.com/healthy-hair-growth-seeds-superfoods/

Are Two Eggs Enough Protein for You?

Many people rely on eggs for protein as they are affordable, convenient, and nutrient-rich. Two eggs in the morning are a common practice. Many believe this sufficiently meets an adult’s protein needs. However, a key question arises: are two eggs truly enough? The answer depends on various factors. Let’s explore these important considerations.

https://indianf.com/eggs-protein-daily-intake-guide/

Avatar: Fire and Ash; Pandora with New Tribes, Intense Conflict

The wait is finally over for eager Avatar fans. Disney recently unveiled the first thrilling trailer for James Cameron’s third Avatar film, titled Avatar: Fire and Ash. This exciting footage offers a deeper look into Pandora’s evolving landscape. It also introduces compelling new Na’vi factions.https://indianf.com/avatar-fire-ash-trailer-new-tribes-pandora/

#Parenatal #VitaminD May Boost Childhood #Brain Development

A new peer-reviewed study shows that children whose mothers had higher vitamin D levels during pregnancy performed better on key cognitive function tests.

https://indianf.com/vitamin-d-pregnancy-child-brain-development-study/

Hair Loss & Your Diet: The Vital Link to Vitamins and Minerals

Your dietary habits can significantly impact hair health. Addressing nutrient deficiencies may help prevent and treat hair loss.

However, not all vitamin and mineral supplements are helpful. When taken in excess, some can even be harmful.

https://indianf.com/vitamins-minerals-hair-loss-link/

Is the World Ready for an Ageing Population?

The world may be ageing rapidly, but public perceptions of when “old age” begins remain largely stagnant. Interestingly, Latin American countries actually lowered the threshold for old age in light of the ageing population. This reverses trends seen in other regions, according to a study.

https://indianf.com/attitudes-towards-ageing-global-study-2025/

Almost 50% of Microplastic Pollution Comes From Cars

Few drivers consider that their tires wear down over time—but that worn rubber often ends up polluting rivers, lakes, and even the ocean. Shockingly, tire wear particles now account for about 45% of all microplastics found in both terrestrial and aquatic environments worldwide.https://indianf.com/microplastic-pollution-from-cars-tires-biofilter-solution/