#Genetic, #Social, and #Environmental Factors Behind #Sexlessness

Sex is often described as central to human relationships, providing health, social, and emotional benefits. But what about people who never have sex? This brings us to the issue of sexlessness, a topic that is gaining attention in discussions about relationships and the increasing recognition of sexlessness in society.

https://indianf.com/study-sexlessness-factors-genetics-environment/

Lack of #Soap Remains Biggest Barrier to #HandHygiene

Hand hygiene is one of the simplest yet most effective ways to prevent infections. However, a systematic review published in BMJ Global Health has revealed that the lack of soap remains the most common barrier to effective handwashing across community settings.

https://indianf.com/global-hand-hygiene-barriers-who-guidelines/

Early #Humans Ate Less #Meat Than Thought

Scientists have long debated how humans evolved larger brains and whether eating meat played a key role. A new study suggests our early ancestors may not have relied on meat as much as previously believed. Instead, evidence from ancient teeth points to a diet dominated by plants.

https://indianf.com/early-humans-diet-brain-evolution/

#Childhood #Obesity Surpasses #Underweight

https://youtube.com/shorts/XHDmcqaHYQw?si=Myg2oEYl4zGXKwm4

Number of #Childless #Women in the #US Continues to Rise

The number of childless women of prime childbearing age in the United States continues to climb, according to new research from the University of New Hampshire. In 2024, there were 5.7 million more childless women than expected based on past fertility patterns. This marks a sharp increase from 2.1 million in 2016 and 4.7 million in 2022.https://indianf.com/rise-childless-women-us-2024/

India’s #Forest #Health Declining Despite #Greening Reports

A recent study by IIT Kharagpur has revealed a troubling paradox in India’s environmental story. While national reports and satellite data highlight significant greening, much of this growth is linked to irrigated croplands, not forests. Meanwhile, the country’s true forest health is quietly deteriorating.

https://indianf.com/india-forest-health-decline-iit-kharagpur-study/

Coastal #Living; Secret to Longer #Life

https://youtube.com/shorts/wpiaF0pBdzY?si=YEZmv9CBW1VdRlb2

Moon Is Slowly Moving Away From Earth

Every year, the Moon drifts about 1.5 inches (3.8 centimeters) farther from Earth. Scientists have measured this with remarkable precision by bouncing lasers off mirrors left on the lunar surface by astronauts and probes, tracking the time it takes for light to travel to the Moon and back.

https://indianf.com/moon-moving-away-earth-tides/

Understanding #Women’s #Health # Aging #Ovaries

https://youtube.com/shorts/ncm4zx9yn-Y?si=a5N40r8d7tlfdp40

351 Million Women Could Live in Extreme Poverty by 2030

More than 351 million women and girls could still be trapped in extreme poverty by the end of this decade if current global trends continue. That is the stark warning from the UN Women and UN Department of Economic and Social Affairs’ SDG Gender Snapshot 2025, which draws on over 100 data sources to assess progress on the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

https://indianf.com/women-gender-equality-2025-sdg-report/

Global #democracy declines as press freedom hits 50-year low

Democracy worldwide has weakened, with most countries showing declines in key democratic measures and press freedom experiencing its most significant fall in half a century, according to the International Institute for Democracy and Electoral Assistance (International IDEA).

https://indianf.com/global-democracy-decline-press-freedom-2025/

Shocking #Parkinson’s Disease Stats in #India

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Surge in Global #Cholera Cases and Deaths

https://indianf.com/who-global-cholera-report-2024/

Moderate #Alcohol and #Fetal Development Risks

Moderate #Alcohol and #Fetal Development Risks

https://youtube.com/shorts/7I-lUcQ6OU4?si=NajcwbzZ6gXjap4G

#EyeDrops Could Reduce Need for #Glasses or #Surgery

Doctors have developed a new type of eye drops that could provide relief for people with longsightedness, potentially reducing dependence on reading glasses or surgery.

https://indianf.com/eye-drops-for-longsightedness-presbyopia-treatment-study/

Tailored #Foot Position While Walking Ease Osteoarthritis Pain, #Joint Damage

Changing the angle of your foot while walking, also known as adjusting your foot position, may help reduce knee pain. It might also slow the progression of osteoarthritis. This is according to new research published in The Lancet Rheumatology.

https://indianf.com/foot-position-walking-knee-osteoarthritis-pain-relief/

#AloeVera in Your Bath Routine Can Transform Your #Skin Naturally

Aloe vera is one of nature’s most versatile skincare allies, offering cleansing, healing, and moisturizing benefits for all skin types. This green, succulent plant contains a clear gel. The gel is rich in vitamins, minerals, antioxidants, and enzymes. These components promote skin health from the inside out.

https://indianf.com/aloe-vera-bath-skin-benefits/

#Type5 #Diabetes Recognized as Distinct Form

The International Diabetes Federation has officially recognized Type 5 diabetes as a distinct condition. This recognition adds to the growing list of forms under the diabetes umbrella. Despite the familiar numbering system, diabetes is far from a single disease. There are more than a dozen types. Each type has different causes and treatments.

https://indianf.com/type-5-diabetes-new-classification/

#Oat #Protein to #Turmeric: #Organic Ingredients for #Children’s #Skin

Caring for a child’s skin is more than hygiene — it’s about protecting and nourishing their delicate, developing barrier from irritants and dryness. Choosing organic, plant-based ingredients ensures that each application offers natural protection, gentle hydration, and long-term skin health benefits.

https://indianf.com/top-5-organic-ingredients-childrens-skin/

Scientists Develop Simple Test Strip to Detect #Nanoplastics

A joint research team from the University of Stuttgart in Germany and the University of Melbourne in Australia has developed a straightforward new method for detecting nanoplastics in environmental samples. The technique relies on an ordinary optical microscope and a specially designed test strip known as the “optical sieve.”

https://indianf.com/optical-sieve-test-nanoplastic-detection-environment-health/

Pre- #Pregnancy #CTScans Higher Risk of #Pregnancy Loss and #Birth Defects

A large Canadian study involving more than five million women over three decades suggests that CT scans before conception may slightly increase the risk of pregnancy loss and congenital anomalies.

https://indianf.com/ct-scans-before-pregnancy-risk-pregnancy-loss-birth-defects-study/

Ultra-Processed Foods Linked to Hormonal Disruption and Declining Sperm Quality in Men

A new study has found that ultra-processed foods can negatively impact men’s health in three critical ways: by promoting weight gain, disrupting natural hormone levels, and reducing sperm quality.

https://indianf.com/ultra-processed-foods-men-health-weight-hormones-sperm-study/

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

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#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/