US FDA recalls 19 million eggs over Salmonella risk
Approximately 19 million eggs have been recalled in the United States due to possible Salmonella contamination, as announced by the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA).
Millions across Europe watch rare solar eclipse
Millions of people across Europe and the UK witnessed a total solar eclipse, which was the most significant since 1999.
SCTIMST unveils Chitra Core, its first coronary stent
Chitra Core is a polymer-coated Everolimus drug-eluting stent with 30-40% less metal content than normal stents in the market.
Kudankulam Nuclear Plant Exceeds Power Generation Targets
The Kudankulam Nuclear Power Plant has generated 130,627 million units of power since its commissioning.
Free orthopaedic, diabetic foot care camp held
More than 500 persons of all age groups attended the camp where free bone mineral densitometry check-up and monofilament test were provided.
TN publishes self-financing medical, dental college fees
The Supreme Court had directed that all private/deemed universities should mandatorily disclose their fees, detailing tuition, hostel, caution deposit, and miscellaneous charges.
Dog brains distinguish fearful from angry or sad human faces
Researchers at the University of Vienna found that dog brains can distinguish between fearful, angry, and sad human faces.
East Zone wins Coimbatore Dengue Prevention League
The East Zone topped the tally with 11,84,259 source reductions.
UK to get best eclipse since 1999
Millions of people in Spain and Iceland are preparing to observe a total solar eclipse on August 12, 2026.
China's Long March 7A Rocket Launch Fails
China's Long March 7A rocket, carrying the ChinaSat-4B satellite, failed after an in-flight anomaly following liftoff from the Wenchang space launch site in Hainan on Monday, August 10.
Medicaid ends youth sex-change funding, pediatrician praises shift
The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) and Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) announced a policy shift to end Medicaid funding for youth sex-change treatments.
England's A&Es face busiest period amid extreme heat
Emergency departments in England recorded over 2.4 million patient attendances each month for May, June, and July, marking the three highest monthly totals ever.
Ancient Egyptian princesses were skilled archers, study claims
Researchers examined six mummies found at the Dahshur funerary complex in the 1890s.
Telangana DCA issues notices to 43 medical shops
The Telangana Drugs Control Administration (DCA) issued show-cause notices to 43 medical shops on August 14, 2026.
First Australian little penguin death from H5 bird flu
Australia's first case of the deadly H5 bird flu in a little penguin has been confirmed on Victoria's Phillip Island.
Weight-loss drugs: high cost creates inequality
Someone needs to have discretionary income of nearly £100,000 a year to actually save money after covering the £1,200 annual cost of GLP-1 medication.
Solar Eclipse to Be Visible Across Europe, US
A partial solar eclipse will be visible on August 12, 2026, across parts of Europe and the US.
Man airlifted to hospital after suspected shark bite
A man was airlifted to hospital after a suspected shark bite off the Irish coast.
Scientists create first all-British chocolate bar since 1932
A chocolate bar has been made using entirely British ingredients for the first time in nearly a century by University of Reading scientists.
Congo Ebola Cases Rising at Record Pace
The Ebola epidemic in the eastern part of the Democratic Republic of the Congo has now spread to a sixth province in the country.