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Earth's glaciers could face a staggering loss of up to 40% of their mass with a 1.5 degrees Celsius temperature increase by the year 2100, according to a new study.

India is generally viewed positively worldwide, with a median of 46% of adults holding a favourable view of the country. However, views of Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi are more mixed, with a 37% median expressing confidence in him, while 40% lack confidence, according to a recent survey by the Pew Research centre.

Alexei A Navalny, a prominent anti-corruption crusader and leader of the Opposition in Russia, has been sentenced to an additional 19 years in prison on charges of supporting "extremism." This latest ruling is seen as part of an intensified crackdown on dissent in the country.

Drinking kombucha, a fermented tea, may help reduce blood sugar levels in people with type-II diabetes., according to a clinical trial by researchers at Georgetown University's School of Health, the University of Nebraska-Lincoln, and MedStar Health.

A major share of the Asian Americans holds favourable views of their homeland, except for the Chinese, according to a recent survey from PEW Research Centre.

A UNFPA report reveals the systemic racial abuse experienced by women and girls of African descent in healthcare systems globally, increasing their risk of maternal mortality. The mistreatment includes verbal and physical abuse, denial of quality care, and refusal of pain relief. The report emphasizes that justice and equality can only be achieved by addressing the mistreatment and providing respectful and compassionate care to Afro descendent women. It calls for the collection of robust health data by race and ethnicity, the elimination of racist ideology in medical training, and the establishment of policies to end abuse and mistreatment.

About 3.3 billion people now live in countries where debt interest payments are greater than expenditure on health or education even as the global public debt reached an all-time high of $92 trillion in 2022. This comes up in a report titled "A world of debt: A growing burden to global prosperity".

A Pew Research Centre survey finds that nearly all U.S. pet owners (97%) consider their pets to be part of their family, with half (51%) considering them as much a part of the family as a human member. Women, individuals with lower family incomes, and urban residents are more likely to view their pets in this way. Dog ownership is slightly more prevalent than cat ownership, with 49% of pet owners having dogs only. Pet owners are divided on the emphasis placed on pets' well-being in society.

A recent study highlights the detrimental effects of social isolation on the smoking habits of older adults. The research, conducted by Associate Professor Gilbert Gimm and colleagues, found that socially isolated older adults are more likely to smoke, increasing their risk of health challenges and premature death. The study emphasizes the importance of reducing social isolation to improve the overall health and life expectancy of older individuals.

Despite the increasing efforts to improve immunization coverage, there has been limited progress in reducing the number of children who do not receive any vaccines, commonly referred to as "zero-dose children." This challenge highlights the ongoing need to reach every child with life-saving vaccines.