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Tripura: 1790 persons infected by HIV/AIDS in 2023-24

JNCASR team develops new tech for early, accurate detection of HIV

Scientists at the Jawaharlal Nehru Centre for Advanced Scientific Research (JNCASR), an autonomous institution under the Department of Science and Technology, have developed a novel diagnostic technology to aid in the early and accurate detection of the human immunodeficiency virus type 1 (HIV-1) -- a retrovirus responsible for the acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS).

Nov 20, 2024

1 in 4 adults consider weight loss drug use without prescription: Study

Study shows why you regain lost weight within weeks

Ever felt frustrated for having regained your lost weight within a matter of weeks? Blame the fat cells' memorising abilities, which is significantly contributing to obesity, according to a study.

Nov 19, 2024

Kerala draws plan for Rs 1,000 crore investment in Ayurveda sector

Kerala has set a target of attracting investments worth Rs 1,000 crore in the Ayurveda sector before the Invest Kerala Global Summit, which will be held in the port city in February.

Nov 19, 2024

7 in 10 South Korean women cite pregnancy and child-rearing for career break

Nearly 7 in 10 married South Korean women have experienced career interruptions due to pregnancy and child-rearing, data showed on Tuesday.

Nov 19, 2024

Centre to launch campaign to link sanitation with human rights on Tuesday

Centre to launch 'Hamara Samman' campaign focusing on sanitation and human rights

The Ministry of Housing & Urban Affairs is expected to launch the Hamara Shauchalay: Hamara Samman campaign on the occasion of World Toilet Day

Nov 19, 2024

Oral contraceptives do not raise BP in women during intense workout: IIT Madras study

Oral contraceptives do not raise BP in women during large muscle exercises: IIT Madras study

Oral contraceptives do not increase the blood pressure response in women during large muscle exercise (like cycling or running), according to a study on Monday led by researchers from the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Madras.

Nov 18, 2024

Hormone therapy may offer promise against some breast cancers

Research Reveals Impact of Hormone Therapy on Bone Structure

Skeletons of men and women vary in size and proportion. For instance, men typically have broader shoulders while women have a wider pelvis. According to new research, skeletal size may be altered by gender-affirming hormone therapy only if puberty has also been suppressed during adolescence.

Nov 18, 2024

Developing countries more vulnerable to antimicrobial resistance: WHO

Why 'Antimicrobial Resistance' Poses Greater Risk to Developing Nations? WHO explainer

Developing countries are more vulnerable to antimicrobial resistance -- a global health concern affecting the effectiveness of life-saving medicines and the management of infectious diseases worldwide, said Saima Wazed, World Health Organization (WHO) Regional Director for South-East Asia on Monday.

Nov 18, 2024

Climate change responsible for 19 pc of rising dengue cases: Study

Amid record year for dengue infections globally, a new study has found that climate change is responsible for 19 per cent of rising dengue burden.

Nov 17, 2024

Study explains mechanisms behind food poisoning, gut infections

Salmonella bacteria key behind food poisoning, finds study; Mechanism explored

A team of US researchers has found that Salmonella bacteria a major reason behind food poisoning gets inside the gut by tricking the protective bacteria.

Nov 16, 2024

Holistic healthcare: ESI beneficiaries to get better access to allopathic, traditional systems of medicine

The Ministry of Labour and Employment announced to provide the beneficiaries of the Employees' State Insurance Corporation (ESIC) with both allopathic and ayurveda, yoga, unani, siddha, and homoeopathy (Ayush) methods of treatment to pave the way for more holistic healthcare.

Nov 16, 2024

Too much screen time can affect kids' language skills

Prolonged Screen Time Linked To Higher Risk Of Early Puberty

Even as children are increasingly getting exposed to screens from a young age, a new study in rats showed that long-term exposure to blue light, emitting from smartphones or tablets, may lead to early puberty.

Nov 16, 2024

Study links air pollution with infertility in men

Air pollution may raise risk of lung cancer, asthma in children, say experts

Long-term exposure to air pollution may cause severe harm to the lung health of children and significantly raise the risk of lung cancer and respiratory diseases like asthma and bronchitis, warned experts on Friday, even as Delhi-NCR's air quality remained severely poor for the third consecutive day.

Nov 15, 2024

Ensure 45-day shelf life; FSSAI sets new standards for food safety on Zomato, Swiggy

The government on Tuesday asked the e-commerce food business operators (FBOs) to adopt practices to ensure minimum shelf life of 30 per cent or 45 days before expiry at the time of delivery to the consumer, to strengthen food safety standards within the e-commerce sector.

Nov 13, 2024

India hosts senior cancer physicians, policymakers from Bay of Bengal countries

India hosted senior cancer physicians and policymakers from BIMSTEC countries during the annual meeting of National Cancer Grid (NCG) held at Mumbai's Tata Memorial Hospital.

Nov 13, 2024

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Health News

JNCASR team develops new tech for early, accurate detection of HIV

Study shows why you regain lost weight within weeks

Kerala draws plan for Rs 1,000 crore investment in Ayurveda sector

7 in 10 South Korean women cite pregnancy and child-rearing for career break

Centre to launch 'Hamara Samman' campaign focusing on sanitation and human rights

Oral contraceptives do not raise BP in women during large muscle exercises: IIT Madras study

Research Reveals Impact of Hormone Therapy on Bone Structure

Why 'Antimicrobial Resistance' Poses Greater Risk to Developing Nations? WHO explainer

Climate change responsible for 19 pc of rising dengue cases: Study

Salmonella bacteria key behind food poisoning, finds study; Mechanism explored

Holistic healthcare: ESI beneficiaries to get better access to allopathic, traditional systems of medicine

Prolonged Screen Time Linked To Higher Risk Of Early Puberty

Air pollution may raise risk of lung cancer, asthma in children, say experts

Ensure 45-day shelf life; FSSAI sets new standards for food safety on Zomato, Swiggy

India hosts senior cancer physicians, policymakers from Bay of Bengal countries

Time for India to follow suit? France, Germany, Netherlands, US banned use of EVMs [here's why]

Dhanush's Captain Miller has no buyers in Telugu states? Here's why

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