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Indian scientists develop method to create hydrogels to boost drug delivery

Researchers from Bose Institute, an autonomous institute of the Department of Science and Technology (DST) in Kolkata, have developed a new way to create hydrogels using tiny protein fragments of just five amino acids from the SARS-CoV-1 virus.

Oct 29, 2024

Govt to slash MRP of 3 anti-cancer drugs after exemption in customs duty, GST rate cut

After custom duty exemption and a reduction in GST rates, the National Pharmaceutical Pricing Authority (NPPA) has now directed the drug manufacturers to reduce the MRP on three anti-cancer medications

Oct 29, 2024

South Korea confirms another case of lumpy skin disease

South Korea has reported an additional case of lumpy skin disease (LSD) in cattle, raising the total number of confirmed cases this year to 15

Oct 28, 2024

Childhood attention issues may signal psychosis risk later

Children suffering attention problems may be at risk of developing psychotic-like experiences in adulthood.

Oct 28, 2024

Unhealthy diets, physical inactivity driving abdominal obesity in India: Soumya Swaminathan

Rising Abdominal Obesity in India Linked to Poor Diets and Sedentary Lifestyles: Soumya Swaminathan

India is struggling with a rising tide of abdominal obesity, a health concern that is being driven primarily by unhealthy diets and physical inactivity, according to Soumya Swaminathan, former Chief Scientist at the World Health Organization (WHO).

Oct 28, 2024

Long-Covid like condition common after respiratory infections: Study

Long-Covid continued illness post Covid-19 -- is common after other respiratory infections, according to a study.

Oct 28, 2024

Closely monitoring monkeypox situation, no new reported cases in India

Amid Mpox scare, Congo undertakes second phase of vaccination

Congo has launched the second phase of vaccination against mpox.

Oct 26, 2024

Demand for Jan Aushadhi Kendras increase as people get medicines at cheaper rates

Jan Aushadhi Kendras catch up as quality medicines made available at cheaper rates

The demand for opening more Pradhan Mantri Jan Aushadhi Kendras across the country is increasing as more and more people avail of the cheap generic drugs available at the centres which are as effective as the expensive, branded drugs in the market.

Oct 26, 2024

Polio Eradication: UNICEF pledges support for Kenya's polio immunisation programme

The United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) has expressed commitment to supporting Kenya's national immunisation programme in eradicating the polio outbreak in the country.

Oct 25, 2024

Breast cancer in men: Stigma delaying diagnosis and treatment, say experts

While breast cancer is often perceived as a women's disease, men also suffer from the deadly disease. However, stigma delays their diagnosis and treatment, potentially worsening outcomes, said experts on Wednesday.

Oct 23, 2024

49 illnesses reported after E coli outbreak linked to McDonald's

One dead, 49 sick after eating McDonald's burgers amid E. coli outbreak [details]

An E. coli outbreak linked to McDonald's Quarter Pounder burgers has led to 49 illnesses, including one death, in the United States

Oct 23, 2024

New bacterial toxins group to help fight AMR, harmful infections

Unraveling the Battle for Nutrient Metals in Bacterial Infections

The struggle for essential nutrients, particularly iron (Fe), between bacteria and their hosts is a critical aspect of the host-pathogen interface. This battle, known as nutritional immunity, is intensified due to the fact that both bacterial pathogens and their hosts require these trace metals for survival.

Oct 23, 2024

Milk adulteration racket uncovered in Gujarat's Amreli; one held with fake products

Gujarat's Milk Adulteration Racket Busted: Here's What Went Down

The Special Operations Group (SOG) police, in collaboration with the Food and Drug Control Administration (FDCA), have unearthed a milk adulteration racket in the Mityala area of Amreli district, Gujarat.

Oct 22, 2024

WHO launches global plan to fight dengue, Aedes-borne arboviral diseases

Tamil Nadu braces for Dengue and Malaria Amid Northeast Monsoon

As the northeast monsoon sets in, the Tamil Nadu Health Department has issued a public warning to its residents about the potential spread of diseases such as dengue, malaria, leptospirosis, and influenza. This warning comes in the wake of a significant increase in dengue cases in the state since January 2024, with a recorded 18,000 cases.

Oct 21, 2024

Health experts raise concerns over surging liver disease among young adults

Out of this world: Liver tissue from space may transform traditional transplants

A team of US researchers is pioneering the self-assembly of human liver tissues in low-Earth orbit (LEO) — the area of space below an altitude of around 1,931 kms — which could lead to novel stem cell-derived liver tissues, providing an alternative to traditional liver transplants.

Oct 19, 2024

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Health News

Indian scientists develop method to create hydrogels to boost drug delivery

Govt to slash MRP of 3 anti-cancer drugs after exemption in customs duty, GST rate cut

South Korea confirms another case of lumpy skin disease

Childhood attention issues may signal psychosis risk later

Rising Abdominal Obesity in India Linked to Poor Diets and Sedentary Lifestyles: Soumya Swaminathan

Long-Covid like condition common after respiratory infections: Study

Amid Mpox scare, Congo undertakes second phase of vaccination

Jan Aushadhi Kendras catch up as quality medicines made available at cheaper rates

Polio Eradication: UNICEF pledges support for Kenya's polio immunisation programme

Breast cancer in men: Stigma delaying diagnosis and treatment, say experts

One dead, 49 sick after eating McDonald's burgers amid E. coli outbreak [details]

Unraveling the Battle for Nutrient Metals in Bacterial Infections

Gujarat's Milk Adulteration Racket Busted: Here's What Went Down

Tamil Nadu braces for Dengue and Malaria Amid Northeast Monsoon

Out of this world: Liver tissue from space may transform traditional transplants

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

Deepika Padukone is a sight to behold in velvet gown; attends Academy Museum Gala with Selena Gomez, Dua Lip [see pics]