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Maternal infection disrupts newborn brain development: Study

A team of European researchers has in a pioneering study, released on Tuesday, found compelling evidence that maternal infections during pregnancy can have lasting effects on offspring brain function.

Mar 18, 2025

Quad workshop on pandemic preparedness for Indo-Pacific begins under India's presidency

The 'Quad Workshop on Pandemic Preparedness for the Indo-Pacific Region' commenced on Monday and will go on till March 19 under India's presidency of the Quadrilateral Security Dialogue (Quad), stated the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA).

Mar 17, 2025

WHO, MSF urge concerted efforts to contain cholera outbreak in western Ethiopia

The World Health Organisation (WHO) and the international medical charity Medecins Sans Frontieres (MSF) have called for concerted efforts to contain the rapidly spreading cholera outbreak in western Ethiopia.

Mar 15, 2025

NASA analysis shows unexpected sea level rise in 2024

Global Sea levels rose faster than anticipated in 2024, primarily due to the expansion of ocean water as it warms, NASA reported on Thursday.

Mar 14, 2025

World Kidney Day: Nadda Highlights Importance of Early Detection

Union Health Minister JP Nadda emphasized the importance of kidney health awareness and early detection on World Kidney Day. Nadda highlighted the government's commitment to healthcare, mentioning the nationwide dialysis centers under the Pradhan Mantri National Dialysis Programme.

Mar 13, 2025

India makes diabetes treatment more accessible: Empagliflozin prices slashed by 90%

The price of empagliflozin, a commonly prescribed diabetes drug, has been slashed by a staggering 90% in India. This significant reduction, made possible by the entry of generic versions, is poised to revolutionize diabetes treatment, making it more affordable and accessible to millions of patients.

Mar 13, 2025

H5N1 mutation in US dairy herds prompts caution on pandemic potential

Scientists are sounding the alarm about a concerning genetic mutation of the H5N1 bird flu virus, recently identified in four dairy cow herds, as this mutation could increase the risk of mammal-to-mammal transmission and disease severity.

Mar 13, 2025

Shark Tank India's Rs 1 crore bet: A pill that crushes calories—Is it safe?

From the Hyderabad-based wellness brand Let's Moderate, the Calorie Crusher aims to revolutionize dietary health by managing post meal blood sugar spikes. However, the product and its founders took years in the making

Mar 7, 2025

Human body's protein recycling system fights bacteria like antibiotics: Study

Israeli researchers have discovered a surprising immune defense role of the proteasome, a cellular structure known for degrading and recycling proteins.

Mar 6, 2025

Prolonged use of anti-inflammatory pills can prevent dementia: Study

Long-term use of non-steroidal anti-inflammatory (NSAID) medications may decrease the risk of developing dementia, claimed a study on Wednesday.

Mar 5, 2025

Women patients fall sick in Bengal hospital after allegedly given wrong injection

Several postpartum women in Burdwan Medical College and Hospital in the East Burdwan district of West Bengal fell sick on Monday night after allegedly being administered the wrong injection.

Mar 4, 2025

Ketamine, psychedelic use may raise death risk by 2.6-fold: Study

The use of hallucinogens, such as ketamine and psychedelics can raise the risk of death by 2.6-fold

Mar 3, 2025

Union Health Minister J.P. Nadda arrives in Odisha for health summit

Union Health and Family Welfare Minister JP Nadda arrived in Odisha on Friday to participate in a national summit to be organised by National Health Mission in Puri.

Feb 28, 2025

Regulatory violations in India's pharma sector fell 11pc in 2024

India's pharmaceutical industry has witnessed a sharp drop of 11 per cent in regulatory violation instances in 2024, according to a report.

Feb 27, 2025

Study decodes how gastric bacteria leads to stomach cancer

Gastric bacteria, which leaks around the stomach lining, plays a significant role in the onset of stomach cancer -- which has limited treatment options and poor survival rates, according to a study on Wednesday.

Feb 27, 2025