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Study finds RSV infections in babies can trigger asthma; prevention tools offer breakthrough

RSV infections in babies may raise asthma risk later, vaccine offers hope: Study. An international team of scientists has found compelling evidence that early-infancy infection with respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) significantly increases the risk of developing childhood asthma

Nov 29, 2025

Late, onset, menopause may lower heart disease risk

Current heart attack screening tools missing 45 pc people at risk: Study

The study, led by Mount Sinai researchers in the US, exposed a major flaw in patient care and showed that relying on risk scores and symptoms alone may not help prevent the risk of a heart attack.

Nov 24, 2025

From space to Earth: Indian astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla back home safely

Indian astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla back home safely; Dragon's splashdown confirmed

SpaceX's Dragon spacecraft "Grace" carrying IAF Group Captain Shukla and three other astronauts, part of the Axiom Space Mission-4 (Ax-4) splashed down in the Pacific Ocean off the coast of California at 3:01 p.m. IST (4:31 AM CT).

Jul 15, 2025

Govt to exempt three more cancer drugs from customs duty

Study links global warming to rising cancers among women

Amid the surging number of cancer cases in women, a new study on Tuesday found its association with increasing global warming conditions.

May 27, 2025

Ready-to-eat meals, frozen pizza can kill you early in life, warns study

New study links ultra-processed foods to preventable premature deaths

Do you regularly eat ready-to-eat-or-heat foods? Beware, a global study on Monday showed that the consumption of such ultra-processed foods (UPFs) can significantly increase the risk of preventable premature deaths.

Apr 28, 2025

Government continuously working towards 'malaria-free India': Anupriya Patel

The government is continuously working towards achieving the goal of 'Malaria Free India', said Union Minister of State for Health and Family Welfare Anupriya Singh Patel on World Malaria Day on Friday.

Apr 25, 2025

AIIMS Raipur successfully performs its first swap kidney transplant

AIIMS Raipur has successfully performed its first Swap Kidney Transplant, also known as a Kidney Paired Transplant (KPT), the Health Ministry said on Thursday.

Apr 24, 2025

Thunderstorms to continue in Delhi-NCR for next few days bringing respite from heat

A day after parts of Delhi-NCR experienced a sudden spell of thunderstorms, lightning and rain, bringing much-needed relief to the residents of the area who have been wilting under the scorching heat, the weather department has warned of more storms and lightning strikes on Saturday and Sunday and in the coming week.

Apr 19, 2025

Webb telescope captures alien asteroid belt outside our solar system

Strongest hints of alien life yet discovered; Indian-origin astrophysicist gets "strong" signal

An Indian-origin astrophysicist-led study, published on Thursday, found the strongest hints of alien life yet in an exoplanet more than 120 light-years away from Earth.

Apr 17, 2025

Chronic pain may raise risk of depression by 4x: Study

People suffering from chronic pain -- or pain that lasts at least three months -- may be up to four times more likely to experience depression, according to a study.

Apr 16, 2025

Eating more bananas, broccoli may help curb high blood pressure

Eating bananas or broccoli, rich in potassium, may effectively help lower hypertension -- affecting over 30 per cent of adults globally, according to a study on Monday.

Apr 14, 2025

Homoeopathy is science rooted in compassion and evidence: Prataprao Jadhav

Homoeopathy is a science rooted in compassion and evidence, said Ayush Minister Prataprao Jadhav.

Apr 11, 2025

India has 3.45 lakh registered homoeopathy doctors, 277 hospitals: Ayush Ministry

India currently has 3.45 lakh registered homoeopathy doctors, 277 homoeopathy hospitals, 8,593 homoeopathy dispensaries, and 277 homoeopathy educational institutions, according to the government data.

Apr 10, 2025

Centre to launch 100-day TB elimination campaign

Molecular stool test shows promise for TB diagnosis in adults with HIV: Study

Moving beyond the traditional sputum tests, a new study on Friday showed that a molecular stool test may increase detection of tuberculosis (TB) in people living with HIV.

Apr 4, 2025

MeT office predicts temperature surge in TN, pre-monsoon showers likely from April 1

The Regional Meteorological Centre (RMC) has forecast a further rise in temperatures across Tamil Nadu over the next few days, with intense heat already being felt in several parts of the state.

Mar 29, 2025

Global HIV funding cuts can cause over 10 mn infections, 3 mn deaths by 2030: Lancet

The significant reductions in international funding for HIV prevention and treatment programmes may result in more than 10 million infections, and about 3 million deaths by 2030, according to a study published in The Lancet HIV journal on Thursday.

Mar 27, 2025

Govt made remarkable strides in combating TB, committed to eliminating it: Nadda

The government has made remarkable strides in combating tuberculosis -- the world's deadliest infectious disease, said Union Health Minister JP Nadda on World Tuberculosis (TB) Day on Monday.

Mar 24, 2025

Study finds 200 chemicals linked to breast cancer in food packaging plastics, paper

Nanotechnology breakthrough may boost treatment for aggressive breast cancer: Study

Researchers in Australia are developing next-generation nanoparticles to supercharge current treatments for triple-negative breast cancer (TNBC) -- one of the most aggressive and deadly forms of the disease.

Mar 24, 2025

WHO in Western Pacific urges action to end tuberculosis by 2030

The World Health Organisation (WHO) on Monday called on countries to take "urgent and decisive action" to end Tuberculosis (TB) by 2030.

Mar 24, 2025

Pope Francis appears at hospital window to render blessing, discharged

After over five weeks in a Rome hospital undergoing treatment for respiratory ailments and pneumonia, Pope Francis was discharged on Sunday but will need at least two months of rest and time before his voice becomes normal.

Mar 23, 2025

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Articles by IBT Science Desk

Study finds RSV infections in babies can trigger asthma; prevention tools offer breakthrough

Current heart attack screening tools missing 45 pc people at risk: Study

Indian astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla back home safely; Dragon's splashdown confirmed

Study links global warming to rising cancers among women

New study links ultra-processed foods to preventable premature deaths

Government continuously working towards 'malaria-free India': Anupriya Patel

AIIMS Raipur successfully performs its first swap kidney transplant

Thunderstorms to continue in Delhi-NCR for next few days bringing respite from heat

Strongest hints of alien life yet discovered; Indian-origin astrophysicist gets "strong" signal

Chronic pain may raise risk of depression by 4x: Study

Eating more bananas, broccoli may help curb high blood pressure

Homoeopathy is science rooted in compassion and evidence: Prataprao Jadhav

India has 3.45 lakh registered homoeopathy doctors, 277 hospitals: Ayush Ministry

Molecular stool test shows promise for TB diagnosis in adults with HIV: Study

MeT office predicts temperature surge in TN, pre-monsoon showers likely from April 1

Global HIV funding cuts can cause over 10 mn infections, 3 mn deaths by 2030: Lancet

Govt made remarkable strides in combating TB, committed to eliminating it: Nadda

Nanotechnology breakthrough may boost treatment for aggressive breast cancer: Study

WHO in Western Pacific urges action to end tuberculosis by 2030

Pope Francis appears at hospital window to render blessing, discharged

Ranveer Singh touches Sanjay Leela Bhansali's feet; Sara Ali Khan, Aditi Rao Hydari radiate in ethnic outfits at reception

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BJP leads in 53 seats, crosses majority mark in Chhattisgarh

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