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History of concussion may raise mental illness risk in women post-childbirth

Women with a history of concussion face a 25 per cent higher risk of having severe mental health issues after childbirth, according to a new study on Monday.

Nov 4, 2024

Zomato CEO clarifies over button mushrooms labelled with 'future packing date'

After a food safety regulator's raid at Zomato's Hyperpure warehouse in Hyderabad allegedly found 90 packets of button mushrooms labelled with a "future packing date", the company's CEO Deepinder Goyal on Monday said it was due to a "manual typing error on the vendor's side".

Nov 4, 2024

Study links air pollution with infertility in men

Can air pollution lead to obesity?

Poor air quality may not only spike respiratory, cardiac, and mental health issues but can also lead to weight gain and obesity -- a precursor to several diseases, said doctors on Monday, even as the national capital saw worse pollution levels.

Nov 4, 2024

Over Rs 1.1 lakh cr spent in free hospitalisation under PM-JAY since 2018: Centre

More than Rs. 1.1 lakh crore has been spent in providing free hospitalisation under the flagship scheme Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (PM-JAY) since its inception in 2018, according to the government data.

Nov 4, 2024

Kerala: Yellow alert in 6 districts; rain, thunderstorm till October 11

TN: Yellow alert in 19 districts for the next two days

The Regional Meteorological Centre (RMC) has issued a yellow alert for 19 districts of Tamil Nadu, forecasting heavy rains over the next two days.

Nov 2, 2024

Delhi's air quality plummets to 'very poor' category a day after Diwali

A day after the Diwali festivities, the air pollution levels in Delhi-NCR on Friday deteriorated further to the 'very poor' category with a blanket of toxic smoke engulfing the whole region.

Nov 1, 2024

Most people unaware obesity can raise 20pc lifetime risk of pancreatic cancer: Study

Even as pancreatic cancer rates are rising among people under age 50, a new study on Wednesday showed that most people are unaware that obesity can increase the lifetime risk of pancreatic cancer by 20 per cent.

Oct 30, 2024

Facing anxiety, hot flushes due to menopause? Cold water swim may help

Late menopause may raise risk of asthma in women: Study

While earlier age menopause is known to be detrimental to a woman's health, a new study on Tuesday showed that a later age at natural menopause can pose a greater risk for asthma.

Oct 30, 2024

TB burden highest in India at 26 pc, says WHO seeking urgent focus

Even as India aims to end tuberculosis (TB) by 2025, five years ahead of the global target, a report published by the World Health Organization (WHO) on Tuesday showed that the country accounts for 26 per cent -- the highest -- global TB burden.

Oct 30, 2024

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

Norway allocates 22 million USD to support Colombia's fight against deforestation

Norway allocates $22 million to support Colombia's fight against deforestation

Norway has pledged 220 million Norwegian kroner ($20 million) to Colombia to bolster its efforts against deforestation, the government said in a press release.

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

Climate pledges by nations lacking to stop global heating: UN

With much bolder new national climate plans from every country due next year, a UN report on Monday showed stark but not surprising facts that current national climate plans fall miles short of what's needed to stop global heating from crippling every economy, and wrecking billions of lives and livelihoods across every country.

Oct 28, 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

India, Germany ink pact to boost research in advanced materials

Indo-German collaboration gets new boost, to conduct research in advanced materials

Underscoring the commitment to foster cutting-edge research that will drive innovation and address global challenges, India and Germany have signed a joint declaration to boost research and development in advanced materials.

Oct 26, 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

Cyclone Dana to make landfall between Bhitarkanika-Dhamara in Odisha

Impact of cyclone Dana felt in Bihar, 34 districts to be affected; IMD issues alerts for heavy rain, strong winds

As cyclonic storm Dana made landfall in Odisha, it is showing its impact in the neighbouring states of Bihar and Jharkhand, where Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued alerts for heavy rain and strong winds.

Oct 25, 2024

Barring heavy rain, Cyclone Dana's impact nominal in West Bengal

Impact of cyclone 'Dana' on Jharkhand: Heavy rains in Kolhan division, schools remain closed

Cyclone Dana has significantly impacted Jharkhand after it hit the coast of Odisha on Thursday midnight. Heavy rains have lashed various regions in Jharkhand, especially in the Kolhan division, which has seen consistent downpours since Thursday evening.

Oct 25, 2024

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Articles by IBT Science Desk

History of concussion may raise mental illness risk in women post-childbirth

Zomato CEO clarifies over button mushrooms labelled with 'future packing date'

Can air pollution lead to obesity?

Over Rs 1.1 lakh cr spent in free hospitalisation under PM-JAY since 2018: Centre

TN: Yellow alert in 19 districts for the next two days

Delhi's air quality plummets to 'very poor' category a day after Diwali

Most people unaware obesity can raise 20pc lifetime risk of pancreatic cancer: Study

Late menopause may raise risk of asthma in women: Study

TB burden highest in India at 26 pc, says WHO seeking urgent focus

Indian scientists develop method to create hydrogels to boost drug delivery

Norway allocates $22 million to support Colombia's fight against deforestation

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

Climate pledges by nations lacking to stop global heating: UN

South Korea confirms another case of lumpy skin disease

Childhood attention issues may signal psychosis risk later

Indo-German collaboration gets new boost, to conduct research in advanced materials

Amid Mpox scare, Congo undertakes second phase of vaccination

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

Impact of cyclone Dana felt in Bihar, 34 districts to be affected; IMD issues alerts for heavy rain, strong winds

Impact of cyclone 'Dana' on Jharkhand: Heavy rains in Kolhan division, schools remain closed

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

Omar lambasts "arrogant" Congress after BJP's historic victory; Mehbooba reacts [details]

BJP leads in 53 seats, crosses majority mark in Chhattisgarh

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