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Cloudbursts in Uttarakhand claim two lives in Tehri, leave 200 stranded in Kedarnath

A cloudburst claimed two lives at Ghansali in Uttarakhand's Tehri district as heavy rains throughout Wednesday wreaked havoc across the state.

Aug 1, 2024

Over 36 people missing after cloudburst in Shimla district

Cloudburst wreaks havoc in Shimla district, 36 missing

At least 36 people were missing after a cloudburst in Rampur in Himachal Pradesh's Shimla district, officials said on Thursday.

Aug 1, 2024

Rescue operation is underway following a landslide caused by continuing heavy rain in Wayanad district of Kerala

Wayanad landslide: Death toll reaches 264, still 200 missing, rescue operations in full swing

The death toll in the Wayanad landslide tragedy reached 264, said officials here on Thursday, adding that around 200 people are still missing.

Aug 1, 2024

Wayanad landslide disaster toll reaches 70, many missing

Rahul and Priyanka Gandhi to visit Wayanad tomorrow and meet worst-hit families

The death toll in the Wayanad landslide disaster on Wednesday mounted to 159 even as the rescue teams were searching for the missing people.

Jul 31, 2024

Kerala CM seeks Army's help in Wayanad, death toll reaches 44

Wayanad Landslides: K'taka CM joins Kerala, appeals to corporates to provide CSR funds for relief

Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiahon Wednesday appealed to the corporate sector to make Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) contributions to support relief efforts in Kerala, where at least 159 people have lost their lives due to landslides.

Jul 31, 2024

Veena George, Kerala new health minister.

Kerala Health Minister Veena George injured in accident en route Wayanad

Kerala Health Minister Veena George, who was on her way to the landslide-affected areas in Wayanad, met with an accident and is presently being treated at the state-run Medical College, Manjeri.

Jul 31, 2024

Nimotuzumab drug boosts head and neck cancer survival: Tata Memorial Hospital study

Adding the Nimotuzumab drug to the standard treatment regimen significantly improves the 10-year overall survival rate for patients with head and neck cancer, a study by Tata Memorial Hospital in Mumbai showed on Tuesday.

Jul 30, 2024

Syracuse University, Oxford University, and Stanford University

Studies reveal how life on earth and environment interacted 500 million years ago

Over the past 500-plus million years, the interactions between the Earth's atmosphere, oceans, and life have created favourable conditions for early organisms.

Jul 30, 2024

Suspected case of bubonic plague reported in Mongolia, patient consumed marmot meat

A suspected bubonic plague case has been reported in the western Mongolian province of Govi-Altai, according to local media on Tuesday.

Jul 30, 2024

Dengue cases on rise in Gurugram, 18 recorded as of Thursday

Dengue cases have started increasing in Haryana's Gurugram, near Delhi. The district health department recorded 18 fresh cases till Thursday.

Jul 27, 2024

Health experts raise concerns over surging liver disease among young adults

Liver diseases are significantly rising among young adults aged 23-35, said health experts on Friday ahead of World Hepatitis Day.

Jul 26, 2024

India made significant progress on climate action: Economic Survey

Recognising its position as one of the most climate-vulnerable countries, India has made significant progress on environmental protection, according to the Economic Survey 2023-24.

Jul 22, 2024

Lack of proper sleep could lead to brain-related problems, warn doctors

Beware: Lack of proper sleep could lead to brain-related problems

People must never ignore sleep to meet deadlines, and it's never appropriate to waste time on the Internet over a proper good night's sleep, advise healthcare professionals on World Brain Day.

Jul 22, 2024

14-year-old Nipah virus patient dies in Kerala, Centre issues advisory

The Union government on Sunday informed that a case of Nipah virus has been detected in Mallapuram district of Kerala and the patient succumbed to the disease.

Jul 22, 2024

SpaceX Dragon Cargo Spacecraft Back To Earth With Scientific Research Samples

Climate Change: What caused Earth's axis to meander 10 metres in last 120 years?

Two NASA-funded studies have shown that melting ice, dwindling groundwater, and rising seas, a result of climate change, has also led to the Earth's axis to meander 10 metres in the last 120 years.

Jul 20, 2024

Low Vitamin D levels hit bone health, cause osteoporosis, arthritis among women: Experts

Low Vitamin D levels, also known as the sunshine vitamin, are vital for bone health and remain a pressing concern among women, who are more prone to osteoporosis, arthritis, or other bone-related issues.

Jul 20, 2024

Torrential rains wreak havoc in Mumbai, Pune, Nagpur among worst hit areas in state

Heavy overnight rains lashed Mumbai, coastal Konkan and several parts of the state, leading to waterlogging and flooding in many parts hitting normal life

Jul 20, 2024

Air pollution exposure during childhood may affect lung health later (Representational photo)

Why are most lung cancer patients in India non-smokers? Blame it on other factors

Air pollution, exposure to secondhand smoke, occupational hazards, and indoor pollutants like cooking fumes are responsible for the rising cases of lung cancer, even among people who do not smoke.

Jul 18, 2024

Spinal muscular atrophy may raise risk of liver damage: Study

People living with the neurodegenerative condition Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA) could be at a higher risk of developing fatty liver disease, according to an international study by researchers from the US, Singapore, and Scotland.

Jul 17, 2024

Reckoning both short, long-term heart risks in high BP patients must, says study

Doctors must consider the long-term (30-year) as well as the short-term (10-year) risk of an individual developing cardiovascular disease (CVD) before beginning medication therapy for stage 1 hypertension, or high blood pressure, according to new research on Monday by the American Heart Association (AHA)

Jul 16, 2024

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Articles by IBT Science Desk

Cloudbursts in Uttarakhand claim two lives in Tehri, leave 200 stranded in Kedarnath

Cloudburst wreaks havoc in Shimla district, 36 missing

Wayanad landslide: Death toll reaches 264, still 200 missing, rescue operations in full swing

Rahul and Priyanka Gandhi to visit Wayanad tomorrow and meet worst-hit families

Wayanad Landslides: K'taka CM joins Kerala, appeals to corporates to provide CSR funds for relief

Kerala Health Minister Veena George injured in accident en route Wayanad

Nimotuzumab drug boosts head and neck cancer survival: Tata Memorial Hospital study

Studies reveal how life on earth and environment interacted 500 million years ago

Suspected case of bubonic plague reported in Mongolia, patient consumed marmot meat

Dengue cases on rise in Gurugram, 18 recorded as of Thursday

Health experts raise concerns over surging liver disease among young adults

India made significant progress on climate action: Economic Survey

Beware: Lack of proper sleep could lead to brain-related problems

14-year-old Nipah virus patient dies in Kerala, Centre issues advisory

Climate Change: What caused Earth's axis to meander 10 metres in last 120 years?

Low Vitamin D levels hit bone health, cause osteoporosis, arthritis among women: Experts

Torrential rains wreak havoc in Mumbai, Pune, Nagpur among worst hit areas in state

Why are most lung cancer patients in India non-smokers? Blame it on other factors

Spinal muscular atrophy may raise risk of liver damage: Study

Reckoning both short, long-term heart risks in high BP patients must, says study

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

Ranbir Kapoor's fans burst crackers inside theatres during Animal screening; fans say 'low budget Salman Khan' fans'