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Women groups in Telangana to be allotted a petrol pump in every district

Women self-help groups in Telangana to get petrol pump allotments

Telangana Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy on Friday announced that women's self-help groups will be allotted land for setting up one petrol pump in every district.

Feb 22, 2025

Ayush ministry's campaign makes 5 Guinness World Records

Ayush ministry's campaign achieves 5 Guinness World Records

Ayush ministry's campaign Desh Ka Prakriti Parikshan Abhiyaan has achieved an unprecedented five Guinness World Records

Feb 22, 2025

Plant-rich, low saturated-fat diet may help reduce psoriasis severity

Plant-rich, low saturated-fat diet helps reduce psoriasis severity, says study

A diet rich in fruits and vegetables, whole grains, low-fat dairy foods, and lean meats, low in salt and sugar can help reduce the severity of psoriasis -- a skin disease --, according to new research.

Feb 22, 2025

New bat coronavirus with human transmission potential discovered in China

Another bat-linked coronavirus discovered in china, could potentially infect humans

A team of Chinese virologists has identified a new bat coronavirus, HKU5-CoV-2, that could potentially infect humans. Led by Shi Zhengli, a renowned scientist known as "Batwoman" for her extensive research on coronaviruses, the discovery raises concerns about the possibility of another zoonotic spillover.

Feb 22, 2025

India no longer dependent on foreign aid or funding for tackling AIDS: NACO

India is no longer dependent on foreign aid or funding for tackling the burden of AIDS in India, said Dr Uday Bhanu Das, Deputy Director General of the National AIDS Control Organisation (NACO), under the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, on Friday.

Feb 21, 2025

Weather Department predicts rise in temperature in many districts of TN for next few days

The Regional Meteorological Centre (RMC) has predicted a rise in temperature in many districts of Tamil Nadu for the next few days.

Feb 19, 2025

Combination immunotherapy may cure patients with deadly advanced skin cancer

A combination immunotherapy may help cure a majority of patients with melanoma -- a deadly skin cancer -- that has spread to the brain, revealed a seven-year follow-up results from a clinical trial on Tuesday.

Feb 18, 2025

Swimming in lakes with still waters can cause bacterial pneumonia: Study

Swimming in some lakes with still water can lead to infection with Legionella -- a bacterium that can cause pneumonia -- said a team of researchers on Tuesday calling out on people who engage in open water swimming to be aware of the risk.

Feb 18, 2025

Cities at highest risk as climate change increases heatwave mortality: Study

Human-induced climate change has caused an increase in heatwave-related deaths, with people in cities at a much higher risk of mortality, according to research published on Tuesday.

Feb 18, 2025

Govt to exempt three more cancer drugs from customs duty

Alcohol-related cancers on rise in India, say experts

Alcohol-related cancers are a growing concern in India, said health experts on Monday, even as the World Health Organization (WHO) recently called for prominent health warning labels on alcoholic beverages.

Feb 17, 2025

Ayush Ministry, Social Justice Dept to boost healthcare of elderly and fight social abuse

The Ministry of Ayush and the Department of Social Justice and Empowerment (DoSJE) on Wednesday signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) at the national capital, to improve the well-being of senior citizens and address the growing concern of substance abuse.

Feb 12, 2025

India's pharma exports has potential to reach $350 billion by 2047: Report

India's pharmaceutical exports are projected to double from approximately $27 billion in 2023 to reach $65 billion by 2030, and can further grow to an estimated $350 billion by 2047, according to a new report.

Feb 9, 2025

NFHS-5 data more scientific, reliable than flawed Global Hunger Index: BJP

The National Family Health Survey (NFHS) -5 (2019-21) is more scientific and reliable for assessing India's food security progress than the flawed Global Hunger Index (GHI), which is more trusted by the Congress

Feb 8, 2025

Over 73.90 Cr ABHA IDs created to boost health: Health Ministry

More than 73.90 Crore health accounts with unique IDs have been created under the Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission (ABDM).

Feb 7, 2025

J&K mysterious deaths: All pesticide, insecticide shops sealed in Rajouri district

All pesticide and insecticide shops have been sealed by authorities in Jammu and Kashmir's (J&K) Rajouri district as part of preventive measures taken after 17 'mysterious deaths' took place in Budhal village, officials said on Thursday.

Feb 6, 2025

Late, onset, menopause may lower heart disease risk

Late-onset of menopause may lower heart disease risk: Study

Women who go through menopause later in life have healthier blood vessels which reduces their risk of heart disease.

Feb 5, 2025

Australian research finds no link between mobile phones and various cancers

Research led by Australia's nuclear and radiation safety agency has found no link between mobile phone use and various cancers.

Feb 4, 2025

Health experts hail Centre's move to exempt customs duty on cancer drugs

Ayushman Bharat: Delhi doctor explains impact of healthcare scheme on cancer patients

February 4 is observed as the World Cancer Day, marking a global observance aimed at raising awareness and fighting the deadly disease. As the life-threatening ailment continues to affect millions worldwide, the day serves as a reminder to reduce the number of 'preventable' deaths. India has made considerable progress in the field as the financial assistance under the Ayushman Bharat has enabled umpteen families to receive cancer treatment, free of cost.

Feb 4, 2025

World Cancer Day: People thank PM Modi for affordable treatment under Ayushman Bharat

On the occasion of World Cancer Day, observed annually on February 4 to raise awareness about cancer, people in Rajasthan have lauded the Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri Jan Aarogya Yojana (PM-JAY) for its transformative impact on cancer patients.

Feb 4, 2025

ISRO's NVS-02 navigation satellite faces technical glitch

The Indian Space Research Organization's (ISRO) NVS-02 navigation satellite has encountered a technical glitch after being successfully injected into the intended Geosynchronous Transfer Orbit (GTO).

Feb 3, 2025

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Articles by IBT Science Desk

Women self-help groups in Telangana to get petrol pump allotments

Ayush ministry's campaign achieves 5 Guinness World Records

Plant-rich, low saturated-fat diet helps reduce psoriasis severity, says study

Another bat-linked coronavirus discovered in china, could potentially infect humans

India no longer dependent on foreign aid or funding for tackling AIDS: NACO

Weather Department predicts rise in temperature in many districts of TN for next few days

Combination immunotherapy may cure patients with deadly advanced skin cancer

Swimming in lakes with still waters can cause bacterial pneumonia: Study

Cities at highest risk as climate change increases heatwave mortality: Study

Alcohol-related cancers on rise in India, say experts

Ayush Ministry, Social Justice Dept to boost healthcare of elderly and fight social abuse

India's pharma exports has potential to reach $350 billion by 2047: Report

NFHS-5 data more scientific, reliable than flawed Global Hunger Index: BJP

Over 73.90 Cr ABHA IDs created to boost health: Health Ministry

J&K mysterious deaths: All pesticide, insecticide shops sealed in Rajouri district

Late-onset of menopause may lower heart disease risk: Study

Australian research finds no link between mobile phones and various cancers

Ayushman Bharat: Delhi doctor explains impact of healthcare scheme on cancer patients

World Cancer Day: People thank PM Modi for affordable treatment under Ayushman Bharat

ISRO's NVS-02 navigation satellite faces technical glitch

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