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India a net supplier of HIV medicines to world: JP Nadda

India is taking a lead in global AIDS control by being the net supplier of HIV medicines to the world, said Union Health Minister J.P. Nadda on Sunday.

Dec 1, 2024

Air pollution is contributing to cancers in India

Delhi chokes as air quality stays in 'very poor' category for 7th day

The national capital's air quality remained in the "very poor" category for the seventh consecutive day on Sunday, with the Air Quality Index (AQI) recorded at 346, as per data from the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB).

Dec 1, 2024

Schools shut, fishers told to avoid sea as Cyclone Fengal set to make landfall near Chennai

Cyclone Fengal, a slow-moving weather system that has recently picked up pace, is expected to make landfall near Chennai on Saturday afternoon, according to the Regional Meteorological Centre (RMC), Chennai. Schools and colleges have been shut and fishermen asked to stay home as the cyclone is projected to cross close to Puducherry.

Nov 30, 2024

PM Modi's visit to Pune cancelled due to heavy rain

TN heavy rains: Schools, colleges closed in Chennai, red alert in coastal districts

With the weather department predicting heavy to very heavy rain in coastal districts of Tamil Nadu, the District Collectors of Chennai and Chengalpatu on Friday declared holidays for educational institutions in these two districts.

Nov 29, 2024

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

Heavy rain in Delta districts of TN: People warned against entering water bodies

Heavy rain continued to lash the Delta districts of Tamil Nadu, including Mayiladuthurai, Thanjavur, Tiruvarur, and Nagapattinam

Nov 28, 2024

Insulin resistance may make men more prone to common heart valve disease: Study

Insulin resistance can increase the risk of aortic stenosis -- a common heart valve disease -- in men over the age of 45, finds a study on Wednesday.

Nov 27, 2024

Japan sees surge in mycoplasma pneumonia cases

Japan is experiencing a surge in mycoplasma pneumonia cases, with an average of 2.84 patients per medical institution reported nationwide for the week ending November 17, according to the National Institute of Infectious Diseases.

Nov 27, 2024

IPO-bound Senores Pharma, Dr. Reddy's Labs launch ivermectin tablets in US

Senores Pharmaceuticals and Dr. Reddy's Laboratories, have announced the launch of ivermectin tablets USP, 3 mg. in the US market.

Nov 27, 2024

New vaccine offers high protection against malaria

A small clinical trial of a late-liver-stage attenuated malaria parasite vaccine has shown to be safe and effective against the disease spread by mosquitoes and claims 608,000 lives globally.

Nov 26, 2024

US: Bird flu virus detected in raw milk from dairy farm in California

Public health officials in the western US state of California confirmed that the bird flu virus was detected in a retail sample of raw milk produced by a local dairy farm.

Nov 25, 2024

5.2 magnitude earthquake jolts Kashmir Valley

Mild quake hits Tripura, marking eighth tremor in NE in less than a month

A mild intensity earthquake, measuring 3.6 on the Richter scale, hit Tripura's northern region.

Nov 25, 2024

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Probiotics before child birth may help protect against toxic exposures

Probiotic supplementation can reduce the negative impacts of polybrominated diphenyl ethers (PBDEs) on neurodevelopment, behaviour and metabolism, according to a new study.

Nov 23, 2024

Indo-US scientists decode mysterious sources behind fiery hot gas around Milky Way

An international team of scientists from India and the US have decoded the mysterious source behind fiery hot gas around the Milky Way galaxy.

Nov 22, 2024

Can severe air pollution affect weight gain and hormonal health?

Amid poor air quality in the national capital, doctors on Friday warned that the air pollutants, besides causing respiratory and cardiovascular issues, can also lead to weight gain, contribute to rising obesity rates, and also affect hormonal health.

Nov 22, 2024

J&K's Srinagar records season's coldest night at minus 1.2

At -1.2 degree C, Srinagar records season's coldest night, ahead of 'Chillai Kalan' next month

Night temperatures dropped further throughout Kashmir on Friday as Srinagar recorded its coldest night of this season so far at minus 1.2 degrees Celsius.

Nov 22, 2024

Air pollution behind surging lung cancer in non-smokers in India: Experts

Lung cancer is significantly on the rise among non-smokers in India, and air pollution is a major contributing factor, said experts here on Thursday amid the continued poor air quality in the national capital.

Nov 21, 2024

Tripura: 1790 persons infected by HIV/AIDS in 2023-24

JNCASR team develops new tech for early, accurate detection of HIV

Scientists at the Jawaharlal Nehru Centre for Advanced Scientific Research (JNCASR), an autonomous institution under the Department of Science and Technology, have developed a novel diagnostic technology to aid in the early and accurate detection of the human immunodeficiency virus type 1 (HIV-1) -- a retrovirus responsible for the acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS).

Nov 20, 2024

1 in 4 adults consider weight loss drug use without prescription: Study

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Articles by IBT Science Desk

India a net supplier of HIV medicines to world: JP Nadda

Delhi chokes as air quality stays in 'very poor' category for 7th day

Schools shut, fishers told to avoid sea as Cyclone Fengal set to make landfall near Chennai

TN heavy rains: Schools, colleges closed in Chennai, red alert in coastal districts

Heavy rain in Delta districts of TN: People warned against entering water bodies

Insulin resistance may make men more prone to common heart valve disease: Study

Japan sees surge in mycoplasma pneumonia cases

IPO-bound Senores Pharma, Dr. Reddy's Labs launch ivermectin tablets in US

New vaccine offers high protection against malaria

US: Bird flu virus detected in raw milk from dairy farm in California

Mild quake hits Tripura, marking eighth tremor in NE in less than a month

Probiotics before child birth may help protect against toxic exposures

Indo-US scientists decode mysterious sources behind fiery hot gas around Milky Way

Can severe air pollution affect weight gain and hormonal health?

At -1.2 degree C, Srinagar records season's coldest night, ahead of 'Chillai Kalan' next month

Air pollution behind surging lung cancer in non-smokers in India: Experts

JNCASR team develops new tech for early, accurate detection of HIV

Study shows why you regain lost weight within weeks

Kerala draws plan for Rs 1,000 crore investment in Ayurveda sector

7 in 10 South Korean women cite pregnancy and child-rearing for career break

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

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