Science & Health

Global prevalence of atopic dermatitis to reach 42.42 mn by 2033: Report

The global prevalence of atopic dermatitis -- a chronic skin condition -- is expected to reach 42.42 million by 2033

Dec 23, 2024

Heavy rain alert in TN coastal districts

Intermittent rains in parts of Rajasthan; Jaipur stays cloudy today

Intermittent rains were recorded in various parts of Rajasthan on Monday morning. While Fatehpur and Churu experienced light rains, many other districts including Jaipur and Bharatpur, were overcast.

Dec 23, 2024

How routine immunization can help in early detection of autism?

Healthcare workers can enable early detection of autism by identifying red flags specific to autism during routine immunisation, said a paediatric neurologist at the All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi.

Dec 23, 2024

Over 71.81 crore Ayushman Bharat Health Account numbers generated

Ayushman Bharat, Digital Health Initiatives: India's healthcare system makes progress

India's healthcare system is transforming, with key initiatives like Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (AB PM-JAY) providing health coverage to millions. The Ayushman Bharat Health Account (ABHA) initiative has significantly improved digital health infrastructure, enabling seamless access to health records.

Dec 23, 2024

As temperatures drop to minus 8 in Kashmir, CM Omar Abdullah rushes back

Minimum temperature improves across J&K, Srinagar records minus 3.6

Due to nightlong cloud cover, minimum temperature improved across Jammu and Kashmir on Monday with Srinagar city recording minus 3.6 as the minimum temperature.

Dec 23, 2024

UNICEF joins Bengal govt's efforts to combat juvenile diabetes

UNICEF, Bengal Govt join hands to combat Juvenile Diabetes

UNICEF has joined hands with the West Bengal Health & Family Welfare Department. The initiative aims to bring treatment and care for children suffering from non-communicable diseases, such as juvenile diabetes, to the grassroots level. Juvenile diabetes, also known as Type 1 diabetes, is a condition where a child's body destroys cells in the pancreas that produce insulin, which is essential for maintaining stable blood sugar levels. Consequently, children affected by this disease have to inject insulin multiple times a day.

Dec 22, 2024

CII seeks priority sector lending for new and emerging sectors

The Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) has sought reforms in India's Priority Sector Lending (PSL) framework to enable the setting up of more Development Finance Institutions (DFI) to provide funds to new and emerging sectors such as digital infrastructure, green initiatives, healthcare, and innovative manufacturing.

Dec 22, 2024

Human infections risk from H5N1 bird flu virus currently low: WHO

The global public health risk of influenza A (H5N1) viruses is currently low, with infection risks for occupationally exposed groups ranging from low to moderate, according to the World Health Organization (WHO).

Dec 21, 2024

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

Artificial heart can regenerate own muscles in some people, says study

Some people with artificial hearts can regenerate heart muscle, according to a study, an advance that may open the door to new ways to treat and someday may also cure heart failure.

Dec 21, 2024

Kashmir in for harsher, wetter winter this season: J&K MeT department

40-day 'Chillai Kalan started ': At minus 8.5 degrees Celsius, Srinagar records lowest minimum temperature in 24 years

On the first day of the 40-day period of extreme winter cold called the 'Chillai Kalan' on Saturday, Srinagar city froze at minus 8.5 degrees Celsius, recording the lowest temperature since 2000.

Dec 21, 2024

Autism a significant health burden in India: Study

Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is a significant health burden in India, according to a study, published in The Lancet Psychiatry journal

Dec 20, 2024

AIIMS Delhi, Blockchain For Impact to advance biomedical innovation in India

AIIMS and BFI Unite to Combat Recurrent UTIs

AIIMS Delhi has partnered with Blockchain For Impact (BFI) to enhance biomedical research and innovation in India. The collaboration will focus on identifying potential markers for recurrent urinary tract infections (rUTI).

Dec 20, 2024

Single-use plastic bottles may be spreading antibiotic resistance: INST study

Scientists from the Institute of Nano Science and Technology (INST) Mohali, an autonomous institution of the Department of Science and Technology (DST), have found that nanoplastics derived from single-use plastic bottles (SUPBs) may be contributing to the spread of antibiotic resistance.

Dec 20, 2024

Second Mpox case detected in Kerala; health officials on high alert

With another person turning positive for Mpox on Wednesday, the total number of such cases in Kerala have reached two, forcing state health authorities onto a high alert.

Dec 19, 2024

SC tells UP, Haryana to ban crackers in NCR region to curb air pollution

The Supreme Court on Thursday asked the Uttar Pradesh and Haryana governments to impose a complete ban on firecrackers in the areas falling under the NCR region.

Dec 19, 2024