Science & Health

25 lakh elderly above 70 enrol for Ayushman cards in less than 2 months: Centre

Ayushman Bharat scheme is godsend, says cancer-stricken family from Vadodara

The Soni family from Gujarat's Vadodara, having struck with life-threatening cancer sometime ago, are all praise for Prime Minister Narendra Modi-led government's Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri Jan Aarogya Yojana (AB PM-JAY) as the medical assistance under the scheme has turned to be 'lifesaver' for them.

Dec 27, 2024

Gulmarg, Snowfall in J&K,snow-covered landscape,Jammu and Kashmir's Gulmarg

Light rain, snow likely in J&K during next 24 hours

Intense cold continued in the Valley on Friday as the weather office forecast light rain and snowfall during the next 24 hours in Jammu and Kashmir (J&K).

Dec 27, 2024

Scientists develop scan that unravels secrets of lung function

A team of scientists has developed a new method of scanning lungs that is able to show the effects of treatment on lung function in real time, enabling them to see the functioning of transplanted lungs.

Dec 25, 2024

National Ayush Mission empowering communities with accessible, affordable healthcare

The National Ayush Mission (NAM) has empowered communities with accessible and cost-effective healthcare based on traditional practices, Prataprao Jadhav, Union Minister of State for Ministry of Ayush, has stressed.

Dec 25, 2024

Night temperatures drop to bone-chilling low in Kashmir

Minimum temperature dropped further across Jammu and Kashmir on Wednesday as Srinagar city froze at minus 7.3 degrees Celsius.

Dec 25, 2024

Wearable heart sound devices represent key shift in cardiac care: Study

Wearable heart sound devices represent a groundbreaking shift in cardiac care, offering continuous, non-invasive monitoring with the potential to revolutionise the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of cardiovascular conditions, according to a new study.

Dec 25, 2024

How Eating More Junk Food Can Impact Your Child's Mental Health

Meal deals become mainstay of quick-service operations in APAC: Report

Meal deals, originally invented to entice consumers during high inflation, have emerged as a significant offering in the food service sector, particularly at quick-service restaurant (QSR) establishments in the Asia-Pacific (APAC) region, according to a report on Tuesday.

Dec 24, 2024

India's Jaduguda Mines discovery extends uranium resources by over 50 years: Govt

A significant new deposit discovery has been made in and around the existing area of India's Jaduguda Mines which will increase the life of an otherwise depleting mine by more than 50 years, according to the year-end review released by the Department of Atomic Energy

Dec 24, 2024

Ayush Ministry's Global Strides in Traditional Medicine in 2024

In 2024, Ayush Ministry achieved global recognition, integrating traditional health systems into mainstream healthcare. The government launched the Central Research Institute of Yoga and Naturopathy and the Ayush Holistic Wellness Center.

Dec 24, 2024

Govt reforms, private partnerships behind Indian space industry growth in 2024: ISpA

Reforms made by the government coupled with private partnerships played a crucial role in the growth of India's space industry in 2024

Dec 24, 2024

Rajasthan freezes as intermittent rain brings cold wave across state

The desert state of Rajasthan shivered under a cold wave as intermittent rain swept across various regions, dipping temperatures.

Dec 24, 2024

Heavy rains in Tamil Nadu: Health department warns of surge in viral diseases and fevers

MeT department predicts rain, thunderstorms in TN for next few days

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a weather warning for Tamil Nadu and Puducherry, forecasting light to moderate rain accompanied by thunderstorms in several areas over the next few days.

Dec 24, 2024

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