Science & Health

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, 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

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

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 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

Promising results for world's first Malaria vaccine RH5.1/Matrix-M: Report

The global fight against malaria has taken a significant leap forward with the development of the first blood-stage malaria vaccine, RH5.1/Matrix-M. According to a report released by GlobalData, a leading data and analytics company, the vaccine has shown promising results and could play a crucial role in the evolving strategy against malaria.

Dec 19, 2024

Walking speed can predict metabolic health in obese people: Study

Walking speed can be a quick, equipment-free tool for identifying metabolic health risks among people with obesity, according to a study.

Dec 19, 2024

US California declares state of emergency over bird flu

California Governor Gavin Newsom declared a state of emergency in response to the outbreak of Avian influenza A (H5N1), commonly known as bird flu, which has infected 34 people in the Golden State.

Dec 19, 2024

India Becomes Third Largest Pharma Market Globally

India's pharmaceutical industry, valued at $50 billion, is the third largest globally by volume, with a strong global presence and diversified product base. The Department of Pharmaceuticals has established seven National Institutes of Pharmaceutical Education and Research (NIPERs) for high-end research and education.

Dec 19, 2024