Science & Health

IIT Madras releases world 1st 3D images of human foetal brain

Researchers at the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Madras on Tuesday released the most detailed 3D high-resolution images of the foetal brain.

Dec 10, 2024

YouTube's new feature for registered health professionals in India to reach people

Google-owned YouTube on Tuesday announced new features to help Indian viewers find high-quality health information from healthcare professionals.

Dec 10, 2024

India achieves total fertility rate of 2.0: Centre

India has achieved a total fertility rate (TFR) of 2.0 as per National Family Health Survey-5 (2019-21), said the Union government on Tuesday.

Dec 10, 2024

Study shows rotavirus vaccine safe for use in NICU babies

Administering rotavirus vaccine to babies during their stay in a neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) could be safe, finds a study on Monday, that could serve as the basis for a change in clinical practice.

Dec 9, 2024

Sugary drinks can raise risk of stroke, heart failure: Study

A large-scale Swedish study on Monday suggested that drinking sweetened drinks can significantly increase your risk of serious cardiovascular diseases like stroke, heart failure, and atrial fibrillation.

Dec 9, 2024

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

About 25 lakh senior citizens aged 70 and above have enrolled for the Ayushman Vay Vandana Card, in a span of less than 2 months of its launch

Dec 9, 2024

Disaster management team lists precautionary measures as TN braces for heavy rains

The Tamil Nadu State Disaster Management team on Monday instructed District Collectors and the Greater Chennai Corporation to take precautionary measures ahead of the anticipated heavy rains.

Dec 9, 2024

Orange Alert issued for Coastal Districts in TN, Fishermen Advised to Stay Ashore

The Regional Meteorological Centre (RMC) has recently issued an orange alert for the coastal districts of Tamil Nadu. This warning, released on Tuesday, anticipates heavy to very heavy rains due to a low-pressure system formed over the sea.

Dec 9, 2024

Cyclone Fengal: Central team to evaluate damage in TN, Puducherry

An inter-ministerial team of the Centre has begun assessing the damage caused by Cyclone Fengal in various districts of Tamil Nadu and the Union Territory of Puducherry.

Dec 7, 2024

India's 100-Day Campaign: A Major Step Towards TB Elimination

India launches a 100-day TB elimination campaign, aligning with the 'TB-Mukt Bharat' vision. The campaign aims to enhance TB case detection, reduce diagnostic delays, and improve treatment outcomes across 347 districts.

Dec 6, 2024

At minus 4.1, J&K's Srinagar records season's coldest night

Mercury continued its free fall as the minimum temperature dropped to minus 4.1 degrees Celsius in Srinagar on Friday recording the coldest night of the season so far.

Dec 6, 2024

Non-invasive imaging tests key for early sepsis detection

Canadian researchers have in a study on Wednesday revealed the potential of a non-invasive strategy to detect sepsis early.

Dec 4, 2024

127 Indian companies committed to net-zero targets: Report

About 127 companies in India are committed to net-zero targets, according to a report.

Dec 4, 2024

Medicinal plant Subabul may aid in diabetes control: IASST study

The traditional medicinal plant Subabul may help manage insulin resistance related to type 2 diabetes, according to research from the Institute of Advanced Study in Science and Technology (IASST), Guwahati, an autonomous institute of the Department of Science and Technology.

Dec 4, 2024

This was Telangana's second biggest earthquake in 55 years

The earthquake that hit Telangana on Wednesday morning was the second earthquake of over 5 magnitude on the Richter Scale in the region in the last 55 years.

Dec 4, 2024