Science & Health

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

5.2 magnitude earthquake jolts Kashmir Valley

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

ISRO's PSLV-XL rocket to launch ESA's Proba-3 mission on Wednesday

ISRO Set to Launch ESA's Proba-3 Sun Observation Mission

ISRO is set to launch ESA's Proba-3 Sun observation mission from the Satish Dhawan Space Centre. The mission comprises two spacecraft, CSC and OSC, launched together to study the Sun's corona.

Dec 4, 2024

5.3 magnitude earthquake jolts parts of Telangana, Andhra Pradesh

Parts of Telangana and Andhra Pradesh were jolted by an earthquake of 5.3 magnitude on the Richter Scale.

Dec 4, 2024

Saudi Arabia announces five initiatives to enhance afforestation

Saudi Arabia announced five environmental initiatives in a bid to enhance biodiversity across the kingdom.

Dec 4, 2024

21.69 lakh TB cases notified between Jan-Oct: Centre

21.69 lakh TB cases Reported by Centre between January and October

India has seen a significant increase in the notification of tuberculosis (TB) cases, with about 21.69 lakh cases reported between January and October 2024. This figure represents a substantial rise from the 18.05 lakh cases reported in 2020 and the 25.52 lakh cases reported in 2023.

Dec 3, 2024

PhonePe raises $350 mn at $12 billion valuation

PhonePe Introduces Affordable Health Insurance for Dengue and Malaria at Rs 59 Anually

PhonePe has launched a new insurance plan for dengue and malaria. The plan, which commences at a nominal rate of Rs. 59 per year, provides comprehensive year-round coverage of up to Rs. 1 lakh for medical expenses related to vector and air-borne diseases.

Dec 3, 2024

Scientists develop new methods to detect Huntington's disease progression

Common heart drug shows promise for Huntington's disease: Study

A common heart drug has shown promise to delay the onset of Huntington's disease -- a progressive and inherited brain disorder that causes nerve cells in the brain to break down, according to a new study.

Dec 3, 2024

US scientists deem common antiseizure drugs safe for pregnancy

US Scientists Confirm Safety of 2 Commonly Used Antiseizure Drugs for Pregnant Mothers

A team of US scientists has declared two commonly used antiseizure medications -- lamotrigine and levetiracetam -- safe for use during pregnancy.

Dec 3, 2024

Cyclone Fengal: Yellow alert in 15 districts of Tamil Nadu

Westward moving Cyclone Fengal triggers yellow alert in Tamil Nadu

The Regional Meteorological Centre (RMC) has recently issued a yellow alert for 15 districts of Tamil Nadu. This alert comes in response to Cyclone Fengal, which has been moving slowly westward, causing heavy rain in many parts of the state.

Dec 3, 2024

Cyclone Fengal: PM Modi dials CM Stalin, assures all possible help

Cyclone Fengal: PM calls Stalin, assures possible help to battered TN

Prime Minister Narendra Modi dialled Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M. K. Stalin on Tuesday and assured all possible help to deal with the flood situation and devastation caused by Cyclone Fengal.

Dec 3, 2024

Delhi records AQI of 274, air quality continues to remain 'poor'

The national capital continued to suffer from toxic air, with the average Air Quality Index (AQI) in Delhi recorded as 'poor' on Tuesday.

Dec 3, 2024

Increased intake of plant protein to boost your heart health

Eating more plant-based protein than animal-based protein may help reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease (CVD) and coronary heart disease (CHD), according to a new study.

Dec 2, 2024