Science & Health

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

Impact of cyclone 'Dana' on Jharkhand: Heavy rains, schools closed in Kolhan division

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

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

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

Central team to assess damage in TN, Puducherry

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

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