Science & Health

Air pollution is contributing to cancers in India

Can severe air pollution affect weight gain and hormonal health?

Amid poor air quality in the national capital, doctors on Friday warned that the air pollutants, besides causing respiratory and cardiovascular issues, can also lead to weight gain, contribute to rising obesity rates, and also affect hormonal health. Nov 22, 2024
Advanced H5N1 kit to help in early, rapid detection of bird flu

Advanced H5N1 kit to help in early, rapid detection of bird flu

Amid rising threats of bird flu killing hundreds of birds and also spilling over to some mammals and even humans, a global research team on Friday announced Steadfast, an advanced diagnostic kit for detecting the highly pathogenic H5N1 Avian Influenza Virus (AIV). Nov 22, 2024
Tamil Nadu issues Yellow alert for 16 districts, valid until Nov 15

Heavy rain likely in TN, orange alert issued for Nov 26

The Regional Meteorological Centre (RMC) issued an orange alert for Tamil Nadu on November 26 as an upper-level cyclonic circulation is expected to form over the South Andaman Sea and its surrounding areas within the next 24 hours. Nov 21, 2024
Tripura: 1790 persons infected by HIV/AIDS in 2023-24

JNCASR team develops new tech for early, accurate detection of HIV

Scientists at the Jawaharlal Nehru Centre for Advanced Scientific Research (JNCASR), an autonomous institution under the Department of Science and Technology, have developed a novel diagnostic technology to aid in the early and accurate detection of the human immunodeficiency virus type 1 (HIV-1) -- a retrovirus responsible for the acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS). Nov 20, 2024
1 in 4 adults consider weight loss drug use without prescription: Study

Study shows why you regain lost weight within weeks

Ever felt frustrated for having regained your lost weight within a matter of weeks? Blame the fat cells' memorising abilities, which is significantly contributing to obesity, according to a study. Nov 19, 2024
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