Science & Health

BJP protests alarming pollution levels in Delhi, slams AAP govt

BJP protests alarming air pollution levels in Delhi, slams AAP govt

Delhi BJP leaders on Tuesday staged a protest near Anand Vihar bus station, targeting the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) government over its failure to address the alarming pollution levels in the city and also alleged corruption in the green cess, collected by city dispensation.

Nov 19, 2024

Centre to launch campaign to link sanitation with human rights on Tuesday

Centre to launch 'Hamara Samman' campaign focusing on sanitation and human rights

The Ministry of Housing & Urban Affairs is expected to launch the Hamara Shauchalay: Hamara Samman campaign on the occasion of World Toilet Day

Nov 19, 2024

Oral contraceptives do not raise BP in women during intense workout: IIT Madras study

Oral contraceptives do not raise BP in women during large muscle exercises: IIT Madras study

Oral contraceptives do not increase the blood pressure response in women during large muscle exercise (like cycling or running), according to a study on Monday led by researchers from the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Madras.

Nov 18, 2024

Hormone therapy may offer promise against some breast cancers

Research Reveals Impact of Hormone Therapy on Bone Structure

Skeletons of men and women vary in size and proportion. For instance, men typically have broader shoulders while women have a wider pelvis. According to new research, skeletal size may be altered by gender-affirming hormone therapy only if puberty has also been suppressed during adolescence.

Nov 18, 2024

Developing countries more vulnerable to antimicrobial resistance: WHO

Why 'Antimicrobial Resistance' Poses Greater Risk to Developing Nations? WHO explainer

Developing countries are more vulnerable to antimicrobial resistance -- a global health concern affecting the effectiveness of life-saving medicines and the management of infectious diseases worldwide, said Saima Wazed, World Health Organization (WHO) Regional Director for South-East Asia on Monday.

Nov 18, 2024

SC to hear today plea on 'severe plus' air pollution in Delhi

As the national Capital chokes under 'severe plus' air quality amid dense fog, the Supreme Court is set to hear on Monday a public interest litigation (PIL) relating to control of pollution.

Nov 18, 2024

Climate change responsible for 19 pc of rising dengue cases: Study

Amid record year for dengue infections globally, a new study has found that climate change is responsible for 19 per cent of rising dengue burden.

Nov 17, 2024

Delhi air quality remains in 'severe' category; AQI hits 428

As smoggy conditions prevailed in Delhi-NCR, the Air Quality Index (AQI) in most parts continued in the 'severe' category on Sunday.

Nov 17, 2024

Study explains mechanisms behind food poisoning, gut infections

Salmonella bacteria key behind food poisoning, finds study; Mechanism explored

A team of US researchers has found that Salmonella bacteria a major reason behind food poisoning gets inside the gut by tricking the protective bacteria.

Nov 16, 2024

Holistic healthcare: ESI beneficiaries to get better access to allopathic, traditional systems of medicine

The Ministry of Labour and Employment announced to provide the beneficiaries of the Employees' State Insurance Corporation (ESIC) with both allopathic and ayurveda, yoga, unani, siddha, and homoeopathy (Ayush) methods of treatment to pave the way for more holistic healthcare.

Nov 16, 2024

China's Chang'e-6 lunar sample-return mission to lift off in May

China's Chang'e-6 sample Analysis Sheds light on Moon's far side

The latest discoveries achieved via studies of lunar rock samples retrieved by China's Chang'e-6 spacecraft were published in the world's leading scientific journals on Friday, revealing the volcanic history of the Moon's lesser-known far side, which is distinct from its near side.

Nov 16, 2024

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Science & Health

BJP protests alarming air pollution levels in Delhi, slams AAP govt

Centre to launch 'Hamara Samman' campaign focusing on sanitation and human rights

Oral contraceptives do not raise BP in women during large muscle exercises: IIT Madras study

Research Reveals Impact of Hormone Therapy on Bone Structure

Why 'Antimicrobial Resistance' Poses Greater Risk to Developing Nations? WHO explainer

SC to hear today plea on 'severe plus' air pollution in Delhi

Climate change responsible for 19 pc of rising dengue cases: Study

Delhi air quality remains in 'severe' category; AQI hits 428

Salmonella bacteria key behind food poisoning, finds study; Mechanism explored

Holistic healthcare: ESI beneficiaries to get better access to allopathic, traditional systems of medicine

China's Chang'e-6 sample Analysis Sheds light on Moon's far side

Smog engulfs national capital with 'severe' air quality; Working hours revised for govt offices

Heavy rains in TN, yellow alert issued for these 18 districts this weekend

Prolonged Screen Time Linked To Higher Risk Of Early Puberty

World's largest coral discovered in Pacific Ocean; can be seen from space

Time for India to follow suit? France, Germany, Netherlands, US banned use of EVMs [here's why]

Dhanush's Captain Miller has no buyers in Telugu states? Here's why

Deepika Padukone is a sight to behold in velvet gown; attends Academy Museum Gala with Selena Gomez, Dua Lip [see pics]