Science & Health

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

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

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

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 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

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

Denizens of New Delhi began another day with 'severe' levels of air pollution across the city on Saturday. The Indian Institute of Tropical Meteorology (IITM) has forecast 'very poor' air quality for the next six days.

Nov 16, 2024

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

The Regional Meteorological Centre (RMC) has issued a yellow alert for 18 districts in Tamil Nadu for Saturday (November 16) and Sunday (November 17).

Nov 16, 2024

Prolonged Screen Time Linked To Higher Risk Of Early Puberty

Even as children are increasingly getting exposed to screens from a young age, a new study in rats showed that long-term exposure to blue light, emitting from smartphones or tablets, may lead to early puberty.

Nov 16, 2024

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

Scientists have discovered the world's largest known coral in the Pacific Ocean.

Nov 15, 2024

Air pollution may raise risk of lung cancer, asthma in children, say experts

Long-term exposure to air pollution may cause severe harm to the lung health of children and significantly raise the risk of lung cancer and respiratory diseases like asthma and bronchitis, warned experts on Friday, even as Delhi-NCR's air quality remained severely poor for the third consecutive day.

Nov 15, 2024

Odisha's 24 coastal villages recognised as 'tsunami-ready' by IOC-UNESCO [see list]

The Intergovernmental Oceanographic Commission of the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation (IOC-UNESCO) has recognised Communities of 24 tsunami-prone coastal villages of Odisha under six coastal districts- Balasore, Bhadrak, Kendrapara, Jagatsinghpur, Puri and Ganjam- of Odisha as Tsunami Ready.

Nov 15, 2024