Science & Health

India's Strides and Struggles in TB Treatment Coverage

India has achieved over 80% TB treatment coverage in 2023, despite the high cost and long duration of therapy. The country reported 28 lakh TB cases in 2023, accounting for 26% of the global TB burden, the highest globally.

Nov 1, 2024

Delhi's air quality plummets to 'very poor' category a day after Diwali

A day after the Diwali festivities, the air pollution levels in Delhi-NCR on Friday deteriorated further to the 'very poor' category with a blanket of toxic smoke engulfing the whole region.

Nov 1, 2024

CDC links McDonald's Onions to E. coli outbreak in the US

The fast-food industry has been rocked by a recent development from the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). The health agency has identified fresh, slivered onions served at McDonald's as the likely source of an E. coli outbreak in the United States.

Oct 31, 2024

Telangana Imposes Year-Long Ban on Egg-Based Mayonnaise, Here's Why

Telangana government has imposed a ban on the production, storage, and sale of mayonnaise prepared from raw eggs. The ban, which came into effect on October 30, 2024, will last for a year. This decision was taken in response to several instances of food poisoning linked to the consumption of this popular condiment.

Oct 31, 2024

Most people unaware obesity can raise 20pc lifetime risk of pancreatic cancer: Study

Even as pancreatic cancer rates are rising among people under age 50, a new study on Wednesday showed that most people are unaware that obesity can increase the lifetime risk of pancreatic cancer by 20 per cent.

Oct 30, 2024

Anti-Counterfeit Ink Developed by INST Scientists

Scientists at the Institute of Nano Science and Technology (INST) have created a novel ink designed to combat counterfeiting. This innovative ink is aimed at preventing the duplication of currency, certificates, branded goods, and medicines.

Oct 30, 2024

Late menopause may raise risk of asthma in women: Study

While earlier age menopause is known to be detrimental to a woman's health, a new study on Tuesday showed that a later age at natural menopause can pose a greater risk for asthma.

Oct 30, 2024

Diwali engulfs Delhi as Air Quality Dips to 'Poor'

As the festive season of Diwali engulfs the city of Delhi air pollution continues to cast a shadow over the celebrations. The air quality in the city and its surrounding regions has been categorized as 'poor', with a thin layer of smog blanketing the area.

Oct 30, 2024

TB burden highest in India at 26 pc, says WHO seeking urgent focus

Even as India aims to end tuberculosis (TB) by 2025, five years ahead of the global target, a report published by the World Health Organization (WHO) on Tuesday showed that the country accounts for 26 per cent -- the highest -- global TB burden.

Oct 30, 2024

Indian scientists develop method to create hydrogels to boost drug delivery

Researchers from Bose Institute, an autonomous institute of the Department of Science and Technology (DST) in Kolkata, have developed a new way to create hydrogels using tiny protein fragments of just five amino acids from the SARS-CoV-1 virus.

Oct 29, 2024

Govt to slash MRP of 3 anti-cancer drugs after exemption in customs duty, GST rate cut

After custom duty exemption and a reduction in GST rates, the National Pharmaceutical Pricing Authority (NPPA) has now directed the drug manufacturers to reduce the MRP on three anti-cancer medications

Oct 29, 2024

Research reveals Placenta's Role in Maternal Mental Health

A team of Australian researchers has made a discovery that could revolutionize our understanding of pregnancy-related anxiety and depression. The team, led by Professor Vicki Clifton at the Mater Research Institute-University of Queensland, identified 13 distinct glucocorticoid receptor isoforms in the placenta.

Oct 29, 2024

India among 1st nations to implement exclusive biotechnology policy: Jitendra Singh

India is among the first nations to implement an exclusive biotechnology policy, said Union Minister Dr. Jitendra Singh on Monday.

Oct 29, 2024

Climate pledges by nations lacking to stop global heating: UN

With much bolder new national climate plans from every country due next year, a UN report on Monday showed stark but not surprising facts that current national climate plans fall miles short of what's needed to stop global heating from crippling every economy, and wrecking billions of lives and livelihoods across every country.

Oct 28, 2024

South Korea confirms another case of lumpy skin disease

South Korea has reported an additional case of lumpy skin disease (LSD) in cattle, raising the total number of confirmed cases this year to 15

Oct 28, 2024