Science & Health

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

Childhood attention issues may signal psychosis risk later

Children suffering attention problems may be at risk of developing psychotic-like experiences in adulthood.

Oct 28, 2024

Unhealthy diets, physical inactivity driving abdominal obesity in India: Soumya Swaminathan

Rising Abdominal Obesity in India Linked to Poor Diets and Sedentary Lifestyles: Soumya Swaminathan

India is struggling with a rising tide of abdominal obesity, a health concern that is being driven primarily by unhealthy diets and physical inactivity, according to Soumya Swaminathan, former Chief Scientist at the World Health Organization (WHO).

Oct 28, 2024

Long-Covid like condition common after respiratory infections: Study

Long-Covid continued illness post Covid-19 -- is common after other respiratory infections, according to a study.

Oct 28, 2024

New weight loss drugs can cause decline in skeletal muscle mass: Study

Linking metabolic disorders to Alzheimer's disease: A comprehensive Study

The global rise in obesity and type 2 diabetes (T2D) has led to an increased focus on understanding the relationship between metabolic disorders and neurodegenerative diseases such as Alzheimer's disease (AD). The term Type 3 diabetes has been proposed to describe AD, given the significant overlap in risk, comorbidity, and pathophysiological pathways between T2D and AD.

Oct 27, 2024

India, Germany ink pact to boost research in advanced materials

Indo-German collaboration gets new boost, to conduct research in advanced materials

Underscoring the commitment to foster cutting-edge research that will drive innovation and address global challenges, India and Germany have signed a joint declaration to boost research and development in advanced materials.

Oct 26, 2024

Closely monitoring monkeypox situation, no new reported cases in India

Amid Mpox scare, Congo undertakes second phase of vaccination

Congo has launched the second phase of vaccination against mpox.

Oct 26, 2024

Demand for Jan Aushadhi Kendras increase as people get medicines at cheaper rates

Jan Aushadhi Kendras catch up as quality medicines made available at cheaper rates

The demand for opening more Pradhan Mantri Jan Aushadhi Kendras across the country is increasing as more and more people avail of the cheap generic drugs available at the centres which are as effective as the expensive, branded drugs in the market.

Oct 26, 2024

Flight operations resume in Kolkata, Bhubaneswar after cyclone Dana

Flight operations at Bhubaneswar's Biju Patnaik International Airport, resumed on Friday morning after being suspended as a precautionary measures due to cyclonic storm Dana. Flight operations have also resumed at Kolkata's Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport.

Oct 25, 2024

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Science & Health

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

Indian scientists develop method to create hydrogels to boost drug delivery

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

Research reveals Placenta's Role in Maternal Mental Health

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

Climate pledges by nations lacking to stop global heating: UN

South Korea confirms another case of lumpy skin disease

Childhood attention issues may signal psychosis risk later

Rising Abdominal Obesity in India Linked to Poor Diets and Sedentary Lifestyles: Soumya Swaminathan

Long-Covid like condition common after respiratory infections: Study

Linking metabolic disorders to Alzheimer's disease: A comprehensive Study

Indo-German collaboration gets new boost, to conduct research in advanced materials

Amid Mpox scare, Congo undertakes second phase of vaccination

Jan Aushadhi Kendras catch up as quality medicines made available at cheaper rates

Flight operations resume in Kolkata, Bhubaneswar after cyclone Dana

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