Science & Health

Milk adulteration racket uncovered in Gujarat's Amreli; one held with fake products

Gujarat's Milk Adulteration Racket Busted: Here's What Went Down

The Special Operations Group (SOG) police, in collaboration with the Food and Drug Control Administration (FDCA), have unearthed a milk adulteration racket in the Mityala area of Amreli district, Gujarat.

Oct 22, 2024

Delhi Environment Minister hits out at BJP over inaction on pollution control

Delhi's Environment Minister, Gopal Rai, sharply criticised the BJP for its lack of efforts to combat the rising pollution levels in the national capital.

Oct 22, 2024

WHO launches global plan to fight dengue, Aedes-borne arboviral diseases

Tamil Nadu braces for Dengue and Malaria Amid Northeast Monsoon

As the northeast monsoon sets in, the Tamil Nadu Health Department has issued a public warning to its residents about the potential spread of diseases such as dengue, malaria, leptospirosis, and influenza. This warning comes in the wake of a significant increase in dengue cases in the state since January 2024, with a recorded 18,000 cases.

Oct 21, 2024

Kerala: Yellow alert in 6 districts; rain, thunderstorm till October 11

Schools shut as heavy rains, water logged roads disrupt life in Bengaluru

Heavy rains disrupted life in Bengaluru on Monday morning, forcing the closure of schools for the day.

Oct 21, 2024

South Korea, WHO to host World Bio Summit next month

The health ministry here said on Monday it plans to co-host an annual biotechnology convention next month with the World Health Organization (WHO), bringing experts together to discuss strategies for a stable global healthcare supply chain.

Oct 21, 2024

Health experts raise concerns over surging liver disease among young adults

Out of this world: Liver tissue from space may transform traditional transplants

A team of US researchers is pioneering the self-assembly of human liver tissues in low-Earth orbit (LEO) — the area of space below an altitude of around 1,931 kms — which could lead to novel stem cell-derived liver tissues, providing an alternative to traditional liver transplants.

Oct 19, 2024

Standards for safe listening must to save young people from hearing loss: Experts

Health Byte: Standards for safe listening must to save young people from hearing loss, say experts

Over 1 billion young people are at the risk of hearing loss globally due to unsafe listening habits, and it is important for policymakers and regulators to develop global standards not only for device manufacturers but also for users and services, experts have stressed.

Oct 19, 2024

Leopard Found Hanging Upside Down From Tree In UP District

Forest teams continue search for leopard sighted near Hyderabad Metro rail station

Forest Department officials continued their search for a leopard that was sighted near the Miyapur Metro Rail station in Hyderabad.

Oct 19, 2024

How India is fighting against lymphatic filariasis

India's Robust Strategy Against Lymphatic Filariasis

India is making significant strides in the fight against lymphatic filariasis (LF), a debilitating disease commonly known as elephantiasis. The disease, transmitted by the bite of a Culex mosquito that breeds in dirty or polluted water, is one of the world's leading causes of long-term disability.

Oct 17, 2024

Parents' intake of diabetes drug not linked to birth defects in babies: Study

Men with type 2 diabetes planning pregnancy can be reassured that taking the drug metformin may not increase the risk of birth defects in their baby

Oct 17, 2024

Kidney damage is the silent killer in Covid patients, say USA's top docs

Forever Chemicals Linked to Kidney Dysfunction: Study

A study links "forever chemicals" or PFAS to kidney dysfunction in young adults. PFAS exposure disrupts the gut microbiome, leading to kidney damage.

Oct 17, 2024

New chip-based blood test can diagnose heart attacks in minutes

AI and Synthetic Biology in Disease Diagnosis and Treatment

AI and Synthetic Biology are transforming healthcare, enhancing efficiency and accuracy in disease diagnosis and treatment. Synthetic Biology allows the production of bioactive compounds in non-natural hosts, revolutionizing the pharmaceutical industry.

Oct 16, 2024

Diarrhoea Outbreak in Andhra Pradesh: A Public Health Concern

Diarrhoea deaths prompt urgent response from Andhra Pradesh CM

Chief Minister Nara Chandrababu Naidu has expressed deep concern over the death of five individuals due to diarrhoea in the Vizianagaram district. The unfortunate incident occurred over the span of two days, prompting the Chief Minister to call for an immediate review of the situation.

Oct 16, 2024

Israel, Hamas agree to pauses for polio vaccinations in Gaza: WHO

Second round of polio vaccination campaign starts in Gaza: UN

The second round of the polio vaccination campaign began in the middle area of the Gaza Strip, UN humanitarians said.

Oct 15, 2024

Norway pledges over $90 million to WHO

The Norwegian government announced a major financial commitment to the World Health Organization (WHO), pledging 1 billion Norwegian kroner ($93 million) over the next four years (2025-2028).

Oct 15, 2024