Science & Health

Barring heavy rain, Cyclone Dana's impact nominal in West Bengal

Cyclone Dana's impact remains nominal in West Bengal despite heavy rains

Except for torrential rain in coastal districts and adjoining areas in West Bengal, Cyclone Dana's impact on the state has been nominal.

Oct 25, 2024

Polio Eradication: UNICEF pledges support for Kenya's polio immunisation programme

The United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) has expressed commitment to supporting Kenya's national immunisation programme in eradicating the polio outbreak in the country.

Oct 25, 2024

Cyclone Dana: CM Majhi says Odisha successfully achieved Zero Casualty target

Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi on Friday said that the state has achieved 'Zero Casualty' by successfully tackling the impact of severe cyclonic storm Dana that hit Odisha coast.

Oct 25, 2024

Cyclone Dana to make landfall between Bhitarkanika-Dhamara in Odisha

Cyclone Dana set to be severe; Armed Forces on high alert in Odisha, Bengal

Cyclone Dana is expected to severely impact the coastal regions of Odisha and West Bengal. In response, the Indian Navy has launched extensive preparations for humanitarian assistance and disaster relief (HADR) operations.

Oct 24, 2024

East Midnapore, South 24 Parganas likely to be worst affected in Bengal

Cyclone Dana set to unleash havoc in Bengal; East Midnapore, South 24 Parganas to be worst affected

As Cyclone Dana inched closer to West Bengal's coast, the weather office has predicted that East Midnapore and portions of South 24 Parganas districts will be the worst affected in the state.

Oct 24, 2024

Breast cancer in men: Stigma delaying diagnosis and treatment, say experts

While breast cancer is often perceived as a women's disease, men also suffer from the deadly disease. However, stigma delays their diagnosis and treatment, potentially worsening outcomes, said experts on Wednesday.

Oct 23, 2024

49 illnesses reported after E coli outbreak linked to McDonald's

One dead, 49 sick after eating McDonald's burgers amid E. coli outbreak [details]

An E. coli outbreak linked to McDonald's Quarter Pounder burgers has led to 49 illnesses, including one death, in the United States

Oct 23, 2024

Cyclone Dana to make landfall between Bhitarkanika-Dhamara in Odisha

The India Meteorological Department on Wednesday predicted that the impending cyclonic storm Dana is expected to hit the Odisha coast between Bhitarkanika of Kendrapara district and Dhamara area of Bhadrak district on October 24 and 25.

Oct 23, 2024

New bacterial toxins group to help fight AMR, harmful infections

Unraveling the Battle for Nutrient Metals in Bacterial Infections

The struggle for essential nutrients, particularly iron (Fe), between bacteria and their hosts is a critical aspect of the host-pathogen interface. This battle, known as nutritional immunity, is intensified due to the fact that both bacterial pathogens and their hosts require these trace metals for survival.

Oct 23, 2024

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

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Science & Health

Cyclone Dana's impact remains nominal in West Bengal despite heavy rains

Polio Eradication: UNICEF pledges support for Kenya's polio immunisation programme

Cyclone Dana: CM Majhi says Odisha successfully achieved Zero Casualty target

Cyclone Dana set to be severe; Armed Forces on high alert in Odisha, Bengal

Cyclone Dana set to unleash havoc in Bengal; East Midnapore, South 24 Parganas to be worst affected

Breast cancer in men: Stigma delaying diagnosis and treatment, say experts

One dead, 49 sick after eating McDonald's burgers amid E. coli outbreak [details]

Cyclone Dana to make landfall between Bhitarkanika-Dhamara in Odisha

Unraveling the Battle for Nutrient Metals in Bacterial Infections

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

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

Tamil Nadu braces for Dengue and Malaria Amid Northeast Monsoon

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

South Korea, WHO to host World Bio Summit next month

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

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]