Science & Health

Hurricane Helene: US Death Toll Surpasses 200

The southeastern United States has been left reeling in the wake of Hurricane Helene, a storm of such magnitude that it has claimed over 200 lives, making it the deadliest to hit the US mainland since Hurricane Katrina in 2005.

Oct 4, 2024

Delhi Grapples with Rising Dengue, Chikungunya, and Swine Flu Cases

New Delhi is currently grappling with a significant surge in dengue, chikungunya, and swine flu cases. The Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) reported a worrying increase of 401 new infections between September 22 to 28.

Oct 4, 2024

WHO Unveils Global Strategy to Combat Dengue, Arboviral Diseases

The WHO has launched a plan to tackle the surge in dengue and other Aedes-borne arboviral diseases.The Global Strategic Preparedness, Readiness, and Response Plan (SPRP) aims to foster a globally coordinated response.Around four billion people worldwide are at risk of infection from arboviruses, a number projected to increase to five billion by 2050. The SPRP plan comprises emergency coordination, collaborative surveillance, community protection, safe and scalable care, and access to countermeasures.

Oct 3, 2024

Adani Group, Google join hands to drive clean energy adoption in India

The Adani Group and Google on Thursday announced a collaboration that will advance the companies' collective sustainability goals and add more clean energy to the national grid.

Oct 3, 2024

Public spending on health overtakes out-of-pocket expenditure in India: Report

In a first, public spending on health has overtaken the out-of-pocket expenditure in India, according to the Union Health Ministry's National Health Account (NHA) estimates for India 2020-21 and 2021-22.

Oct 1, 2024

Nanotechnology Revolutionizing Healthcare and Tech Sectors

Healthcare is leading in nanotechnology innovation, with applications in diagnostics, drug delivery, and medical imaging. Commercialization of nanotechnology varies by sector, with technology and healthcare sectors seeing faster commercialization due to high investment.

Sep 30, 2024

Leptospirosis: Bhagwant Mann's hospitalization, the underestimated threat takes centre stage

Leptospirosis, a bacterial infection transmitted through rats, has been highlighted due to Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann's hospitalization. The disease presents flu-like symptoms initially, but can lead to severe complications like internal bleeding and organ damage.

Sep 30, 2024

India Introduces 2,500 New Sign Language Terms

India has taken a significant step towards inclusivity and empowerment by introducing 2,500 new Indian Sign Language (ISL) terms. These terms, which span across various academic fields such as mathematics and science, aim to enhance the existing ISL dictionary and support education for the deaf community.

Sep 29, 2024

Global health challenge: Heart attacks, strokes account for 3.9 mn deaths annually in South-East Asia says WHO

Heart attacks and strokes are a global health challenge, accounting for 3.9 million deaths annually, in the South-East Asia Region, including India, said the World Health Organization on Saturday, ahead of World Heart Day.

Sep 28, 2024

India Aligns with Global Ocean Treaty for Marine Biodiversity Conservation

India has signed the Biodiversity Beyond National Jurisdiction (BBNJ) agreement, aimed at protecting marine biodiversity. The BBNJ agreement bans destructive fishing and pollution in areas beyond nations' territorial waters.

Sep 28, 2024

India Prioritizes Climate Considerations in Health Planning

Apurva Chandra, Secretary at the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare (MoHFW) in India, emphasized the need to incorporate climate considerations into health planning at the Climate and Health Solutions (CHS) India Conclave. India is integrating climate considerations into health policies and emergency response mechanisms, in collaboration with the Asian Development Bank (ADB) and other global partners.

Sep 25, 2024

Indian astronomers map differential rotation of Sun's chromosphere

Using 100 years of daily records of the Sun at the Kodaikanal Solar Observatory, astronomers from the Indian Institute of Astrophysics (IIA), an autonomous institute of DST, have succeeded in mapping, for the very first time, the variation in the rotation speed of the Sun's chromosphere -- from the equator right up to its polar regions.

Sep 25, 2024

World Lung Day: The hidden threat of respiratory diseases for non-smokers

World Lung Day, observed annually on September 25th, is a global initiative aimed at raising awareness about lung health and promoting better lung care. This day serves as a stark reminder of the increasing prevalence of lung diseases, not just among smokers, but alarmingly, among non-smokers as well.

Sep 25, 2024

Breast Cancer Carcinogens Found in Everyday Food Packaging

Researchers have identified nearly 200 potential carcinogens linked to breast cancer in everyday food packaging materials. These materials include commonly used items such as plastics, paper, and cardboard.

Sep 24, 2024

'One Earth, One Health': India to contribute $7.5 mn under 'Quad Cancer Moonshot' initiative, says PM Modi

Affirming India's vision of 'One Earth, One Health', Prime Minister Narendra Modi has announced a contribution of $7.5 million for sampling kits, detection kits and vaccines under the 'Quad Cancer Moonshot' initiative.

Sep 23, 2024