Science & Health

RG Kar tragedy: Protest march by doctors to Bengal health department HQ starts

Thousands of doctors protest against doctor's rape and murder in Kolkata.

Sep 10, 2024

NEET aspirant from UP commits suicide in Kota

India's Youth Suicide Rate Higher Than Global Average

India's youth suicide rate is alarmingly high, with suicide being the fourth leading cause of death among late adolescents. Over 40% of all suicide cases involve young adults under 30, with common factors including stressful family environments, unstable emotional health, and loneliness.

Sep 10, 2024

New Mpox strain poses a notable risk to children: Experts

TN: All district medical officers on alert for Mpox precaution

While no case of the deadly viral disease has been identified in Tamil Nadu, its health department has directed all district medical officers to be on alert for any cases of Mpox.

Sep 10, 2024

Mpox in India: 'No need to panic, as chances of Covid-like pandemic is minimal'

Amid one suspected case of Mpox detected in India, health experts on Monday advised not to panic as the monkeypox virus (MPXV) has minimal pandemic potential.

Sep 9, 2024

Mpox Cases Continue at Low Levels, Vaccination Efforts Intensify

The global outbreak of Clade II mpox, primarily spread through intimate contact, continues with a survival rate of over 99%. The CDC suggests that two doses of the mpox vaccine can prevent the disease, and the antiviral drug TPOXX is being tested for treatment.

Sep 9, 2024

Delhi govt bans firecrackers till Jan 1 to combat winter air pollution

The Delhi government has issued a notification imposing a ban on firecrackers till January 1, 2025 to mitigate air pollution in winter.

Sep 9, 2024

RSV vax beneficial, cost-effective in elderly with health conditions: Study

Administering the respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) in older adults with underlying health conditions may be a cost-effective way to reduce disease

Sep 9, 2024

Strike by over 2,500 doctors hit OPD services across Punjab

Doctors' strike hits Punjab, OPD services worst hit as 2,500 doctors join protests

Medical services in state-run hospitals in AAP-ruled Punjab, largely in rural areas, were severely affected on Monday, following a strike by over 2,500 doctors over demands, including reinstatement of the assured career progression scheme and safety measures.

Sep 9, 2024

Andhra floods affect 10 lakh people, damaged crops over 5 lakh acres

Andhra floods damage crops spread over 5 lakh acres, 10 lakh people affected

Heavy rains and floods that battered parts of south coastal Andhra Pradesh last week affected over 10 lakh people, destroyed agriculture crops of over 5 lakh acres, and damaged 4,222 km long roads besides claiming 45 human lives.

Sep 9, 2024

Dengue cases surge in Bihar, 55 reported in last 24 hours

Dengue cases in Bihar are rising rapidly with 55 new cases being reported in the past 24 hours, said officials here on Monday.

Sep 9, 2024

Strike by over 2,500 doctors hit OPD services across Punjab

Sep 9, 2024

Cong slams govt over Kutch epidemic as toll touches 14, medical teams deployed

Congress Accuses Gujarat Govt of Negligence Amid Kutch Epidemic

The outbreak, which the Congress has labeled as an epidemic, has claimed 14 lives, including six children, as of September 8.

Sep 9, 2024

Suspected Mpox case under investigation, patient isolated: Centre

The government on Sunday said that suspected Monkeypox (Mpox) has been identified in a young male patient in the country, who has been isolated in a designated hospital and was under investigation.

Sep 8, 2024

Centre issues guidelines for 'model solar village' under PM-Surya Ghar scheme

Green energy push: Gujarat to install solar rooftop systems on govt buildings

The Gujarat government has announced plans to install 48 MW of solar rooftop systems on various state government buildings during the 2024-25 fiscal year as part of its ongoing efforts to promote renewable energy and reduce reliance on traditional fuels.

Sep 8, 2024

CDC Study Eases Fears of Airborne Mpox Transmission

The CDC reports that the monkeypox virus (MPXV) is less airborne than Covid-19, based on a study involving 113 individuals with mpox. The WHO emphasizes the need for international cooperation and swift action in response to the mpox outbreak and other emerging infectious diseases.

Sep 8, 2024