Science & Health

China allocates disaster relief funds to Hainan, Guangdong

China grants disaster relief funds to Hainan, Guangdong

China's top economic planner said on Saturday that 200 million yuan (approximately $28.2 million) has been allocated from the Central budget to support disaster relief and recovery efforts in Hainan and Guangdong provinces.

Sep 8, 2024

Congo receives first batch of mpox vaccines

Congo Receives First Mpox Vaccines Amid Global Health Crisis

The Democratic Republic of Congo, grappling with a severe health crisis, has received its first batch of 99,100 doses of mpox vaccines.

Sep 6, 2024

Spinal cord injuries have become more common than ever, say experts

Spinal cord injury, one of the most devastating injuries to the human body, is becoming more common than ever.

Sep 5, 2024

Oral pouches are new nicotine craze for Gen Z, warns study

While almost half of individuals can identify cigarettes and e-cigarettes, just one in four would recognise oral nicotine pouches.

Sep 5, 2024

Study links air pollution with infertility in men

Study links air pollution to infertility in men

Long-term exposure to fine particulate matter (PM2.5) air pollution is linked to a higher risk of infertility in men.

Sep 5, 2024

MP govt increases insurance limit for surrogacy up to Rs 10 lakh

Madhya Pradesh Boosts Surrogacy Insurance to Rs 10 Lakh

The Madhya Pradesh government has decided to increase the insurance limit on surrogacy policy from Rs 2 lakh to Rs 10 lakh.

Sep 4, 2024

Bengal health department acts tough against Sandip Ghosh's confidants

After suspending the former and controversial Principal of R.G. Kar Medical College Sandip Ghosh on Tuesday, the West Bengal health department seems to have started acting tough on his close confidants, against whom there are complaints from the state's medical fraternity, especially junior doctors.

Sep 4, 2024

Second batch of polio vaccines arrives in Gaza

A shipment of 350,000 polio vaccine doses arrived in the Gaza Strip

Sep 4, 2024

Australia's two jurisdictions lagging behind in shift toward clean energy: Report

Two jurisdictions in Australia are undermining the national effort to cut greenhouse gas emissions and shift toward clean energy.

Sep 4, 2024

Health experts hail Centre's move to exempt customs duty on cancer drugs

Blood Cancer Cells Can Cause Severe Neurological Issues: Experts

Blood cancer cells can travel to the brain, causing severe neurological problems like visual blurring and abnormal facial twitching. Leukemia disrupts the production of normal blood cells, which are essential for fighting infections, carrying oxygen, and clotting blood. Leukemia can impact the central nervous system, causing symptoms like headaches, vomiting, and fever, and requires emergent treatment.

Sep 4, 2024

K'taka govt notifies dengue fever as 'epidemic disease'

Karnataka Declares Dengue as Epidemic, Imposes Fines

Karnataka government declared dengue fever as an epidemic disease on September 3. This decision was taken following an amendment to the Karnataka Epidemic Diseases Regulations, 2020.

Sep 4, 2024

Beware: Packaged juices harmful, no matter 'healthy' branding, warn experts

Packaged juices, even the ones that come with the label "healthy", are dangerous for health, and are low in nutritional value,

Sep 3, 2024

Study reveals New Zealand's true ancient species, not kiwi birds

Study reveals New Zealand's true ancient species, kiwi birds not on list

New Zealand's true ancient species are animals like kakapo, small wrens, bats, and freshwater limpets, not like kiwi birds, moa and takahe which were recent "Aussie immigrantsNew Zealand's true ancient species are animals like kakapo, small wrens, bats, and freshwater limpets, not like kiwi birds, moa and takahe which were recent "Aussie immigrants

Sep 3, 2024