Science & Health

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

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

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, 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

Delhi doctors treat 1.5-month-old baby with a hole in the heart

A 1.5-month-old baby girl, weighing just 1.8 kgs, has been given a new lease of life after doctors here successfully treated the hole in her heart.

Sep 3, 2024

Over 200 fall ill after drinking contaminated water in Greater Noida

Over 200 residents of a society in Greater Noida fell ill after allegedly consuming contaminated water.

Sep 3, 2024

False-Positive Mammograms Impact Women's Screening Behavior

A recent study conducted by researchers from the University of California-Davis has brought to light a significant issue in the field of breast cancer screening. The study reveals that false-positive mammograms, which are initial positive results that do not result in a cancer diagnosis, are likely to deter women from further screenings.

Sep 3, 2024

AI-Driven Developers Set to Boost Global GDP: GitHub CEO

AI is transforming software development, with India set to become the largest developer community globally by 2027. AI adoption could boost global GDP by over $1.5 trillion by 2030, according to GitHub CEO Thomas Dohmke.

Sep 2, 2024

Andhra floods claim 15 lives, affect 4.48 lakh people

Heavy rains and floods in Andhra Pradesh have so far claimed 15 lives and affected more than 4.48 lakh people across seven districts, officials said on Monday.

Sep 2, 2024

Rescue, relief operation intensified in Andhra Pradesh's flood-hit Vijayawada

Several residential areas in Andhra Pradesh's Vijayawada remained submerged on Monday while authorities intensified rescue and relief operations.

Sep 2, 2024

Wearable Monitor Boosts Atrial Fibrillation Diagnosis; What It Means For Cardio Care

US researchers have announced the development of a new wearable, long-term continuous heart monitor. This innovative device is expected to identify more cases of atrial fibrillation, a condition linked to an increased risk of stroke and heart failure, compared to usual care.

Sep 2, 2024

Rising Mpox Cases in Pakistan and Philippines Trigger Global Health Concerns

A surge in Mpox cases in Pakistan and the Philippines has raised global health concerns, with Pakistan reporting its fourth case. The infected man from Peshawar is in isolation and undergoing treatment, with no local cases reported so far.

Sep 1, 2024

Rahul Gandhi calls for revitalising tourism in Wayanad, over a month after devastating landslides

Leader of Opposition (LoP) in Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi on Sunday virtually took stock of the recovery and rehabilitation work in Kerala's Wayanad and enumerated a few steps to restore people's livelihood and also enhance their means of earning, in the aftermath of devastating landslides.

Sep 1, 2024

Heavy rain lashes Telangana, CM appeals to people to remain indoors

With heavy rain lashing several parts of Telangana, Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy on Sunday appealed to people not to come out of their houses unless it is inevitable.

Sep 1, 2024