Science & Health

Prolonged use of anti-inflammatory pills can prevent dementia: Study

Long-term use of non-steroidal anti-inflammatory (NSAID) medications may decrease the risk of developing dementia, claimed a study on Wednesday.

Mar 5, 2025

Women patients fall sick in Bengal hospital after allegedly given wrong injection

Several postpartum women in Burdwan Medical College and Hospital in the East Burdwan district of West Bengal fell sick on Monday night after allegedly being administered the wrong injection.

Mar 4, 2025

Population of Asiatic lions in Gir witnessing steady rise, says PM Modi after lion safari

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday commended the steady rise in population of Asiatic lions at Gujarat's Gir wildlife sanctuary and also lauded the role of tribal communities in the surrounding areas in preserving their natural habitat. He also informed that the population of tigers, leopards as well as rhinos have risen in the past ten years.

Mar 3, 2025

Ketamine, psychedelic use may raise death risk by 2.6-fold: Study

The use of hallucinogens, such as ketamine and psychedelics can raise the risk of death by 2.6-fold

Mar 3, 2025

PM Modi goes on jungle safari in Gujarat's Gir wildlife sanctuary, clicks pictures of lions

Prime Minister Narendra Modi began his Monday morning with a lion safari at the Gir wildlife sanctuary in Gujarat's Junagarh district.

Mar 3, 2025

Jammu-Srinagar Highway closed for 2nd consecutive day

The strategic Jammu-Srinagar National Highway remained closed for vehicular traffic for the second consecutive day on Saturday, as traffic officials said restoration of the highway was going on.

Mar 1, 2025

Union Health Minister J.P. Nadda arrives in Odisha for health summit

Union Health and Family Welfare Minister JP Nadda arrived in Odisha on Friday to participate in a national summit to be organised by National Health Mission in Puri.

Feb 28, 2025

6.1 magnitude earthquake strikes Nepal; tremors felt in Siliguri, Patna and other places in India

A 6.1 magnitude earthquake struck Nepal in the early hours of Friday, with tremors felt in Bihar, Siliguri, and other neighbouring areas in India, shaking homes and waking residents.

Feb 28, 2025

Regulatory violations in India's pharma sector fell 11pc in 2024

India's pharmaceutical industry has witnessed a sharp drop of 11 per cent in regulatory violation instances in 2024, according to a report.

Feb 27, 2025

5.0 magnitude quake hits Assam's Morigaon, tremors felt in Guwahati

An earthquake of magnitude five on the Richter scale jolted Assam's Morigaon district in the early hours of Thursday, the National Center for Seismology (NCS) noted.

Feb 27, 2025

Study decodes how gastric bacteria leads to stomach cancer

Gastric bacteria, which leaks around the stomach lining, plays a significant role in the onset of stomach cancer -- which has limited treatment options and poor survival rates, according to a study on Wednesday.

Feb 27, 2025

HIV self-testing a revolutionary tool in Mizoram's fight against AIDS: Health Ministry

HIV self-testing is proving to be a revolutionary tool in Mizoram's fight against HIV/AIDS, offering a more private, convenient and effective means of diagnosis, the Health Ministry said on Tuesday.

Feb 25, 2025

Hyderabad is a global life science hub: Telangana CM

Telangana Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy said on Tuesday that Hyderabad has become a global life sciences hub and invited the world's leading companies to make use of the advantages his state offers.

Feb 25, 2025

IMD issues yellow alert for heatwave in Mumbai, suburbs [Details]

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a yellow alert for a heatwave in Mumbai, Thane, Palghar, and Navi Mumbai for the next three days, with no significant relief in sight.

Feb 25, 2025

Weather Alert: J&K braces for heavy rain/snowfall for next 3 days

Jammu and Kashmir braced for heavy rain/snow as the MET department issued an advisory on Tuesday cautioning the authorities of inclement weather for three days.

Feb 25, 2025