Science & Health

WHO, MSF urge concerted efforts to contain cholera outbreak in western Ethiopia

The World Health Organisation (WHO) and the international medical charity Medecins Sans Frontieres (MSF) have called for concerted efforts to contain the rapidly spreading cholera outbreak in western Ethiopia.

Mar 15, 2025

NASA, SpaceX finally launch mission to bring home Sunita Williams, Butch Wilmore stuck in ISS

NASA and SpaceX on Saturday launched a crewed mission to the International Space Station (ISS) to bring home NASA astronauts Sunita Williams and Butch Wilmore who have been stranded in space since last June.

Mar 15, 2025

Astronomers unveil 1st 3D map of Milky Way interstellar dust properties

An international of team astronomers has unveiled the first three-dimensional (3D) map of the properties of interstellar dust in the Milky Way.

Mar 14, 2025

NASA analysis shows unexpected sea level rise in 2024

Global Sea levels rose faster than anticipated in 2024, primarily due to the expansion of ocean water as it warms, NASA reported on Thursday.

Mar 14, 2025

World Kidney Day: Nadda Highlights Importance of Early Detection

Union Health Minister JP Nadda emphasized the importance of kidney health awareness and early detection on World Kidney Day. Nadda highlighted the government's commitment to healthcare, mentioning the nationwide dialysis centers under the Pradhan Mantri National Dialysis Programme.

Mar 13, 2025

India makes diabetes treatment more accessible: Empagliflozin prices slashed by 90%

The price of empagliflozin, a commonly prescribed diabetes drug, has been slashed by a staggering 90% in India. This significant reduction, made possible by the entry of generic versions, is poised to revolutionize diabetes treatment, making it more affordable and accessible to millions of patients.

Mar 13, 2025

H5N1 mutation in US dairy herds prompts caution on pandemic potential

Scientists are sounding the alarm about a concerning genetic mutation of the H5N1 bird flu virus, recently identified in four dairy cow herds, as this mutation could increase the risk of mammal-to-mammal transmission and disease severity.

Mar 13, 2025

Shark Tank India's Rs 1 crore bet: A pill that crushes calories—Is it safe?

From the Hyderabad-based wellness brand Let's Moderate, the Calorie Crusher aims to revolutionize dietary health by managing post meal blood sugar spikes. However, the product and its founders took years in the making

Mar 7, 2025

Human body's protein recycling system fights bacteria like antibiotics: Study

Israeli researchers have discovered a surprising immune defense role of the proteasome, a cellular structure known for degrading and recycling proteins.

Mar 6, 2025

Two successive quakes hit Manipur districts, no casualties reported

Two consecutive earthquakes, including one of 5.7 magnitude, jolted several Manipur districts and adjoining northeastern states, officials said.

Mar 5, 2025

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