Science & Health

Inclisiran for cholesterol: Docs call it expensive, bat for cheaper options

Even as India is set to soon launch promising new DCGI and US FDA-approved medicine Inclisiran to lower cholesterol and keep it low with just two doses a year, doctors, while hailing the advance, contend that the drug is expensive and stressed on better use of the much cheaper versions available.

Jan 14, 2024

Earth-sized planet found in our solar backyard

Earth-sized planet found in our solar system backyard

A team of astronomers has discovered a planet closer and younger than any other Earth-sized world yet identified.

Jan 13, 2024

DRDO conducts flight test of new generation AKASH missile

Ministry of Defence (MoD) on Friday said that DRDO has successfully conducted a flight-test of the New Generation AKASH (AKASH-NG) missile.

Jan 12, 2024

Drinking alkaline water 'may not necessarily' prevent kidney stones: Study

Bottled water marketed as "alkaline water" is unlikely to be an effective alternative for prevention of recurrent urinary stones, reports a study.

Jan 11, 2024

Ahead of Sankranti, HSI urges citizens to report cockfighting events

Ahead of Sankranti festival, Humane Society International (HSI) India, an animal protection organisation, has urged citizens to report cockfighting.

Jan 11, 2024

Unprecedented dry spell shrinks water bodies in Kashmir

Unprecedented dry spell amid intense cold has resulted in many water bodies hitting the bottom in Kashmir as the weather office forecast generally dry weather till January 25.

Jan 11, 2024

Ayurveda's role in enhancing kidney health and overall renal function

In recent years, India has become a global hub for medical tourism, attracting people from all corners of the world seeking high-quality and holistic healthcare solutions. One significant contributor to this success is Ayurveda, the ancient Indian system of medicine.

Jan 10, 2024

Artemis moon mission: NASA delays mission to take humans back to Moon until 2025

The US space agency has pushed back its manned Artemis mission to the Moon to 2025 that will send the first woman and first person of colour on the lunar surface.

Jan 10, 2024

Indian-origin MIT engineer's inhalable sensors to detect lung cancer early

Diagnosing lung cancer could become as easy as inhaling nanoparticle sensors and then taking a urine test that reveals whether a tumour is present, according to a Indian-origin engineer at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) in the US.

Jan 10, 2024

Naturopathic diet tips to beat the dreaded winter cough

Each year, that persistent winter cough seems to make an unwelcome return. The winter months bring about a surge in the common cold, and it's almost expected that many individuals will grapple with its symptoms.

Jan 9, 2024

Usefulness of online information in healthcare sector

In a nation as vast and diverse as India, where equitable access to medical facilities remains an ongoing challenge, online information related to medical professionals and institutions has proven invaluable for patients who are often forced to make decisions in a hurry, particularly when they face urgent In a nation as vast and diverse as India, where equitable access to medical facilities remains an ongoing challenge, online information related to medical professionals and institutions has proven invaluable for patients who are often forced to make decisions in a hurry, particularly when they face urgent healthcare needs. Th

Jan 8, 2024