Science & Health

Hina Khan shares a glimpse into her life during chemotherapy

Actress Hina Khan, who is currently undergoing chemotherapy for Stage Three breast cancer, has offered a glimpse into her daily life from the hospital.

Jul 31, 2024

Nimotuzumab drug boosts head and neck cancer survival: Tata Memorial Hospital study

Adding the Nimotuzumab drug to the standard treatment regimen significantly improves the 10-year overall survival rate for patients with head and neck cancer, a study by Tata Memorial Hospital in Mumbai showed on Tuesday.

Jul 30, 2024

Alarming rise in landslides, time to focus on mapping prone areas: Rahul Gandhi on Wayanad tragedy

Leader of Opposition (LoP) in Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi, called for a swift rescue operation and also demanded enhanced compensation for the victims while participating in the discussion on the tragic landslides in Wayanad on Tuesday.

Jul 30, 2024

Studies reveal how life on earth and environment interacted 500 million years ago

Over the past 500-plus million years, the interactions between the Earth's atmosphere, oceans, and life have created favourable conditions for early organisms.

Jul 30, 2024

Wayanad Landslides: Bodies found floating in Chaliyar River

Locals living in and around the Chaliyar River in Kerala's Malappuram district, around 100 km from Wayanad, were shocked to find around 10 bodies floating in the river on Tuesday.

Jul 30, 2024

Suspected case of bubonic plague reported in Mongolia, patient consumed marmot meat

A suspected bubonic plague case has been reported in the western Mongolian province of Govi-Altai, according to local media on Tuesday.

Jul 30, 2024

Umbilical Cord Blood Fatty Acids Linked to Autism Risk, Says Study

Japanese scientists from the University of Fukui have discovered a potential link between fatty acid metabolites in umbilical cord blood and the development of autism spectrum disorder (ASD) symptoms in children.

Jul 30, 2024

Wayanad landslide disaster toll reaches 70, hundreds injured

The death toll in the Wayanad landslide tragedy on Tuesday reached 70 and several people were reported missing in the worst affected areas, said officials, adding that hundreds are injured and admitted to different hospitals.

Jul 30, 2024

Unprecedented heatwave grips Kashmir, schools suspend primary classes till tomorrow

Unprecedented sweltering heat has adversely affected normal life in Kashmir valley. Authorities, on Monday, closed schools up to primary classes to protect children from heat stroke and dehydration.

Jul 29, 2024

Alarming Surge in Hepatitis A Cases in Delhi

Doctors in Delhi have reported a significant surge in Hepatitis A cases over the past two months. The disease has seen a dramatic increase in cases, with numbers rising from an average of three per month from January to May, to 22 cases in June and 20 cases already recorded in July.

Jul 28, 2024

Delhi: Students rise in protest after 3 UPSC aspirants die in flooded basement

After three aspiring civil servants died in the flooded basement of Rau's IAS Study Circle, a popular coaching centre at Old Rajendra Nagar, students came out in dissent against the "negligence" of the government.

Jul 28, 2024

Dengue cases on rise in Gurugram, 18 recorded as of Thursday

Dengue cases have started increasing in Haryana's Gurugram, near Delhi. The district health department recorded 18 fresh cases till Thursday.

Jul 27, 2024

Health experts raise concerns over surging liver disease among young adults

Liver diseases are significantly rising among young adults aged 23-35, said health experts on Friday ahead of World Hepatitis Day.

Jul 26, 2024

Heavy rains wreak havoc in Maharashtra, Emergency Control Room set up at Mantralaya

In view of the heavy rains continuing to lash Mumbai, Pune, Thane and other parts of Maharashtra, Deputy Chief Minister, Ajit Pawar, on Thursday visited the Emergency Control Room at the Mantralaya and reviewed the waterlogging and flood situation created by the downpour.

Jul 25, 2024

Wildfires rage across California, Oregon, Washington states in US; Evacuations, highway shutdown underway

Wildfires continue raging across the western United States, prompting thousands to evacuate, together with the highways' shutdown.

Jul 25, 2024