Science & Health

Low Vitamin D levels hit bone health, cause osteoporosis, arthritis among women: Experts

Low Vitamin D levels, also known as the sunshine vitamin, are vital for bone health and remain a pressing concern among women, who are more prone to osteoporosis, arthritis, or other bone-related issues.

Jul 20, 2024

Torrential rains wreak havoc in Mumbai, Pune, Nagpur among worst hit areas in state

Heavy overnight rains lashed Mumbai, coastal Konkan and several parts of the state, leading to waterlogging and flooding in many parts hitting normal life

Jul 20, 2024

What is Chandipura virus (CHPV); deadly virus claims affecting children triggers chaos in Gujarat [read now]

Increasing surveillance can be crucial and help in the early detection and treatment of the Chandipura virus that has so far claimed the lives of six children and affected about 12 in Gujarat, said doctors on Tuesday.

Jul 19, 2024

Air pollution exposure during childhood may affect lung health later (Representational photo)

Why are most lung cancer patients in India non-smokers? Blame it on other factors

Air pollution, exposure to secondhand smoke, occupational hazards, and indoor pollutants like cooking fumes are responsible for the rising cases of lung cancer, even among people who do not smoke.

Jul 18, 2024

NASA on backfoot, cancels VIPER moon rover citing budget constraints

After spending $450 million on the Volatiles Investigating Polar Exploration Rover (VIPER) moon rover programme, NASA on Thursday announced cancelling the mission over budget concerns.

Jul 18, 2024

Consumption of natural gas rises by 7 pc in June as more Indians switch to green fuel

Going green? Consumption of natural gas rises by 7% in June

The consumption of natural gas in India went up 7.1 per cent in June to 5,594 million metric standard cubic metres (MMSCM), this year compared to the same month last year, as more households across the country are using the fuel for cooking; the demand is also rising in the urban transport segment, according to data compiled by the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas.

Jul 18, 2024

K'taka landslide: Three bodies recovered, 15 feared still trapped under debris

Three bodies were recovered in the landslide-affected area in Shirur in Karnataka's Uttara Kannada district where at least 15 more people were feared trapped under the debris, said officials on Thursday.

Jul 18, 2024

Back to Basics? NITI Aayog to bring agriculture on top priority now

The focus on agriculture could unlock significant economic growth and development, but also presents challenges that need to be addressed.

Jul 17, 2024

Spinal muscular atrophy may raise risk of liver damage: Study

People living with the neurodegenerative condition Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA) could be at a higher risk of developing fatty liver disease, according to an international study by researchers from the US, Singapore, and Scotland.

Jul 17, 2024

3.4 million children not vaccinated in Southeast Asia including India; WHO seeks action

Data reveals that nearly 3.4 million children in the region, including India, did not receive all vaccines offered under the childhood immunization program.

Jul 17, 2024

Delhi doctors see surge in hand, foot & mouth disease in young children

Monsoon Drives Hand, Foot, and Mouth Disease in Delhi, young children affected

In the bustling city of New Delhi, medical professionals are raising alarms over a significant increase in cases of a highly contagious viral illness known as Hand, Foot, and Mouth Disease (HFMD). This surge, primarily affecting infants and young children, is being propelled by the monsoon season, which provides an ideal environment for the virus to flourish.

Jul 17, 2024

NASA scientists decide to rely upon real-time AI decisions to assess rocks on Mars

In a first, the Perseverance Mars Rover Mission used Artificial Intelligence (AI) on the Red Planet to make autonomous decisions based on real-time analysis of rock composition, said mission officials at NASA.

Jul 17, 2024

Seven killed in landslide in Karnataka

At least seven people, including five members of a family, were killed in a landslide on a highway near Shirur town in Karnataka's Uttara Kannada district on Tuesday.

Jul 16, 2024

Reckoning both short, long-term heart risks in high BP patients must, says study

Doctors must consider the long-term (30-year) as well as the short-term (10-year) risk of an individual developing cardiovascular disease (CVD) before beginning medication therapy for stage 1 hypertension, or high blood pressure, according to new research on Monday by the American Heart Association (AHA)

Jul 16, 2024

Indian-American scientist discovers new biomarker for obsessive compulsive disorder

Dr. Sameer Sheth's team identified a unique neural activity pattern in OCD patients undergoing deep brain stimulation (DBS). The team used contemporary DBS devices to record brain activity, observing changes in patients' daily lives. The study, published in Nature Medicine, suggests this biomarker could revolutionize understanding and treatment of OCD. This discovery offers hope to patients resistant to traditional therapies and opens avenues for more effective treatments.

Jul 13, 2024

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Science & Health

Low Vitamin D levels hit bone health, cause osteoporosis, arthritis among women: Experts

Torrential rains wreak havoc in Mumbai, Pune, Nagpur among worst hit areas in state

What is Chandipura virus (CHPV); deadly virus claims affecting children triggers chaos in Gujarat [read now]

Why are most lung cancer patients in India non-smokers? Blame it on other factors

NASA on backfoot, cancels VIPER moon rover citing budget constraints

Going green? Consumption of natural gas rises by 7% in June

K'taka landslide: Three bodies recovered, 15 feared still trapped under debris

Back to Basics? NITI Aayog to bring agriculture on top priority now

Spinal muscular atrophy may raise risk of liver damage: Study

3.4 million children not vaccinated in Southeast Asia including India; WHO seeks action

Monsoon Drives Hand, Foot, and Mouth Disease in Delhi, young children affected

NASA scientists decide to rely upon real-time AI decisions to assess rocks on Mars

Seven killed in landslide in Karnataka

Reckoning both short, long-term heart risks in high BP patients must, says study

Indian-American scientist discovers new biomarker for obsessive compulsive disorder

Time for India to follow suit? France, Germany, Netherlands, US banned use of EVMs [here's why]

Dhanush's Captain Miller has no buyers in Telugu states? Here's why

Deepika Padukone is a sight to behold in velvet gown; attends Academy Museum Gala with Selena Gomez, Dua Lip [see pics]