Science & Health

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

Avian flu virus may be more infectious to humans from cattle than from birds: research

The H5N1 highly pathogenic avian flu virus may be more infectious to humans if passed on from cattle than directly from birds, local media reported, citing a team of researchers in Japan.

Jul 13, 2024

Lightning Strikes in Bihar: A Tragic Tale of Nature's Fury

In a tragic turn of events, the state of Bihar in India was struck by a series of lightning strikes on July 12, 2024, resulting in the loss of 25 lives and leaving 39 others injured.

Jul 12, 2024

Earthquake of 4.2 magnitude jolts Kashmir

An earthquake measuring 4.2 on the Richter Scale occurred in Jammu and Kashmir on Friday.

Jul 12, 2024

Tripura: 1790 persons infected by HIV/AIDS in 2023-24

HIV/AIDS Crisis in Tripura: A Deep Dive into the Epidemic

The northeastern state of Tripura in India has reported a concerning rise in HIV/AIDS cases. The government recently revealed that during the 2023-24 period, 1790 individuals were infected by HIV/AIDS, marking a positivity rate of 0.92%. This alarming statistic underscores the ongoing struggle against the HIV/AIDS epidemic in the region.

Jul 12, 2024

India has 1/5th of global population; must work towards population stabilisation: Union Minister Nadda

Highlighting that one-fifth of the global population resides in India, Union Minister of Health and Family Welfare Jagat Prakash Nadda on Thursday stressed the need to reaffirm and recommit to work towards population stabilisation.

Jul 12, 2024

633 villages in 12 UP districts affected by floods

Floods wreak havoc in 633 UP villages, 7 lakh people affected

The rising water levels in major rivers have wreaked havoc in Uttar Pradesh, affecting 633 villages across 12 districts. This calamity has impacted the lives of 7,97,176 people, marking a significant disaster in the state's history.

Jul 11, 2024

The devil's in the fine print: Narayana Health's Aditi health insurance claims a cover of Rs 1 crore at Rs 10,000; Is it really that good?

For a good health insurance policy, it is mandatory that it comes with minimal restrictions and with a much wider cover for illnesses

Jul 11, 2024

Dengue can seriously affect your brain, nervous system: Doctors

Monsoon Dengue Surge: Neurological Implications Highlighted

As the monsoon season engulfs India, medical experts are sounding the alarm about the often-overlooked neurological implications of dengue, a mosquito-borne viral illness. While the disease is primarily known for causing mild flu-like symptoms, it can have profound effects on the brain and nervous system, according to leading neurologists.

Jul 9, 2024

New tool to predict nerve damage from breast cancer treatment

Swedish researchers have developed a novel tool that can predict the risk level of nerve damage in each individual from breast cancer treatment.

Jul 9, 2024

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Science & Health

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

Avian flu virus may be more infectious to humans from cattle than from birds: research

Lightning Strikes in Bihar: A Tragic Tale of Nature's Fury

Earthquake of 4.2 magnitude jolts Kashmir

HIV/AIDS Crisis in Tripura: A Deep Dive into the Epidemic

India has 1/5th of global population; must work towards population stabilisation: Union Minister Nadda

Floods wreak havoc in 633 UP villages, 7 lakh people affected

The devil's in the fine print: Narayana Health's Aditi health insurance claims a cover of Rs 1 crore at Rs 10,000; Is it really that good?

Monsoon Dengue Surge: Neurological Implications Highlighted

New tool to predict nerve damage from breast cancer treatment

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

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