Science & Health

Oral pouches are new nicotine craze for Gen Z, warns study

While almost half of individuals can identify cigarettes and e-cigarettes, just one in four would recognise oral nicotine pouches.

Sep 5, 2024

Study links air pollution with infertility in men

Study links air pollution to infertility in men

Long-term exposure to fine particulate matter (PM2.5) air pollution is linked to a higher risk of infertility in men.

Sep 5, 2024

MP govt increases insurance limit for surrogacy up to Rs 10 lakh

Madhya Pradesh Boosts Surrogacy Insurance to Rs 10 Lakh

The Madhya Pradesh government has decided to increase the insurance limit on surrogacy policy from Rs 2 lakh to Rs 10 lakh.

Sep 4, 2024

Bengal health department acts tough against Sandip Ghosh's confidants

After suspending the former and controversial Principal of R.G. Kar Medical College Sandip Ghosh on Tuesday, the West Bengal health department seems to have started acting tough on his close confidants, against whom there are complaints from the state's medical fraternity, especially junior doctors.

Sep 4, 2024

Second batch of polio vaccines arrives in Gaza

A shipment of 350,000 polio vaccine doses arrived in the Gaza Strip

Sep 4, 2024

Australia's two jurisdictions lagging behind in shift toward clean energy: Report

Two jurisdictions in Australia are undermining the national effort to cut greenhouse gas emissions and shift toward clean energy.

Sep 4, 2024

Health experts hail Centre's move to exempt customs duty on cancer drugs

Blood Cancer Cells Can Cause Severe Neurological Issues: Experts

Blood cancer cells can travel to the brain, causing severe neurological problems like visual blurring and abnormal facial twitching. Leukemia disrupts the production of normal blood cells, which are essential for fighting infections, carrying oxygen, and clotting blood. Leukemia can impact the central nervous system, causing symptoms like headaches, vomiting, and fever, and requires emergent treatment.

Sep 4, 2024

K'taka govt notifies dengue fever as 'epidemic disease'

Karnataka Declares Dengue as Epidemic, Imposes Fines

Karnataka government declared dengue fever as an epidemic disease on September 3. This decision was taken following an amendment to the Karnataka Epidemic Diseases Regulations, 2020.

Sep 4, 2024

Beware: Packaged juices harmful, no matter 'healthy' branding, warn experts

Packaged juices, even the ones that come with the label "healthy", are dangerous for health, and are low in nutritional value,

Sep 3, 2024

Study reveals New Zealand's true ancient species, not kiwi birds

Study reveals New Zealand's true ancient species, kiwi birds not on list

New Zealand's true ancient species are animals like kakapo, small wrens, bats, and freshwater limpets, not like kiwi birds, moa and takahe which were recent "Aussie immigrantsNew Zealand's true ancient species are animals like kakapo, small wrens, bats, and freshwater limpets, not like kiwi birds, moa and takahe which were recent "Aussie immigrants

Sep 3, 2024

Delhi doctors treat 1.5-month-old baby with a hole in the heart

A 1.5-month-old baby girl, weighing just 1.8 kgs, has been given a new lease of life after doctors here successfully treated the hole in her heart.

Sep 3, 2024

Over 200 fall ill after drinking contaminated water in Greater Noida

Over 200 residents of a society in Greater Noida fell ill after allegedly consuming contaminated water.

Sep 3, 2024

Women less likely to screen for breast cancer over false-positive mammograms

False-Positive Mammograms Impact Women's Screening Behavior

A recent study conducted by researchers from the University of California-Davis has brought to light a significant issue in the field of breast cancer screening. The study reveals that false-positive mammograms, which are initial positive results that do not result in a cancer diagnosis, are likely to deter women from further screenings.

Sep 3, 2024

AI-Driven Developers Set to Boost Global GDP: GitHub CEO

AI is transforming software development, with India set to become the largest developer community globally by 2027. AI adoption could boost global GDP by over $1.5 trillion by 2030, according to GitHub CEO Thomas Dohmke.

Sep 2, 2024

Andhra floods claim 15 lives, affect 4.48 lakh people

Heavy rains and floods in Andhra Pradesh have so far claimed 15 lives and affected more than 4.48 lakh people across seven districts, officials said on Monday.

Sep 2, 2024