Science & Health

Love Tattoos? Ink and needle pose inherent risks of hepatitis, HIV and cancers, warn doctors

In a recent study of 11,905 individuals, by researchers at Lund University in Sweden, tattooed individuals were found to have a higher risk of lymphoma.

May 29, 2024

4,000-yr-old skulls from ancient Egyptian Civilization show cuts to treat cancer

Ancient Egyptians have been known to identify, describe, and treat diseases and traumatic injuries, build prostheses, and put in dental fillings.

May 29, 2024

36 dead, many missing as rain and landslides wreak havoc in Mizoram, Aizawl cut off from country [details]

At least 36 people were killed, including 21 in a stone quarry collapse, and 10 others missing in landslides in Mizoram's Aizawl district on Tuesday following incessant rain triggered by Cyclone Remal, officials said.

May 29, 2024

Jaipur shocker: Nails, needles, nuts and bolts removed from man's stomach [details]

Doctors at Sawai Man Singh hospital in Jaipur have removed nails, needles, keys, nuts and bolts, all made of iron, from the stomach of a young man.

May 28, 2024

Blood cancer cases may be rising among young adults in India; what are the early symptoms

Chronic myeloid leukaemia a rare, yet treatable type of blood cancer is significantly rising among young adults, aged 30 to 40 years, in India,

May 28, 2024

Stone quarry collapses in Mizoram, 12 dead, several missing; Heavy rains lash state

At least 12 people died and several others were missing as a stone quarry collapsed in Mizoram's Aizawl district on Tuesday following incessant rain triggered by Cyclone Remal

May 28, 2024

India extends US$ 1 million relief for landslide-devastated Papua New Guinea

India announces US$ 1 million relief assistance for landslide-devastated Papua New Guinea

May 28, 2024

Statin therapy can reduce heart disease and risk of death in elderly aged over 85 years: Study

Statins are known to lower cholesterol levels in the blood, thereby decreasing the risk of CVDs. The latest study shows statin therapy can reduce heart disease and death in elderly over 85 years of age.

May 28, 2024

Cyclone Remal: Death toll in Bengal rises to six [details]

Weather conditions have improved in West Bengal since Monday evening with the strength of Cyclone Remal weakening substantially, but the death toll in the state has risen to six since Sunday night when it made landfall.

May 28, 2024

Nearly 1 million evacuated as Cyclone Remal approaches Bangladesh

Bangladesh has begun evacuating millions of people ahead of Cyclone Remal, which is expected to bring winds as fast as 130 kmph when it makes landfall.

May 26, 2024

Cyclone Remal: Met Dept issues alert in Bihar

Bihar Met Department has issued an alert as cyclone Remal is expected to hit the coastal areas of West Bengal on Sunday

May 26, 2024

Monitoring outbreak of H9N2 cases in China, India prepared for any health exigency: Health Ministry

Ayush Ministry to sensitize insurance companies for affordable healthcare

The Ministry of Ayush on Sunday announced that it will launch a sensitization programme for executive officials of insurance companies and owners of Ayush hospitals to promote accessible and affordable healthcare in the country.

May 26, 2024

Air pollution spares no one, causes over 7mn deaths worldwide; urgent need for govts' intervention needed

Tiny invisible particles in air pollution affect heart rhythm, cause blood clotting and the build-up of plaques in arteries and blood pressure, as well as adversely cause respiratory diseases and other conditions across the body.

May 26, 2024

Thane blast toll rises to 11, chemical stink and ash cover 4 km area

The death toll in the blast-cum-blaze of Amudan Chemicals Pvt Ltd factory in Dombivli town of Thane rose to 11 with another three bodies dug up from the rubble, officials said here on Friday.

May 24, 2024

Huge Landslide in Papua New Guinea, 100 feared dead, rescue proves challenging

The incident occurred around 3:00 a.m. local time in Kaokalam Village in Enga Province, located over 600 km northwest of Port Moresby.

May 24, 2024

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Science & Health

Love Tattoos? Ink and needle pose inherent risks of hepatitis, HIV and cancers, warn doctors

4,000-yr-old skulls from ancient Egyptian Civilization show cuts to treat cancer

36 dead, many missing as rain and landslides wreak havoc in Mizoram, Aizawl cut off from country [details]

Jaipur shocker: Nails, needles, nuts and bolts removed from man's stomach [details]

Blood cancer cases may be rising among young adults in India; what are the early symptoms

Stone quarry collapses in Mizoram, 12 dead, several missing; Heavy rains lash state

India extends US$ 1 million relief for landslide-devastated Papua New Guinea

Statin therapy can reduce heart disease and risk of death in elderly aged over 85 years: Study

Cyclone Remal: Death toll in Bengal rises to six [details]

Nearly 1 million evacuated as Cyclone Remal approaches Bangladesh

Cyclone Remal: Met Dept issues alert in Bihar

Ayush Ministry to sensitize insurance companies for affordable healthcare

Air pollution spares no one, causes over 7mn deaths worldwide; urgent need for govts' intervention needed

Thane blast toll rises to 11, chemical stink and ash cover 4 km area

Huge Landslide in Papua New Guinea, 100 feared dead, rescue proves challenging

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]