Science & Health

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

Use of cannabis poses 11 times higher risk of psychotic disorder: Study

Teenagers who use cannabis are at 11 times higher risk of developing a psychotic disorder, according to a study on Wednesday.

May 23, 2024

Zydus lifesciences wins USFDA approval for asthma drugs; to be manufactured in Gujarat

Zydus Lifesciences receives USFDA approval to market Theophylline Extended-Release tablets for asthma treatment in the US market.

May 22, 2024

Brazil's extreme weather turns tragic, death toll reaches 161; Conspiracy theories abound

The discovery of four more bodies in the last few hours in south Brazil`s rainy weather-battered Rio Grande do Sul state has pushed the death toll to 161 ,the CIvil Defence agency said.

May 22, 2024

Breakthrough in breast cancer treatment: This new drug targets and destroys hard-to-treat tumors

Using breast cancer cell's weakness against themselves, UK scientists developed a cell-killing drug that can destroy hard-to-treat tumors.

May 22, 2024

Dr. Reddy's Laboratories leverages strategic collaborations for access, growth and Innovation

Dr. Reddy's strategic focus on innovation-led growth, underpinned by robust partnerships and collaborations, is more than a business strategy; it is a mission to improve healthcare outcomes across India.

May 21, 2024

GenAI emerges as key theme in firms' discussions in Q1 this year: Report

According to the data analytics and consulting company Global Data, S&P 500 companies in their Q1 2024 earnings call transcripts had discussions about GenAI adoption, products/solutions on offer, strategic partnerships, investments, and application areas.

May 21, 2024

Lighting strike in Germany injures 10 people, 4 critical [details]

A lighting strike in the eastern German city of Dresden injured ten people, four of whom sustained severe injuries.

May 21, 2024

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Science & Health

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

Use of cannabis poses 11 times higher risk of psychotic disorder: Study

Zydus lifesciences wins USFDA approval for asthma drugs; to be manufactured in Gujarat

Brazil's extreme weather turns tragic, death toll reaches 161; Conspiracy theories abound

Breakthrough in breast cancer treatment: This new drug targets and destroys hard-to-treat tumors

Dr. Reddy's Laboratories leverages strategic collaborations for access, growth and Innovation

GenAI emerges as key theme in firms' discussions in Q1 this year: Report

Lighting strike in Germany injures 10 people, 4 critical [details]

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]