Science & Health

WHO congratulates Guinea on eliminating human sleeping sickness

The World Health Organization (WHO) Director-General, Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus has extended his congratulations to Guinea for successfully eliminating human African trypanosomiasis, commonly known as sleeping sickness. This neglected tropical disease has been a persistent health concern, particularly in Africa, and its eradication marks a significant achievement in the field of public health.

Jan 30, 2025

NIT Rourkela's new eco-friendly treatment to remove carcinogenic dyes from wastewater

Researchers at the National Institute of Technology Rourkela on Thursday announced an innovative process for efficiently treating industrial wastewater contaminated with persistent dyes that can cause cancer.

Jan 30, 2025

Working expeditiously to safely bring back Sunita Williams, Butch Willmore: NASA

NASA on Thursday said it is "working expeditiously" along with SpaceX to safely bring back Indian origin astronaut Sunita Williams and astronaut Butch Willmore, currently stuck in the International Space Station (ISS) for 238 days.

Jan 30, 2025

Toxic air: CAQM imposes Stage 3 restrictions in Delhi-NCR

Delhi and its surrounding regions are once again grappling with deteriorating air quality. The Air Quality Index (AQI), a standard measure of air pollution, has surged to 'Severe' levels, prompting the Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) to re-impose Stage 3 of the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP) from Thursday.

Jan 30, 2025

White blood cell count may signal severity of Covid symptoms in women: Study

A count of white blood cells (leukocytes) may be a crucial indicator for determining debilitating outcomes of Covid-19 in postmenopausal women.

Jan 29, 2025

PM-JAY scheme: Over 85.97 mn people avail free treatments worth Rs 1.2 lakh cr

More than 85.97 million people have so far benefited from free treatments worth Rs 1.2 lakh crore under the Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (PM-JAY).

Jan 29, 2025

Potassium salt provides good alternative to sodium to cut heart risk, must be promoted: Experts

Potassium salt may provide a good alternative to sodium, and must be promoted, said experts on Wednesday while welcoming a new recommendation by the World Health Organization (WHO) on potassium-enriched salt to combat hypertension and related heart risks.

Jan 29, 2025

ISRO ready for 100th launch of its GSLV rocket tomorrow

ISRO is ready to make its 100th launch of the GSLV rocket from Satish Dhawan Space Centre in Sriharikota on January 29.

Jan 28, 2025

Ocean-surface warming 4x faster in last four decades: Study

The rate of ocean warming has more than quadrupled over the past four decades, according to a new study on Tuesday, explaining why 2023 and early 2024 saw unprecedentedly high sea temperatures.

Jan 28, 2025

Rise of Ayush increasingly making India a health tourism hub

Medical Visa Boosts India's Status as Health Tourism Hub

India's AYUSH system, encompassing Ayurveda, Yoga, Unani, Siddha, and Homeopathy, has boosted the country's health tourism. The Ministry of Ayush's efforts led to the global integration of these traditional medicine systems in 2024.

Jan 28, 2025

Asia-pacific healthcare market to hit $5 trn by 2030, Indian CDMOs to shine globally: Report

The Asia-Pacific healthcare market is on track to hit $5 trillion by 2030, driving 40 per cent of global sector growth

Jan 27, 2025

How good sleep habit can boost brain health, ward off Alzheimer's risk

Indian scientists develop nano-formulation to bring safer treatment for Parkinson's

Scientists from the Institute of Nano Science and Technology (INST) Mohali, an autonomous institute of the Department of Science and Technology, on Monday, announced a targeted nano-formulation that will enable safer treatment method for people suffering from Parkinson's disease.

Jan 27, 2025

Tingling, weakness of hand-grip or foot drop could signal Guillain-Barré Syndrome (GBS)

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Science & Health

WHO congratulates Guinea on eliminating human sleeping sickness

NIT Rourkela's new eco-friendly treatment to remove carcinogenic dyes from wastewater

Working expeditiously to safely bring back Sunita Williams, Butch Willmore: NASA

Toxic air: CAQM imposes Stage 3 restrictions in Delhi-NCR

White blood cell count may signal severity of Covid symptoms in women: Study

PM-JAY scheme: Over 85.97 mn people avail free treatments worth Rs 1.2 lakh cr

Potassium salt provides good alternative to sodium to cut heart risk, must be promoted: Experts

ISRO ready for 100th launch of its GSLV rocket tomorrow

Ocean-surface warming 4x faster in last four decades: Study

Medical Visa Boosts India's Status as Health Tourism Hub

Asia-pacific healthcare market to hit $5 trn by 2030, Indian CDMOs to shine globally: Report

Indian scientists develop nano-formulation to bring safer treatment for Parkinson's

Explained: What is Guillain-Barré Syndrome? Know when to seek treatment

Intense cold wave grips Kashmir again, temperature drops to minus 5.5 degrees in Srinagar

ISRO Gears Up for 100th Rocket Launch with GSLV-F15 Mission

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]