Science & Health

Over 73.90 Cr ABHA IDs created to boost health: Health Ministry

More than 73.90 Crore health accounts with unique IDs have been created under the Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission (ABDM).

Feb 7, 2025

TB Mukt Bharat campaign screens 5.63 cr people, notifies 1.59 lakh new TB patients: Nadda

The health ministry's 100-day intensified campaign on tuberculosis Mukt Bharat has screened 5.63 crore vulnerable people and notified 1.59 lakh new TB patients from 347 districts, said Union Health Minister JP Nadda in Parliament on Friday.

Feb 7, 2025

J&K mysterious deaths: All pesticide, insecticide shops sealed in Rajouri district

All pesticide and insecticide shops have been sealed by authorities in Jammu and Kashmir's (J&K) Rajouri district as part of preventive measures taken after 17 'mysterious deaths' took place in Budhal village, officials said on Thursday.

Feb 6, 2025

Late, onset, menopause may lower heart disease risk

Late-onset of menopause may lower heart disease risk: Study

Women who go through menopause later in life have healthier blood vessels which reduces their risk of heart disease.

Feb 5, 2025

Australian research finds no link between mobile phones and various cancers

Research led by Australia's nuclear and radiation safety agency has found no link between mobile phone use and various cancers.

Feb 4, 2025

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

Ayushman Bharat: Delhi doctor explains impact of healthcare scheme on cancer patients

February 4 is observed as the World Cancer Day, marking a global observance aimed at raising awareness and fighting the deadly disease. As the life-threatening ailment continues to affect millions worldwide, the day serves as a reminder to reduce the number of 'preventable' deaths. India has made considerable progress in the field as the financial assistance under the Ayushman Bharat has enabled umpteen families to receive cancer treatment, free of cost.

Feb 4, 2025

World Cancer Day: People thank PM Modi for affordable treatment under Ayushman Bharat

On the occasion of World Cancer Day, observed annually on February 4 to raise awareness about cancer, people in Rajasthan have lauded the Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri Jan Aarogya Yojana (PM-JAY) for its transformative impact on cancer patients.

Feb 4, 2025

Light rainfall graces Delhi-NCR, AQI improves slightly

Light rainfall graces Delhi-NCR, brings down temperature, improves AQI

Delhi-NCR woke up to light rainfall on Tuesday morning, with the India Meteorological Department (IMD) predicting that showers will continue throughout the day.

Feb 4, 2025

ISRO's NVS-02 navigation satellite faces technical glitch

The Indian Space Research Organization's (ISRO) NVS-02 navigation satellite has encountered a technical glitch after being successfully injected into the intended Geosynchronous Transfer Orbit (GTO).

Feb 3, 2025

IIT Madras launches Bharat cancer genome atlas to boost research, treatment

IIT Madras launches Bharat cancer genome atlas to boost R&D

The Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Madras on Monday launched Bharat cancer genome atlas to boost research and personalise treatment against the deadly disease both in India and worldwide.

Feb 3, 2025

Economic Survey: Health expenditure grew to Rs 6.1 lakh crore in FY25

The Economic Survey tabled by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman in Parliament on Friday noted that health expenditure in the country grew to Rs 6.1 lakh crore in FY25.

Jan 31, 2025

India reported 151 Zika virus disease in 2024, highest in Maharashtra: WHO

India has reported a total of 151 Zika virus disease (ZVD) between January 1 and December 31, 2024, according to the latest update by the World Health Organization (WHO).

Jan 30, 2025

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

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Science & Health

Over 73.90 Cr ABHA IDs created to boost health: Health Ministry

TB Mukt Bharat campaign screens 5.63 cr people, notifies 1.59 lakh new TB patients: Nadda

J&K mysterious deaths: All pesticide, insecticide shops sealed in Rajouri district

Late-onset of menopause may lower heart disease risk: Study

Australian research finds no link between mobile phones and various cancers

Ayushman Bharat: Delhi doctor explains impact of healthcare scheme on cancer patients

World Cancer Day: People thank PM Modi for affordable treatment under Ayushman Bharat

Light rainfall graces Delhi-NCR, brings down temperature, improves AQI

ISRO's NVS-02 navigation satellite faces technical glitch

IIT Madras launches Bharat cancer genome atlas to boost R&D

Economic Survey: Health expenditure grew to Rs 6.1 lakh crore in FY25

India reported 151 Zika virus disease in 2024, highest in Maharashtra: WHO

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

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