Science & Health

Over 12K PHCs converted to 24x7 services to give emergency care in rural areas: Centre

In a bid to boost emergency health services, the Union Government has established 24x7 primary health centres (PHCs) and first referral units (FRUs) across the country.

Jan 23, 2025

WEF 2025: WHO's role essential for maintaining global health systems, testing and research, says Adar Poonawalla

Even as the US has pulled out from the World Health Organization, Serum Institute of India (SII) chief Adar Poonawalla on Thursday said that the UN health agency's role is essential in global health systems.

Jan 23, 2025

J&K's Rajouri village declared containment zone as mysterious deaths grip residents

The Budhaal village in Jammu and Kashmir's Rajouri district has been declared a containment zone following a series of mysterious deaths. The decision was made under section 163 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS) by the District Magistrate of Rajouri, in response to growing health concerns in the area. Since December 8, 2024, the village has witnessed the tragic demise of 17 locals, including 11 children.

Jan 22, 2025

Delhi's air quality remains 'poor', foggy weather disrupts trains, flights

Delhi's air quality remains in the 'poor' category for the second consecutive day this week, with an Air Quality Index (AQI) of 264 recorded at 6 a.m. on Wednesday, according to data from the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB). Additionally, foggy weather has significantly disrupted transportation services.

Jan 22, 2025

Minimum temperature rises above freezing point in J&K's Srinagar

For the first time after December 3, 2024, the minimum temperature rose above the freezing point in Srinagar on Tuesday while Jammu city weather improved.

Jan 21, 2025

Delhi wakes up to 'poor' air quality as cloudy skies persist

Delhi woke up to poor air quality on Tuesday, with the Air Quality Index (AQI) recorded at 319 at 6 a.m., according to the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB).

Jan 21, 2025

Immuneel launches affordable CAR T-cell therapy for non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma in India

Bengaluru-based cell and gene therapy start-up Immuneel Therapeutics on Monday announced the launch of Qartemi -- the country's first personalised and precision therapy CAR T-cell therapy for treating B-cell Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma (B-NHL) in adults.

Jan 20, 2025

Fat Deposits in Muscles Linked to Higher Heart Disease Risks

A study has revealed a new risk factor for heart disease that transcends traditional measures such as body mass index (BMI). The research, led by Professor Viviany Taqueti, Director of the Cardiac Stress Laboratory at Brigham and Women's Hospital, US, has found that individuals with fat deposits within their muscles are at a higher risk of heart disease, irrespective of their BMI.

Jan 20, 2025

Water spring sealed after mysterious disease kills 17 in J&K's Rajouri

A water spring in Budhal village of Jammu and Kashmir's Rajouri district has been sealed by authorities following the death of the 17th victim to a mysterious disease.

Jan 20, 2025

Cold wave returns to Kashmir, weather improves in Jammu

After two days of less harsh night temperatures, a cold wave returned to Kashmir Valley and Srinagar city recorded minus 3.2 degrees Celsius as the minimum temperature on Monday.

Jan 20, 2025

Air quality in Delhi remains 'very poor' amid cold wave

The air quality in the national capital deteriorated to the higher end of the "very poor" category amid the cold wave.

Jan 20, 2025

Dense fog engulfs Delhi-NCR, 41 trains delayed

Dense fog blanketed Delhi-NCR on Sunday, leading to significant disruptions in train schedules across multiple routes and challenging travel conditions for commuters.

Jan 19, 2025

Doctors believe 'mysterious deaths' occurred due to neurotoxins in J&K's Rajouri

To address the fear and consternation among the inhabitants following 16 'mysterious deaths' in over one month, health department experts addressed a press conference in Budhal village of J&K's Rajouri district on Saturday and said that the deaths in the village had been caused by neurotoxins.

Jan 18, 2025

Methodological Genius Propels Statistical Breakthroughs in Clinical Research

Dr. Chen Yang said The future of data science holds immense potential, and I am committed to contributing innovations that advance knowledge and drive positive outcomes in clinical research and beyond

Jan 17, 2025

New Framework Optimizes AI for Elderly Healthcare: Breakthrough in Personalized Medicine

Abhiram Reddy Bommareddy said By combining sophisticated data management, stringent privacy measures, and advanced clinical decision support, it establishes new benchmarks in medical technology

Jan 17, 2025