Science & Health

How heat waves are intensifying heart health risks

Rising temperatures are increasing the risk of heart health, contributing to a surge in chances of death from cardiovascular diseases.

9 days ago

PhonePe makes health insurance accessible and affordable with monthly premiums

PhonePe launched a first-of-its-kind, monthly subscription for insurance premium payments with flexible payment options starting from Rs 500 to Rs 3,000 per month.

11 days ago

UK researchers develop new ultra-sensitive blood test that can predict breast cancer recurrence

In a significant breakthrough that could revolutionize the early detection and treatment of breast cancer, British researchers have developed an ultra-sensitive new blood test. This test can predict if the cancer will return years before it shows up on scans, potentially improving survival rates for millions of women worldwide.

11 days ago

Troubled twice, NASA's Starliner finally gets ready for third launch attempt on June 5

NASA's Boeing Starliner is set for its third launch attempt on June 5, carrying astronauts Butch Wilmore and Sunita Williams

11 days ago

WHO member states extend pandemic agreement negotiations for another year

The World Health Organization (WHO) member states have agreed to extend the negotiations over the pandemic agreement for another year

12 days ago

NIMHANS conferred with Nelson Mandela Award 2024 for health promotion

New Delhi, May 31 (IANS) The National Institute of Mental Health & Neuro Sciences (NIMHANS), Bengaluru, under the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, on Friday bagged the Nelson Mandela Award for health promotion for 2024 by the World Health Organization (WHO).

13 days ago

Heatwave grips Jammu as pleasant weather likely to continue in Kashmir

The weather office said on Saturday that the present heatwave condition is expected to continue in the Jammu division while Kashmir valley will have generally pleasant weather in the next nine days.

13 days ago

Early Monsoon Arrival this weekend to provide much-required boost to Indian agriculture, rural demand and economy

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has advanced the expected onset of the monsoon in Karnataka to June 2, 2024.

13 days ago

Low fertility, ageing population haunt South Korea; govt vows to turn the tables around [see how]

South Korea's provincial government heads propose policies to address the country's low fertility rate and ageing population. The strategy includes global branding of cities and improving living conditions outside Seoul to encourage families to settle.

14 days ago

US-based Vattikuti Foundation to nurture 20 medical students in India in robotic surgery

US-based Vattikuti Foundation on Friday announced to launch 'Vattikuti Explorers', a national competition aimed at identifying 20 innovative medical students in India and nurturing them in the field of robotic surgery.

14 days ago

No Tobacco Day: Top medical journals continue to produce tobacco-funded research, says study

A study published in The BMJ on World No Tobacco Day that Tobacco-funded research continues to appear in highly-cited medical journals.

14 days ago

Breast Cancer Battle: The Promising Future of Hormone Therapy

Research reveals that hormone therapy, which utilizes medications to regulate or suppress hormone levels, holds great potential in effectively managing and treating breast cancers that are hormone-receptor positive, offering new hope for patients with this specific type of cancer.

14 days ago

Facebook posts show unflagged content on vaccine hesitancy: Study

A recent study conducted by researchers from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology and the University of Pennsylvania has shed light on the role of unflagged content on Facebook in fueling vaccine hesitancy during the Covid-19 pandemic.

14 days ago

World No Tobacco Day: Children most vulnerable to thirdhand smoke, experts warn

Health experts have issued a stark warning about an often-overlooked danger associated with smoking: thirdhand smoke. This invisible threat, they say, is a ticking time bomb, with the potential to cause serious health issues, including respiratory problems, developmental issues, and even cancer.

15 days ago

What explains the heat wave in March this year?

Delhi sizzles at 52.3 degrees as city records season's highest-ever temperature

Delhi sizzles at 52.3 degrees Celsius as city records season's highest-ever temperature

15 days ago

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Science & Health

How heat waves are intensifying heart health risks

PhonePe makes health insurance accessible and affordable with monthly premiums

UK researchers develop new ultra-sensitive blood test that can predict breast cancer recurrence

Troubled twice, NASA's Starliner finally gets ready for third launch attempt on June 5

WHO member states extend pandemic agreement negotiations for another year

NIMHANS conferred with Nelson Mandela Award 2024 for health promotion

Heatwave grips Jammu as pleasant weather likely to continue in Kashmir

Early Monsoon Arrival this weekend to provide much-required boost to Indian agriculture, rural demand and economy

Low fertility, ageing population haunt South Korea; govt vows to turn the tables around [see how]

US-based Vattikuti Foundation to nurture 20 medical students in India in robotic surgery

No Tobacco Day: Top medical journals continue to produce tobacco-funded research, says study

Breast Cancer Battle: The Promising Future of Hormone Therapy

Facebook posts show unflagged content on vaccine hesitancy: Study

World No Tobacco Day: Children most vulnerable to thirdhand smoke, experts warn

Delhi sizzles at 52.3 degrees as city records season's highest-ever temperature

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]