Lifestyle
Apr 17, 2025
New Delhi, April 17 (IANS) Hackers could exploit genomic data vulnerabilities using next-generation DNA sequencing (NGS) technology, warns a study on Thursday urging the need to secure it.
Apr 17, 2025
US-based gastroenterologist and health educator Dr Palaniappan Manickam has stirred up conversation on social media with his latest tweet comparing Indians' frequent use of Dolo-650 to “popping...
Apr 17, 2025
New Delhi, April 17 (IANS) Boosting awareness, early diagnosis, and improving access to care is crucial to fight haemophilia and other bleeding disorders in the country, said Union Minister JP Nadda...
Apr 17, 2025
Leafy vegetables are a powerhouse of nutrition and play a vital role in everyday Indian meals. Packed with essential vitamins, minerals, and fiber, these greens not only add flavor to our food but...
Apr 17, 2025
New Delhi, April 17 (IANS) India was the top-funded developing market in 2024, posting spectacular growth of 215 per cent in dollar funding and 27 per cent in deal count, according to a report.
Apr 17, 2025
New Delhi, April 17 (IANS) India needs to shift towards sustainable, recyclable, biodegradable alternatives, said Union Minister of State for Health and Family Welfare Prataprao Ganpatrao Jadhav.
Apr 17, 2025
New Delhi, April 17 (IANS) Stem cell therapies are a safe and effective way of treating Parkinson's disease, according to results of two independent clinical trials.
Apr 16, 2025
New Delhi, April 16 (IANS) Union Minister of Labour and Employment Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya will inaugurate the newly developed 220-bedded Employees' State Insurance Corporation (ESIC) Hospital at...
Apr 16, 2025
New Delhi, April 16 (IANS) The National Technical Textile Mission (NTTM), an initiative by the Ministry of Textiles, is developing an innovative firefighting suit using aluminised coated glass...
Apr 16, 2025
New Delhi, April 16 (IANS) Monitoring blood levels of DNA fragments shed by dying tumour cells may accurately predict cancer recurrence, according to a new study.
Apr 16, 2025
New Delhi, April 16 (IANS) Certain common genetic changes may explain why some people with focal epilepsy become less responsive to seizure medications, finds a new global study.
Apr 16, 2025
Houston, April 15 (IANS) As many as 561 measles cases have been confirmed in the second largest US state of Texas, as the outbreak continues to grow nationwide, according to figures issued by the...
Apr 16, 2025
New Delhi, April 16 (IANS) If you are having ice-cold feet and feel heaviness in the legs it may indicate the presence of varicose veins -- swollen, twisted, and enlarged veins in legs or ankles,...
Apr 16, 2025
New Delhi, April 16 (IANS) People suffering from chronic pain -- or pain that lasts at least three months -- may be up to four times more likely to experience depression, according to a study.
Apr 15, 2025
New Delhi, April 15 (IANS) Repeated exposure to unnecessary computed tomography (CT) scans raises the risk of cancers as with alcohol consumption and obesity, according to a new study.
Apr 15, 2025
New Delhi, April 15 (IANS) Rising temperatures may not only affect physical health, but could also increase the burden of mental and behavioural disorders (MBD) like schizophrenia and depression by...
Apr 15, 2025
Bohag Bihu, also known as Rongali Bihu, marks the arrival of the Assamese New Year and is celebrated with great enthusiasm across Assam and parts of Northeast India.
Apr 15, 2025
The societal obsession with achieving a specific look to attain "success" continues to pressure individuals into adopting extreme and harmful behaviours—many of which can lead to severe long-term...
Apr 15, 2025
Good Friday, one of the most sacred days in Christianity, invites deep reflection on the profound sacrifice of Jesus Christ. Observed as the day of His crucifixion, it marks a pivotal moment in...
Apr 15, 2025
New York, April 15 (IANS) People with a certain heart valve abnormality may be at an increased risk of developing severe heart rhythm disorders also known as arrhythmias, according to a study on...
Apr 15, 2025
New Delhi, April 15 (IANS) A new pill has shown promise against antibiotic-resistant gonorrhoea -- a common sexually transmitted infection (STI) --, according to a study published in the journal The...
Apr 15, 2025
The Good Friday long weekend is soon upon us, and what better way to ring it in than by going on a road trip? India is a large and varied country with plenty of exciting places to visit.
Apr 15, 2025
New Delhi, April 15 (IANS) A team of Candian researchers has found plasticisers called phthalates, flame retardants, and other harmful chemicals in mattresses of babies and young children who are...
Apr 15, 2025
April 15, 2025, marks an occasion that echoes with heritage and festivity—the Bengali New Year, known as Pohela Boishakh.
Apr 15, 2025
Happy Pohela Baisakh 2025: Celebrate Bengali New Year with Joy, Love, and Tradition
Apr 15, 2025
New Delhi, April 15 (IANS) Treating patients earlier with a combination of statins and the cholesterol-lowering drug ezetimibe could prevent thousands of new heart attacks, strokes, and death over a...
Apr 14, 2025
New Delhi, April 14 (IANS) Pharmaceutical major Dr Reddy's Laboratories on Monday denied media reports that claimed that the company is planning a 25 per cent reduction in workforce costs and laying...
Apr 14, 2025
New Delhi, April 14 (IANS) Imbalance in the digestive system may disrupt brain signals and influence behavioural symptoms in children with autism, according to a study on Monday.
Apr 14, 2025
New Delhi, April 14 (IANS) Researchers at the Indian Institute of Technology Bombay (IITB) have found different climatic drivers behind back-to-back extreme heat events experienced by South Asian...
Apr 14, 2025
New Delhi, April 14 (IANS) Drugmaker Dr Reddy's Laboratories is allegedly reducing its workforce costs by nearly 25 per cent, and also laying off employees earning above Rs 1 crore yearly, according...
Apr 14, 2025
In a historic breakthrough, doctors and researchers have been able to use an artificial intelligence-based fertilization (IVF) system to help bring a baby into the world.
Apr 14, 2025
New Delhi, April 14 (IANS) Eating bananas or broccoli, rich in potassium, may effectively help lower hypertension -- affecting over 30 per cent of adults globally, according to a study on Monday.
Apr 13, 2025
Guwahati, April 13 (IANS) Marking a significant milestone in oncological surgery and improving outcome for cancer patients, Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Sunday inaugurated the first-...
Apr 13, 2025
Gurugram, April 13 (IANS) Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini, while addressing the 12th Annual Conference of All India Surgeons’ Association in Gurugram, said on Sunday that innovation in the...
Apr 13, 2025
New Delhi, April 13 (IANS) Scientists on Sunday said they have presented a novel channel-wise cumulative spike train image-driven model for hand gesture recognition.
Apr 13, 2025
New Delhi, April 13 (IANS) India's pharmaceuticals and medical devices sector has seen a FDI inflow to the tune of Rs 11,888 crore from April to December in the financial year ended on March 31, 2025...
Apr 13, 2025
New Delhi, April 13 (IANS) Taking tirzepatide drug once a week may produce clinically meaningful and sustained weight loss for at least 3 years in adults with overweight or obesity who do not have...
Apr 13, 2025
New Delhi, April 13 (IANS) New research has revealed that Schistosoma haematobium (S. haematobium), a parasitic infection affecting millions globally, can trigger cancer-related gene activity in the...
Apr 13, 2025
Baisakhi, celebrated on April 13, 2025, is a joyful harvest festival primarily observed in Punjab and across North India.
Apr 13, 2025
New Delhi, April 13 (IANS) More than three million children worldwide lost their lives in 2022 due to antimicrobial resistance (AMR)-related infections, a new landmark study has revealed.
Apr 12, 2025
New Delhi, April 12 (IANS) US researchers have used modern technology CRISPR interference to identify a new set of genes that contribute to the risk of Parkinson’s disease.
Apr 12, 2025
New York, April 12 (IANS) US researchers have found a new method that may help in monitoring cancer from blood tests more easily and accurately.
