Health

New Delhi, Dec 10: The fight against Cancer could get a major boost with a team of researchers at the Indian Institute of Technology-Indore synthesising a nano-based therapeutic agent that promises to be highly effective in treating the deadly disease. Cancer: increasingly growing concerns of the healthcare sector Cancer has …

Study unravels the genome of turmeric Indian researchers succeeded in finding the genome of turmeric New Delhi, Dec 10: A team of researchers from the Indian Institute of Science Education and Research (IISER) – Bhopal has sequenced the genome of the turmeric plant paving the way for its incorporation into …

The State of inequality: a new report from the World Health Organization and the Global Fund to Fight AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria GENEVA, Thursday, 9 December 2021 – Inequities have been widely acknowledged as barriers to achieving global and national goals and targets in HIV, TB and malaria programs. However, …

Everyone feels stressed from time to time. However, long-term stress may contribute to or worsen health problems. Here are some ideas that may help you cope with stress: Some people use relaxation techniques, such as guided imagery or progressive muscle relaxation, to release tension and counteract the ill effects of …

End tobacco is an essential part of the bedrock for Universal Health Coverage Can we deliver on the promise of health for all unless we fix the gaping and widening punctures that are causing epidemic-proportion of preventable diseases and untimely deaths? No one needs to suffer from preventable illnesses or …

Countries with regulations protecting people from industrially produced trans fat tripled over the past year WHO report reveals people in high-income countries are protected by policies on trans fat elimination, but low-income countries are being left behind Geneva, 7 December 2021 —Forty countries now have best-practice trans fat elimination policies …

Coronavirus genomic surveillance mechanism in India New Delhi, Dec 07: A consortium of national laboratories based in four cities – Bengaluru, Hyderabad, New Delhi, and Pune – is continuously conducting genomic surveillance of coronavirus, which has helped to sequence more and more samples of the virus. The focus of the …

No data of farmers who died, hence no question of compensation: Center The central government on Tuesday said there was no data on how many farmers died during the year-long agitation demanding repeal of three controversial agriculture laws, so the question of providing financial assistance does not arise. MSP will …

What we know about the Omicron variant of Covid-19 so far Update on Omicron (B.1.1.529): SARS-CoV-2 Variant New Delhi, 29th November 2021. On 26 November 2021, the world health organization (WHO) designated variant B.1.1.529 a variant of concern, named Omicron, on the advice of WHO’s Technical Advisory Group on Virus …

PM Modi lays foundation stone of Jewar Airport Prime Minister Narendra Modi lays the foundation stone of Jewar airport, says ‘for the first time in 70 years, UP getting what it deserves. New Covid Variant In South Africa Has 10 Mutations, 8 More Than Delta Centre writes to states/UTs warning …

New Delhi, Nov 24: The transfer of genetic information in the intact form to the progeny is the cornerstone of the perpetuation of life on earth. However, the DNA molecules that store this genetic information are susceptible to damage caused by many internal and external factors that cells are frequently …

Union Cabinet approves bill to repeal three farm laws The Union Cabinet today approved a bill to repeal the three farm laws, which triggered protests at Delhi borders by thousands of farmers, and will be tabled in Parliament during the upcoming winter session for passage. “Why Should We Meet Sonia …

India tops the medal tally at Olympiad on Astronomy & Astrophysics India recorded an exceptional performance at the 14th International Olympiad on Astronomy & Astrophysics (IOAA) 2021, organised by Colombia, and held in online mode from 14 to 21 November 2021. UP 2022 Election Campaign Live Updates: SP, RLD hint …

World Antimicrobial Awareness Week 18-24 November When medicines become resistant, even curable diseases are at risk of becoming incurable When does Antimicrobial resistance occur? Antimicrobial resistance occurs when microbes such as bacteria, viruses, fungi, and parasites no longer respond to medicines. This makes common infections harder to treat and increases …

What are WHO guidelines on the treatment of children with multisystem inflammatory syndrome associated with COVID-19? How to manage multisystem inflammatory syndrome in children associated with COVID-19 (MIS-C)? WHO issues new guidelines. Geneva, 23 November 2021 | WHO today issued updated guidelines on the management of multisystem inflammatory syndrome in …

Benefits of Beetroot | Chukandar or Beetroot benefits in English If you hate beetroot, then definitely read about the benefits of beetroot once. Drinking beetroot juice not only increases the amount of haemoglobin in the blood in the body but also has many other health benefits. Perhaps only a few …

C-CAMP unveils an innovation hub to combat antimicrobial resistance (AMR). New Delhi, Nov 22: The Department of Biotechnology’s Centre for Cellular and Molecular Platforms (C-CAMP), has launched a global collaborative platform to help reduce the antimicrobial resistance (AMR) burden in India through stronger and more stepped-up participation of various stakeholders. …

Blood-based biomarkers for brain tumours identified New Delhi, Nov 18: A study by researchers at the Indian Institute of Science (IISc), along with collaborators, has identified potential blood-based biomarkers to predict disease progression and survival times in those with late-stage brain tumours. The team included researchers from the Centre for …

Son killed in the encounter, bravery award winner says: ‘I shed blood for the nation’ Hyderpora encounter: Omar Abdullah stages sit-in, LG orders magisterial inquiry; media reports. Heavy Rainfall In Chennai, Weather Department IMD Issues ‘Red Alert‘ Tamil Nadu: Heavy Rains Predicted In Next 24 Hours; IMD Issues Red & …