87 years of service to the nation
Begin typing your search above and press return to search.
APAC region sees rise in demand for lab-grown meat: Report
Health & Fitness

APAC region sees rise in demand for lab-grown meat: Report

New Delhi, Dec 30: The Asia-Pacific (APAC) region is seeing a rise in interest in cultured meat or lab-grown meat, according to a report on Monday. Meat is an essential source of proteins, lipids, carbohydrates, and vitamins that the human body needs to meet its energy requirements. Even as...
Regular eye check-ups in 40s key to preventing vision loss from glaucoma
Health & Fitness

Regular eye check-ups in 40s key to preventing vision loss from glaucoma

New Delhi, Dec 30: Adults in their 40s must undergo regular eye check-ups to prevent vision loss from glaucoma a chronic eye disease that can lead to vision loss and blindness, said an ophthalmologist at All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), New Delhi. Taking to social media platform X,...
Study shows flu vaccine effective against severe illness in kids
Health & Fitness

Study shows flu vaccine effective against severe illness in kids

New Delhi, Dec 28: Influenza vaccine is effective for preventing severe influenza illness, including hospitalisation among children, according to a study. The study led by researchers from the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) showed having at least one dose of influenza vaccine...
NABL-QCI appoints Dr. Sandip Shah as chairperson
Health & Fitness

NABL-QCI appoints Dr. Sandip Shah as chairperson

New Delhi, Dec 28: The National Accreditation Board for Testing and Calibration Laboratories (NABL), a constituent board of the Quality Council of India (QCI) has appointed Dr. Sandip Shah, an eminent medical professional, as the Chairperson, the Ministry of Commerce and Industry said on Friday. Dr....
Digital consultations not sufficient for treatment of tonsillitis: Study
Health & Fitness

Digital consultations not sufficient for treatment of tonsillitis: Study

New Delhi, Dec 28: Even as digital healthcare consultations are becoming more common, a study showed it may not be enough for a safe assessment of tonsillitis. Tonsillitis is a painful infection of the tonsils two lymph node rich glands in the back of the throat. Symptoms of tonsillitis include...
CSIR leads research for breast cancer, sickle cell anaemia, Parkinson
Health & Fitness

CSIR leads research for breast cancer, sickle cell anaemia, Parkinson's in 2024:...

New Delhi, Dec 27: The Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) has made significant scientific and research gains in 2024, especially for breast cancer, sickle cell anaemia, and Parkinson's disease in the year 2024, said the Ministry of Science and Technology on Friday. The CSIR-Centre...
IIT Bombay researchers develop needle free shock syringes for painless treatments
Health & Fitness

IIT Bombay researchers develop needle free shock syringes for painless...

New Delhi, Dec 27: Researchers at the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Bombay have developed a shockwave-based needle free syringe that ensures painless and safe drug delivery with lesser damage to the skin and lower risk of infection. The novel needle free shock syringes may help people with...
IMA’s new certification for hospitals to promote best practices in antimicrobial usage
Health & Fitness

IMA’s new certification for hospitals to promote best practices in antimicrobial...

New Delhi, Dec 27: In a bid to combat rising antimicrobial resistance (AMR), the Indian Medical Association (IMA) has launched the first of its kind globally “IMA AMR Smart Hospital” certification initiative that seeks to promote accountability and best practices in antimicrobial usage....
Indian healthcare sector poised to reach $320 bn by 2028: Report
Health & Fitness

Indian healthcare sector poised to reach $320 bn by 2028: Report

Mumbai, Dec 26: The healthcare sector in India is expected to reach $320 billion by 2028, even as the country’s pharmaceuticals, healthcare, and biotechnology industries continue to evolve in response to global demands, according to a report on Thursday. The report by Great Place To Work showed that...
Bird flu tightens grip on California as human cases rise
Health & Fitness

Bird flu tightens grip on California as human cases rise

Sacramento, Dec 26: California's battle against avian influenza A (H5N1) intensified amid spreading infections across dairy farms and a growing number of human infection, including two newly confirmed cases in Stanislaus and Los Angeles counties. The virus, commonly known as bird flu, has infected...
Scientists develop scan that unravels secrets of lung function
Health & Fitness

Scientists develop scan that unravels secrets of lung function

New Delhi, Dec 25: A team of scientists has developed a new method of scanning lungs that is able to show the effects of treatment on lung function in real time, enabling them to see the functioning of transplanted lungs. The scan method enabled the team, led by researchers at Newcastle University...
Wearable heart sound devices represent key shift in cardiac care: Study
Health & Fitness

Wearable heart sound devices represent key shift in cardiac care: Study

New Delhi, Dec 25: Wearable heart sound devices represent a groundbreaking shift in cardiac care, offering continuous, non-invasive monitoring with the potential to revolutionise the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of cardiovascular conditions, according to a new study. Cardiovascular diseases...
X