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May 7, 2024 3:01 PM

People with two copies of a risk gene have genetic form of Alzheimer’s, scientists say

People who carry two copies of the APOE4 gene are virtually guaranteed to develop Alzheimer's and face symptoms at an earlier age, researchers reported on Monday in a study that could redefine such carriers as having a new genetic form of the mind-wa...

May 3, 2024 5:34 PM

Impact of heat stress on physical and mental health

Heat stress is more than just feeling hot on a sunny day; it can profoundly affect both our physical and mental well-being. When our bodies are exposed to high temperatures for extended periods, especially during strenuous activities, they struggle t...

April 30, 2024 5:30 PM

Carnivore birds declining more rapidly than omnivores in India: report

Indian bird species, particularly carnivores, insectivores, and granivores, are declining at a faster rate than omnivores and nectar eaters, indicating the impact of diet on the avian population, reveals the State of India’s Birds Report 2023, rele...

April 25, 2024 10:37 AM

The tastes of summer: FPOs cultivating goodness on Indian plates

By: Aditya Ahuja In the heartlands of India, where the sun beats down relentlessly, and the soil holds the promise of sustenance, there exists a silent revolution. It is a movement propelled by the hands that till the land, the minds that nurture ...

April 12, 2024 9:29 AM

Prime Minister Modi chairs meet to review preparedness for heat wave conditions

Amid rising temperatures in several parts of the country, Prime Minister Narendra Modi reviewed the preparedness for heat wave related situations. He stressed upon whole of government approach. PM Modi also highlighted the importance of awareness cre...

April 8, 2024 11:50 AM

Study reveals impact of alcohol consumption during pregnancy on infant development

A recent study published in the journal "Alcohol Clinical and Experimental Research" has revealed that even low to moderate alcohol consumption by pregnant women can lead to subtle changes in the prenatal development of their babies. Lead researcher...

April 7, 2024 1:34 PM

This day, that year: Sri Lanka’s strategic brilliance in the 2014 World T20 final

By: Aditya Ahuja A team total of 130 runs in a T20 game is not unusual, but picture a scenario where a team manages just 130 with six wickets still intact. That is precisely what transpired at the Sher-e-Bangla stadium in Mirpur, a decade ago. Le...

April 5, 2024 4:04 PM

Experts warn lethal bird flu pandemic could be ‘100 times worse’ than COVID-19

Experts have issued a warning about a potential bird flu pandemic that could be "100 times worse than COVID," after the detection of the H5N1 strain of avian influenza in a person from Texas who had contact with infected dairy cows. The spread of bi...

April 5, 2024 4:06 PM

President Murmu launches India’s first home-grown gene therapy for cancer

President Droupadi Murmu on Thursday launched India's first home-grown gene therapy for cancer at IIT Bombay. Describing the newly-launched treatment, named "CAR-T cell therapy," as a beacon of hope, President Murmu expressed confidence that the the...

April 4, 2024 12:51 PM

Ponkaliamman festival: A celebration of faith and tradition in Erode, Tamil Nadu

By: Aditya Ahuja The Sri Ponkaliamman temple in Tamil Nadu's Erode district radiated with the enthusiasm of over 50,000 devotees during the revered Ponkaliamman festival. Thousands of worshippers took part in a magnificent procession on Wednesday ...

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