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June 1, 2025 1:24 PM

Study finds common gene variant that doubles dementia risk for men

Australian researchers have identified a common genetic variant that significantly increases the risk of dementia in men, potentially paving the way for more personalised approaches to prevention and treatment. The research team from Curtin Universi...

May 31, 2025 11:11 AM

India’s active Covid cases rise to 2,710; seven deaths reported across states

India’s active Covid-19 caseload has climbed to 2,710, with seven deaths reported across states in the last 24 hours, the Union Health Ministry said on Friday. A total of 1,170 patients have been discharged during the same period. Most fatalities ...

May 30, 2025 11:13 PM

Nadda chairs high-level review meeting on TB, measles-rubella elimination and health infra projects

Union Minister of Health and Family Welfare, JP Nadda, convened a high-level review meeting with health ministers from six States and Union Territories to assess the progress on the elimination of Tuberculosis (TB) and Measles-Rubella, and to review ...

May 30, 2025 4:01 PM

President Murmu honours 15 nurses with National Florence Nightingale Awards 2025

President Droupadi Murmu on Friday conferred the National Florence Nightingale Awards 2025 on 15 outstanding nursing professionals in a ceremony held at Rashtrapati Bhawan. The annual awards recognise the exceptional service and unwavering commitment...

May 29, 2025 4:35 PM

US cancels more than $700 million funding for Moderna bird flu vaccine

The Trump administration has canceled a contract awarded to Moderna for the late-stage development of its bird flu vaccine for humans, as well as the right to purchase shots, the drugmaker announced on Wednesday. Shares of Moderna were flat in after...

May 28, 2025 5:18 PM

Delhi CM Rekha Gupta announces plan for three hospital beds per 1,000 citizens

Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta on Wednesday announced her government’s plan to raise the hospital bed ratio to three per 1,000 citizens, aiming to significantly upgrade the city’s healthcare capacity. Gupta made the remarks while laying the fo...

May 28, 2025 2:06 PM

Drinking soda, fruit juices may raise diabetes risk: Study

Love to drink sugar-sweetened beverages like soda, fruit juice, or energy and sports drinks? They may raise your risk of developing type 2 diabetes (T2D), according to a study. However, dietary sugars consumed in or added to nutrient-dense foods, su...

May 28, 2025 1:36 PM

Researchers find how body tolerates food without immune system attack

Israeli scientists have pinpointed a crucial network of immune cells that allows humans to digest food safely without triggering harmful reactions. The discovery, led by researchers at the Weizmann Institute of Science (WIS), sheds new light on or...

May 27, 2025 4:42 PM

Puducherry hosts 25-day countdown event to International Day of Yoga 2025

The countdown to the International Day of Yoga (IDY), celebrated annually on June 21, officially began on Tuesday with a large-scale event in Puducherry. Over 6,000 yoga enthusiasts gathered at the scenic Gandhi Thidal, a seafront open-air venue, as...

May 26, 2025 2:28 PM

Guidelines issued to hospitals as Delhi govt closely monitors Covid cases: CM Rekha Gupta

With Delhi crossing the 100-mark in daily Covid-19 infections, Chief Minister Rekha Gupta on Monday assured the public that the government is closely monitoring the situation and has issued guidelines to all hospitals. Urging people not to panic...

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