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January 15, 2024 5:04 PM

Oxford starts human testing of Nipah virus vaccine

The University of Oxford has started human testing of an experimental vaccine against the brain-swelling Nipah virus that led to outbreaks in Kerala and other parts of Asia. There is no vaccine yet for the deadly virus. Nipah was first identified ab...

January 12, 2024 1:41 PM

NITI Aayog hosts workshop to enhance mental healthcare

By: Rupa Kumari Recognizing the intrinsic link between mental health and overall well-being, NITI Aayog recently conducted a workshop at the National Institute of Mental Health and Neurosciences (NIMHANS) in Bengaluru. The primary focus of the wor...

January 8, 2024 6:05 PM

Hearing loss heightens dementia risk, study reveals

Individuals with hearing loss face a heightened risk, up to 13%, of developing dementia compared to those with normal hearing. Researchers from the Department of Clinical Research at the University of Southern Denmark uncovered a significant link bet...

December 29, 2023 2:58 PM

Scientists turn to Mushrooms in the battle against COVID-19

In the ongoing battle against COVID-19, a recent paper suggests that readily available mushrooms and their bioactive molecules could hold the key to effective natural remedies. The study, led by Prof. Ashis K Mukherjee and a team of researchers from ...

December 27, 2023 3:00 PM

President Murmu praises ILBS achievements at 9th convocation

President Droupadi Murmu addressed the ninth convocation of the Institute of Liver and Biliary Sciences (ILBS) in New Delhi today, praising the institute's exceptional growth in just 13 years. Noting its world-class efficiency and integrity, Presiden...

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