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February 13, 2025 10:37 AM

Study links DNA traits to smoking-related cancer risk

A team of Israeli researchers has identified how the structure and chemical modifications of DNA influence the risk of developing lung cancer from smoking. The team from the Hebrew University of Jerusalem focused on benzo(a)pyrene, a toxic chemical ...

February 13, 2025 10:10 AM

International Conference on Innovations in Unani Medicine concludes, highlights integrative health solutions

The International Conference on "Innovations in Unani Medicine for Integrative Health Solutions – A Way Forward," organised by the Central Council for Research in Unani Medicine (CCRUM) under the Ministry of Ayush, Government of India, concluded su...

February 12, 2025 10:03 PM

US actions have serious impact on global health, WHO chief says

The United States' pause on foreign aid contributions is having a serious impact on global health, hitting programmes fighting polio, HIV and other threats, World Health Organization Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus said on Wednesday. Ted...

February 12, 2025 5:13 PM

Talk to your parents, teachers about your stress: Deepika Padukone on ‘Pariksha Pe Charcha’

Bollywood actor Deepika Padukone participated in the eighth edition of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's flagship programme, 'Pariksha Pe Charcha,' where she engaged with students on mental health and stress management during exams, drawing from her per...

February 11, 2025 1:54 PM

India’s first Automated Biomedical Waste Treatment Plant launched at AIIMS

Union Minister Dr. Jitendra Singh on Tuesday inaugurated India’s first indigenous Automated Biomedical Waste Treatment Plant at AIIMS New Delhi. The plant, named “Sṛjanam,” was developed by the Council of Scientific and Industrial Research �...

February 10, 2025 4:00 PM

JP Nadda launches nationwide MDA campaign to eliminate lymphatic filariasis

Union Minister for Health and Family Welfare, Jagat Prakash Nadda on Monday launched the Annual Nationwide Mass Drug Administration (MDA) Campaign for the elimination of Lymphatic Filariasis (LF) through a video conference with State Health Ministers...

February 9, 2025 1:18 PM

India’s pharma exports has potential to reach $350 billion by 2047: Report

India’s pharmaceutical exports are projected to double from approximately $27 billion in 2023 to reach $65 billion by 2030, and can further grow to an estimated $350 billion by 2047, according to a new report. While India is the largest supplier o...

February 7, 2025 6:16 PM

TB Mukt Bharat campaign screens 5.63 crore people, notifies 1.59 lakh new TB patients: Nadda

The Health Ministry’s 100-day intensified TB Mukt Bharat campaign has screened 5.63 crore vulnerable people and notified 1.59 lakh new TB patients from 347 districts, said Union Health Minister JP Nadda in Parliament on Friday. The 100-day campaig...

February 6, 2025 4:38 PM

Third child diagnosed with Guillain-Barré Syndrome in Jharkhand, state on alert

A third child displaying symptoms of Guillain-Barré Syndrome (GBS) has been admitted to a hospital in Ranchi, bringing the total number of suspected cases in Jharkhand to three. While two children are receiving treatment at private hospitals, one ha...

February 6, 2025 11:20 AM

Mahakumbh 2025: Over 40 lakh pilgrims benefit from 24/7 pure drinking water supply via 233 water ATMs

A total of 233 Water ATMs have been installed across the Mela area, offering uninterrupted 24-hour service. Through these ATMs, pilgrims are receiving pure Reverse Osmosis (RO) water daily. As per official data from a press release issued by the Mini...

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