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December 9, 2024 5:49 PM

Ayushman Vay Vandana Card enrollment reaches 25 lakh within two months

Enrollment for the Ayushman Vay Vandana Card has reached 25 lakh within just two months of its launch, the health ministry said on Monday. Prime Minister Narendra Modi introduced the scheme on October 29 this year, as part of the expansion of the Ayu...

December 8, 2024 1:32 PM

Air pollution linked to Parkinson’s disease: Study

Researchers have found that individuals living in areas with median levels of air pollution are 56% more likely to develop Parkinson's disease compared to those residing in regions with the lowest air pollution levels. The study, soon to be publ...

December 7, 2024 11:00 AM

In a first, India to chair UN Commission on Narcotic Drug

In a detailed statement on Friday, the Indian Embassy in Austria announced that India has been chosen to Chair the 68th Session of the UN Commission on Narcotic Drugs (CND). India's Permanent Representative to the United Nations in Vienna, Ambassador...

December 6, 2024 5:13 PM

India unveils Nafithromycin, Country’s first indigenous antibiotic

India has unveiled Nafithromycin, the country’s first Macrolide antibiotic developed locally, marking a pivotal step in the global fight against antimicrobial resistance (AMR). This innovative drug, born from over three decades of research, reflect...

December 6, 2024 1:54 PM

Study finds new target for treating heart failure

An enzyme responsible for converting heart fibroblasts into myofibroblasts has been found to compromise the heart's integrity, according to a new study published in Nature Communications. The research suggests that targeting this enzyme could offer a...

December 5, 2024 9:23 PM

Devendra Fadnavis approves Rs 5 lakh aid for Pune patient in first decision as Maharashtra CM

Devendra Fadnavis, after being sworn in as Maharashtra's Chief Minister on Thursday, made his first decision in office by approving financial assistance of Rs 5 lakh for a patient in need of a bone marrow transplant. The aid, sanctioned from the Chi...

December 5, 2024 12:26 PM

Long-term benefit from anti-hormonal treatment is influenced by menopausal status: Study

Women with estrogen-sensitive breast cancer now receive anti-hormonal therapy. Researchers have discovered that postmenopausal women with low-risk tumors experience long-term benefits for at least 20 years, whereas younger women with similar tumor ch...

December 4, 2024 4:01 PM

Malaysia health volunteers on alert for waterborne disease after devastating floods

Health volunteers in Malaysia have been preparing for any surge in waterborne diseases following devastating floods that saw tens of thousands of people evacuated, with concerns in the country that days of constant rains could be on the way. Floodwa...

December 4, 2024 3:32 PM

Non-invasive imaging tests show promise for early sepsis detection

Canadian researchers have revealed the potential of a non-invasive imaging strategy to detect sepsis in its early stages, offering hope for addressing a condition that claims millions of lives globally each year. Sepsis, a dysregulated response to i...

December 3, 2024 4:04 PM

International Day of Persons with Disabilities: A call for a more inclusive and sustainable future

The International Day of Persons with Disabilities (IDPD), observed annually on December 3, serves as a global reminder of the importance of fostering inclusivity and recognizing the invaluable contributions of persons with disabilities (PwDs). The t...

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