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Six pharma companies to set up their units in Telangana

22 Nov, 2024 9:02 PM

Hyderabad, Nov 22 (IANS) Six pharma companies will invest Rs 5,260 crore to set up their manufacturing units in Telangana, it was announced on Friday.

Business HEALTH/MEDICINE Politics

New Zealand declares early stages of whooping cough epidemic

22 Nov, 2024 7:53 PM

Wellington, Nov 22 (IANS) New Zealand has declared early stages of a highly contagious whooping cough epidemic, with a nationally coordinated response now in place, the Ministry of Health said on Friday.

International HEALTH/MEDICINE

Ayush Ministry’s Prakriti campaign to drive better health outcomes: Prataprao Jadhav

22 Nov, 2024 7:44 PM

New Delhi, Nov 22 (IANS) The recently launched ‘Desh Ka Prakriti Parikshan Abhiyan’ is making significant strides in the country’s healthcare, and is poised to drive better health outcomes, said Union Minister Prataprao Jadhav on Friday.

National Science/Tech HEALTH/MEDICINE

Indian researchers find new route to Monkeypox detection

22 Nov, 2024 4:44 PM

New Delhi, Nov 22 (IANS) Researchers from JNCASR, an autonomous institution of the Department of Science and Technology (DST), have identified a new method to understand the virology of monkeypox virus (MPV).

Science/Tech HEALTH/MEDICINE


Technology can address food wastage challenge in India: Report

22 Nov, 2024 1:08 PM

New Delhi, Nov 22 (IANS) Using technology can help mitigate food waste -- a critical challenge for India’s foodservice industry -- and also promote sustainable practices, according to a report on Friday.

Science/Tech HEALTH/MEDICINE

Can air pollution affect weight gain and hormonal health? 

22 Nov, 2024 12:17 PM

New Delhi, Nov 22 (IANS) Amid poor air quality in the national capital, doctors on Friday warned that the air pollutants, besides causing respiratory and cardiovascular issues, can also lead to weight gain, contribute to rising obesity rates, and also affect hormonal health.

Science/Tech HEALTH/MEDICINE

Man declared dead in Rajasthan hospital found alive before last rites; 4 doctors suspended

22 Nov, 2024 11:12 AM

Jaipur, Nov 22 (IANS) Four doctors, including the principal medical officer, were suspended in Rajasthan's Jhunjhunu district after a man declared dead by them showed life signs while lying on the pyre for final rites.

National HEALTH/MEDICINE Human Interest

Metabolic, bariatric surgery safe & effective for severely obese patients: Study

22 Nov, 2024 11:12 AM

New Delhi, Nov 22 (IANS) Metabolic and bariatric surgery is a potent and safe intervention for patients with a body mass index (BMI) exceeding 70, finds a study on Friday.

Science/Tech HEALTH/MEDICINE


Advanced H5N1 kit to help in early, rapid detection of bird flu

22 Nov, 2024 10:28 AM

New Delhi, Nov 22 (IANS) Amid rising threats of bird flu killing hundreds of birds and also spilling over to some mammals and even humans, a global research team on Friday announced Steadfast -- an advanced diagnostic kit for detecting the highly pathogenic H5N1 Avian Influenza Virus (AIV).

Science/Tech HEALTH/MEDICINE

NEWS DATE: 21 Nov, 2024


Study explains why females sleep less 

21 Nov, 2024 5:24 PM

New Delhi, Nov 21 (IANS) While caregiving roles often take a toll on women’s sleep, a new study on Thursday suggested that biological factors may also play a role in why females sleep less.

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