Reducing plastic pollution by 5pc yearly may stabilise ocean microplastics: Study
New Delhi, May 24 - Cutting down plastic pollution by 5 per cent per year may help stabilise the level of microplastics -- plastics less than 5 mm in length -- on the surface of oceans, finds a study on Friday.
Excessive social media use bad for kids, says Elon Musk
New Delhi, May 24 - Calling out the negative effects of social media, tech billionaire Elon Musk on Friday said that its excessive usage may be bad for children.
People under 40 account for 20pc cancer cases in India: Study
New Delhi, May 24 - Cancer is affecting more young people in India. A new study on Friday showed that 20 per cent of the cancer cases in the country are being seen in men and women below the age of 40.
Covid jab technology-based bird flu vaccine may help curb H5N1 cases
New Delhi, May 24 - Amid the global rise in H5N1 cases, US scientists have developed an experimental mRNA vaccine -- based on Covid-19 jab technology -- to fight avian or bird flu infections.
Czech President hospitalised after motorcycle mishap
Prague, May 24 - Czech President Petr Pavel was injured while riding a motorcycle, the Presidential office said.
South Korea reports first ‘highly pathogenic’ bird flu case in more than three months
Seoul, May 23 - South Korea's Agriculture Ministry said on Thursday it has confirmed the first highly pathogenic avian influenza case in more than three months on a farm in the southeastern part of the country.
Know why human cases of H5N1 in US & Australia are cause of concern
New Delhi, May 23 - Detection of avian or bird flu in two humans in the US and one in Australia shows that the virus has adapted for circulation in mammals, raising fresh concerns over the risk of spillover to humans, said experts
1st India made surgical robotic system SSI Mantra performs 100 cardiac surgeries
New Delhi, May 23 - First made-in-India surgical robotic system SSI Mantra, developed by SS Innovations, has successfully performed 100 robotic cardiac surgery procedures, the company announced on Thursday.
Mumbai doctors treat 77-year-old Zambian man with triple cancers
Mumbai, May 23 - A 77-year-old man from Zambia was given a new life by doctors here after suffering from cancers of the colon, metastatic prostate and thyroid.
US confirms another human H5 bird flu case tied to dairy cow outbreak
Los Angeles, May 23 - A new human case of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) A (H5 bird flu) virus infection in the US has been identified, health authorities said.
Philippines healthcare worker gap rises to 190,000
Manila, May 23 - The number of healthcare workers shortage in the Philippines has risen to 190,000 even as the Southeast Asian country continues to export health workers, Philippine Health Secretary Teodoro Herbosa said.
Philippines tallies 55 new HIV cases daily
Manila, May 22 - The Philippines tallies at least 55 new human immunodeficiency virus (HIV)-positive cases daily, one of the highest in the world, Philippines Health Secretary Teodoro Herbosa said on Wednesday.
Australia reports first human case of H5N1 bird flu
New Delhi, May 22 - A child in Victoria has tested positive for avian influenza A (H5N1) -- the first human case of bird flu in Australia, according to health authorities on Wednesday.
Zydus gets USFDA nod to market asthma-treating Theophylline extended-release tablets
Ahmedabad, May 22 - Indian drug major Zydus Lifesciences on Wednesday received final approval from the US Food and Drug Administration (USFDA) to market Theophylline Extended-Release tablets to treat asthma.
Rajasthan govt cancels leave of all medical personnel as heat stroke cases rise
Jaipur, May 22 - In view of cases of heat stroke rising in the state, the Rajasthan Medical and Health Department on Tuesday cancelled the leave of all medical personnel and asked them to stay at their respective places of work.
Cipla receives final USFDA nod for Lanreotide injection to treat tumours
Mumbai, May 22 - Drugmaker Cipla on Wednesday announced that the US Food and Drug Administration (USFDA) has granted it final approval for the Lanreotide injection, used for the treatment of acromegaly and gastroenteropancreatic neuroendocrine tumours (GEP-NETs).
IIT Jodhpur study sheds fresh light on air pollution hazards in north India
New Delhi, May 21 - As air pollution remains a crucial global challenge, with severe health implications for millions of people globally, a new study by a researcher from the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Jodhpur sheds light on the sources and composition
Food regulator finds no trace of ethylene oxide in Indian spices
New Delhi, May 21 - Amid the global furore over the alleged presence of a "cancer-causing substance" in certain spices from India, the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has cleared more than a dozen samples of spices from MDH and
Syria’s first lady Asma al-Assad diagnosed with leukaemia
Damascus, May 22 - Syria's first lady, Asma al-Assad, has been diagnosed with leukaemia, the Syrian presidency said.
Int’l tourism reaches 97 pc of pre-Covid levels in 1st quarter of 2024
Madrid, May 22 - International tourist arrivals surged to 97 per cent of pre-pandemic levels in the first quarter of 2024, with projections indicating that numbers are expected to exceed those of 2019 over the rest of the year, the UN Tourism reported.