2023 warmest year on record globally, 2024 on similar path: Report
London, Jan 12 - Globally, 2023 was the warmest year in a series stretching back to 1850, according to figures released by the Met Office in the UK and the University of East Anglia on Friday.
Revolutionising Peace: 10,000 minds in sync paves the way for immediate World peace
Hyderabad, Jan 11 - In an event held at the Kanha Shanti Bhavan complex, nestled on the outskirts of Hyderabad, the Global Union of Scientists for Peace (GUSP) proudly showcased an unprecedented "consciousness-based technology" designed to instigate immediate coherence in an individual's brain
All Hindi textbooks for MBBS course to be available soon: MP DyCM
Bhopal, Jan 11 - All Hindi medium textbooks for MBBS course in Madhya Pradesh would be available soon as the translation from English to Hindi would be completed by the end of this month, Deputy Chief Minister Rajendra Shukla told IANS on Thursday.
Greece urges vaccination against Covid-19, influenza as cases surge
Athens, Jan 11 - The Greek government has urged an increase in vaccination against Covid-19 and influenza amid a surge of fresh cases in recent weeks.
IISc scientists develop new heat-tolerant vaccine for Covid-19, variants
New Delhi, Jan 11 - Scientists at the Indian Institute of Science (IISc) are developing a new heat-tolerant vaccine that can offer protection against different strains of SARS-CoV-2 -- both current and future variants.
Holiday gatherings, JN.1 variant fuel Covid-19 spread: WHO
Geneva, Jan 11 - Holiday gatherings and the globally dominant JN.1 variant fueled the spread of Covid-19 across the world in December, Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus head of the WHO, said.
UP hospital develops ‘Ram Kit’ to help heart patients in emergency
Kanpur, Jan 11 - An emergency kit for heart patients, developed by Kanpur’s Laxmipat Singhania Institute of Cardiology and Cardiac Surgery, has been named ‘Ram kit'.
Pakistani PM calls for deepening int’l cooperation to ensure global health security
Islamabad, Jan 11 - Pakistani caretaker Prime Minister Anwar-ul-Haq Kakar has called for enhanced international cooperation to guarantee global health security.
Spain announces return of facemasks in hospitals
Madrid, Jan 10 - The Spanish government has imposed the mandatory use of facemasks in hospitals and health centres from Wednesday, following a sharp escalation of Covid-19 and flu cases in recent weeks.
Cervical cancer awareness: Break social stigma, enhance genital hygiene, say experts
Bengaluru, Jan 9 - World cervical cancer awareness month is a global healthcare event to raise awareness of cervical cancer, which is observed for the entire month of January every year. The theme for this year is ‘Learn. Prevent. Screen.’
Scientists find answer to why ‘love is blind’
Sydney, Jan 9 - In a world-first study, a team of Australian scientists investigated the link between the human brain’s behavioural activation system (BAS) and romantic love and decoded why “love is blind”.
New AI tool can detect Covid infection from chest X-rays 98% accuracy
Sydney, Jan 9 - Australian researchers have developed an artificial intelligence (AI) system that can rapidly detect Covid-19 from chest X-rays with more than 98 per cent accuracy, and may be more beneficial than the currently used RT-PCR test.
IIT Madras’ new portable analyser to diagnose skin conditions non-invasively
Chennai, Jan 8 - Researchers at the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Madras have developed a portable device that can be used to assess alterations in skin conditions up to a depth of 2 mm.
AI-based new catheter to help prevent bacterial infections
New York, Jan 8 - US researchers have designed a new type of catheter tube, optimised by novel artificial intelligence (AI) technology, that impedes the upstream mobility of bacteria, without the need for antibiotics or other chemical antimicrobial methods.
Pod-based e-cig with higher nicotine can cause irregular heartbeat: Study
New York, Jan 8 - The nicotine in certain types of e-cigarettes may be more harmful than others, increasing the risk for irregular heartbeat or heart arrhythmias, according to a study.
Epilepsy drug may help slow joint degeneration in osteoarthritis
New York, Jan 8 - A drug used to treat epilepsy may help alleviate joint degeneration associated with osteoarthritis, finds a study.
Hry covers half of state’s population with free medical treatment up to Rs 5L
Chandigarh, Jan 5 - The Haryana government has implemented the Ayushman-Chirayu Haryana Yojana by covering nearly half of the state's population for free medical treatment of up to Rs 5 lakh at both government and private hospitals, an official statement said on Friday.
Pfizer’s Paxlovid antiviral drug does not reduce risk of long Covid: Study
New York, Jan 5 - US pharma giant Pfizer's antiviral drug Paxlovid (Nirmatrelvir-ritonavir) does not reduce the risk of developing long Covid for vaccinated, non-hospitalized individuals, according to a study.
IIT Kanpur’s research offers new hope in cancer & brain disorders
Kanpur (UP), Jan 5 - The Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur (IIT-K) has achieved a breakthrough in biomedical research, with their study of G protein-coupled receptors (GPCRs) and chemokine receptor D6, shedding new light on the potential treatment of cancer and brain disorders
LG Chem signs deal to sell rights to anti-obesity drug to US’ Rhythm Pharma
Seoul, Jan 5 -South Korean chemical company LG Chem on Friday signed a deal to sell the global licensing rights for an anti-obesity drug candidate named LB54640 to a US' Rhythm Pharmaceuticals for up to US$305 million, the media reported.