Mpox: WHO reports 906 new cases from 26 countries in November
New Delhi, Dec 28 - There has been a global rise in mpox cases with 906 new cases recorded from 26 countries in November, the World Health Organization (WHO) said.
New 3D-printed chip to mimic effect of drug on body, end animal tests
London, Dec 28 - UK scientists have developed a pioneering 3D-printed "body-on-chip" device that mimics the effect of medicines on the human body, eliminating the need for animal testing.
China guards against new variant of COVID-19
Beijing, Dec 28 - China is taking proactive measures to counter new COVID-19 cases caused by the JN.1 variant of the virus, which is spreading globally, China's health authority said Thursday.
IIT researchers harness plant cells to produce anti-cancer drug
Chennai, Dec 28 - Researchers at the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Madras and Mandi have metabolically engineered the plant cells of Nothapodytes nimmoniana to increase the production of Camptothecin, which is used to treat cancer.
Children’s gut microbiome linked with brain development, function: Study
New York, Dec 28 - Differences in the gut microbiome is associated with overall cognitive function and brain structure in healthy children, according to a study.
UN chief urges global readiness for future pandemics
United Nations, Dec 28 - In his message marking the International Day of Epidemic Preparedness, UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has emphasized the imperative for global preparedness against future pandemics, drawing on the lessons from the Covid-19 crisis.
IISc researchers find Covid protein that blocks immunity
New Delhi, Dec 27 - A team of researchers at the Indian Institute of Science (IISc) has identified a protein in the SARS-CoV-2, the virus behind Covid-19, that antagonises the host’s immune system.
New non-invasive therapy shows promise for liver cancer patients
New Delhi, Dec 26 - A new non-invasive therapy has shown promise and may benefit patients with hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) -- the most common type of primary liver cancer -- in India.
JN.1 driving death rates in China: Report
Beijing, Dec 25 - Amid the global rise in fresh Covid-19 cases, China is reportedly experiencing increasing death rates due to infection caused by the JN.1 variant, claimed a media report.
JN.1: Is mass testing for Covid necessary in India?
New Delhi, Dec 25 - Despite Centre's advisory amid a spike in Covid-19 cases in India, testing rate in states remain low.
JN.1 Covid variant cases on the rise, experts advise not to panic
New Delhi, Dec 24 - The steep rise in the new JN.1 sub-variant of Covid-19 virus globally, including in India, has alarmed the governments and healthcare authorities, but there is a breather -- the new variant is not causing severe infections or hospitalisations
Global dengue surge sparks concern as cases top 5 million in 2023
Geneva, Dec 23 - The World Health Organization (WHO) sounded the alarm on the threat of dengue Friday as the mosquito-borne disease has spread to previously untouched countries, infecting over 5 million and killing more than 5,000 this year.
Global Covid-19 cases jump 52 per cent in a month: WHO
New Delhi, Dec 23 - The global number of new Covid-19 cases has increased by 52 per cent during the last one month, the World Health Organization (WHO) said on Saturday.
Indian-origin tax evader to pay nearly $550K in restitution to US
New York, Dec 22 - A 56-year-old Indian-origin tax return preparer in the US state of Georgia has been sentenced to two years in prison after he pled guilty to tax evasion.
93% Indian workers in pharma, healthcare sector see their workplace as physically safe: Report
New Delhi, Dec 22 - About 93 per cent of Indian employees in pharmaceuticals, healthcare and biotech sectors perceive their workplace as physically safe, while a notable 12 per cent feel a deficit in psychological and emotional safety, a new report said on
Scientists find how measles virus spreads in human brain
New York, Dec 22 - Scientists have mapped how the measles virus mutated and spread in the brain of a person who succumbed to a rare, lethal brain disease.
New Covid strain JN.1 likely to be around in US through X-Mas holiday season
Washington, Dec 18 - A new Covid-19 virus, known in the medical community as, JN.1, close relative to BA.2.86, is the fastest growing variant in the US, according to estimates from the Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
Obesity drug Mounjaro to surpass Ozempic with $27 bn sales in 2029: Report
New York, Dec 18 - Eli Lilly's Mounjaro is poised to surpass Novo Nordisk's Ozempic (semaglutide) and become the leading drug by sales in the obesity and diabetes market, according to a report on Monday.
Chemicals found in shampoo, makeup may lower odds of getting pregnant: Study
San Francisco, Dec 16 - Exposure to "phthalates" -- a group of plasticizing and solvent chemicals found in many household products such as shampoo, makeup, vinyl flooring, toys and medical devices can lower the probability of getting pregnant, but not to pregnancy loss,
US records over 2,300 deaths from flu this season
US records over 2,300 deaths from flu this season Los Angeles, Dec 16 - There have been at least 3.7 million illnesses, 38,000 hospitalizations and 2,300 deaths from flu so far this season in the US, according to the latest estimates released Friday