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UN states climate risk on pregnant women, kids neglected, underreported

UN states climate risk on pregnant women, kids 'neglected, underreported'

The report highlights that very few countries' climate change response plans mention maternal or child health

21 Nov 2023 7:27 PM IST

Covid vaccine reduces risk of sudden death in young adults: ICMR study

Covid vaccine reduces risk of sudden death in young adults: ICMR study

21 Nov 2023 1:44 PM IST

UK approves world’s first gene therapy for sickle-cell, thalassemia

UK approves world’s first gene therapy for sickle-cell, thalassemia

Casgevy is designed to work by editing the faulty gene in a patient’s bone marrow stem cells so that the body produces...

18 Nov 2023 2:45 PM IST

In rare medical event, woman with two uteruses is pregnant in both wombs

In rare medical event, woman with two uteruses is pregnant in both wombs

Kelsey Hatcher was born with uterus didelphys, or having two uteruses, a rare uterine condition.

17 Nov 2023 5:05 PM IST

Women with less sleep more prone to diabetes: Study

Women with less sleep more prone to diabetes: Study

The recommended amount of sleep for optimal health is between seven and nine hours per night.

14 Nov 2023 3:34 PM IST

First ever vaccine for chikungunya approved in the US

Commonly reported side effects included headache, fatigue, muscle and joint pain, fever, and nausea.

10 Nov 2023 10:54 AM IST

Covid vaccine Oxford-AstraZeneca faces legal challenge in UK: Report

Covid vaccine Oxford-AstraZeneca faces legal challenge in UK: Report

A UK-based Indian-origin consultant cardiologist who has been campaigning for greater scrutiny of the COVID vaccines...

9 Nov 2023 11:18 PM IST

New Covid variants JN.1, HV.1 raise immunity concerns: US CDC

New Covid variants JN.1, HV.1 raise immunity concerns: US CDC

JN.1 was detected in the US in September and has also been identified in 11 other countries including the UK, US,...

9 Nov 2023 9:23 AM IST

Air pollution Delhi

Surge in air purifier sales amidst Delhi's rising pollution levels

To meet this demand, companies like Philips, Kent RO, Xiaomi, Daikin, and Havells have increased their stocks of air...

8 Nov 2023 2:48 PM IST

Babri Masjid ki Amar Kahani

Babri Masjid ki Amar Kahani

31 Jan 2024 8:01 PM IST

Israeli liberals protest against PM Netanyahu’s move to amend the constitution

Israeli liberals protest against PM Netanyahu’s move to amend the...

15 March 2023 1:36 PM IST

Queens funeral: Thousands gather to witness last rites

Queen's funeral: Thousands gather to witness last rites

19 Sept 2022 4:41 PM IST

Putins advisor says a completely disarmed Ukraine is the only solution

Putin's advisor says a completely disarmed Ukraine is the only...

10 May 2022 1:12 PM IST

Pro-Imran Khan Pakistanis protest outside Nawaz Sharifs house in London

Pro-Imran Khan Pakistanis protest outside Nawaz Sharif's house in...

19 April 2022 12:32 PM IST

KSU woman activist injured in SFI attacks in Thiruvananthapuram

KSU woman activist injured in SFI attacks in Thiruvananthapuram

16 March 2022 3:38 PM IST

Russia accused of war crimes in Europe

Russia accused of war crimes in Europe

9 March 2022 4:00 PM IST

Russian brutality in Ukraine: Russia claims it is to de-nazify Ukraine

Russian brutality in Ukraine: Russia claims it is to de-nazify Ukraine

3 March 2022 1:13 PM IST

UK surgeons perform combined C-sec, ovarian cancer surgery on 4 women

UK surgeons perform combined C-sec, ovarian cancer surgery on 4 women

The women were all carriers of the BRCA1 or BRCA2 gene alterations, which puts them at a lifetime higher risk of ovarian...

6 Nov 2023 12:51 PM IST

India tops global air pollution deaths; Delhi sees surge in infections

India tops global air pollution deaths; Delhi sees surge in infections

On Friday morning, the Air Quality Index (AQI) in Delhi alone surged past 500 in several parts of Delhi-NCR, a...

4 Nov 2023 12:26 PM IST

Weight loss surgery leads to decline in oral health: Study

Weight loss surgery leads to decline in oral health: Study

People who have had the surgery also have a higher risk of dental caries than before surgery, the researchers said

3 Nov 2023 4:24 PM IST

Zika virus: K’taka govt on high alert mode

Zika virus: K’taka govt on high alert mode

The health authorities are closely monitoring about 5,000 people in the state

2 Nov 2023 2:50 PM IST

Switzerland ends extra blood donation restrictions for gay men

For those who have had sexual contacts with more than two partners within the last four months, a 12-month waiting...

1 Nov 2023 10:34 PM IST

Antibiotics now ineffective for common childhood infections: Lancet

Antibiotics now ineffective for common childhood infections: Lancet

The most seriously affected regions are in Southeast Asia and the Pacific, including neighbouring Indonesia and the...

31 Oct 2023 2:33 PM IST

Study links Alzheimers, gut microbes; may lead to early detections

Study links Alzheimer's, gut microbes; may lead to early detections

The researchers found that people with Alzheimer's and gut disorders have genes in common - which is important for many...

24 Oct 2023 6:37 PM IST

111 farmers begin fast unto death on day 51 of Dallewals hunger strike

111 farmers begin fast unto death on day 51 of Dallewal's hunger...

15 Jan 2025 10:57 PM IST

A Glimpse into pictures by Danish Siddiqui

A Glimpse into pictures by Danish Siddiqui

18 July 2021 5:11 PM IST

Light snow, rain likely in Kashmir and Ladakh

Light snow, rain likely in Kashmir and Ladakh

6 Feb 2021 5:46 PM IST

Forceful mass eviction made Dalit lives in Chennais Thangavel street miserable and homeless [In Gallery]

'Forceful' mass eviction made Dalit lives in Chennai's Thangavel...

27 Jan 2021 7:01 AM IST