Nov 10, 2024, at 03:03 pm
New data released by the UN on Monday indicated that greenhouse gases have hit a record high showing once again that urgent action and not words is needed from the world’s major polluters to protect us all from climate change, the World Meteorological Organization (WMO) insisted.
Nov 10, 2024, at 03:03 pm
Bhubaneswar/Kolkata/IBNS: Parts of Odisha were hammered by strong winds and heavy rainfall after the cyclone Dana made its landfall between Bhitarkanika and Dhamra post midnight on Thursday, media reports said.
Cyclone Dana begins landfall over Bengal, Odisha: India Meteorological Department
Nov 10, 2024, at 03:03 pm
Kolkata/Bhubaneshwar/IBNS: The landfall process for the very severe cyclonic storm 'Dana' has commenced, the India Meteorological Department said on Thursday night with West Bengal and Odisha bracing for the effects of the same amid heavy rains and strong winds.
Annual greenhouse gas emissions are at an all-time high, says UNEP report
Nov 10, 2024, at 03:03 pm
Annual greenhouse gas emissions are at an all-time high, and urgent action must be taken to prevent catastrophic spikes in temperature and avoid the worst impact of climate change, according to a new report released on Thursday by the UN Environment Programme (UNEP).
Nov 10, 2024, at 03:03 pm
Countries facing conflict, natural disasters and humanitarian crises are struggling to provide routine childhood immunisations leaving many children vulnerable to the resurgence of polio, the UN Children’s Fund (UNICEF) warned in new report.
Cyclone Dana moves closer to Odisha and West Bengal, heavy rains in both states
Nov 10, 2024, at 03:03 pm
Bhubaneswar/Kolkata/IBNS: Heavy rains lashed parts of Odisha and West Bengal as the two states are set to experience the landfall of severe cyclone Dana on Thursday night, media reports said.
Exploring the Research on Vialox Peptide
Nov 10, 2024, at 03:03 pm
Peptides have emerged as a valuable resource in scientific research, particularly in the fields of biochemistry, molecular biology, and biotechnology. Among these, Vialox peptide has attracted attention for its potential actions, which might influence various physiological processes. As researchers continue to explore the implications of peptides in fields such as cellular communication, tissue regeneration, and enzyme modulation, Vialox stands out due to its unique sequence and structural properties. This article explores the speculative implications of Vialox peptide in a range of scientific domains, outlining its possible study in cellular research, tissue development, and biotechnological innovations.
Nov 10, 2024, at 03:03 pm
Bhubaneswar/Kolkata/IBNS: Odisha and West Bengal are set to brace cyclone Dana which has already disrupted normal lives in the two eastern states of India.
Odisha, West Bengal brace for cyclone Dana; several trains cancelled, schools shut
Nov 10, 2024, at 03:03 pm
Bhubaneswar/Kolkata/IBNS: Several trains have been cancelled and normal lives stare at disruption as cyclone Dana is set to make a landfall in Odisha early on Friday, media reports said.
WHO expands digital health certification for Hajj pilgrims
Nov 10, 2024, at 03:03 pm
The World Health Organization (WHO) and the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia announced a new milestone digital health collaboration recently to expand the Hajj health card initiative to support the roughly 3 million pilgrims who undertake the holy pilgrimage every year.
Egypt is now malaria-free, certifies WHO
Nov 10, 2024, at 03:03 pm
The World Health Organization (WHO) on Sunday certified Egypt as malaria-free, marking a significant public health milestone for a country with more than 100 million inhabitants.
ISRO set to launch ESA's Proba-3 mission on Nov 29 to create artificial eclipse
Nov 10, 2024, at 03:03 pm
Bengaluru/IBNS: The European Space Agency's (ESA) Proba-3 mission has successfully passed its final test, paving the way for its shipment to India, where it will be launched by the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) on November 29.
Breast Cancer Awareness: Early Detection Saves Lives
Nov 10, 2024, at 03:03 pm
Even as the world observes Breast Cancer Awareness month in October, it is now the commonest cancer among Indian women. Unfortunately the number of Indian women dying of breast cancer has increased over the decades.
Explained: How ‘smart insulin’ could transform diabetes treatment
Nov 10, 2024, at 03:03 pm
New Delhi/IBNS: Diabetes affects over half a billion people worldwide, causing nearly seven million deaths annually.
India develops cost-effective handheld X-ray for TB screening
Nov 10, 2024, at 03:03 pm
New Delhi/IBNS: India has made a major advancement in tuberculosis (TB) diagnostics with the creation of a homegrown portable X-ray device, according to ANI.
9 twin births in 24 hrs at Bengal hospital
Nov 10, 2024, at 03:03 pm
Kolkata: In a rare event, nine women delivered twins within a span of just 24 hours—from 8 am on Tuesday to 8 am on Wednesday—at Burdwan Medical College and Hospital in Bengal, media reports said.
9 twin births in 24 hrs at Bengal hospital
Nov 10, 2024, at 03:03 pm
Kolkata: In a rare event, nine women delivered twins within a span of just 24 hours—from 8 am on Tuesday to 8 am on Wednesday—at Burdwan Medical College and Hospital in Bengal, media reports said.
New study shows 1 in 7 children and teens impacted by mental health conditions
Nov 10, 2024, at 03:03 pm
Around one in seven children and adolescents aged 10 to 19 are affected by mental health conditions – with anxiety, depression and behavioural disorders among the most common, according to a new World Health Organization and UN Children’s Fund report released on Wednesday.
UNFPA lauds India’s efforts in maternal health and family planning
Nov 10, 2024, at 03:03 pm
The United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) has recognized India’s 'extraordinary progress' in advancing Maternal Health and Family Planning.
Nov 10, 2024, at 03:03 pm
U.S. scientists David Baker and John Jumper and Britain’s Demis Hassabis have been awarded the Nobel Prize in Chemistry for cracking the code for proteins’ amazing structures.
India has eliminated Trachoma as a public health problem in 2024, declares WHO
Nov 10, 2024, at 03:03 pm
World Health Organisation (WHO) has declared that the Government of India has eliminated Trachoma as a public health problem becoming the third country in the South-East Asia Region to achieve this milestone.
Scientists Geoffrey Hinton, John Hopfield win Nobel Prize in Physics for work in machine learning
Nov 10, 2024, at 03:03 pm
The Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences on Tuesday presented the Nobel Prize for Physics to two scientists Geoffrey Hinton and John Hopfield for their contribution to the field of machine learning.
Nov 10, 2024, at 03:03 pm
Kolkata/IBNS: An alarming 20% of heart attack deaths worldwide now occur in India with approximately 90 million Indians currently living with cardiovascular conditions, according to a cardiac health crisis report released by Kolkata's BM Birla Hospital.
WHO calls for action to halt rise in hearing loss in Africa
Nov 10, 2024, at 03:03 pm
The number of people in Africa living with hearing loss could rise to 54 million by 2030, up from 40 million today, unless urgent measures are taken, the World Health Organization (WHO) said in a report published on Monday.
Scientists Victor Ambros and Gary Ruvkun awarded Nobel Prize in Medicine for discovery of microRNA
Nov 10, 2024, at 03:03 pm
Scientists Victor Ambros and Gary Ruvkun were awarded the Nobel Prize in Medicine for the discovery of microRNA and its role in post-transcriptional gene regulation, the award-giving body said on Monday.
Breast cancer affects one in eight Pakistani women, alerts doctor
Nov 10, 2024, at 03:03 pm
Statistics released by the Nuclear Medicine, Oncology, and Radiotherapy Institute (Nori) have revealed one in eight women in Pakistan were affected by breast cancer.
Nov 10, 2024, at 03:03 pm
A SpaceX Crew-9 mission reached the International Space Station on Monday in their bid to rescue NASA astronauts Sunita Williams and Butch Wilmore who are currently stranded in space.
Mpox outbreak: WHO approves first diagnostic test for emergency use
Nov 10, 2024, at 03:03 pm
The World Health Organization (WHO) announced on Friday that it has approved the first mpox diagnostic test for emergency use, which will boost diagnostic capacity in countries facing outbreaks of the disease.
Pakistan reports two fresh polio cases
Nov 10, 2024, at 03:03 pm
Two more new polio cases have emerged in Pakistan, escalating the health emergency in the country and forcing people to be more alert about vaccinating their children against the disease.
Nepal: Flood and landslides leave over 130 people dead, several remain missing
Nov 10, 2024, at 03:03 pm
At least 132 people died after flood and landslides hit Nepal amid heavy rainfalls, media reports said on Sunday.