Want to make KPC Medical College a world-class centre: Chairman K.P. Chaudhuri
Mar 10, 2023, at 05:02 am
Kolkata: Kolkata's KPC Medical College on Thursday hosted its 16th Foundation Day when its chairman K.P. Chaudhuri expressed hope of expanding the institute and making it a world-class center in the future.
At least 17 killed, 41 missing due to landslides in western Indonesia
Mar 09, 2023, at 05:14 am
Jakarta/UNI: Landslides striking Indonesia's western province of Riau Islands have left at least 17 people dead and 41 others missing, an official said on Wednesday.
Tropical cyclone Freddy set to further weaken cholera-hit Malawi
Mar 09, 2023, at 01:16 am
New York: Malawi’s deadly cholera outbreak could worsen if - as expected - Tropical Cyclone Freddy triggers further heavy rainfall in the south of the country, UN humanitarians said on Tuesday.
Tropical Cyclone Freddy on track to become record-breaking storm
Mar 09, 2023, at 01:14 am
New York: Tropical Cyclone Freddy - which is threatening communities in Madagascar and Mozambique for a second time in as many weeks – could become the longest-lasting storm of its kind on record, the World Meteorological Office (WMO) said on Tuesday.
Study finds Bumblebees learn new 'trends' in their behaviour by watching and learning
Mar 08, 2023, at 08:39 pm
London: The research, led by Queen Mary University of London and published in PLOS Biology, provides strong evidence that social learning drives the spread of bumblebee behaviour – in this case, precisely how they forage for food.
Vitiligo: Controversial skin cream may soon come to UK
Mar 08, 2023, at 03:36 pm
A skin cream to treat vitiligo, a condition that causes loss of skin colour in patches, might soon be offered on the National Health Service if experts approve the use of it.
Mar 07, 2023, at 01:33 am
Dusky Tetraka, a small olive and yellow-throated bird that hops around on the ground and has eluded ornithologists for 24 years, was rediscovered by an expedition team searching the tropical forests of northeastern Madagascar.
Mar 06, 2023, at 11:21 pm
New Delhi: The first 'SCO B2B Conference and Expo on Traditional Medicine' came to a successful end as it created a platform for buyers and sellers from different countries to explore trade potential to serve the needs of the people.
Hyderabad in flu's grip as H3N2 sweeping across India, says Expert
Mar 06, 2023, at 10:21 pm
Hyderabad: Hyderabad is in flu's grip as the H3N2, a subtype of Influenza - A , continues to spread throughout India, said Dr Naresh Purohit - Advisor, National Communicable Disease Control Programme.
New frog species found in Arunachal Pradesh, named Chanakya
Mar 06, 2023, at 10:11 pm
A new frog species has been discovered in Arunachal Pradesh which was named after Mauryan Empire Chanakya.
UN delegates reach historic agreement on protecting marine biodiversity in international waters
Mar 06, 2023, at 02:28 pm
New York: Secretary-General António Guterres has congratulated UN member countries for finalizing a text to ensure the conservation and sustainable use of marine biological diversity of areas beyond national jurisdiction, calling it a “breakthrough” after nearly two decades of talks.
'Historic' UN Ocean Treaty agreed after two decades of negotiations
Mar 05, 2023, at 10:40 pm
New York: A historic UN Ocean Treaty has finally been agreed at the United Nations after almost two decades of negotiations, Greenpeace said on Sunday.
ICMR issues health advisory as flu cases with severe symptoms rise
Mar 05, 2023, at 02:10 am
New Delhi/IBNS: The Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) Saturday issued an advisory pertaining to the rise in flu cases with prolonged illness and lingering cough which has created a scare among the general public.
Uttarakhand Leopard Attacks: Clear and Present Danger
Mar 04, 2023, at 06:18 pm
In Uttarakhand, every month, cases of wildlife animals like leopards, tigers, and elephants attacking humans are reported. Among these, leopard attacks are the most frequent and severe. The ‘Living with Leopards’ programme, which has found success in Maharashtra, was launched in the Tehri and Pauri forest divisions in 2015-16 and in Narendra Nagar and Pithoragarh forest divisions in 2020 and 2022, respectively. The programme is reportedly successful in Tehri and Pithoragarh but has failed in Pauri, which has been identified as a hotspot for leopard attacks. Mongabay-India correspondent Varsha Singh reports
Mar 04, 2023, at 02:47 pm
The rapid retreat of Thwaites Glacier in West Antarctica, which is nicknamed the Doomsday Glacier, appears to be driven by different processes under its floating ice shelf than researchers previously understood.
Mizoram gets Japanese loan to build cancer research centre
Mar 04, 2023, at 12:33 am
Aizawl: Mizoram Health Minister Dr. R. Lalthangliana has said the Centre and Japanese government have inked a loan agreement for the construction of a Super-Speciality Cancer Hospital and Research Centre in Mizoram.
To save a million species, World Wildlife Day underscores crucial role of partnerships
Mar 03, 2023, at 11:22 pm
Leaders across the UN system have called for bolder action and more effective partnerships to protect endangered animals and plants, ahead of World Wildlife Day on Friday.
US: Florida man dies after being infected with rare brain-eating amoeba
Mar 03, 2023, at 09:57 pm
Florida: A man in the US state of Florida died after he was infected with the rare brain-eating amoeba Naegleria fowleri, officials said on Friday.
First-ever World Seagrass Day focuses on conservation
Mar 03, 2023, at 05:04 pm
New York: The United Nations on Wednesday called for more action to protect one of the most widespread and important marine ecosystems on the planet, marking the first ever commemoration of World Seagrass Day.
More than half of global population will be living with overweight or obesity by 2035: Study
Mar 03, 2023, at 02:01 pm
New York: A new World Obesity Atlas report from the World Obesity Federation, published on World Obesity Day, predicts that 51% of the global population will be living with overweight or obesity by 2035 based on current trends.
Brisk walk for 11 minutes every day can prevent early death: Study
Mar 01, 2023, at 02:58 pm
One in ten early deaths could be prevented if everyone managed at least half the recommended level of physical activity, say a team led by researchers at the University of Cambridge.
Bhutan: Govt aims to eliminate malaria by 2025
Feb 28, 2023, at 10:11 pm
Thimpu: The Bhutanese government is targeting to eliminate malaria by 2025.
Study shows grassland and agricultural land will increase in Kaziranga by 2050
Feb 28, 2023, at 09:24 pm
Golaghat: A recent study has predicted that water bodies, sand or dry river beds, and forests will decrease in Kaziranga while the area covered by grasslands and agricultural land will increase by 2050.
Study warns use of zero-calorie sweetener increases risk of heart attack, stroke
Feb 28, 2023, at 03:07 pm
Washington: Artificial sweeteners, known as sugar alcohols, are common replacements for table sugar in low-calorie, low-carbohydrate, “zero sugar” and “keto” products but a recent study has found their use is associated with an increased chance of cardiovascular events.
Feb 27, 2023, at 11:36 pm
Hershey: The 150 minutes of moderate to intense aerobic activity per week that is recommended by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services can significantly reduce liver fat, according to new research by Penn State College of Medicine researchers.
Study reveals exercise is more effective than medicines to manage mental health
Feb 27, 2023, at 10:26 pm
University of South Australia researchers are calling for exercise to be a mainstay approach for managing depression as a new study shows that physical activity is 1.5 times more effective than counselling or the leading medications.
Feb 27, 2023, at 10:09 pm
Liverpool: Researchers from the University of Liverpool have tested whether the AI-powered chatbot ChatGPT could be used to make decisions about prescribing patients with antibiotics.
Avian flu reappears in Cambodia, UN health agency warns
Feb 27, 2023, at 09:56 pm
New York: Cambodian authorities reported two cases of avian flu, including an 11-year-old girl who died of the virus, the UN health agency said on Sunday.
40 percent of time spent on mundane chores could be automated within 10 years, say AI experts
Feb 27, 2023, at 04:05 pm
London: Grocery shopping is the most ‘automatable’ household task Childcare is the least automatable domestic task Experts in UK and Japan divide on how much time will be saved.
Study finds relationship between air pollution and higher heart risks
Feb 27, 2023, at 03:49 pm
Oakland: Long-term exposure to air pollution is tied to an increased risk of having a heart attack or dying from heart disease — with the greatest harms impacting under-resourced communities, new Kaiser Permanente research shows.