Telangana declares sunstroke as 'state specific disaster', offers Rs 4 lakh to kin of deceasedTelangana has declared heatwave and sunstroke as 'State-Specific Disasters,' potentially becoming the first state in India to do so. The go...
15 Apr, 2025, 10.50 PM IST
The rare fight: How a tiny spot on Ben Murray’s nose revealed an extraordinary diagnosisA pea-sized spot on Ben Murray's nose unraveled a rare sweat gland cancer diagnosis. While he dismissed the spot as harmless, later diagnos...
25 Jan, 2025, 08.37 PM IST
Madhya Pradesh recognizes heatwaves as natural disasters, ensures compensation for victimsThe Madhya Pradesh government has classified heatwaves as natural disasters, enabling compensation for fatalities similar to other calamiti...
30 Sep, 2024, 09.45 AM IST
56 confirmed deaths due to heat stroke recorded in India in last 3 months: Health MinistryIndia records 56 deaths from suspected heat stroke cases between March and May. Data by Union Health Ministry and National Centre for Disea...
01 Jun, 2024, 09.07 PM IST
Over 24.5 crore more older adults projected to face acute heat, Asia, Africa to be worst hit: StudyWith populations around the world ageing at an "unprecedented rate," researchers said that the number of people aged over 60 years is expec...
14 May, 2024, 09.15 PM IST
Do we really need summer to vote?These steps have come on the back of several warnings. Earlier this month, the World Meteorological Organization's report stated that 2023 ...
14 Apr, 2024, 11.08 PM IST
Heatwaves are causing fainting spells, dehydration & stroke. Here’s how to deal with this extreme climatic conditionMedical experts say it can be very dangerous to take the scorching heat lightly.
02 May, 2022, 02.48 PM IST
Historic Northwest heatwave may have killed hundredsBritish Columbia's chief coroner, Lisa Lapointe, said her office received reports of at least 486 "sudden and unexpected deaths" between Fr...
01 Jul, 2021, 11.19 AM IST
New bandage made with magnetic nano-fibres can kill skin cancer cells with heatThe magnetic material generates heat when it is subjected to a high-frequency magnetic field.
09 Oct, 2020, 08.32 AM IST
Russian vaccine safe, induces antibody response in small human trials: Lancet StudyResults from early-phase non-randomised vaccine trials in a total of 76 people show that two formulations of the vaccine have a good safety...
04 Sep, 2020, 05.48 PM IST
Running a marathon? Don’t overtrain, could lead to a heart attackDuring this year's Mumbai Marathon, one person died while nine others collapsed. Know the perils of excessive training.
28 Jan, 2020, 12.36 PM IST
Avoid leaving your children in the car; temperature inside parked vehicles can be fatalAn inside of a car parked in the sun can reach temperatures of 46 degrees Celsius in just an hour.
29 May, 2018, 04.27 PM IST
- Novel temperature-regulating nanoparticles might treat cancer
London, Oct 25 (IANS) Scientists have in a breakthrough developed "intelligent" nanoparticles that have the potential to heat up to a level...
25 Oct, 2017, 01.32 PM IST
Things you can do to beat the heat this summerYou can ensure a productive summer by eating and drinking the right things, and the following healthy habits.
15 Apr, 2016, 12.09 PM IST
Planning to take part in a marathon? Pick the right clothes & shoesHere are some useful tips on how to prep up for a long run with the right shoes and apparel.
21 Jan, 2016, 11.20 AM IST
- Glenmark Pharma to develop GRC 15300
Glenmark Pharmaceuticals has registered its candidate GRC 15300, for osteoarthritic pain, neuropathic pain, and other inflammatory pain con...
24 Jan, 2009, 02.27 PM IST