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AI platform developed to support doctors, frontline workers with verified health intelligenceA Chennai-based epidemiologist has launched HIVE, an AI-powered platform designed to deliver verified, evidence-based healthcare intelligen...
Online: Two-thirds of Indians (66%) have encountered a health or wellness scam: McAfee Health & Wellness researchNew research from McAfee reveals a surge in health scams targeting Indians, particularly young adults. Scammers are exploiting influencer t...
Jio revs up IPO engine; Accenture shock sinks ITJio Platforms has kicked off its IPO process with the filing of its draft papers with Sebi. This and more in today's ETtech Top 5.
Kerala: Nipah patient's route map released; animal husbandry dept sets up control roomKozhikode district administration has released the route map of a 43-year-old man infected with the Nipah virus. He is currently on ventila...
UDF govt attempting to implement PM SHRI scheme, alleges CPI(M) leader SivankuttySenior CPI(M) leader V Sivankutty alleged the Kerala government is spreading misinformation about the PM SHRI scheme. He stated the previou...
NIV confirms sample negative for EbolaA sample tested for Ebola Virus Disease in India has returned negative, according to the National Institute of Virology. The individual, wh...
Uganda national isolated in Bengaluru tests negative for EbolaA woman from Uganda, recently in her home country, has tested negative for Ebola. She was isolated in Bengaluru as a precaution after repor...
Ebola scare in Bengaluru: Traveller isolated after arriving from Uganda, sample sent for testingA traveler from Uganda has been isolated in Bengaluru with mild symptoms, prompting precautionary measures amid African Ebola outbreaks. Sa...
Officials says India closely monitoring Ebola situation, experts urge vigilanceGlobal health authorities are on alert as Ebola cases rise in Africa. Indian health officials are closely watching the situation and review...
Who is Dr Anand Nadkarni? Famous Maharashtra psychiatrist who died at 67Dr Anand Nadkarni: Renowned psychiatrist, author and social activist Dr Anand Nadkarni died at 67 after a prolonged illness on Friday. Best...
Shark Tank India judge Namita Thapar, who suffered IVF failures twice, reveals number one culprit behind infertility, urges followers to have a 'small test' doneShark Tank India judge Namita Thapar candidly shares her IVF experiences. She underwent two unsuccessful procedures, highlighting the emoti...
Veterinary experts say chicken, eggs affordable sources of protein; call for curbing misinformationChicken and eggs offer affordable protein. Veterinary experts highlight that social media misinformation negatively impacts the poultry sec...
Cancer misinformation extremely prevalent in India; trust in science, medicine crucial: ReportA new report reveals extensive online misinformation about cancer and other health topics in India and calls for stricter content regulatio...
YouTube looks to bust misinformation surrounding health topicsThe features will be available in both English and Hindi and will provide context cues aimed at helping people more easily access videos fr...
Misinformation linked to Covid-19 vaccines still a concern in IndiaMisinformation linked to the pandemic has come down with the drop in cases., but posts and content linked to Covid-19 vaccines and vaccine ...
Scientists seek government help to stop misinformation about Covid vaccinesTermed as “anti-vaxxers,” these groupings are snagging an increasing number of followers across platforms like Twitter, Instagram, Facebook...
Facebook teams up with 8 third-party fact checkers, covering 11 Indian languages, to flag Covid-19 fake newsThe company said it was focused on connecting people to accurate information from health experts and curb misinformation.
COVID-19: Google commits $6.5 million to help fight coronavirus misinformationIn a blogpost, Google pointed out that health authorities have warned that an overabundance of information can make it harder for people to...
Google wants to tackle coronavirus misinformation, pumps in $6.5 mn into fact-checkersThe company is also looking to use its products and 'ecosystem' to bolster the battle against fake news.
Fake Covid-19 'gyaan' goes viralMisinformation on Covid-19 including home remedies, conspiracy theories, false government advisories, and misleading narratives around Chin...