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Russia pneumonic plague scare: US lawmaker invokes Ukraine bio labs after Irkutsk lab death; worker had broken test tube. Are Americans at risk?- Russian Plague scare: Did a broken test tube lead to a researcher’s death? Why is the White House watching and are Americans at risk?
- Russia plague news: What to know about the disease and which countries have been affected as lab worker dies in Siberia?
- Russia plague scare: ‘Dangerous infection’ that killed one may have been released after researcher broke a test tube. Here’s what we knowIn a shocking incident, a female researcher from the Irkutsk Anti-Plague Institute has died due to severe pneumonia of unknown cause. Close...05 Oct, 2026, 01.52 PM IST
- US urges Russia to share details on suspected fatal pneumonic plague caseThe US State Department is investigating reports of a suspected fatal case of pneumonic plague in Russia. Authorities in Washington are urg...05 Oct, 2026, 01.52 PM IST
- Eradicating H. pylori can prevent gastric cancer, says Nobel laureate Barry MarshallDr. Barry Marshall underscored the crucial need for timely eradication of H. pylori infections as a measure to thwart gastric cancer develo...04 Oct, 2026, 12.33 PM IST
- How did scientists trap a ‘forever chemical’ linked to US military sites?A USDA-led study found that specially produced biochar retained more than 99% of PFOS in laboratory soil experiments. The same research pro...04 Oct, 2026, 11.02 AM IST
- Karnataka flags 52x mark-up on cancer drugs, seeks Centre's interventionKarnataka conducted inspections revealing significant price disparities between hospital procurement and patient billing for cancer drugs a...01 Oct, 2026, 12.59 PM IST
- CDSCO steps up scrutiny of pharma drugs containing narcotic substancesThe Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation is addressing regulatory gaps related to the illegal diversion of pharmaceutical drugs. Fol...28 Sep, 2026, 12.41 AM IST
- Ozempic maker Novo Nordisk sets sights on hair-loss marketThe condition is part of a list of areas, including addiction and menopause, where Novo sees potential overlap with either its core scienti...23 Sep, 2026, 12.12 AM IST
- Drug regulator warns against prolonged use of painkillers, antibioticsIndia’s drug regulator has warned against the indiscriminate, repeated or prolonged use of painkillers and antibiotics, citing risks includ...22 Sep, 2026, 06.25 PM IST
- Legionnaires’ disease outbreak killed 29 people in Philadelphia in 1976; a new outbreak has now hit South Bronx. Check symptoms, treatment and preventionA Legionnaires' disease outbreak has occurred in the South Bronx, causing one fatality and infecting five individuals. Health officials are...11 Sep, 2026, 04.45 PM IST
- US refusals of crucial newborn vitamin spike, raising risk of dangerous bleedingUS hospitals report a significant rise in vitamin K shot refusals for newborns. This trend has accelerated sharply this year, increasing li...01 Sep, 2026, 03.42 PM IST
- Aurobindo Pharma gains over 3% as subsidiary launches generic Advair Diskus in US; stock up 41% YTDAurobindo Pharma shares rose sharply after its subsidiary Lannett Company launched the generic equivalent of Advair Diskus in the US. The i...31 Aug, 2026, 04.12 PM IST
- No new strain of H1N1 identified, current surge part of seasonal influenza pattern: ICMR DGThe ICMR director general stated H1N1 infections are seasonal and not a new strain. Most cases are mild and self-limiting, requiring no wid...26 Aug, 2026, 01.02 PM IST
- H1N1 cases are rising but no sign of new or more dangerous strain; experts urge caution, not panicH1N1 influenza cases are rising in Delhi and North India currently. Experts advise precautions for high-risk individuals and children. Ther...24 Aug, 2026, 08.29 PM IST
- UK food agency warns against runny eggs amid salmonella outbreak; these people should avoid mayonnaise, soufflé and hollandaise sauce tooIn light of a concerning salmonella outbreak affecting over 200 people in the UK, vulnerable populations are urged to steer clear of underc...21 Aug, 2026, 09.27 PM IST
- In 1940, scientists had no fermentation tanks, so penicillin was grown in hundreds of ceramic vessels modeled on hospital bedpans; the improvised system helped turn Fleming’s discovery into a mass-produced medicineIn 1940, scientists working to develop penicillin faced a major obstacle: they had discovered a potentially lifesaving medicine but lacked ...19 Aug, 2026, 11.26 PM IST
- Wrong diet can make your gut bacteria 'eat you': Feeding it the right food helps protect your body. Research reveals what to eat?New research suggests that when gut bacteria do not get enough fibre and certain plant-based nutrients, they may begin breaking down the pr...16 Aug, 2026, 06.43 PM IST
- H1N1 cases in Delhi : What are the symptoms, prevention tips as cases jump 6-fold from last yearDelhi has recorded a sharp increase in H1N1 influenza cases this season. Infections have risen to 1,344 from 229 during the corresponding p...10 Aug, 2026, 10.06 PM IST
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