Tamil Nadu's TB care initiative records at least 38% reduction in deathsAs part of the study done by ICMR National Institute of Epidemiology (NIE) and Tamil Nadu State TB Cell, the reduction was observed under t...
08 Nov, 2026, 05.51 PM IST
Abdul El-Sayed: How a Rhodes scholar from Michigan became the state's first Muslim US SenatorAbdul El-Sayed's inspiring journey began in Michigan, shaped by his upbringing as the child of Egyptian immigrants. His dedication to socia...
05 Nov, 2026, 04.58 PM IST
Bill Clinton predicted Abdul El-Sayed could enter politics in 2007, but he laughed it off. 20 years later, he makes history as first Muslim US SenatorAbdul El-Sayed once laughed off former US President Bill Clinton's suggestion that he could run for public office, telling him, “I don’t kn...
05 Nov, 2026, 04.57 PM IST
Could America elect its first Muslim senator? Michigan's high-stakes race may make historyMichigan's Senate race 2026 is drawing national attention as Democratic candidate Abdul El-Sayed seeks to become the first Muslim elected t...
21 Oct, 2026, 03.53 PM IST
Eyes now on Viksit, net zero later: Can India achieve high-income status by 2047 without compromising on climate promises?India aims to achieve a high-income economy status by 2047, requiring substantial economic growth and investment. However, ambitious climat...
16 Oct, 2026, 12.58 AM IST
Thought standing and working was healthy? No, say experts. Heart problems risk can increase by 2x because of itStanding at work is often thought of as a healthier alternative to sitting for hours, but could being on your feet all day carry a hidden r...
09 Oct, 2026, 07.51 PM IST
How Russia and the world are responding to possible case of pneumonic plague after lab worker diesThe World Health Organisation has confirmed that Russian authorities reported no cases of plague in Siberia. A laboratory worker at the Irk...
07 Oct, 2026, 07.00 PM IST
Russia pneumonic plague revives fears of COVID-19: What are chances of virulent disease becoming another worldwide pandemic? Read Experts' opinionsRussia pneumonic plague: The woman died at a hospital in Shelekhov, a town just outside the city of Irkutsk, and its mayor said the hospita...
07 Oct, 2026, 07.16 AM IST
In 1927, New York opened the Holland Tunnel with an innovative ventilation system; 84 fans still move air through its 8,500-foot twin tubesNearly a century after opening, the Holland Tunnel's original ventilation system, 84 fans across four buildings, still keeps drivers safe f...
23 Sep, 2026, 01.40 PM IST
Deaths linked to passive smoke surge 50% in India according to Lancet studySecond-hand smoke deaths in India have significantly increased over three decades. While exposure rates improved, population growth offset ...
08 Sep, 2026, 07.33 PM IST
A recipe for brain health? Cooking once a week may lower dementia riskA six-year Japanese study of 10,978 adults aged 65 and above found that those who cooked at home at least once a week had a lower risk of d...
06 Sep, 2026, 11.12 AM IST
Govt flags Abhayrab rabies vaccine batch as substandard, probes if spurious, document showsIndia's drug regulator has flagged a batch of Abhayrab rabies vaccine as substandard. This finding marks the second time concerns have been...
05 Sep, 2026, 06.27 AM IST
New study links pre-existing allergic conditions to higher, long Covid riskThe researchers emphasised the need for more robust epidemiological research and a standardised definition of long-Covid for further invest...
09 Nov, 2023, 06.52 PM IST
Coronavirus: Scientists from 4 BRICS nations to carry out genomic sequencing, mathematical modellingA whole-genome sequencing is required for the identification of genetic mutations and recombinations of the virus, while epidemiological st...
06 Aug, 2021, 05.26 PM IST
Two +ve tests at interval of 102 days with one -ve defined as SARS-CoV-2 re-infection: ICMR studyAccording to the study 'SARS-CoV-2 re-infection: development of an epidemiological definition from India' which has been published by Cambr...
01 Apr, 2021, 12.46 PM IST
Maharashtra starts toll free number for bird flu“The government has delegated all its requisite powers on district collectors under Prevention And Control of Infectious and Contagious Dis...
17 Jan, 2021, 08.53 PM IST
- No link between mobiles and brain cancer, reports a new study
Extensive research has also not established any biological mechanism by which radio frequency fields from mobile phones could cause cancer.
02 Jul, 2011, 03.39 PM IST