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Kolkata/IBNS Peerless Hospital, Kolkata, successfully organized its flagship one-day conference, MediSafeCon 2024, with the theme “Get it Right, Make it Safe,” focused on increasing awareness about accurate diagnosis and the use of appropriate therapeutics.
SpaceX, the private aerospace company founded by billionaire Elon Musk, has launched a rescue mission today, carrying two passengers while leaving two seats empty to facilitate the return of American astronauts who have been stranded on the International Space Station (ISS) for several months, according to NASA.
Mumbai/IBNS: Heavy rains are lashing Mumbai, leaving commuters stranded amid several roads flooding and leading to some flight diversions while disrupting traffic on Wednesday.
The Indian Cancer Genome Atlas (ICGA) has launched India’s first comprehensive cancer multi-omics data portal.
Without immediate action, humanity will face a potentially disastrous escalation in resistance to fungal disease, a renowned group of scientists from the across the world has warned.
Paris/IBNS: The International Energy Agency (IEA) has stated in its latest report that tripling renewable energy capacity and doubling energy efficiency by 2030 to meet the goals set at COP28 is "feasible."
The UN Children’s Fund, UNICEF, issued an urgent appeal on Friday for nearly $59 million to support efforts to halt the rapid spread of mpox in six African countries including Burundi, where youngsters have been impacted the most.
Thiruvananthapuram/IBNS: Kerala Wednesday registered India's second monkeypox (Mpox) case with a 38-year-old man from Malappuram testing positive after returning from the United Arab Emirates, state health minister confirmed.
New evidence in the World Meteorological Organization’s (WMO) annual Ozone and UV Bulletin published on Monday reveals strong evidence that the ozone layer is well on track for a long-term recovery.
Regarded as ‘degraded forests’, Indian savannas have been historically misclassified and understudied. A new remote sensing study used tree cover as a metric to examine the drivers influencing the savannas and forests. Understanding these drivers helps prevent unscientific tree plantations that are detrimental to savannas. Mongabay-India writer Nikhil Sreekandan reports
New Delhi: In a rare event, Earth’s lone satellite Moon will have a temporary companion for about two months, as our planet’s gravity will capture a wandering asteroid from September 29 to November 25 this year.
New Delhi: Delhi has been experiencing continuous rainfall since last evening, causing traffic congestion and waterlogging in several areas.
NASA astronauts Sunita Williams and Butch Wilmore, who are currently stranded in the International Space Station (ISS), on Friday said they are planning to case their votes in the upcoming US Presidential polls from space, a rare event that will be registered in the history of space journey.
Kolkata/IBNS: In recognition of World Sepsis Day on Sept 13, Kolkata's CMRI (Calcutta Medical Research Institute) Hospital spearheaded a major initiative to increase awareness around sepsis, a life-threatening condition often overshadowed in the broader healthcare conversation.
New Delhi: Delhi has been experiencing continuous rainfall since last evening, causing traffic congestion and waterlogging in several areas.
A landslide in a remote part of Greenland caused a mega-tsunami that sloshed back and forth across a fjord for nine days, generating vibrations throughout Earth, according to a new study involving UCL researchers.
The World Health Organization (WHO) has announced the MVA-BN vaccine as the first vaccine against mpox to be added to its prequalification list.
Indian Cabinet has approved a game-changing ‘Mission Mausam' initiative which the country would implement with the aim to boost the country's climate-related science, research, and services besides developing capabilities to 'manage' certain weather events.
More than 22,500 people – a quarter of those wounded in Gaza since Israel’s offensive began – have life-changing injuries, requiring rehabilitation services “now and for years to come”, the UN World Health Organization (WHO) reported on Thursday.
The National Health Authority (NHA) and IIT Kanpur signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) in the presence of Union Health Secretary Shri Apurva Chandra, here today.
An earthquake measuring 5.8 on the Richter Scale hit Pakistan on Wednesday with tremors being felt in neighbouring India and Afghanistan.
A new study led by primary investigator Michael S. Bloom, professor in the Department of Global and Community Health at George Mason University’s College of Public Health, has found that use of skin care products including lotions, hair oils, hair conditioners, ointments, and sunscreen is associated with higher levels of phthalates in children’s urine.
The Indian government on Monday registered its first 'travel-related' mpox case in a patient who tested positive for the strain currently circulating in Western Africa.
Iceland´s glaciers are retreating so rapidly that future generations may wonder how the ancient island nation got its name.
Alzheimer's, a progressive brain disorder, has plagued countless people across the world. The causes of the diseases are yet to be understood in entirety.
Animal rights groups have claimed preliminary investigations showed Beluga Whale Hvaldimir, which was recently found dead off the Norwegian coast, was 'killed by gunshot wounds'.
Unprecedented floods and winds have displaced thousands of families, destroyed homes, and severely damaged critical infrastructure, impacting over half a million people in Yemen, the UN migration agency (IOM) said on Thursday.
The number of deaths caused by cholera is on the rise, according to global cholera statistics for 2023 published by the World Health Organization (WHO) on Wednesday.
Urban living has its perks—vibrant city life, endless opportunities, and the hustle and bustle that keeps things exciting. But for many urban Indians, the fast-paced lifestyle comes with its own set of challenges. From stress to sedentary habits, it’s easy for health to take a backseat. Let’s dive into how you can make healthy lifestyle choices to thrive amidst the chaos of city life.
Despite what we’ve been led to believe, the timing of evening screen time, rather than the activity itself, negatively impacts youth sleep, a University of Otago study has found.
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