Pune, June 18 (IANS) The JN.1.16 sub lineage of Omicron variant and the XFG (LF.7 and LP.81.2) recombinant variant did not cause much severe Covid infection, said Dr Naveen Kumar, Director ICMR-National Institute of Virology (NIV) on Wednesday, even as...
New Delhi, June 18 (IANS) While social isolation has long been known a risk factor for Alzheimer’s disease, a new study showed that being more sociable can be an early sign of the neurodegenerative disease.The study examined the social habits...
Jakarta, June 17 (IANS) Indonesia is stepping up its measures to achieve malaria-free status by 2030, and is currently focusing on reducing cases in the country's easternmost region of Papua.The Southeast Asian country reportedly has the second-highest number of malaria...
Bali, June 17 (IANS) Countries of the Asia-Pacific region called for urgent action and solidarity in the fight against malaria during the two-day 9th Asia-Pacific Leaders' Summit on Malaria Elimination, held in Indonesia's Bali."Time is the most precious commodity we...
New Delhi, June 16 (IANS) The ICAR-National Institute of High-Security Animal Diseases (NIHSAD), Bhopal, has been designated as a Category A Rinderpest or cattle plague Holding Facility (RHF) by the World Organisation for Animal Health (WOAH) and the Food and...
Ghaziabad, June 16 (IANS) The family of a medical student from Ghaziabad, currently stranded in war-torn Iran, on Monday has appealed to the Indian government to ensure his safe return. Rizwan Ansari, a resident of Behta Hajipur in Ghaziabad's Loni,...
New Delhi, June 16 (IANS) Women who work nightshifts are more likely to suffer from moderate or severe asthma compared to women who work in the daytime, according to a study of more than 270,000 people. However, the study, published...
New Delhi, June 16 (IANS) An increase in the elderly population as well as a rise in smoking are behind the surge in the global rheumatoid arthritis burden since 1980, according to an AI-powered study.Rheumatoid arthritis is a chronic autoimmune...
Sydney, June 15 (IANS) A team of Australian researchers has launched a new app aimed at boosting the wellbeing and resilience of adults.This innovative mobile application, called ReNeuWell, shifts the focus from managing distress to actively promoting mental flourishing, offering...
New York, June 15 (IANS) In a world increasingly obsessed with external forms of wellness, a profound initiative is set to remind us of yoga’s inner essence in the US, as cities globally prepare to celebrate the International Day of...
New Delhi, June 14 (IANS) Australian researchers have launched a pioneering clinical trial that aims to combat aggressive cancers previously deemed untreatable.The trial led by a team from the Australian National University (ANU) focussed on malignancies driven by the elusive...
New Delhi, June 14 (IANS) Alcohol-related liver disease deaths are increasing rapidly among women and young adults, according to new research.Researchers from the Universities Havard, Stanford, and Southern California (USC) attributed the rise to higher drinking during the Covid-19 pandemic,...