New Delhi, Jan 9 (IANS) Even a single drinking binge — roughly four drinks for women or five for men within about two hours — can weaken the gut lining,… Continue reading Study shows single binge drinking session can trigger gut damage
New Delhi, Jan 8 (IANS) The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) is expected to launch the EOS-N1 earth observation satellite aboard PSLV-C62 rocket on January 12, marking the first mission… Continue reading ISRO’s PSLV-C62 to launch earth observation satellite on January 12
Ulan Bator, Jan 8 (IANS) Mongolia’s measles tally surged to 13,861 after 8 new local infections were reported in the past 24 hours, the country’s National Centre for Communicable Diseases… Continue reading Mongolia sees surge in measles cases
Hanoi, Jan 8 (IANS) Vietnam’s Ministry of Health has warned of a complicated dengue situation and the risk of a prolonged outbreak, Vietnam News Agency reported on Thursday. The country… Continue reading Vietnam warns of prolonged dengue fever outbreak
Hyderabad, Jan 8 (IANS) Intensifying its drive against banned Chinese Manja, Hyderabad police seized a large quantity of the contraband item worth Rs 1.24 crore and arrested 143 people. Ahead… Continue reading Hyderabad police seize Chinese Manja worth Rs 1.24 crore, arrest 143 persons
New Delhi, Jan 8 (IANS) US space agency NASA on Thursday postponed its scheduled spacewalk over a ‘medical concern’ with an astronaut. Two Expedition 74 NASA astronauts — Mike Fincke… Continue reading NASA postpones spacewalk over ‘medical concern’ with astronaut
New Delhi, Jan 8 (IANS) People who eat more industrially processed foods and beverages laced with preservatives, widely used to extend shelf-life, may increase the risk of cancer, according to… Continue reading Higher intake of processed foods with preservatives may raise risk of cancer
Washington, Jan 7 (IANS) The Trump administration on Wednesday unveiled the new Dietary Guidelines for Americans, which it described as a sweeping reset of federal nutrition policy that is aimed… Continue reading US unveils new dietary guidelines
Patna, Jan 7 (IANS) After weeks of speculation and discussion, Dr Nusrat Parveen has officially joined her new post, bringing clarity to the matter that had attracted considerable attention. The… Continue reading Bihar: Dr Nusrat Parveen joins service after prolonged wait
New Delhi, Jan 6 (IANS) The All India Institute of Medical Sciences has introduced a free therapeutic drug monitoring test for patients with epilepsy, the institute said. Epilepsy is a… Continue reading AIIMS to provide free therapeutic drug monitoring test for epilepsy patients
Islamabad/New Delhi, Jan 6 (IANS) The global HIV fund cut is significantly affecting HIV prevention and support services in Pakistan, and may also reverse years of progress, according to a… Continue reading Global HIV fund cut may strain prevention, treatment programmes in Pakistan
Beijing/New Delhi, Jan 6 (IANS) China is failing to boost its population even after a decade of ending the stringent, state-enforced birth control policy that skewed its demographics, according to… Continue reading China failing to boost its population after a decade of ending one-child policy
