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50-60 pc cancer cases detected in India annually are preventable, say oncologists
“We have an average of about 1.4 million new cancer patients being...
Ancient humans were so good at surviving last ice age they didn’t have to migrate like other species – new study
Populations of the same species that live in different places often...
US surgeons transplant a gene-edited pig kidney into a patient for the first time
"I saw it not only as a way to help me, but a way to provide hope for the thousands of people who need a transplant to survive," said Slayman, a systems manager for the Massachusetts Department of Transportation Massachusetts General Hospital said Thursday that it's...
UN climate report: Doctors warn of rise in heat-related health risks
Climate change poses significant health risks, particularly in the realm of respiratory health. Climate change exacerbates air pollution, which worsens conditions of people who already have respiratory ailments like asthma, pneumonia, lung cancer, etc,” Dr Vikas...
WHO and UNICEF launch free online course to address children’s environmental health
The course provides an in-depth exploration of children's environmental health, covering key topics of global concern such as air pollution, climate change, e-waste, lead, pesticides and other hazards affecting children's well-being. Participants will gain valuable...
PIA bars pilots and cabin crew from fasting during Ramzan while on duty
The Pakistan International Airlines' (PIA) order has come in the backdrop of its plane crash in Karachi two years ago in which around 100 passengers, including crew members were killed. The pilot of that plane was observing fast Pakistan's national flag carrier PIA...
Empowering youth with accurate information on sexual reproductive health
``We believe that when young people are equipped with accurate, culturally appropriate knowledge on sexual reproductive health( SRH), they will be able to avoid risk taking practices, become healthy and contribute positively to their communities and nation at large....
EVs will be cheaper to produce than gas-powered vehicles by 2027, Gartner says
Gartner expects production costs to drop considerably faster than the costs of batteries, which are the most expensive part of an EV and account for around 40% of the vehicle's price Battery electric vehicles will be, on average, cheaper to produce than a comparable...
Gold nanoparticles can help arrest ageing Experts
"It is known to slow down the collagen depletion and stimulate cell regeneration. gold bhasma is an extremely powerful age-defying agent as it improves metabolism, tones up muscles, strengthens underlying tissue, bones, nerves, etc," R P Parasher, National President...
Neuralink’s first human patient able to control mouse through thinking, Musk says
"Progress is good, and the patient seems to have made a full recovery, with neural effects that we are aware of. Patient is able to move a mouse around the screen by just thinking," Musk said in a Spaces event on social media platform X The first human patient...
Follow scientific advice, not treatment claims based on traditional medicine: Eye doctors’ body
There has been a spurt in advertisements in the media urging people to stop their established therapies for eye diseases and luring them to switch to unscientific treatment modalities.This is leading to an alarming situation. It's essential to rely on validated,...
Approximately 60 per cent of prostate cancer diagnosis occur in individuals aged 65 or above: Experts
There is a concerning rise in the number of prostate cancer cases, alongside breast, lung, cervical, and oral cancer. The likelihood of developing prostate cancer rises with age, particularly after reaching 50 years old. S.K Raghunath, Uro-Oncologist, HCG Hospital...