2+ hour, 11+ min ago  (56+ words) India has reported no cases of Ebola Virus Disease. The Union Health Minister, J P Nadda, reviewed preparedness and surveillance measures. All entry points are on high alert for screening. The Indian Council of Medical Research and National Centre for…...

4+ hour, 26+ min ago  (57+ words) India's largest biomedical event, 'Medical Innovations Patent Mitra: Innovators-to-Industry Connect', successfully took place in New Delhi. The Indian Council of Medical Research facilitated the transfer of 41 public health technologies to industry partners. This initiative aims to bring indigenous biomedical research…...

5+ hour, 56+ min ago  (54+ words) Pollution levels in North India and the Himalayas have risen sharply. Particulate matter pollution increased over 20 percent in the Indo-Gangetic Plain, Himalayas, and North-East India between 2010 and 2019. Biomass burning is the primary driver of this pollution. Emissions from Punjab and…...

5+ hour, 30+ min ago  (55+ words) India has banned customers using piped natural gas from purchasing LPG cylinders. This move comes as LPG supplies to some industries are reduced due to disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz. The government is encouraging the use of piped gas....

10+ hour, 32+ min ago  (62+ words) Hospital chain Park Medi World Limited is acquiring The Medicity Hospital in Rudrapur. The deal is valued at Rs 177 crore and is an all-cash transaction. This acquisition marks Park Group's entry into Uttarakhand. The Medicity Hospital is a multi-super speciality…...

9+ hour, 50+ min ago  (51+ words) Pet owners, beware! Popular houseplants like Peace Lily, Sago Palm, Aloe Vera, Pothos, Philodendron, and Dieffenbachia pose serious health risks to your furry friends. Ingestion can lead to vomiting, breathing issues, and even severe poisoning. Always prioritize pet safety when…...

11+ hour, 24+ min ago  (53+ words) A Public Health Project Manager, Alison Miller, found unexpected support after a layoff, discovering that the people who showed up for her were not who she anticipated. Her experience highlights the crucial role of personal connections and small gestures in…...

2+ week, 6+ hour ago  (1757+ words) Nine police officers received the death penalty for the brutal custodial torture and murder of P Jayaraj and his son J Bennix in Sathankulam. The court deemed the case rarest of rare. The father-son duo died in custody in June…...

1+ week, 5+ day ago  (814+ words) UP has taken an excellent step of permitting industries to operate continuously even in the curfew period," said Pankaj Mohindroo, chairman of India Cellular & Electronics Association (ICEA). Only essential services will be exempted from the purview of the lockdown. Those…...

21+ hour, 28+ min ago  (58+ words) A recent hantavirus outbreak on a cruise ship echoes past pandemic scares. Experts warn Disease X, a future unknown pathogen, is a near certainty. This virus jumps from animals to humans. India faces challenges due to high human-animal contact. Prevention,…...