COVID-19: Nepal confirms spread of XBB.1.16 sub-variant
Kathmandu: Nepal has confirmed the spread of Omicron’s sub-variant XBB.1.16 in the Himalayan nation.
Health
One in six people worldwide is affected by infertility: WHO
New York: One in six people worldwide is affected by infertility and access to affordable care is insufficient, the UN World Health Organization (WHO) warned on Tuesday, in a major new report.
Massive 150-foot asteroid approaching Earth on April 6: NASA warns
As many as five asteroids are approaching Earth with two of them making their closest approaches to the planet on Monday, the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) said in a statement.
US health body sounds alert after deadly Marburg virus spreads in Africa
Marburg virus, which is equally dangerous as Ebola, is spreading rapidly in Africa, particularly in Tanzania and Guinea. In order to curb the deadly infection, America's Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is sending personnel to these regions, media reports said.
India logs 2,994 new Covid-19 cases in last 24 hrs
New Delhi/UNI: India has registered a slight dip in Covid-19 cases on Saturday with 2,994 cases in the last 24 hours, taking the active caseload over 16,354-mark, in the last 24 hours, as per the Health Ministry.
Net Zero Fellowship 2023 program brings leaders together for a low-carbon world
Panaji: The School of Policy and Governance, an independent think-tank, has announced the 2023 Net Zero Fellowships.
Women-led Swachh Mashaal March rally for garbage free India across 3000 plus cities
New Delhi: The first- ever Swachh Mashaal March is a sight to behold as citizens from across various cities mobilize themselves to rally for Garbage-Free Cities and conduct cleanliness drives and zero waste events across the nation.
Shedding pounds may benefit your heart: Study
Dallas: Losing weight with lifestyle changes in an intensive behavioral weight loss program was associated with a decrease in risk factors for cardiovascular disease and Type 2 diabetes for at least five years — even if some weight was regained, according to a systematic review of research, published today in Circulation: Cardiovascular Quality and Outcomes, a peer-reviewed American Heart Association journal.
Children with high blood pressure often become adults with high blood pressure: Study
Dallas: High blood pressure in children is not uncommon, and research shows it may lead to high blood pressure in adulthood, as well as problems with the heart, blood vessels and kidneys, according to a new scientific statement from the American Heart Association published today in the Association’s Hypertension journal.
Marburg virus outbreaks highlight link between health and planet: Tedros
New York: The head of the UN World Health Organization (WHO) said on Wednesday that the agency was working to help contain Marburg virus disease outbreaks in Equatorial Guinea and Tanzania, advocating for more global action to implement a UN-led “One Health” approach.
India reports 3,095 new Covid-19 cases in last 24 hours
New Delhi/UNI: India has registered 3,095 new Covid-19 cases in the last 24 hours, taking the total active case in the country to 15,208, as per the Health Ministry on Friday.
China detects third human case of H3N8 strain of bird flu
Beijing: China has reported its third human case of the H3N8 strain of bird flu, media reports said.
Earth images captured by EOS-06 satellite released by ISRO
Chennai: The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) has released the images of earth captured by EOS-06 Satellite launched by its reliable launch vehicle PSLV on November 26, 2022.
India logs 3,016 new Covid-19 cases in last 24 hours
New Delhi/UNI: India has registered 3,016 new Covid-19 cases in the last 24 hours, taking the total active case in the country at 13,509, as per the Health Ministry on Thursday.
UNICEF sounds alarm over fast-spreading cholera outbreaks in Africa
New York: The UN Children’s Fund (UNICEF) is calling for emergency funding to broaden efforts to reach millions living across 11 eastern and southern African countries which have been hit hard by fast-spreading cholera outbreaks.
18 pharma companies lose licence for manufacturing spurious drugs
New Delhi: The government has cancelled the licences of 18 pharma companies for producing spurious and adulterated drugs, following joint inspections by central and state regulators at 76 drug manufacturers, a media report said.
Hangul census concludes in Kashmir, Wildlife department uses drones for the purpose
Srinagar: Kashmir wildlife department has pressed state-of-the-art drones into service to conduct the Hangul census in Kashmir.
Holistic approach urgent for health of people, animals and environment
New York: UN agency chiefs issued a call on Monday for global action to balance and optimize the health of people, animals and the environment, as part of a new “One Health” approach.
Namibian cheetah flown to India dies in Madhya Pradesh from kidney disease
Bijaipur/IBNS: One of the eight cheetahs relocated to India from Namibia died on Monday in Madhya Pradesh's Kuno National Park after developing a kidney infection in January.
Bhutanese village moving towards becoming fully organic
Thimpu: Gungring of Bhutan is on the right track after it ventured into organic farming five years ago.
India reports 1,805 new Covid-19 cases in last 24 hours
New Delhi/UNI: India has registered 1,805 new Covid-19 cases in the last 24 hours, taking the total active case in the country at 10,300, as per the Health Ministry on Monday.
Walk a mile daily to prevent blood clots in blood veins: Health expert
Hyderabad: Blood clots in blood veins can be avoided with just a mile's walk daily, an expert from KIMS hospital said here on Sunday.
Study shows sniffing other people's body odour may help in reducing social anxiety
London: A study has revealed that sniffing other people's body odour might be useful in therapy for social anxiety.
Mediterranean diet reduces risk of heart disease, death in women: Study
A world-first look at the effect of the Mediterranean diet in women confirms it lowers risk of heart disease and death and should be recommended for prevention.
Forest Dept files case against UP man who rescued Sarus crane
Amethi (Uttar Pradesh): The Forest department has lodged a case against a man from Uttar Pradesh who took care of a Sarus crane for a year after rescuing it, said media reports
Study finds substance use disorders do not increase likelihood of COVID-19 deaths
New research from Boston Medical Center found that substance use disorders do not increase the likelihood of dying from COVID-19. Published in Substance Abuse: Research and Treatment, the study showed that the increased risk for severe COVID-19 in people with SUD that has been seen may be the result of co-occurring medical conditions.
Study reveals vaccination reduces risk of long COVID-19
Being vaccinated against Covid halves people’s risk of developing long Covid, according to new research from the University of East Anglia.
Scientists warn of rise in potentially fatal bacterial infection due to global warming
Continued warming of the climate would see a rise in the number and spread of potentially fatal infections caused by bacteria found along parts of the coast of the United States.
COVID-19 cases spike in India: Four more people die in past 24 hours
New Delhi: Four people lost their lives due to Covid-19 infection during the past 24 hours in the country while active cases increased by 832 in the same period.
ISRO's LVM-M3/OneWeb-India 2 mission launched successfully
Sriharikota(AP)/IBNS/UNI: In a dedicated second commercial launch, the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) on Sunday successfully accomplished the LVM-M3 mission.