Fertility treatments may up autism risk in children
Jerusalem, Aug 6 (IANS) Be cautious while planning fertility treatment as it may increase the risk of autism in your child, a new study has found. The researchers found that the odds of having a…
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Afghanistan launches vaccination campaign targeting 9.9 mn children
Kabul, Aug 6 (IANS) The Afghan Public Health Ministry launched a five-day nationwide immunity vaccination campaign on Monday targeting 9.9 million children under the age of five, the Ministry said in a statement. During the…
NASA Curiosity rover completes 6 years on Mars
Washington, Aug 6 (IANS) NASA’s Curiosity rover is celebrating its sixth anniversary on Mars which is currently experiencing a global storm. “I touched down on #Mars six years ago. Celebrating my 6th landing anniversary with…
Team led by Indian American develops trickle-down method to ‘grow’ graphene
By K.S. Jayaraman Bengaluru, Aug 6 (IANS) By making carbon leak (trickle down) through cracks on copper, researchers have developed a new process for “growing” graphene directly on materials used for nano-scale electronic applications, thereby…
Scientific institutions should nurture talent: Naidu
Hyderabad, Aug 5 (IANS) Vice President M. Venkaiah Naidu on Sunday asked scientific institutions to nurture talent and foster path-breaking innovations to transform the socio-economic landscape of the country. Scientific organisations have to set ambitious…
Non-food products overlooked as water pollution sources: Study
London, Aug 5 (IANS) Besides industrial waste, rising demand for non-food products like textiles, clothing and furniture are often the overlooked sources of water pollution, says a study. The researchers said that the overall demand…
122 new research projects selected: HRD Minister
New Delhi, Aug 5 (IANS) Human Resource Development Minister Prakash Javadekar on Sunday said that 122 new research projects had been selected, costing Rs 112 crore, under IMPRINT-II to strengthen research in higher education institutions….
Senior scientist assassinated in Syria
Damascus, Aug 5 (IANS) Aziz Asber, the head of the Scientific Research Centre in Syria’s central province of Hama, has been assassinated, according to activists and pro-government reports. Asber was killed when an explosion targeted…
Can ‘acting’ help improve memory?
London, Aug 5 (IANS) Have you ever felt annoyed with yourself, maybe for forgetting to do an important task, or for leaving the house keys behind? If so, acting out things you are supposed to…
Over 150 genes linked to irregular heartbeat condition identified
New York, Aug 5 (IANS) Scientists have used Big Data to identify more than 150 as-yet unknown genetic risk factors for atrial fibrillation, an advance that could potentially improve early detection and treatment. Atrial fibrillation…
Himachal promoting cultivation of medicinal plants
Shimla, Aug 5 (IANS) Himachal Pradesh is promoting the cultivation and conservation of medicinal plants by encouraging farmers to cultivate them, the government said on Sunday. Under the National AYUSH Mission, the government is providing…
President visits ailing Karunanidhi
Chennai, Aug 5 (IANS) President Ram Nath Kovind on Sunday visited DMK President M. Karunanidhi at the Kauvery Hospital here and wished him speedy recovery. “Visited Thiru Karunanidhi, met Kalaignar’s family members and doctors, and…
Novel tattoo-like electronic skin can help monitor health
Beijing, Aug 5 (IANS) Chinese scientists have developed a graphene-based tattoo-like electronic skin or e-skin, which could function as a wearable electronic device to monitor health. E-skin refers to thin, flexible and stretchable electronic material…
India’s CPWD to build psychiatric hospital in South Sudan
By Arun Kumar Das New Delhi, Aug 5 (IANS) After constructing the Afghan Parliament building in Kabul, India’s Central Public Works Department (CPWD) has now taken up the challenging task of building a Rs 120…
Air pollution may lead to changes in heart structure
London, Aug 5 (IANS) Researchers have found that people exposed to even low levels of air pollution can have changes in the structure of the heart, similar to those seen in the early stages of…
Life is granted once: Coping with the VHL genetic defect
By Payel Bhattacharya After several misdiagnosis and other dilemmas, 10 years ago I was diagnosed with a very rare disease, hardly known in India, called VHL or Von Hippel Lindau, during my landmark liver transplant….
Older people recognize their mistakes less often: Study
New York, Aug 5 (IANS) As people grow older, they become less adept at recognizing their own mistakes, suggests a study that can shed new insight into how ageing adults perceive their decisions and view…
Apollo-Medics tie up for UP’s largest quaternary care hospital
Lucknow, Aug 5 (IANS) In a major boost to the healthcare infrastructure in Uttar Pradesh, a collaboration between Apollo Hospitals and Medics Super Speciality Hospital was announced here on Saturday. Under this, ApolloMedics — a…
IMS-BHU status upgraded to AIIMS level
Varanasi, Aug 4 (IANS) The government on Saturday upgraded the status of the Institute of Medical Sciences – Banaras Hindu University (IMS-BHU) to the level of AIIMS, entitling it to get funding and other facilities…
Modi reviews preparations for launch of health assurance scheme
New Delhi, Aug 4 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday reviewed the progress of the launch of the Health Assurance scheme under Ayushman Bharat. The scheme will provide health assurance cover of up to…