This new tool comes after the World Health Organization (WHO) recently gave its support for spatial emanators. It is the first new mosquito control method in more than 40 years.
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GSK expands cancer treatment options in India with launch of immunotherapy and PARP inhibitor
Gynaecological cancers are among the most prevalent forms of cancer affecting Indian women, with endometrial and ovarian cancers ranked among the top three.
US: California resident tests positive for plague
A resident of South Lake Tahoe in California, US, has tested positive for plague
Women face higher risk of vascular ageing after Covid, study reveals
The study involved 2,390 participants from 16 countries, including France, the UK, the US, Brazil, and Australia, who were observed between September 2020 and February 2022.
Indian mother helps premature infants by donating 300 litres of breast milk
A mother came out in support of hundreds of premature and critically ill infants whom she will never meet by donating more than 300 litres of breast milk. The woman, who made the humanitarian contribution to help infants, was identified as 33-year-old Selva Brindha. The mother of two is a homemaker based in the south […]
New study finds drinking coffee at night increases impulsive behaviour
Study finds nighttime caffeine consumption can increase impulsive behaviour, potentially leading to reckless actions.
Average dementia diagnosis takes 3.5 years after first symptoms
The study highlights that early signs such as memory loss, confusion, difficulty finding words, and changes in mood or behaviour are often missed or mistaken for normal ageing.
Aiming for 7,000 daily steps can reduce risk of chronic diseases, cognitive decline, and death: Study
Study analysing data from over 160,000 adults finds that walking approximately 7,000 steps per day is associated with reductions in the risk of several serious health outcomes.
Exposure to PM2.5 and soot may raise dementia risk by up to 17 percent
PM2.5 refers to fine particulate matter, including soot, which is often released from car exhaust and the burning of wood. The analysis also revealed that for every 1 microgram per cubic metre of soot, the risk of dementia increased by 13 percent.
Breakthrough in vitamin D research could open doors to cancer and autoimmune therapies
Scientists involved in the research said more studies are needed to fully understand how SDR42E1 affects vitamin D levels in the long run. They stressed that while the results are promising, further investigation is required before this gene can be used in clinical treatment.
