CSIR-NIO scientists study venomous sea creatures to discover new medicines
This project began along the coast of Goa with support from the Council of Scientific and Industrial Research in 2024. Now, because it has been successful, scientists are expanding their…
Haryana orders 100% flu testing amid H1N1 surge
The state govt has directed health facilities to test 100% of patients with severe acute respiratory infection (SARI) for influenza and at least 5% of those reporting with influenza-like illness…
India wanted red flags on chip packets and soda. Big Food fought back
India's food-safety regulator said in August that it had abandoned a push for colorful warnings on the front of food packaging. It said such warning labels don't account for how…
Sanjeev Sinha takes charge as new executive director and CEO of AIIMS Jammu
Sinha joined AIIMS Jammu on deputation from AIIMS New Delhi, bringing a rich blend of clinical expertise, academic experience and research orientation to the institution, a spokesperson of the institute…
PGI now world leader in saving children’s sight
According to documented medical literature, PGI has now officially overtaken the world-renowned Samuel and Ethel Balkan International Pediatric Glaucoma Center at the Bascom Palmer Eye Institute in Miami, previously recognised…
Govt to take stock of H1N1 as Karnataka cases cross 4,000
Health minister U T Khader said surveillance and preparedness will be among the key issues to be discussed at the meeting, amid concern over the spread of the seasonal flu…
Centre clears record Rs 185 crore AYUSH plan for AP
Health minister Satya Kumar attributed the increase to the coordination between the Centre and state govt, and thanked the Centre for approving the plan.
NIN study links lead exposure to nerve cell damage
The study, published in the Journal of Applied Toxicology, tested lead and two forms of amyloid-beta on human nerve cells in a laboratory. NIN scientists found that both caused some…
Sonova unveils new AI-powered hearing-aid platform to support growth targets
The Swiss company was the first one to roll out a hearing aid that used real-time AI to separate speech from background noise in 2024.