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All about India’s first state-funded BSL-4 lab for deadliest pathogens in Gujarat
January 15, 2026 18:42 IST
Planning for this lab began in mid-2022, and its foundation stone was laid more than three years later, on Tuesday. The facility will comprise BSL-4, BSL-3, BSL-2, as well as ABSL-4 and ABSL-3 laboratory modules, along with advanced utilities and supporting infrastructure.
Yearender: Health | After splash in 2025, weight-loss drugs poised to take off this year
January 3, 2026 10:00 IST
Despite limited uptake, weight-loss drugs have topped drug sales in India by value — marking a shift in how people perceive conditions such as obesity. With generics set to come in, prices are likely to fall sharply and expand access
Countries raise concern about ‘fake rabies vaccine’ in India: The case, the implicationsSubscriber Only
December 31, 2025 05:52 IST
The reports of fake vaccines have caused alarm in the UK, US, and Australia because rabies is nearly 100% fatal. What exactly is the Abhayrab row?
Why hasn’t India met its target of eliminating TB by 2025?Subscriber Only
November 14, 2025 16:25 IST
India was among the eight high-burden countries that were able to diagnose more than 80% of the estimated cases last year. However, with the highest burden of TB cases, India was among the top countries contributing towards the global gap
How music therapy can help improve medical outcomesSubscriber Only
November 7, 2025 14:12 IST
The therapeutic value of music has long been recognised. Recent studies have shown its efficacy in all kinds of medical settings, including in reducing the amount of anaesthetic needed during surgery
More twins being born? Why studying twinning rate is importantSubscriber Only
October 15, 2025 06:18 IST
A new study has found that while the twinning rate is expected to fall in India, the country will remain home to one of the world’s largest population of twins. This has profound public health and demographic significance.
Tylenol use during pregnancy linked to autism? An AIIMS expert unpacks Trump claimSubscriber Only
September 26, 2025 11:26 IST
Trump Tylenol autism claims, Tylenol 'pregnancy risk': Trump also recommends that vaccines such as the measles, mumps, rubella and varicella (MMRV) shots should be given in a delayed manner or in smaller doses, without much evidence.
Too loud to ignore: Why Indians should care about noise pollution in citiesSubscriber Only
September 23, 2025 17:19 IST
Systemic gaps compound the problem. Noise monitoring is sparse, enforcement weak, and responsibility scattered across multiple authorities. As with air quality, symbolic fixes do little to tackle structural drivers.
Autism risk: Is Paracetamol safe to take during pregnancy?
September 11, 2025 07:16 IST
There is no firm evidence of a link between the use of the drug and autism. Recent studies have yielded conflicting conclusions on whether its use during pregnancy might create risks for a developing foetus.
Explained: What India’s cancer map showsSubscriber Only
September 2, 2025 12:16 IST
India’s current registries cover 10% to 18% of the population from 23 states and Union Territories
3 new cases of ‘brain-eating amoeba’ in Kerala: What you should knowSubscriber Only
August 19, 2025 19:12 IST
Kerala new brain-eating amoeba cases: In the initial stage, the symptoms of primary amoebic meningoencephalitis (PAM) include headache, fever, nausea and vomiting. How do people generally contract it, and what does prevention entail?
Why US funding cuts on mRNA vaccine research are significantSubscriber Only
August 9, 2025 19:06 IST
mRNA vaccines helped save millions during the COVID-19 pandemic, and have the potential to tackle future pandemics. However, the Trump administration has cut funds to mRNA vaccine research. But why?
Long-term air pollution exposure increases dementia risk: What new study has foundSubscriber Only
July 26, 2025 17:31 IST
WHO data show that 99% of the world’s population breathes air containing high levels of pollutants
How new ICMR vaccine gives new hope in fight against malariaSubscriber Only
July 24, 2025 15:03 IST
Nearly 400,000 people worldwide succumb to malaria each year. For decades, scientists have struggled to develop a vaccine. ICMR has now made what could potentially be a game-changing breakthrough
Health warnings for samosa, jalebi? Here is what the govt’s circular says, and whySubscriber Only
July 18, 2025 07:33 IST
What did the official letter say, and what is the idea behind showing the nutritional information of common snacks? How much fat and sugar is actually okay for a healthy lifestyle? We explain.
Explained Interview | After obesity and diabetes, where GLP-1 research is headedSubscriber Only
July 15, 2025 17:35 IST
Lotte Bjerre Knudsen, Chief Scientific Adviser for Research at Danish pharma giant Novo Nordisk, speaks about GLP-1-based drugs that have changed how the world sees obesity. Research is on to explore treatment for other conditions, such as Alzheimer's.
How a novel initiative helped Tamil Nadu bring down TB deaths in the stateSubscriber Only
July 12, 2025 10:12 IST
The TB death rate in Dharmapuri went down from 12.5% to 7.8%, in Karur from 7.1% to 5.3%, and in Villupuram from 6.1% to 5.2%.
Is palm oil bad for your health? Here’s what the science saysSubscriber Only
July 10, 2025 12:17 IST
Palm oil is among the most affordable and versatile edible oils globally, valued for its long shelf-life and neutral taste. Most packaged foods, including potato chips, biscuits, ice cream, and chocolates use palm oil.
How GLP-1 drugs like semaglutide have revolutionised obesity treatmentSubscriber Only
June 28, 2025 08:01 IST
Two GLP-1 drugs — Novo Nordisk’s semaglutide and Eli Lilly’s tirzepatide — are now available in the Indian market. Here’s how they work, how they were developed, and their various benefits
Why Covid-19 cases are rising in India, and what you need to knowSubscriber Only
June 1, 2025 16:48 IST
Covid-19 subvariant NB.1.8.1: In India, the virus in most Covid samples sequenced over the past couple of months has been identified as either BA.2 or JN.1.
Shingles vaccine & lower dementia risk: what new study saysSubscriber Only
May 17, 2025 07:00 IST
Shingles is a viral infection that causes painful rashes. While shingles can occur anywhere on the body, it typically looks like a single stripe of blisters that wraps around the left or right side of the torso, along the path of the nerve from which the virus spreads.
Explained: ‘Wonder drug’ Ozempic could reverse liver disease, finds studySubscriber Only
May 6, 2025 19:11 IST
The reserarchers found that a weekly dose of semaglutide was effective at treating Metabolic Dysfunction-Associated Steatohepatitis (MASH), a serious form of fatty liver disease
Why Tamil Nadu banned egg mayonnaiseSubscriber Only
April 24, 2025 18:55 IST
Mayonnaise today has become an ubiquitous ingredient in global fast food cuisine. Versions made of raw eggs, however, can pose serious health risks
Type 5 diabetes recognised as distinct form of disease: why is this significant?Subscriber Only
April 17, 2025 17:40 IST
Neglected for decades in research, and frequently misdiagnosed, it has taken a long time for Type 5 diabetes, caused by malnutrition-induced lowering of insulin production, to gain official recognition.
How scientists developed a new way of examining a rare form of colorectal cancerSubscriber Only
April 14, 2025 13:42 IST
CRCs are the third most common cancer and the second leading cause of cancer deaths in the world. However, SRCC is an uncommon variant of CRC. Globally, this type of cancer constitutes about 1% of all cases of CRC.
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