Scientists at NIT Calicut have created a new simple and low-cost device that can quickly detect sepsis. Sepsis is a serious illness caused by an infection, which can lead to organ failure and even death. Early and correct diagnosis is very important to save lives. The team, led by Professor N. Sandhyarani, built this device…
Hyderabad, July 22 – A new study by the Centre for Cellular and Molecular Biology (CSIR-CCMB) in Hyderabad suggests that lifestyle changes and specific nutrient supplements may be more effective for Indians at risk of obesity due to their genes. The research shows that many gene variants linked to obesity in Europeans don’t have the…
New Delhi, July 23 — Drinking nitrate-rich beetroot juice could help reduce blood pressure in older adults, a new study suggests. Researchers from the University of Exeter in the UK found that the blood pressure-lowering effects of beetroot juice may be linked to beneficial changes in the oral microbiome—the community of bacteria living in the…
New Delhi, July 23 — The number of vertical (mother-to-child) transmissions of HIV has decreased by approximately 84%, Union Minister of State for Health and Family Welfare Anupriya Patel informed Parliament during the ongoing Monsoon Session. In a written reply to the Rajya Sabha, Patel detailed government initiatives to boost HIV/AIDS awareness and prevention. She…
Mumbai, July 22 : Blue Jet Healthcare Ltd reported a 17.18% drop in net profit for the April–June quarter (Q1) of FY26. Profit fell to ₹91.1 crore from ₹110 crore in the previous quarter (January–March). After the earnings report, the company’s shares dropped 10% and closed at ₹906.15 on the National Stock Exchange (NSE). Company…
Scientists Discover Key Gene That Helps the Body Absorb Vitamin D and May Help Treat Cancer Scientists have found an important gene that helps the body absorb vitamin D. This gene, called SDR42E1, may also be useful in developing new treatments for cancer and autoimmune diseases. The discovery was made by researchers from Hamad Bin…
Officials from Laos and Cambodia met in Vientiane for their first joint meeting to improve cooperation against transnational crime, especially drug trafficking. The meeting on Tuesday brought together senior prosecutors from both countries, according to Lao News Agency. Xaysana Khotphouthone, President of Laos’ Supreme People’s Prosecutor’s Office, said this meeting is an important step to…
India’s pharma market grew strongly by 11.5 per cent in June 2025 compared to the same month last year, a new report said on Wednesday. In June 2024, the growth was 7 per cent, and in May 2025, it was 6.9 per cent, said Motilal Oswal Financial Services in its monthly report. The growth was…
A team of scientists in Australia, led by researchers of Indian origin, has developed a new once-a-week injectable drug for Parkinson’s disease. This innovation could benefit over eight million people worldwide and may replace the need for multiple daily pills. Taking multiple doses of medication can be challenging, especially for elderly patients or those with…
After reports of Nipah virus infections in Kerala’s Palakkad and Malappuram districts, Tamil Nadu health officials have confirmed that there are no cases in the state and no need to panic. The Directorate of Public Health and Preventive Medicine said on Saturday that all precautionary steps are being taken to prevent any outbreak. Medical teams…
