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Bird flu outbreak in the US: What is H5N1 avian influenza & should India be concerned

Genome sequencing from a patient in Texas showed that the flu was caused by the highly pathogenic avian influenza A. Experts say it’s too soon to make predictions but advise caution. 

Bought for Rs 2 lakh, sold for Rs 10 lakh — Haryana Police bust kidney-trafficking racket in Gurugram

Racket was being run by Jharkhand resident who advertised organ sale on Facebook. Police say he kept Bangladeshi nationals in Gurugram guesthouse for ‘treatment’ at Jaipur's Fortis Hospital.

‘100 times worse than Covid’: Scientists warn of bird flu pandemic after rare human case in Texas

Around 52% of humans who have contracted H5N1 since 2003 have died, according to the World Health Organization.

Alcohol usage during pregnancy linked to birth abnormalities: Study

Mexico City , April 4 (ANI): Researchers have found that low to moderate alcohol use by pregnant patients may contribute to subtle changes in...

Gut bacteria can influence obesity in men and women: Study

Venice , April 4 (ANI): New research has found that gut bacteria can play a key role in the onset and development of obesity,...

Health ministry launches myCGHS App for enhanced healthcare access

The app was developed by the National Informatics Centre (NIC) in collaboration with the NIC Health Team.

YKT6 gene variants may cause novel genetic disorder: Study

Texas , April 2 (ANI): A recent joint investigation identified uncommon mutations in the YKT6 gene as the source of a novel neurological illness...

Researchers find how ketogenic diet improves severe mental illness

Stanford (California) , April 2 (ANI): The common antipsychotic medication used for severe mental illnesses such as schizophrenia and bipolar disorder might have unintended...

Advertisement norms for doctors, corporate hospitals can’t be different, says NMC panel

NMC panel agrees on provisions prescribing 'ethical standards' for ads by healthcare institutions, extending norms applicable to doctors.

Want your children to eat healthier? Start by consuming a better diet yourself, US study says

Researchers say that parents tend to choose unhealthy foods for themselves after choosing a healthy meal for their young children. This dynamic isn't ideal.

On Camera

Prajwal Revanna case shows why and how sexual crimes by men in politics can go unchecked for years

It would be a disservice to the women of Hassan to look at Prajwal Revanna’s alleged abuse of power as a ‘sex scandal’. Allegations against him show what ‘absolute power corrupts absolutely’ actually means.

High capacity usage, fresh borrowings & new orders — why FY25 could be a big year for pvt investment

Companies are borrowing more from banks and public. Economists say high capacity utilisation & growing new orders could set stage for renewed investment push by India Inc.

China builds road through Shaksgam Valley, India registers protest

New Delhi has, in past, too, objected to Chinese construction activities in Shaksgam Valley. Work in this strategic region gathered pace after the 2017 Doklam stand-off.

Frontrunner is letting the challenger define this poll campaign. Modi still hasn’t found a big theme

A theme has not yet emerged for BJP & people see lack of a contest, which makes it unexciting. For all these reasons, 2024 is turning out to be an unexpectedly theme-less election.