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Rate of early puberty rising in India? ICMR plans nationwide project to find answers

Doctors report rise in prevalence, especially after Covid pandemic, although there is no comprehensive data available from earlier. National-level survey could kick off later this year.

Global panel calls for scaling up cholera vaccine supply to combat ongoing upsurge in cases

International Coordinating Group (ICG) on Vaccine Provision (ICG) noted that 473,000 cases of cholera were reported to the WHO in 2022.

Moosewala’s baby brother puts focus on artificial reproductive technique law & age limit it imposes

Artificial Reproductive Technique (ART) Regulation Act, 2021, limits the use of such procedures to women between the ages of 21 and 50. The late rapper’s mother is 58.

Dr. Dangs Lab aims to revolutionise healthcare with AI-powered diagnostic platform

New Delhi , March 21 (ANI) Harnessing the power of AI in healthcare, Dr. Dangs Lab has unveiled a platform to provide tailored testing...

Researchers find ways to reduce side effects of breast, ovarian cancer treatment

Geneva , March 20 (ANI): Certain anti-cancer medications also target healthy cells in addition to malignant cells. Their use may become restricted if their...

WHO introduces new parallel process to speed up COVID-19 vaccine, medicine approvals

WHO's current recommendation development and prequalification (PQ) or Emergency Use Listing (EUL) assessment processes are being expedited for COVID-19 products.

US State Department hosts launch of Foreign Ministry Channel for Global Health Security

The FMC is a platform for foreign ministers to share their perspectives on global health security challenges.

Here is why killer T cells lose energy inside of solid tumors, finds study

North Carolina , March 17 (ANI): T cells are commonly referred to be "assassins" or "killers" because they can plan and execute missions to...

Gut bacteria generate neurotransmitters that shape the neonatal immune system: Study

New York , March 17 (ANI): Weill Cornell Medicine researchers discovered that specific bacteria colonise the gut shortly after birth and produce the neurotransmitter...

How medieval French women used hidden social networks to share medical advice

The ‘Distaff Gospels’ share advice on pregnancy, childbirth and health. The collection was compiled during secretive meetings of French women who had gathered to spin flax.

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Hormuz crisis won’t replace the dollar with yuan. De-dollarisation is a myth

Recent data does not support any dramatic shift away from the dollar. As per IMF, the share of international transactions conducted in dollars has declined from 56.90% to 56.77%.

Haryana’s new industrial policy in the works, but industry says old problems remain unsolved

Increase in employment subsidy, Rs 500 crore for estate revamp, new townships in pipeline—but land cost, power breakdowns and inspector raj top among key worries for industry leaders.

Military pushes for private participation in space, more Indian satellites. ‘Can’t rely on single entity’ 

CDS Anil Chauhan says future space capability will not be built by government agencies alone. ‘It will be co-developed with industry, start-ups, and technology innovators’.

Trump, Netanyahu’s Iran gamble: The regime change rebound

American objectives are unmet. They neither have muscle nor motivation to resume the war. As for Iran, the regime didn’t just survive, it’s now led by more radical individuals.