Jan Aushadhi Kendras in Madhya Pradesh's Jabalpur offer medicines at huge discounts

IANS | March 12, 2025 8:20 PM

Jabalpur, March 12 (IANS) The Jan Aushadhi Kendras in Madhya Pradesh's Jabalpur are greatly benefiting the local community by offering medicines at a remarkable 70-80 per cent discount. As part of the Pradhan Mantri Bharatiya Jan Aushadhi Pariyojana (PMBJP), these Kendras have become a lifeline for thousands of patients seeking affordable and quality healthcare.

Scientists link new gene to high Parkinson’s disease risk

IANS | March 9, 2025 1:21 PM

New York, March 9 (IANS) A team of scientists has revealed a breakthrough discovery, linking genetic variants in the gene ITSN1 to a significantly elevated risk of Parkinson’s disease, a neurodegenerative condition that affects nearly 2 per cent of adults older than 65 years.