Why women face higher risk of multiple sclerosis and Alzheimer's

IANS | October 16, 2025 3:44 PM

New Delhi, Oct 16 (IANS) US researchers have identified a gene on the X chromosome that drives inflammation in the female brain and explains the reason why women are disproportionately affected by conditions such as Alzheimer's disease and multiple sclerosis.

Union Minister JP Nadda, former UK PM Rishi Sunak discuss deepening ties

IANS | October 16, 2025 3:25 PM

New Delhi, Oct 16 (IANS) Union Minister of Health and Family Welfare, J P Nadda met former UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak in New Delhi on Thursday under the 'Know BJP' initiative, discussing deepening bilateral ties and India's efforts to leverage technology in strengthening healthcare at grassroot level.

'First responder' India helps Indonesia counter Cs-137 contamination

IANS | October 15, 2025 6:05 PM

Jakarta, Oct 15 (IANS) Reaffirming its commitment to regional cooperation, India on Wednesday acted as a first responder by delivering Prussian Blue (Radiogardase) capsules to Jakarta to help contain the effects of Cesium-137 (Cs-137) contamination in the Southeast Asian nation.