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Indian scientists develop optical sensing platform to detect cholesterol

IANS | April 23, 2025 3:06 PM

New Delhi, April 23 (IANS) A team of interdisciplinary researchers at the Institute of Advanced Study in Science and Technology (IASST) in Guwahati, an autonomous institute under the Department of Science and Technology (DST), has developed an optical sensing platform for cholesterol detection, based on silk fibre functionalised using phosphorene quantum dots, it was announced on Wednesday.

Scientists link fatty, sugary diets with impaired brain function

IANS | April 22, 2025 2:00 PM

Sydney, April 22 (IANS) In a significant study, researchers have linked fatty and sugary diets to impaired cognitive function.

Being omnivorous or vegan makes no difference to muscle building after weight training

IANS | April 21, 2025 6:00 PM

New York, April 21 (IANS) Does the source of protein — plant or animal-based — make any difference to muscle gain? The answer is no, said researchers on Monday, adding that being omnivorous and vegan makes no difference to muscle building after weight training.

MP doctor, Red Cross employee dismissed for assaulting elderly man

IANS | April 21, 2025 3:26 PM

Bhopal, April 21 (IANS) In the distressing case of “misconduct” at Chhatarpur District Hospital, Dr Rajesh Kumar Mishra and Red Cross employee Raghavendra Khare have been terminated from their services for their involvement in assaulting and forcibly dragging an elderly man from the hospital premises.

Fatty liver 'reversible' via adoption of healthy lifestyle: JP Nadda

IANS | April 21, 2025 1:22 PM

New Delhi, April 21 (IANS) Union Health Minister JP Nadda on Monday said that fatty liver is not only preventable but also reversible if people adopt a healthy lifestyle and make better food choices.

New study on brain’s visual regions can help build effective AI systems

IANS | April 20, 2025 4:42 PM

New Delhi, April 20 (IANS) A Columbia University’s School of Engineering study in the US has shown that the brain’s visual regions play an active role in making sense of information, which could help build more adaptive AI systems.

Char Dham Yatra: NHM to have medical relief posts, Swasthya Mitras on route

IANS | April 20, 2025 2:43 PM

New Delhi, April 20 (IANS) As the sacred Char Dham Yatra is set to commence from April 30, the National Health Mission (NHM) has intensified preparations to ensure the health and safety of lakhs of pilgrims expected to visit the holy shrines in Uttarakhand.

Pinworm medication may treat aggressive skin cancer: Researchers

IANS | April 20, 2025 11:17 AM

New York, April 20 (IANS) A team of US scientists has found that a common pinworm medication may stop and reverse cancer growth in Merkel cell carcinoma, an aggressive form of skin cancer.

Wearable tech may help people manage everyday stress

IANS | April 20, 2025 10:01 AM

New York, April 20 (IANS) The virtual and augmented reality (VR/AR) technology could simulate stressful situations and help people practice stress-relief strategies, a new study has revealed.

'From Rs 1,500 to Rs 150': How Rajouri's Jan Aushadhi Kendra is saving lives and wallets

IANS | April 19, 2025 8:51 PM

Rajouri, April 19 (IANS) The Jan Aushadhi Kendra at the GMC Associated Hospital in Rajouri has become a crucial pillar of support for the local population and migrant workers alike. Functioning under the Pradhan Mantri Bhartiya Janaushadhi Pariyojana (PMBJP), the government-run pharmacy Jan Aushadhi Kendra is now serving over 500 to 600 people daily, offering quality generic medicines at prices up to 90 per cent lower than those found in private pharmacies.

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Indian scientists develop optical sensing platform to detect cholesterol

Scientists link fatty, sugary diets with impaired brain function

Being omnivorous or vegan makes no difference to muscle building after weight training

MP doctor, Red Cross employee dismissed for assaulting elderly man

Fatty liver 'reversible' via adoption of healthy lifestyle: JP Nadda

New study on brain’s visual regions can help build effective AI systems

Char Dham Yatra: NHM to have medical relief posts, Swasthya Mitras on route

Pinworm medication may treat aggressive skin cancer: Researchers

Wearable tech may help people manage everyday stress

'From Rs 1,500 to Rs 150': How Rajouri's Jan Aushadhi Kendra is saving lives and wallets

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