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From farms to factories: How Tamil Nadu’s incubation hubs are boosting rural livelihoods

IANS | July 10, 2025 9:46 PM

Tiruchirappalli/Thanjavur, July 10 (IANS) In a powerful display of how grassroots innovation, technical mentorship, and government-backed initiatives are transforming India's rural economy, IANS visited two model Food Processing Incubation Centres in Tamil Nadu - one at SASTRA Deemed University in Thanjavur and the other at the ICAR–National Research Centre for Banana (NRCB) in Tiruchirappalli.

Disability services must include health screening, stress management for caregivers: Study

IANS | July 10, 2025 4:25 PM

New Delhi, July 10 (IANS) While there are rights for people with disabilities, parents or caregivers are often faced with stress that can significantly affect their physical, mental, and financial conditions, finds a study by researchers from the National Institute of Technology (NIT) Rourkela, on Thursday.

Diabetes may raise infection, blood clot risk post knee replacement surgery: Study

IANS | July 10, 2025 1:15 PM

New Delhi, July 10 (IANS) Diabetes may not only lead to joint pain that can severely damage your knee but also increase the risk of infections and blood clots after knee replacement surgery, according to a new study led by Indian researchers.

PM Jan Aushadhi Kendra inaugurated in Jamnagar to provide affordable medicines to all

IANS | July 9, 2025 8:08 PM

Jamnagar, July 9 (IANS) In a major boost to affordable healthcare in Gujarat, Jamnagar MP Poonamben Maadam inaugurated the Pradhan Mantri Jan Aushadhi Kendra on Wednesday at Guru Gobind Government Hospital.

Shubhanshu Shukla experiments sprouting green gram, fenugreek seeds in space

IANS | July 9, 2025 4:15 PM

New Delhi, July 9 (IANS) Indian astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla, currently onboard the International Space Station as part of the Axiom Space Mission 4, has conducted experiments on sprouting seeds like green gram and fenugreek on the orbital lab, said NASA.

How verbal autopsy can be a key tool to decode TB deaths in India

Rachel V Thomas | July 9, 2025 1:04 PM

New Delhi, July 9 (IANS) Verbal autopsy is a scientific tool that can significantly aid India in the fight against tuberculosis, as it helps identify the deep reasons for mortality caused by the world’s deadliest infection, said Dr Kavita Vasudevan from Indira Gandhi Medical College and Research Institute (IGMC&RI) in Puducherry.

Low intake of ultra-processed foods regularly may raise diabetes, cancer risk

IANS | July 9, 2025 11:08 AM

New Delhi, July 9 (IANS) Even in moderation, consumption of ultra-processed foods is linked with measurable increases in risk for chronic diseases such as diabetes and cancers, according to research.

From bleeding to healing: Bihar man recovers under Ayushman Bharat, thanks govt

IANS | July 8, 2025 8:28 PM

Vaishali, July 8 (IANS) In a heartfelt testimony to the life-changing impact of the Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (AB PM-JAY), Manohar Das, a resident of Arniya Panchayat in Jandaha block of Vaishali district of Bihar, shared how the flagship healthcare scheme saved his life after he suffered severe health complications.

‘No Palm Oil’ label a marketing gimmick, not a health fact: IFBA

IANS | July 8, 2025 2:37 PM

New Delhi, July 8 (IANS) The sudden increase in the use of “No Palm Oil” labels on consumer products is misleading and nothing but a marketing gimmick, the Ind Food and Beverage Association (IFBA) said on Tuesday, raising concerns over the practice.

BRICS summit: India used AI to make health systems, climate efforts more effective, says PM Modi

IANS | July 7, 2025 9:12 PM

Rio de Janeiro, July 7 (IANS) India leveraged technology like Artificial Intelligence (AI) to make health systems as well as climate efforts more effective, said Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday.

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From farms to factories: How Tamil Nadu’s incubation hubs are boosting rural livelihoods

Disability services must include health screening, stress management for caregivers: Study

Diabetes may raise infection, blood clot risk post knee replacement surgery: Study

PM Jan Aushadhi Kendra inaugurated in Jamnagar to provide affordable medicines to all

Shubhanshu Shukla experiments sprouting green gram, fenugreek seeds in space

How verbal autopsy can be a key tool to decode TB deaths in India

Low intake of ultra-processed foods regularly may raise diabetes, cancer risk

From bleeding to healing: Bihar man recovers under Ayushman Bharat, thanks govt

‘No Palm Oil’ label a marketing gimmick, not a health fact: IFBA

BRICS summit: India used AI to make health systems, climate efforts more effective, says PM Modi

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