AI-Enabled Digital Stethoscopes May Help Close Tuberculosis Screening Gaps

New Delhi- As tuberculosis (TB) remains the world’s deadliest infectious disease, a new study suggests that artificial intelligence (AI)-powered digital stethoscopes could play a crucial role in addressing major screening challenges, particularly…

Covid Vaccine Not Linked to Reduced Fertility, Study Finds

New Delhi: Addressing widespread concerns about Covid-19 vaccination and fertility, a study involving nearly 60,000 women has found that Covid vaccines do not reduce childbirth rates or increase miscarriage risks.

Since the onset of the Covid-19…

IIT Bombay Develops New Technique to Recover T-Cells for Cancer Therapies

New Delhi- Researchers at the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Bombay have developed a simpler and more efficient technique to recover immune cells cultivated in laboratories for T-cell–based cancer therapies.

In advanced immunotherapy…

Japanese Scientists to Launch Human Trials of Nipah Virus Vaccine in April

New Delhi – Researchers in Japan have announced plans to begin human clinical trials of a vaccine developed to combat the deadly Nipah virus, offering fresh hope in the fight against the highly fatal infection.

According to reports, the…

Global Aid Cuts May Cause 22.6 Million Additional Deaths Across 93 Countries by 2030: The Lancet

New Delhi: Sharp reductions in global aid, particularly by the United States and European nations, could undo decades of progress in combating major diseases and result in an estimated 22.6 million additional deaths by 2030, according to a new study…

Indian Scientists Develop Single-Unit Device to Capture and Store Solar Energy

New Delhi: Indian scientists under the Department of Science and Technology (DST) have developed an innovative solar-powered energy storage device capable of capturing and storing energy within a single unit, marking a significant advancement in clean…

Doctors Welcome Supreme Court Ban on Stem Cell Therapy for Autism

New Delhi: Doctors on Saturday welcomed the Supreme Court’s decision to prohibit the use of stem cell therapy for treating autism, a neurodevelopmental condition that affects communication, social interaction, and behaviour.

A bench comprising…

India Launches First LNG-Powered Passenger Train in Ahmedabad

Ahmedabad — Indian Railways has marked a significant move towards cleaner and greener rail transportation with the induction of the country’s first liquefied natural gas (LNG)-powered passenger train into regular service in Ahmedabad.

WHO Closely Monitoring Nipah Cases in India, Says No Need for Travel Curbs

New Delhi: The World Health Organisation (WHO) has said that the risk of Nipah virus transmission in India remains low and there is no requirement for travel or trade restrictions, even as it continues to closely monitor the situation.

In its…

Lifestyle Shifts, Ultra-Processed Foods Fuel Rapid Rise in Obesity: Economic Survey

New Delhi- Obesity is increasing at an alarming pace and has emerged as a major public health challenge in India, the Economic Survey 2025–26 stated on Thursday.

The Survey, tabled in Parliament by Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman,…