New Delhi, Nov 19 (IANS) The Ministry of Health and Family Welfare and Johns Hopkins University have launched initiatives accelerating tuberculosis (TB) elimination in India. Johns Hopkins researchers launched the TB-Free Schools Initiative…

New Delhi, Nov 19 (IANS) Ever felt frustrated for having regained your lost weight within a matter of weeks? Blame the fat cells’ memorising abilities, which is significantly contributing to obesity, according to a study. Researchers at ETH…

New Delhi, Nov 19 (IANS) Babies born to mothers with exposure to everyday chemicals present in lotions and shampoos during pregnancy may be at high risk of developing allergic diseases such as asthma, according to a study. Researchers at…

New Delhi, Nov 19 (IANS) The National Accreditation Board for Hospitals and Healthcare Providers (NABH), a constituent body of the Quality Council of India (QCI), on Tuesday signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Research…

New Delhi, Nov 19 (IANS) Taking a significant step in the global fight against Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR), the Indian Medical Association (IMA) has launched the Commonwealth Alliance of Medical Professionals on Antimicrobial Resistance…

Seoul, Nov 19 (IANS) Nearly 7 in 10 married South Korean women have experienced career interruptions due to pregnancy and child-rearing, data showed on Tuesday. The number of married women aged 15-54 who left the workforce reached 1.22…

Seoul, Nov 19 (IANS) The global messaging service Telegram has designated an officer in charge of protecting underage users from illicit content amid criticism over its passive response against sexually exploitative materials circulating on…

New Delhi, Nov 18 (IANS) The Ministry of Housing & Urban Affairs is expected to launch the Hamara Shauchalay: Hamara Samman campaign on the occasion of World Toilet Day, it said on Monday. World Toilet Day is celebrated annually on…

New Delhi, Nov 18 (IANS) The Department of Biotechnology (DBT) and Biotechnology Research and Innovation Council (BRIC) have launched the 'One Day One Genome' initiative to showcase the enormous microbial potential of India, the Ministry of…

New Delhi, Nov 18 (IANS) A team of Japanese researchers has found a class of diabetes drugs that help the kidneys to flush out glucose and maintain kidney health. While Type 2 diabetes can lead to diabetic kidney disease, researchers from…