Genetics May Determine 50-55% of Lifespan, Study Finds
A groundbreaking study in Science suggests genetics account for 50-55% of lifespan variation, up from 20-25%, as environmental threats decline and age-related diseases rise.
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Brainless Animals Sleep, Changing Evolution Theory
New research on jellyfish and sea anemones shows sleep exists without brains, suggesting it evolved earlier than thought and serves cellular repair functions.
Delhi Fog and Poor AQI at 256; Rahul Gandhi Seeks Pollution Debate
Delhi experienced dense fog with AQI at 256, placing air quality in poor category. Monitoring stations reported levels from poor to very poor. Rahul Gandhi calls for parliamentary debate on pollution.
Woman Dies of Heart Attack During SIR Hearing Queue in Kolkata
A 32-year-old woman collapsed and died from a heart attack while waiting for an SIR hearing at Deganga block office. Family alleges severe mental stress due to the hearing process.
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Early Cancer Signs and Prevention Tips
Learn about the early warning signs of cancer, including persistent symptoms like unexplained weight loss and fatigue, and discover effective prevention strategies to reduce your risk.
Hospital's Faith and Support in Tito's Nipah Virus Battle
For over 788 days, IQRAA International Hospital has stood by Tito Thomas, a 26-year-old nurse left in a vegetative state by Nipah virus, covering treatment costs and providing continuous care in Kozhikode.
Heart Attack vs Acidity: Warning Signs Explained
An interventional cardiologist clarifies the critical differences between heart attack symptoms and acidity signs. Learn to identify warning signals for timely medical intervention.
Gas Balloon Explosion in Sundargarh Temple Injures Three
Three individuals sustained burn injuries after a helium-filled gas balloon exploded during refilling at a temple in Sundargarh, Odisha. The victims were hospitalized, with one shifted to AIIMS Bhubaneswar.
Punjab Groundwater: 57.3% Wells Show Rise, Bathinda Worst Hit
Post-monsoon analysis of 185 wells in Punjab reveals 57.3% recorded groundwater rise up to 4 meters, while 42.2% declined. Bathinda shows maximum depletion, Fazilka maximum improvement.
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India Plans Stricter Drug Law to Curb Opioid Abuse
India's drug regulator proposes major amendments to the Drugs and Cosmetics Act, aligning penalties with the NDPS Act to tackle pharmaceutical opioid diversion. Jail terms could increase to 7 years and fines to ₹5 lakh amid rising seizures.
Health Scare at Gurdaspur School: 7 Girls Fall Ill
A health scare occurred at a meritorious school in Gurdaspur, Punjab, as seven female students were taken ill, prompting immediate medical attention and raising concerns about student safety.
Monkey Fever Cases in Karnataka's Aklapura Village
Two women from Karnataka's Aklapara village have tested positive for Kyasanur Forest Disease, commonly known as monkey fever. Health authorities are investigating the cases.
Biopharma SHAKTI: India's 10,000-Crore Budget Push
Union Budget 2026-27 unveils 10,000-crore Biopharma SHAKTI initiative to accelerate India's transition from generics to innovation-led biologics and biosimilars manufacturing.
Kolkata Chemists Await Clarity on Duty-Free Medicines
Kolkata's drug retailers anticipate price reductions on 17 critical medicines within two months following customs duty removal in the 2026-27 budget, but seek government clarification on existing stock pricing.
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Indented QR Codes on Medicine for Visually Impaired Proposed
Karnataka health department plans to propose indented QR codes on medicine packaging to provide drug information via smartphones for visually impaired people, based on IMPACT-VIP project data.
Jim Ambrose: 19 Years as Kristi Before Intersex Truth Emerged
Jim Ambrose lived 19 years as Kristi before discovering he was born intersex and underwent infant surgery. His story highlights medical ethics and identity in The Secret of Me documentary.
Siruvani Dam Loses 10 MLD Daily, Repair Delayed
Coimbatore's Siruvani reservoir loses 10 million litres daily due to seepage. CWPRS experts, paid Rs 17.5 lakhs, have delayed finalizing repair methods for over a year, impacting water supply.
Girl Gets Prosthetic Limb After Alleged Medical Negligence
Vinodhini, a 9-year-old from Pallassana, Palakkad, receives a prosthetic limb in Ernakulam with financial aid from opposition leader V D Satheesan after losing her right hand to alleged medical negligence.
India's Rice Surge: Food Security vs Sustainability
India leads global rice production but faces groundwater depletion, low yields, and nutrition gaps. Government initiatives from Johl Committee to NFSA aim to address these complex challenges.
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India's ₹1,091 Crore Pollution Monitoring Network Expansion
India allocates ₹1,091 crore in 2026-27 budget to dramatically expand air, water, and noise pollution monitoring infrastructure amid growing public health concerns. The plan includes 1,046 new air quality stations and 89 river monitoring stations.
IISER Pune Finds Bacteria's Secret to Antibiotic Resistance
A study from IISER Pune reveals E. coli bacteria survive antibiotics by making extra gene copies, offering insights to combat global antibiotic resistance.
Glaucoma: Silent Vision Thief Affects Millions in India
Glaucoma silently damages optic nerves, affecting 80 million globally. In India, 11-12 million suffer, with 70% undiagnosed. Experts urge proactive screening over symptom-based detection.
Diabetes Diagnosis Confusion: Fasting Sugar vs HbA1c Mismatch
Diabetes diagnosis isn't always straightforward. Learn why fasting blood sugar and HbA1c tests can give conflicting results, what causes these discrepancies, and how to get accurate diagnosis.
India to Become Global Medical Tourism & Ayurveda Hub
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman announces five Regional Medical Hubs and expanded Ayush infrastructure to position India as a global leader in medical tourism, biopharmaceutical manufacturing, and ayurveda drugs.
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Delhi Fog, IMD Rainfall Alert for Himachal, J&K Till Feb 3
Delhi experiences dense fog with moderate AQI, while IMD forecasts light to moderate rainfall and snowfall in Western Himalayan regions including Himachal Pradesh and Jammu & Kashmir until February 3, 2026.
Delhi Fog Crisis: Visibility Below 50m, Flights at Risk
Delhi faces severe air pollution and dense fog, with visibility dropping below 50 meters, potentially disrupting flight operations and worsening health hazards for residents.
Gestational Diabetes Surge: 1 in 3 Pregnant Women Affected
Doctors at KGMU report 33% of pregnant women in Lucknow have gestational or pre-diabetes, triple the 2018 rate. Experts blame lifestyle changes, obesity, and early metabolic disorders.
Budget 2026: Duty Cut on 24 Drugs to Lower Cancer Treatment Cost
Union Budget 2026-27 removes basic customs duty on 17 expensive cancer medicines and 7 rare disease drugs, potentially reducing treatment costs by 5-11%. The move aims to improve access to advanced therapies amid rising healthcare expenses.
Haryana Credit Co-ops Bring Affordable Medicines to Rural Areas
Credit cooperative societies in Haryana are revolutionizing rural healthcare by providing high-quality medicines at affordable prices, addressing accessibility and cost challenges in remote villages.
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Jaipur's 86-Year-Old Becomes Rajasthan's Oldest Organ Donor
Umrav Jain, 86, from Jaipur's Civil Lines, has become Rajasthan's oldest cadaveric organ donor after being declared brain dead. Her kidneys were transplanted into a Kargil war martyr's wife, marking a rare milestone for the state's donation program.
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