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A monumental increase of more than 400% in infections from a dangerous drug-resistant bacteria known as New Delhi metallo-beta-lactamase-producing carbapenem-resistant Enterobacterales (NDM-CRE) suggests a growing risk for life-threatening illnesses and deaths with limited treatment options, based on two recent reports. New data in the Annals of Internal Medicine and the CDC's Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report (MMWR) show spikes in NDM-CRE, a type of gram-negative bacteria often treated wit ...Read More >
Gastroenterologist Dr. Joseph Salhab joins 'Fox & Friends' to examine a new study on the effects of pathogenic gut bacteria and tips for limiting exposure to harmful bacteria. Human infections from drug-resistant bacteria are spiking in the U.S., the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has warned. The CDC's laboratory tests have shown that occurrences of a bacteria called NDM-producing carbapenem-resistant Enterobacterales (NDM-CRE) have increased dramatically. NDM-CRE belongs to a bro ...Read More >
This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. NDM-CRE infections have been historically uncommon in the United States, the CDC said. The NDM gene - which was first identified in 2008 from a Swedish patient who had been hospitalized in New Delhi - creates an enzyme that destroys most antibiotics, including so-called carbapenems, which are usually used in last-ditch efforts to save patients with infections that fail to respond to standard antibiotics, The Washington Pos ...Read More >
Mumbai, Aug 14 (SocialNews.XYZ) AstraZeneca Pharma India Limited on Thursday reported a 4.12 per cent decline in net profit for the first quarter (Q1) of FY26, with earnings falling to Rs 55.8 crore from Rs 58.2 crore in the previous quarter (Q4 FY25). This dip came despite a strong rise in revenue from operations, which grew 9.56 per cent sequentially to Rs 526.3 crore from Rs 480.4 crore, according to its stock exchange filing. Other income saw a sharp decline of 30.43 per cent, dropping to ...Read More >
New Delhi, Aug 3: In a move to make medicines more affordable for patients, the National Pharmaceutical Pricing Authority (NPPA) has reduced the retail prices of 35 essential drugs sold by leading pharmaceutical companies. The formulations, which will now cost less, span a wide range of medicines including anti-inflammatory, cardiovascular, antibiotic, anti-diabetic and psychiatric medicines. The Ministry of Chemicals and Fertilisers notified the order based on price regulation by the NPPA. Th ...Read More >
In a move to boost affordability, the government on Saturday fixed retail prices of a range of essential drugs. The Ministry of Chemicals and Fertilisers notified the move through a detailed order covering 35 medicines marketed by top pharmaceutical companies. The notification aims to ensure affordable access to essential medicines through price regulation by the National Pharmaceutical Pricing Authority (NPPA). The pricing decision was made under the provisions of the Drugs (Prices Control) ...Read More >
Rohit Roy invests ₹1.5 Cr for a 5% stake in BIGME, fueling India's transdermal wellness revolution with cutting-edge nutrient delivery patches that redefine everyday health New Delhi [India], July 16: India's wellness industry is set to witness a major shift with BIGME, a breakthrough health-tech brand that today announced actor Rohit Roy as its Strategic Growth Advisor and Investor. As one of India's first movers in transdermal wellness, BIGME is introducing a format that delivers clinically ...Read More >
The car had a Maharashtra number plate. Luggage was tied to the roof of the vehicle, which made officials believe that a family had come from Maharashtra to visit Agra. A shocking and heartbreaking incident has come to light from the Taj Mahal complex in Agra, Uttar Pradesh. An elderly man was found unconscious and tied inside a locked car parked near the western gate. The incident has raised serious questions about human sensitivity and responsibility. According to Aaj Tak, the man had been ...Read More >
Nizamabad: Residents along the Nizamabad and Rajanna Sircilla district border are on edge after repeated sightings of a tiger, identified by its pugmarks as "S12." The forest department has stepped up efforts to track the animal's movements, deploying additional camera traps deep inside the reserve forests. On Thursday, a calf was found dead in Pakala village of Sirikonda mandal, prompting fears of another tiger attack. However, following an onsite inspection, district forest officer B. Nikitha ...Read More >
Axiom-4 Mission: Day-to-day update of what Shubhanshu Shukla "Shux" and crew did in spaceThe Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) on Thursday said initial health assessments of astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla, who returned to Earth after a 20-day space mission, indicated that he was in stable condition with no immediate concerns. Shukla returned to Earth on June 15 when the Dragon Grace spacecraft carrying him and three other astronauts of the Axiom-4 mission splashed down off San Diego coast ...Read More >
BENGALURU: Soon after India's group captain and astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla made a textbook-perfect splashdown landing after completing the Axiom-4 space mission, his health parameters were checked and the research team in Houston on Thursday said his health is stable and there was nothing to be concerned about. The Gaganyatri's preliminary health check was done soon after he came out of the Dragon spacecraft named Grace on July 15, immediately after splashdown by the SpaceX and NASA team at th ...Read More >
India's Silent Epidemic: STAR Hospitals Launch Dedicated Heart Failure Clinic to Battle 8-10 million Cases Nationwide STAR Hospital's multidisciplinary team now aims to lead India's charge against heart failure. 5 min read Last Updated : Jul 17 2025 | 12:30 PM IST VMPL Hyderabad (Telangana) [India], July 17: With India witnessing a quiet explosion in heart failure cases, many striking working-age adults, STAR Hospitals has launched the STAR Heart Failure Clinic in Hyderabad, an initiative po ...Read More >
GURGAON: The investigation into the murder of a 25-year-old former international tennis player, allegedly by her father, has revealed a sudden deterioration in their relationship. The apparent reason was a disagreement over the academy she ran near their house, but the roots clearly run deeper. The father, who claims to have spent Rs 2 crore on his daughter's tennis career, told interrogators he was troubled by questions about her "character" that some of his associates had raised.Deepak Yadav, ...Read More >
Gurgaon: It took just 19 days this year for air pollution levels in Gurgaon to overshoot the limit considered safe by the World Health Organization (WHO).A study of air quality data by the Centre for Research on Energy and Clean Air (CREA) found that Jan 19, 2025, was Gurgaon's 'overshoot day'. By then, particulate matter 2.5 concentration was already so high that, even if levels were to drastically reduce to zero for the rest of the year, the city would still fail to meet WHO's annual limit.The ...Read More >
Renowned Indian Cardiac Surgeon Dr. Lokeswara Rao Sajja Inducted as Associate Member of Prestigious Sigma Xi Scientific Research Honor Society Dr. Lokeswara Rao Sajja, Senior Consultant Cardiothoracic Surgeon at STAR Hospitals and Chairman of the Sajja Heart Foundation 2 min read Last Updated : Jul 08 2025 | 6:25 PM IST VMPL New Delhi [India], July 8: Dr. Lokeswara Rao Sajja, Senior Consultant Cardiothoracic Surgeon at STAR Hospitals and Chairman of the Sajja Heart Foundation, has been induc ...Read More >
VMPL New Delhi [India], July 8: Dr. Lokeswara Rao Sajja, Senior Consultant Cardiothoracic Surgeon at STAR Hospitals and Chairman of the Sajja Heart Foundation, has been inducted as an Associate Member of Sigma Xi, The Scientific Research Honor Society--one of the world oldest and most respected organizations dedicated to the advancement of science and research. Founded in 1886 at Cornell University, USA, Sigma Xi has a long legacy of supporting excellence in scientific research and fostering c ...Read More >
A Karnataka expert panel finds no link between heart issues and Covid-19 or vaccines. The committee investigated heart attack deaths in Hassan district. Their report suggests common risk factors like hypertension are to blame. Covid-19 vaccination may protect against cardiac events. The panel recommends public health strategies and cardiovascular screening.There is no association between premature cardiovascular disease in a patient and a prior history of Covid-19 infection or Covid vaccination, ...Read More >
Bengaluru, Jul 7 (PTI): The Karnataka government on Monday decided to treat sudden deaths as "notifiable disease" and conduct postmortem in such cases. State Health Minister Dinesh Gundu Rao said there will be more screening of people above the age of 15 years in the state. The minister's remarks came in the wake of a spate of heart attacks in the state, especially in Hassan district. He also sought to clarify that Chief Minister Siddaramaiah's statement linking Covid vaccine with the spate o ...Read More >
Bengaluru (Karnataka) [India], July 7 (ANI): A government-appointed expert committee in Karnataka has found no evidence linking COVID-19 infection or vaccination to the recent rise in sudden cardiac deaths in the state. In its official report, the panel concluded that the increase in such deaths appears to be multifactorial, with no single cause. It emphasized the need for greater public awareness about rising cardiovascular risks, especially among young adults. 'There is no single cause behin ...Read More >
New Delhi, July 6 (SocialNews.XYZ) The country holds the promise of a future where every Indian may receive individualised treatment tailored to their genetic makeup, lifestyle and environment, Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Science and Technology, Dr Jitendra Singh, said on Sunday. He inaugurated the state-of-the-art Phenome India "National Biobank" at the CSIR-Institute of Genomics and Integrative Biology (IGIB) in the capital. The newly-launched facility marks a significant ...Read More >
NEW DELHI: Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Science & Technology and Vice President of CSIR, Dr. Jitendra Singh, inaugurated the state-of-the-art Phenome India "National BioBank" at the CSIR-Institute of Genomics and Integrative Biology (IGIB) in the capital on Sunday. The newly launched facility marks a significant stride towards building India's own longitudinal health database and enabling personalised treatment regimens in future. The Biobank will serve as the backbone of a ...Read More >
NEW DELHI: Following the acquisition of JB Chemicals & Pharmaceuticals (JB Chem), Torrent Pharma is set to become India's fifth-largest pharmaceutical company, capturing a 4.6% share of the Rs 2.3 lakh crore organised retail market.The acquisition boosts Torrent Pharma's rank from 7th to 5th place, increasing its market share from 3.6% to 4.6%, according to data gathered by TOI from market intelligence firm Pharmarack.Sun Pharma leads the highly fragmented pharma market with sales of over Rs 19, ...Read More >
New Delhi, Jun 30 (PTI) Astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla is set to interact with school students and scientists at the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) from his orbital post on the International Space Station via ham radio on Friday evening. The interaction is planned via a telebridge set up at the U R Rao Satellite Centre in Bengaluru, said the Amateur Radio on International Space Station (ARISS), which facilitates interaction of school students with astronauts on the orbital laboratory. ...Read More >
New Delhi: Eating a bowl of leafy greens and cruciferous vegetables such as spinach, kale, and broccoli could significantly reduce the risk of heart attacks and strokes, especially in elderly women, according to a recent study. The research, conducted by experts from Edith Cowan University (ECU), the University of Western Australia, and the Danish Cancer Institute, found that Vitamin K1, present in green vegetables, may help prevent atherosclerotic vascular diseases (ASVD) -- a major cause of c ...Read More >
Kozhikode (Kerala): The Kerala government on Saturday stood firm in its decision to introduce Zumba dance in state schools as part of its anti-drug campaign, saying the opposition to it is "more venomous than narcotic substance". Explaining the government's stance over the matter here, General Education Minister V Sivankutty said a section of people are deliberately creating issues over the matter and nothing harmful for children is being implemented. Kerala General Education Minister V Sivank ...Read More >
Plane crash: As part of the enhanced security protocol, Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) commandos have been deployed to ensure the safety of DG Yugandhar. Air India plane crash: The Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) has granted X-category security to GVG Yugandhar, Director General of the Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau (AAIB), following a threat assessment by the Intelligence Bureau (IB), according to an India Today report. The security upgrade comes amid Yugandhar's leading role in th ...Read More >
New Delhi: In a major medical breakthrough, scientists from Israel and the US have developed a simple blood test capable of detecting a person's risk of developing leukaemia, a deadly form of blood cancer. The findings were published in the prestigious journal Nature Medicine and reported by Xinhua news agency. The new test could potentially replace the current invasive diagnostic method -- bone marrow sampling. This traditional method requires local anaesthesia and can cause significant discom ...Read More >
Kozhikode (Kerala), Jun 28 (PTI) The Kerala government on Saturday stood firm in its decision to introduce Zumba dance in state schools as part of its anti-drug campaign, saying the opposition to it is "more venomous than narcotic substance". Explaining the government's stance over the matter here, General Education Minister V Sivankutty said a section of people are deliberately creating issues over the matter and nothing harmful for children is being implemented. "The government is ready to h ...Read More >
New Delhi, June 28 (SocialNews.XYZ) A team of Israeli and US researchers have developed a simple blood test that can detect a person's risk of developing leukaemia -- a deadly blood cancer. In the study, published in the journal Nature Medicine, the researchers suggested that this test may replace the current more invasive method of bone marrow sampling used to diagnose certain blood cancers, Xinhua news agency reported. The team led by researchers from Weizmann Institute of Science in Israel ...Read More >
Thiruvananthapuram: Kerala's General Education Minister V Sivankutty on Saturday firmly defended the government's decision to introduce Zumba in schools, amid mounting opposition from several Muslim organisations. Calling the backlash an expression of "majoritarian communal tendencies," Sivankutty reaffirmed that Zumba would continue as a part of physical activity programmes in state-run schools. "When several states protested against the hijab, we took a progressive stand. But now, some organi ...Read More >
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