health and lifestyle

HMPV not likely a concern for India but a 'winter challenge'

Respiratory illnesses are common, especially during the monsoon and winter seasons, but Human Metapneumovirus (HMPV) has not emerged as a major cause for concern in India. There are several reasons for this, including the country’s demographic profile, environmental factors, existing healthcare infrastructure, and the ongoing management of respiratory diseases.

After outbreak in China, India's first cases of HMPV reported in Karnataka and Gujarat amid 'national surveillance'

China calls HMPV 'winter occurrence', no cause for alarm, says India

India steps up surveillance of influenza cases as 'COVID-like' virus spreads across China

Know science behind disinfectants killing only 99.9% of germs

The killing or inactivating of microbes follows a logarithmic decay pattern, which is essentially the opposite of exponential growth. Here, while the number of microbes decreases over time, the rate of death becomes slower as the number of microbes becomes smaller.

Ex-cricketer Vinod Kambli's brain condition 'not stable,' says doctor treating him for brain clots

After being admitted to Mumbai's Akruti Hospital in a "critical condition," Kambli released his first statement, saying, "I am alive (only) because of doctors."

University of Alberta studies Psilocybin’s long-term potential for treating severe mental disorders

Psychedelic drugs like psilocybin, LSD, and MDMA are revolutionizing mental health treatment by promoting neuroplasticity and enabling new nerve connections. They show promise in treating depression, PTSD, and addiction, with effects lasting weeks. However, experts urge caution due to potential risks like lingering hallucinations or misuse. Rigorous research and regulation are crucial for safely unlocking their therapeutic potential.

University of Leeds drives breakthrough in Vaccine Production, cutting development time to one day

The MANGO device, developed with £2.16 million funding, revolutionizes vaccine production by automating the creation of virus-like particles (VLPs) using cell-free expression technology. It cuts production time from nine days to one, supporting the global 100 Days Mission to respond to pandemics rapidly. MANGO aims to improve vaccine access, reduce costs, and enhance global health equity.

Undiagnosed illness claims 8 lives in J&K’s Rajouri

A Biosafety level 3 mobile laboratory has been dispatched to the affected Badhaal village of the district to expedite testing and identify the mystery illness that has killed six children below the age of 14 since the past two weeks, officials said.

University of Pennsylvania researchers uncover dietary boost for CAR T Cell Therapy

Researchers at Penn Medicine discovered that boosting levels of beta-hydroxybutyrate (BHB), a molecule produced during a ketogenic diet, enhances the effectiveness of CAR T cell therapy—a revolutionary cancer treatment. Early studies in mice and humans suggest BHB fuels CAR T cells, improving cancer-fighting abilities. A clinical trial will test this cost-effective, low-toxicity approach in patients.