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Scientists develop eco-friendly alternative to chemical pesticides
Tel Aviv, April 22: As Earth Day is marked on April 22, Israeli researchers are advancing a promising eco-friendly alternative to traditional chemical pesticides. Their work aims to reduce the environmental and health impact of conventional crop protection methods while addressing the growing challenge of plant diseases.
Amit Shah launches nationwide initiative 'HEALD' to tackle liver disease on World Liver Day
New Delhi, April 19: The Institute of Liver and Biliary Sciences (ILBS) marked a milestone with the launch of HEALD - Healthy Liver Education and Alcohol-associated Liver Disease Prevention -- a first-of-its-kind nationwide initiative aimed at tackling liver disease in India on the occasion of World Liver Day.
World Liver Day: Fix food habits to cut liver disease risk by 50 pc
New Delhi, April 18: Medical experts on Friday emphasised the critical link between dietary habits and liver health, saying that healthy changes today can cut liver disease risk by 50 per cent.
44 pc of wards in Kolkata are dengue-prone: Survey
Kolkata, March 25: A recent internal survey by the Kolkata Municipal Corporation (KMC), on Tuesday, found that nearly 44 per cent of the total number of wards in areas under the corporation's jurisdiction, which included Kolkata and added areas, are dengue-prone, officials said.
Early diagnosis of TB crucial for effective treatment: Health Ministry
New Delhi, March 22: Early diagnosis of tuberculosis (TB) is crucial for the treatment to be effective, said the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare on Saturday, ahead of the World Tuberculosis Day.
New blood test to help detect risk of 30 age-related diseases
New Delhi, Feb 26: A team of international researchers has developed a new blood test that could predict the risk of about 30 age-related conditions like lung cancer and heart disease that can appear decades later.
Mongolia confirms imported case of measles
Ulan Bator, Feb 24: Mongolia has confirmed another imported case of measles, bringing the total to four, local media reported on Monday, citing the country's National Centre for Communicable Diseases (NCCD).
Africa's progress against malaria in 'jeopardy' amid need for renewed commitments
Addis Ababa, Feb 17: Officials and experts on Sunday called for renewed commitments in Africa's fight against malaria, as they warned that the continent's progress against malaria is 'in jeopardy' due to a combination of natural and man-made challenges.
Malaria cases in Vietnam down 21 per cent in 2024
Hanoi, Feb 14: The number of malaria cases in Vietnam continued to decline in 2024 with 353 cases, a 21 per cent decrease compared to the previous year, Vietnam News cited the Ministry of Health as saying on Friday.
Lose weight, cut chronic disease risk with new 'non-industrialised' style diet
New Delhi, Jan 24: A novel diet that mimics traditional eating habits created by using non-industrialised style food can be key to reducing the risk of several chronic diseases, while also helping lose weight.