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August 4, 2026 2:25 PM
Regaining weight after dieting may be driven as much by biology as by behaviour, with new research suggesting that the human brain is programmed to defend body fat, making long-term weight loss difficult for many people. According to an article published by The Conversation, the human brain evolved...
August 3, 2026 5:46 PM
India carried out a record 20,138 organ transplants in 2025, the highest ever in a single year, the government said on Monday as it marked the 16th Indian Organ Donation Day with the launch of several new initiatives aimed at strengthening organ donation, improving transparency and expanding access ...
August 3, 2026 9:10 AM
The first mass mortality event in Australia from H5 bird flu has occurred in a large group of native seabirds inthe state of South Australia, the federal government said on Monday. Laboratory testing by Australia's national science agency confirmed the virus was present in the group of sick...
August 2, 2026 12:09 PM
Union Health and Family Welfare Minister Jagat Prakash Nadda on Saturday chaired a high-level meeting to assess the expansion of Project SARATHI across hospitals and medical institutions in the country, with a focus on improving patient experience through trained youth volunteers. Union Minister fo...
August 2, 2026 12:06 PM
Union Health and Family Welfare Minister Jagat Prakash Nadda on Saturday reviewed the preparedness for the National Eligibility-cum-Entrance Test for Postgraduate (NEET-PG) 2026, stressing the need for a smooth, secure, transparent and technology-enabled examination. The entrance test is scheduled t...
August 1, 2026 4:55 PM
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will launch the 'Nasha Mukt Yuva for Viksit Bharat Sankalp Abhiyan' on August 2 at 11 a.m. via video conferencing, marking the start of a nationwide campaign to combat substance abuse and encourage youth participation in nation-building. The initiative aims to inspire y...
July 31, 2026 4:58 PM
The Ministry of Women and Child Development will observe World Breastfeeding Week 2026 from August 1 to 7 across the country, with a nationwide campaign aimed at promoting breastfeeding practices and raising awareness among families, communities and healthcare providers. The theme for this year's o...
July 31, 2026 12:57 PM
The Ministry of Ayush and the IndiaAI Mission under the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to promote the use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) across the Ayush sector, with a focus on research, digital innovation, medicinal plant...
July 30, 2026 2:59 PM
As awareness about preventive healthcare and balanced nutrition grows in India, demand for dietary supplements and nutraceuticals has increased across age groups. However, the high cost of branded nutrition products continues to limit access for many households. To address this gap, the government h...
July 30, 2026 1:41 PM
Anthony Fauci, the former top U.S. infectious disease expert, declined to answer questions at a Senate hearing on Wednesday, invoking his constitutional right against self-incrimination and accusing Republican Senator Rand Paul of an "unhinged" campaign to see him imprisoned. Fauci, who is 85 and r...
