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Cancer Screening Camp Takes Place In Andhra Pradesh
Andhra Pradesh becomes India’s first state to conduct cancer screening for women and aims to bring 4.07 Cr people under this screening. The government conducted a screening program that took place on February 18, 2025,
New Light-Sensitive Chemicals For Cancer Treatment
Scientists at the University of California, Riverside, and Michigan State University recently developed new light-sensitive chemicals called cyanine-carborane salts. These chemicals can eliminate breast cancer tumours efficiently. In tests done on mice, these chemicals showed
India Launches Its First Ferret Research Facility
India’s commitment to cutting-edge biometric research and innovation took a huge leap with the launch of the nation’s first Ferret Research Facility. It also launched GARBH-INi-DRISHTI, which is a technology transfer agreement. The event was
WHO Guideline: Replace Sodium With Potassium Salt
The World Health Organisation (WHO) recently issued guidelines advising the use of lower-sodium salt substitutes. The first guideline recommends keeping sodium intake to less than 2 g/day. The second guideline recommends replacing regular table salt
UNAIDS Message To Global Leaders At The WEF 2025
The WEF (World Economic Forum) 2025 began yesterday, January 21, in Devos, Switzerland, with an agenda of “Collaboration for the Intelligent Age.” Ding Xuexiang, the vice premier of China, Ukraine president Volodymyr Zelenskyy, Argentina president
Sierra Leone’s Move To Tackle Mpox: Declares Emergency
Sierra Leone, a country in West Africa, has declared a state emergency after it recorded the second case of Mpox (Monkeypox) in less than 4 days. Health authorities share that neither patients were in contact
US Surgeon Vivek Murthy’s Big Move for Public Health
The US Surgeon General Vivek Murthy issued a 22-page advisory suggesting that alcoholic beverages should have cancer warnings. The advisory said, “Alcohol consumption is the third leading preventable cause of cancer in the United States,
Russia’s Breakthrough: Developed Own Cancer Vaccine
The Russian Health Ministry recently made a groundbreaking announcement for cancer patients. It has developed a cancer vaccine and will distribute it for free. The vaccine will be launched in the early 2025. Andrey Kaprin,
The Grave Impact Of Microplastics On Blood Clotting
In a recent study published in Scientific Reports, researchers revealed that microplastics are linked to blood coagulation. Greater levels of Microplastics in the blood can even cause inflammation and contribute to heart attack and stroke.
AYUSH Notable Growth Positioned India As Global Leader
India has emerged as a global leader in traditional medicines, all because of the remarkable growth of AYUSH (Ayurveda, Yoga, Unani, Siddha and Homeopathy). Between 2014 and 2023, the AYUSH market experienced exponential growth, increasing