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Rising Child Mortality in England: A Wake-Up Call for Inequality Post-Pandemic

24 Jan 2025

Child mortality is a critical indicator of a nation’s health system and societal well-being. Over the past few years, the United Kingdom has witnessed significant shifts in child death rates, with recent studies indicating a disturbing rise in deaths, surpassing pre-pandemic levels. This surge, revealed by a study published in...

Boosting Teen Mental Health Could Save the U.S. Billion in 10 Years

Boosting Teen Mental Health Could Save the U.S. $52 Billion in 10 Years

18 Jan 2025

Adolescent mental health is gaining attention not only as a vital public health issue but also as an economic priority. A new study led by Nathaniel Counts of The Kennedy Forum, published in PLOS Medicine on January 16th, highlights the staggering economic benefits that could be achieved by addressing mental...

Research Reveals Long-Term Health Effects on Firefighters After Grenfell Tower Fire

04 Jan 2025

UK Firefighters Exposed to Toxic Smoke at Grenfell Tower Fire Suffer Debilitating Health Effects, Research Finds The devastating Grenfell Tower fire of June 14, 2017, remains one of the most tragic events in the history of the United Kingdom. It not only claimed the lives of 72 people but also...

‘Humble and Friendly’: ‘Food Pharmer’ Recalls Sudha Murty Seeking His Help on Food Adulteration Research

08 Nov 2024

Influencer Revant Himatsingka, also known as "Food Pharmer," gained popularity for analyzing the ingredients in packaged foods. He rose to fame in 2023 when his review of Cadbury’s Bournvita’s sugar content went viral, leading the company to reduce sugar in their product. Recently, Himatsingka described an important milestone in his...

Can Deaf Mosquitoes Save Lives? How a Simple Hearing Hack Could End Dengue

06 Nov 2024

In a groundbreaking study, scientists at the University of California have developed a potential method to reduce mosquito populations by targeting the hearing abilities of male Aedes mosquitoes, which are responsible for spreading diseases such as dengue, yellow fever, and Zika. By altering a specific genetic pathway that affects hearing,...

ANRF aims to bridge the gap between research and development

25 Sep 2024

Recently, Prime Minister Narendra Modi chaired the first meeting of’ Anusandhan-National Research foundation’(ANRF) governing body meeting’. In his deliberations in this meeting, the PM presented his vision of associating research with development of the nation. We usually see research and development as two separate domains. We have failed so far...

MPox Outbreak Spread: WHO Urges More Research to Investigate

28 Aug 2024

On August 14, the World Health Organization (WHO) declared an international emergency due to a surge in mpox cases, particularly the Clade 1b strain, in the Democratic Republic of Congo and neighboring regions. This decision highlights the growing concern over the outbreak's spread. On Tuesday, the WHO provided an update...

Can Plastic Cause Autism? New Study Provides Insights

16 Aug 2024

Recent research has stirred significant discussion about the potential link between plastic chemicals and autism spectrum disorders (ASD). As plastic products become increasingly ubiquitous in our daily lives, concerns about their impact on health, particularly on developmental conditions like autism, have gained traction. A new study aims to clarify whether...

Research Links Cognitive Deficits To Inflammatory Activity In Rheumatoid Arthritis

30 Jul 2024

Researchers have discovered a link between specific cognitive deficits and the inflammatory activity associated with rheumatoid arthritis. These deficits include reductions in working memory, inhibition, focus, as well as memory, abstract thinking, and visuospatial abilities. While rheumatoid arthritis-related inflammation has been associated with various systemic effects, including on the brain,...

VP Dhankhar Urges Corporate, Public Leaders To Back R&D

27 May 2024

Vice-President Jagdeep Dhankhar urged corporates and "public leaders" on Monday to contribute as much as possible to research and development, emphasizing its potential impact on the country's economic growth and diplomatic influence. Speaking at the 18th foundation day celebration of ICMR-National Institute of Traditional Medicine here, the vice-president said, "We...

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