South Korea will host the final round of international negotiations for a binding plastic regulation agreement next week, officials said on Sunday, with attention paid to whether countries can reach an agreement amid a sharp division over regulatory approaches. ...
The decision by the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) to ban the use of some antibiotics in animal food products will help curb the growing threat of antimicrobial resistance (AMR), according to a new report. ...
A team of scientists has uncovered newer parts of the brain, that support social interactions, and are connected to and in constant communication with the ancient amygdala region -- a discovery which can help treat psychiatric conditions such as anxiety and depression. ...
A team of scientists has uncovered a key mechanism by which sleep enhances neuronal and behavioural performance, potentially changing our...
The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has confirmed a human infection with H5N1 bird flu in a child in California, the agency said....
Amid rising threats of bird flu killing hundreds of birds and also spilling over to some mammals and even humans, a global research team on Friday announced Steadfast -- an advanced diagnostic kit for detecting the highly pathogenic H5N1 Avian Influenza Virus (AIV). ...
Metabolic and bariatric surgery is a potent and safe intervention for patients with a body mass index (BMI) exceeding 70, finds a study on Friday. ...
Four doctors, including the principal medical officer, were suspended in Rajasthan's Jhunjhunu district after a man declared dead by them showed life signs while lying on the pyre for final rites. ...
Amid poor air quality in the national capital, doctors on Friday warned that the air pollutants, besides causing respiratory and cardiovascular issues, can also lead to weight gain, contribute to rising obesity rates, and also affect hormonal health. ...
Using technology can help mitigate food waste -- a critical challenge for India’s foodservice industry -- and also promote sustainable practices, according to a report on Friday. ...
