If the moon is to sustain humans, it must also be equipped to medically treat humans. This, however, presents numerous challenges, since the moon’s environment can damage bodies over time. More research and expertise in this area is needed for the near future
Read article →By extending restrictions to vendors operating immediately outside school gates, the government hopes to reduce children’s easy access to unhealthy foods during school hours
Read article →Spinal muscular atrophy is a rare inherited neuromuscular disorder caused by changes in the SMN1 gene. It leads to progressive muscle weakness by affecting the nerve cells that control voluntary movement
Read article →Gujarat has reported 184 suspected cases of the virus so far, of which 35 have tested positive, while the results of 11 samples are awaited, Health Minister Praful Panseriya said
Read article →First-trimester heat extremes were most critical for preterm birth, second trimester for low birth weight, and third trimester showed a higher risk for stillbirth, the study says
Read article →Officials said around 11 blood banks have been barred from organising donation drives until the investigation is over. However, they are still permitted to collect blood from donors at their centres
Read article →A hemifacial spasm may seem like a mild condition on paper, but in real life it can derail careers and relationships. Many of those living with the condition do not know that it can be completely cured with surgery. This needs to change
Read article →White paper released by IAC argues that taxing therapy and rehabilitation increases the financial burden on families and seeks a service-based approach instead of disability severity thresholds
Read article →Ahead of National Organ Donation Day, Health Minister urges families to discuss organ donation and make informed decisions; State currently ranks sixth in the country for organ donation from brain-dead donors
Read article →Part of government mission to screen 10 lakh students at 170 central higher education institutes by 2029; under a framework provided by National Drug Dependence Treatment Centre, the test is meant to be confidential, cannot result in any ‘negative repercussions on the students taking it whatsoever’, and should be kept for counselling purposes only
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