Almost all countries overuse antibiotics, contributing to drug resistance: Analysis
60% of the countries were found to be still using antibiotics that WHO considers should no longer be prescribed
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FDA panel narrowly backs unapproved peptide drugs favoured by RFK Jr and wellness influencers
FDA scientists said they could find little data on the effectiveness of peptides for proposed medical uses like ulcerative colitis, wound healing and opioid addiction
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Ban use of pellet guns, electric shock batons by all police forces: disability rights outfits
The Progressive Medicos and Scientific Forum (PMSF) and groups under the National Platform for the Rights of the Disabled (NPRD) umbrella have also sought an independent judicial inquiry into the alleged used of such weapons against protesters on July 20 during the march to Parliament
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AIMSS seeks remedial measures over alarming increase in adolescent pregnancy cases in Dharwad district
Expressing alarm over growing instances of adolescent pregnancy and demanding immediate release of pending social security pension, members of All India Mahila Samsrutik Sanghatan (AIMSS) submitted a memorandum to Deputy Commissioner of Dharwad on Friday
Read article →No cause for concern as current COVID-19 rise is seasonal, says Telangana health department
The Telangana Health Department on Friday, July 24 issued an advisory stating that there is no need for public concern over the current COVID-19 situation, describing the recent increase in…
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Putting the safety of moms-to-be first, when it comes to IVF
Since 1978, when the world’s first ‘test tube baby’ was born, IVF has changed the landscape of assisted reproductive technology. What remains paramount, however, is ensuring patient safety
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Gut-microbe study races to capture what urban diets erase in urbanising India
The study finds links between urban diets and gut microbiomes, which could be a reason behind rising diabetes rates in India
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Webinar on anaemia to be held on July 26
The webinar by The Hindu will examine the causes, symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment of anaemia, while discussing who is most at risk, the importance of early detection, and measures for prevention and management
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AI toys are gaining ground, but do they help children’s language skills?
Language acquisition, at its core, is a social dance. A caregiver’s response, its tonal quality, and content adapted to the child’s level, controls what and if a child learns. This cannot be outsourced to a machine
Read article →Rajasthan steps up surveillance as two deceased girls’ reports test positive for Chandipura virus
Chandipura virus is an emerging vector-borne pathogen that primarily affects children aged below 15. It causes fever, flu-like symptoms and acute encephalitis (inflammation of the brain).
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