Virus containing droplets were suspended in the CELEBS experimental device for different durations before infectivity was tested. (Allen Haddrell/University of Bristol) Keeping CO2 levels low reduces infectious airborne viral loads, new research suggests. While the study focused on the pathogen behind COVID-19, it has clear implications for reducing the risk of transmitting viruses in spaces ..read more

India’s export of Ayush and herbal products has reported a growth of 3.6 per cent during the fiscal year 2023-24, at $651.17 million as compared to the same period of previous year, registering a below-five per cent growth for the second consecutive year. The country reported exports of 10.63 crore kilograms of Ayush and herbal ..read more

A previously unknown mechanism for inactivating genes that suppresses tumor formation helps explain why cancer risk is associated with an unhealthy diet or unmanaged metabolic conditions like diabetes. Researchers from Singapore and the UK used mouse models, human tissue, and human breast organoids grown in the lab to find that changes in glucose metabolism could ..read more

Indian medical care providers are exploring Health Exchange (HCX) platforms for reducing administrative tasks in insurance claims. It maximises cloud computing, allowing access in real-time, and secure information related to insurance claims. It enables seamless interoperability of health claim data between different systems, whilst safeguarding sensitive medical information at all costs. Gaurav Gupta, co-founder & ..read more

When research tells us that our grandparents’ diets can affect our health decades later, it can be hard to shake the feeling that genetics spells out the trajectory of our wellbeing. But how much of our health is actually determined by our genes, and what effect does our lifestyle have, for better or worse? Can ..read more

The national drug regulator has withdrawn the powers delegated to the State and Union Territory (UT) Licensing Authorities to issue No Objection Certificates (NOCs) for manufacture of unapproved, banned or new drugs solely for export purpose, asking the industry to file fresh applications with the central authority online from May 15. The Drugs Controller General ..read more

People have a pretty intuitive sense of what is healthy – standing is better than sitting, exercise is great for overall health and getting good sleep is imperative. However, if exercise in the evening may disrupt our sleep, or make us feel the need to be more sedentary to recover, a key question emerges ..read more

Aimed at driving innovation and progress in the field of microbiology, the Indian Pharmacopoeia Commission (IPC) and the CSIR-Institute of Microbial Technology (IMTech), Chandigarh, have joined forces towards advancing microbiological research and development for the betterment of public health. This partnership marks a significant milestone in the journey towards harnessing the potential of microbiology to ..read more

As the world’s aging population grows, and dementia, cardiovascular disease, and osteoporosis reach epidemic levels, people of all ages want to know how they can live healthier, not just longer, lives. For women in their 40s and 50s, it’s not too late to take action. A study that tracked more than 11,000 women in Australia ..read more

Indian medical care providers are exploring Health Exchange (HCX) platforms for reducing administrative tasks in insurance claims. It maximises cloud computing, allowing access in real-time, and secure information related to insurance claims. It enables seamless interoperability of health claim data between different systems, whilst safeguarding sensitive medical information at all costs. Gaurav Gupta, co-founder & ..read more