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Japan issues first-ever alert over possible Nankai Trough megaquake following 7.1-magnitude quake

Nankai Trough Megaquake? Japan issues first-ever alert on possibility after 7.1-M quake

A 7.1-magnitude earthquake struck Miyazaki prefecture and other areas in southwestern Japan on Thursday, prompting the country's weather agency to issue its Nankai Trough Earthquake Extra Information for the first time.

Aug 9, 2024

Experts urge IOC to sever ties with Coca-Cola for sake of athletes, planet

Amid the ongoing Olympic games, the International Olympic Committee (IOC) must cut its ties with Coca-Cola to protect the health of athletes, spectators, and the planet, urged public health experts on Wednesday.

Aug 7, 2024

Wayanad disaster: 31 unidentified bodies, 158 body parts to be interred after prayer

Wayanad disaster toll reaches 413, still 152 missing

Wayanad has reached 413, with 152 people still missing even as the rescue operations entered the ninth day.

Aug 7, 2024

New guidelines urge doctors to add yoga to manage patients with high BP, diabetes

New guidelines urge doctors to include yoga to manage BP, diabetes among patients

In a first, yoga has been added to the management of hypertension and Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus (T2DM) patients in India, new guidelines revealed on Monday.

Aug 6, 2024

Number of medical colleges in India rose to 731 from 387 in 2014: JP Nadda

Noting that the NDA government has strengthened health infrastructure in India, Union Health Minister JP Nadda in Lok Sabha on Monday, said that the number of medical colleges in the country has risen to 731 from 387 in 2014.

Aug 5, 2024

Kedarnath deluge disrupts road connectivity, rescue operation on

Uttarakhand Police Headquarters in Dehradun reported on Saturday that heavy rainfall on Wednesday night in Kedarnath has caused significant damage to several routes.

Aug 3, 2024

Joe Biden expresses 'deepest condolences' over Wayanad landslides

Telcos restore connectivity in Wayanad, offer free data in landslide-hit areas

The telecom infrastructure has been augmented and restored to provide continuous coverage in landslide-hit Wayanad in Kerala, to maintain essential communication for rescue teams, government officials and the public, said the government.

Aug 2, 2024

Cloudbursts in Uttarakhand claim two lives in Tehri, leave 200 stranded in Kedarnath

A cloudburst claimed two lives at Ghansali in Uttarakhand's Tehri district as heavy rains throughout Wednesday wreaked havoc across the state.

Aug 1, 2024

Over 36 people missing after cloudburst in Shimla district

Cloudburst wreaks havoc in Shimla district, 36 missing

At least 36 people were missing after a cloudburst in Rampur in Himachal Pradesh's Shimla district, officials said on Thursday.

Aug 1, 2024

Rescue operation is underway following a landslide caused by continuing heavy rain in Wayanad district of Kerala

Wayanad landslide: Death toll reaches 264, still 200 missing, rescue operations in full swing

The death toll in the Wayanad landslide tragedy reached 264, said officials here on Thursday, adding that around 200 people are still missing.

Aug 1, 2024

Wayanad landslide disaster toll reaches 70, many missing

Rahul and Priyanka Gandhi to visit Wayanad tomorrow and meet worst-hit families

The death toll in the Wayanad landslide disaster on Wednesday mounted to 159 even as the rescue teams were searching for the missing people.

Jul 31, 2024

Kerala CM seeks Army's help in Wayanad, death toll reaches 44

Wayanad Landslides: K'taka CM joins Kerala, appeals to corporates to provide CSR funds for relief

Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiahon Wednesday appealed to the corporate sector to make Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) contributions to support relief efforts in Kerala, where at least 159 people have lost their lives due to landslides.

Jul 31, 2024

Veena George, Kerala new health minister.

Kerala Health Minister Veena George injured in accident en route Wayanad

Kerala Health Minister Veena George, who was on her way to the landslide-affected areas in Wayanad, met with an accident and is presently being treated at the state-run Medical College, Manjeri.

Jul 31, 2024

Nimotuzumab drug boosts head and neck cancer survival: Tata Memorial Hospital study

Adding the Nimotuzumab drug to the standard treatment regimen significantly improves the 10-year overall survival rate for patients with head and neck cancer, a study by Tata Memorial Hospital in Mumbai showed on Tuesday.

Jul 30, 2024

Syracuse University, Oxford University, and Stanford University

Studies reveal how life on earth and environment interacted 500 million years ago

Over the past 500-plus million years, the interactions between the Earth's atmosphere, oceans, and life have created favourable conditions for early organisms.

Jul 30, 2024

Suspected case of bubonic plague reported in Mongolia, patient consumed marmot meat

A suspected bubonic plague case has been reported in the western Mongolian province of Govi-Altai, according to local media on Tuesday.

Jul 30, 2024

Dengue cases on rise in Gurugram, 18 recorded as of Thursday

Dengue cases have started increasing in Haryana's Gurugram, near Delhi. The district health department recorded 18 fresh cases till Thursday.

Jul 27, 2024

Health experts raise concerns over surging liver disease among young adults

Liver diseases are significantly rising among young adults aged 23-35, said health experts on Friday ahead of World Hepatitis Day.

Jul 26, 2024

India made significant progress on climate action: Economic Survey

Recognising its position as one of the most climate-vulnerable countries, India has made significant progress on environmental protection, according to the Economic Survey 2023-24.

Jul 22, 2024

Lack of proper sleep could lead to brain-related problems, warn doctors

Beware: Lack of proper sleep could lead to brain-related problems

People must never ignore sleep to meet deadlines, and it's never appropriate to waste time on the Internet over a proper good night's sleep, advise healthcare professionals on World Brain Day.

Jul 22, 2024

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Articles by IBT Science Desk

Nankai Trough Megaquake? Japan issues first-ever alert on possibility after 7.1-M quake

Experts urge IOC to sever ties with Coca-Cola for sake of athletes, planet

Wayanad disaster toll reaches 413, still 152 missing

New guidelines urge doctors to include yoga to manage BP, diabetes among patients

Number of medical colleges in India rose to 731 from 387 in 2014: JP Nadda

Kedarnath deluge disrupts road connectivity, rescue operation on

Telcos restore connectivity in Wayanad, offer free data in landslide-hit areas

Cloudbursts in Uttarakhand claim two lives in Tehri, leave 200 stranded in Kedarnath

Cloudburst wreaks havoc in Shimla district, 36 missing

Wayanad landslide: Death toll reaches 264, still 200 missing, rescue operations in full swing

Rahul and Priyanka Gandhi to visit Wayanad tomorrow and meet worst-hit families

Wayanad Landslides: K'taka CM joins Kerala, appeals to corporates to provide CSR funds for relief

Kerala Health Minister Veena George injured in accident en route Wayanad

Nimotuzumab drug boosts head and neck cancer survival: Tata Memorial Hospital study

Studies reveal how life on earth and environment interacted 500 million years ago

Suspected case of bubonic plague reported in Mongolia, patient consumed marmot meat

Dengue cases on rise in Gurugram, 18 recorded as of Thursday

Health experts raise concerns over surging liver disease among young adults

India made significant progress on climate action: Economic Survey

Beware: Lack of proper sleep could lead to brain-related problems

Ranveer Singh touches Sanjay Leela Bhansali's feet; Sara Ali Khan, Aditi Rao Hydari radiate in ethnic outfits at reception

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