Dogs can detect PTSD episodes by smelling humans’ breath: Study
New Delhi: Dogs might be able to detect an onset of a post-traumatic stress episode, according to a new study. Post-traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) arises from being exposed to a catastrophic or traumatic event. Symptoms can include re-experiencing that catastrophic event, hyperarousal, avoiding any reminders, and cognitive or mood issues. While dogs are currently trained […]
World wastes 19 per cent of its food even as 783 million people face chronic hunger: UN
Nairobi (Kenya): The world wasted an estimated 19 per cent of the food produced globally in 2022, or about 1.05 billion metric tons, according to a new United Nations report. The UN Environment Programme’s Food Waste Index Report, published Wednesday, tracks the progress of countries to halve food waste by 2030. The UN said the […]
Medication errors key challenge to patient safety in hospitals: Study
New Delhi: A recent study, conducted by the National Accreditation Board for Hospitals (NABH), has highlighted medication errors as the key challenge to patient safety in the Indian hospitals. The NABH is a constituent of the Quality Council of India (QCI) and the medication errors highlighted by it include improper labelling and dosage miscalculations, faulty […]
ICMR invites researchers to conduct meta-analyses for evidence-based guidelines
New Delhi: The Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) has invited expressions of interest from researchers to conduct systematic reviews and meta-analyses for generating evidence pertaining to lung cancer prevention, screening, diagnosis, management and palliation. Systematic reviews and meta-analyses play a crucial role in synthesizing existing evidence to inform decision-making in the management of lung […]
‘Mustard Bloom’ in Kashmir Valley enthralls tourists
Srinagar: After tulips and almond blossoms attracted tourists in herds in Kashmir, now mustard bloom is becoming another attraction for the visitors who are thronging the open fields during this spring season to get mesmerized by the yellow wave spread over acres. With the culmination of winter, the spring season in the valley begins with […]
Summer season: Water storage in country’s key reservoirs at just 38%: Official Data
New Delhi: Ahead of the summer season, the live storage capacity in India’s 150 primary reservoirs stands at just 38 per cent of their total capacity, which is less than the last decade’s average for the same period, according to data. Cities like Bengaluru are already grappling with a shortfall of around 500 million litres […]
India’s fertility rate down from 6.2 to under 2 since 1950: Lancet Study
Predicts further decline to 1.3 in 2050 New Delhi: India’s fertility rate dropped from nearly 6.2 in 1950 to just under 2 in 2021, and is projected to fall further to 1.29 and 1.04 in 2050 and 2100, respectively, according to a new global research published in The Lancet journal. These numbers were found to […]
Inequality rising since 2000s, top 1 pc in India holds 40 pc wealth: Study
New Delhi: Inequality in India has skyrocketed since the early 2000s, with the income and wealth share of the top 1 per cent population rising to 22.6 per cent and 40.1 per cent, respectively, in 2022-23, according to a working paper. The paper titled ‘Income and Wealth Inequality in India, 1922-2023: The Rise of the […]
UN weather agency issues ‘red alert’ on climate change
Says ice-melt increased in 2023 Geneva: The UN weather agency is sounding a “red alert” about global warming, citing record-smashing increases last year in greenhouse gases, land and water temperatures and melting of glaciers and sea ice, and warning that the world’s efforts to reverse the trend have been inadequate. The World Meteorological Organisation, in […]
Rising dengue burden is costing India and Sri Lanka billions
New Delhi/Colombo: The increasing incidence of dengue in India and Sri Lanka is not just a significant health concern but also exacts a hefty economic toll on these South Asian countries, say experts who estimate the annual losses to be in billions. Researchers highlight the dire economic consequences of this affliction caused by a virus […]
