Tobacco smoking most critical factor linked with stunting in children: WHO
Tobacco use is not only related to cancers and tuberculosis but plays a significant role in child stunting, a condition that affects nearly 150 million children worldwide, according to the World Health Organization (WHO). Of the approximately 148 million
BY IANS / Monday, 15 September, 2025
De Operettas Music Institute Kohima holds 6th annual recital
De Operettas Music Institute Kohima celebrated its sixth annual recital on September 14, at RCEMPA, Jotsoma. The recital, themed ‘The Art of Music Creation’ featured a collection of original pieces crafted by the teachers and students of the institute.
BY NTN / Monday, 15 September, 2025
Workshop on suicide prevention held at Fire Station Kiphire
The District Mental Health Program under the National Health Mission Kiphire, conducted a workshop on suicide prevention with the theme “Changing the Narrative on Suicide” to foster a mentally healthier and more resilient community at the Fire Station office
BY NTN / Monday, 15 September, 2025
Cannabis use may spike risk of diabetes by 4-fold: Study
People using cannabis may be four times more at risk of developing diabetes, according to a large study of over four million adults on Monday. Cannabis use is increasing globally, with an estimated 219 million users (4.3 per cent
BY IANS / Monday, 15 September, 2025
2,000 experts from 100 nations to discuss international electrotechnical standards in India
Over 2,000 experts from more than 100 countries will come together in the national capital to take part in the 89th General Meeting of the International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC), Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food & Public Distribution said on
BY IANS / Sunday, 14 September, 2025
Indian researchers earn 3 patents in assistive technologies for differently-abled
A team of Indian researchers has reimagined the sewing machine’s foot pedal with assistive technology, enabling the entire operation through hand control. The first prototypes were tested by rural women with locomotor disabilities, and the excitement spread quickly, according
BY IANS / Sunday, 14 September, 2025
Microplastic exposure may be tied to Alzheimer’s disease risk: Study
Exposure to micro- and nano plastics may be linked to the development of Alzheimer’s disease, according to a study in mice. Micro- and nano plastics prevalent in the environment routinely enter the human body through the water we drink,
BY IANS / Thursday, 11 September, 2025
Cancer, heart disease deaths declined globally, progress slower in 60 pc countries: The Lancet
While deaths from chronic diseases such as cancer, heart disease, and stroke decreased for most countries, in almost 60 per cent of nations, the rate of decline was slower, according to a study published in The Lancet on Thursday.
BY IANS / Thursday, 11 September, 2025
Man dies of brain-eating amoebic infection in Kerala; 6th death in a month
A 47-year-old man from Malappuram district in northern Kerala died of amoebic meningoencephalitis, marking the sixth death from the fatal infection caused by a brain-eating amoeba in the state in the month. Shaji, a native of Chelempra Chaliparambu in
BY IANS / Thursday, 11 September, 2025
Even healthy children can be severely affected by RSV: Study
Even healthy, full‐term babies are at significant risk of intensive care or prolonged hospitalisation from serious respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) infections — especially during the first three months of life, according to a study. RSV is a common cause
BY IANS / Wednesday, 10 September, 2025
