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
On its 3rd anniversary, 90.8 Hills FM reaffirm service to community
Community radio 90.8 Hills FM has completed three years On Air, marking a milestone on September 8 and reaffirmed its commitment to serving the community through meaningful programming and awareness campaigns. In a release on Monday, 90.8 Hills FM
BY NTN / Monday, 8 September, 2025
Must promote physiotherapy as integral part of healthy ageing initiatives: JP Nadda
While physiotherapy ensures better quality of life for individuals of all ages, Union Health Minister JP Nadda on Monday urged the need to promote the physical therapy regimen as an integral part of healthy ageing initiatives. World Physiotherapy Day
BY IANS / Monday, 8 September, 2025
Workshop on tourism entrepreneurship conducted at Mopungchuket
The Mopungchuket Community Tourism Society (MCTS) organized a workshop on ‘Tourism Entrepreneurship’ at Mopungchuket village with the aim of promoting socioeconomic growth and strengthening the tourism sector. The workshop, held at the Tourism Multiutility Hall, Longrangtenem Park, featured corporate
BY NTN / Monday, 8 September, 2025
Huni Gogoi ordained at 1946-established Nakachari Ao Baptist Church
In a solemn and significant service held at Nakachari Ao Baptist Church (NABC) on Sunday, Huni Gogoi, executive secretary of the Assam Valley Baptist Association (AVBA) was ordained as Minister. The ordination was officiated by president Zeme Baptist Churches
BY NTN / Sunday, 7 September, 2025
WHO says mpox no longer a global public health emergency
The World Health Organisation (WHO) has said that the spread of mpox (monkeypox) in Africa no longer represents a Public Health Emergency of International Concern (PHEIC). WHO’s Emergency Committee has met every three months to evaluate the outbreak of
BY IANS / Saturday, 6 September, 2025
