Dhangars Demand Grazing Corridors in Maharashtra
The Dhangars, a nomadic shepherd community in Maharashtra, are demanding a “grazing corridor” to protect their traditional herding routes, which are vital for their livelihood…
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Sweden Reports First Case of mpox Strain outside Africa
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New Blood Test Detects Alzheimer’s with 90% Accuracy
Researchers at Lund University in Sweden have developed PrecivityAD2, a new blood test that detects Alzheimer’s disease with 90% accuracy. This test simplifies early diagnosis…
Maharashtra Launches ₹1,500 Monthly Aid for Eligible Women
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Parvovirus B19 (Fifth Disease)
Parvovirus B19, discovered in 1975, is a highly contagious virus primarily affecting children. It causes the fifth disease, known for a distinctive red rash on…
WHO Declares Mpox a Global Public Health Emergency
The World Health Organization (WHO) declared mpox a Public Health Emergency of International Concern (PHEIC) on August 14, 2024, due to a significant rise in…
India’s Jobless Growth: The Hidden Crisis Behind Booming GDP
Context: India's economic growth has been robust, yet it has not translated into proportional job creation, a phenomenon termed as "jobless growth." D…
Toxic Plants in India: The Surprising Medicinal Benefits and Deadly Risks!
Recent incidents in India have highlighted the dangers posed by toxic plants, particularly the Nerium oleander, which has been linked to accidental po…
Government to include AYUSH in Ayushman Bharat scheme
The Indian government is planning to integrate AYUSH (Ayurveda, Yoga, Naturopathy, Unani, Siddha, and Homeopathy) into the Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (AB…
