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Old wine, but this time it promises potency

India produces only about 1.5 medical science PhDs per million people each year, very low for a country aspiring to scientific leadership.

Published 2 days ago

ICMR’s drone initiative cuts TB diagnosis turnaround time by 10 days in remote areas

An ICMR study found drone transport of TB sputum samples improved access to diagnosis and reduced patient expenses in remote Telangana.

Published 3 days ago

ICMR’s anti-malaria vaccine still 6-7 years away

Malaria continues to pose serious challenges to public health and economies, particularly in the tropical and subtropical regions around the world.

Updated 350 days ago

Covid vaccine causing sudden cardiac deaths? What ICMR, AIIMS studies revealed

No link between Covid vaccines, sudden deaths: ICMR-AIIMS study on heart attack cases

Updated 382 days ago

ICMR-NIV Pune inaugurates high performance computing facility

ICMR launched its first high performance computing facility at ICMR–National Institute of Virology (NIV) Pune on Saturday. (HT)

Published 414 days ago

Over 1,000 Covid cases, 4 Omicron subvariants in India; caution & no panic urged

Visitors wearing protective masks as the cases of Covid are increasing widely at Connaught Place, in New Delhi, India, on Monday, May 26, 2025.

Updated 419 days ago

NB.1.8.1, LF.7 variants of Covid detected in India: INSACOG data

Though WHO's preliminary risk assessment classifies NB.1.8.1 as posing low public health risk globally, it has mutations having increased transmissibility

Published 421 days ago

Security gaps in ICMR system as per Cert-In, reveals House panel report

Security gaps in ICMR system as per Cert-In, reveals House panel report

Published 494 days ago

Samples being tested to identify reason behind GBS spread, says ICMR chief

The ICMR chief said the cause or association of GBS is found only in 40 per cent cases.

Published 537 days ago

Ludhiana: ICMR assesses emergency medical system in district for improvements

The ICMR team is assessing emergency services in both government and private hospitals and health centres across the district. (Sourced)

Updated 558 days ago

ICMR report highlights ‘antibiotic resistance’ to UTIs, Typhoid, and Pneumonia

The Antimicrobial Resistance Research and Surveillance Network 2023 annual report findings show a worrying increase in antibiotic resistance nationwide.

Updated 664 days ago

Major milestone for India’s dengue shot as Phase 3 trials begin

The global incidence of dengue has been steadily increasing over the past two decades, with at least 129 countries reporting dengue viral disease by the end of 2023, according to the World Health Organization. (HT Photo)

Published 704 days ago

NIV unable to conduct whole genome sequencing as Zika virus samples not taken during peak viraemia

Out of these, as many as 12 people tested positive for Zika virus infection, which includes six pregnant mothers. (HT PHOTO)

Updated 741 days ago

ICMR says open-lid cooking speeds up nutrient loss, suggests right way to cook

"In open lid cooking, food takes a longer time to get cooked and exposure to air accelerates nutrient loss..." says ICMR

Published 771 days ago

Is rock salt as harmful as table salt? ICMR urges to restrict intake of all salt

High salt intake is associated with increase in blood pressure and high risk of heart diseases

Published 772 days ago

ICMR says added sugar may be eliminated from diet: It adds no nutrititive value

"Adding sugar over and above what is naturally/inherently present in foods increase the total calorie intake, but adds no nutritive value," says ICMR.

Published 774 days ago

ICMR says labels could be misleading: 'Sugar-free foods could have hidden sugar'

Health claims on packaged foods are designed to catch the consumer attention and convince them that product is healthy.(Shutterstock)

Updated 775 days ago

ICMR says overcooking pulses can reduce protein quality, their nutritive value

Boiling or pressure cooking is the best way to improve the nutritional quality of pulses since anti-nutritional factors are destroyed during boiling and pressure cooking

Published 778 days ago

Prefer whole spices, says ICMR: ‘Powdered spices more likely to be adulterated’

"Since powdered spices are more likely to be adulterated, whole spices, uniform in colour, size and shape should be preferred. Always buy certified products," writes ICMR

Published 779 days ago

ICMR suggests giving mashed dals to infants instead of ‘dal kaa pani’

ICMR guidelines say that infant's act of spitting out the semi-solid food could be part of their learning process to swallow the food and it doesn't mean they dislike the food.

Published 780 days ago

‘Working to improve research ecosystem’: BHU conveys regret

File photo of Banaras Hindu University. (HT Archive)

Updated 788 days ago

ICMR distances itself from safety study on Covaxin

ICMR collaborated with Bharat Biotech on developing the inactivated vaccine. (Pratham Gokhale/HT Photo)

Updated 790 days ago

‘Poor methodology’: ICMR dissociates itself from Covaxin safety study

ICMR has not provided any financial or technical support for the research, it said.

Published 790 days ago

ICMR says avoid rapid weight loss; suggests ideal weight loss per week

ICMR suggests incorporating fresh vegetables, whole grains, pulses and beans to maintain healthy weight and waist circumference.

Updated 791 days ago

Is overboiling milk tea harmful for health? Know possible side effects

A normal cup of tea contains significant amount of health benefits. Over boiling tea does not add extra benefits rather may make the taste of your tea bitter

Updated 789 days ago

Overheating non-stick cookware risky, say ICMR guidelines, how to safely use

Non-stick pans coated with Teflon are a risk if they are heated to temperatures greater than 170°C, mentions the guidelines

Updated 793 days ago

ICMR says repeated heating of vegetable oils may increase cancer risk

"Repeated heating of vegetable oils/fat, results in oxidation of PUFA, leading to the generation of compounds which are harmful/toxic and may increase the risk of cardiovascular diseases and cancer," says the report.

Updated 794 days ago

‘Protein supplements not advisable’: ICMR releases 17 dietary guidelines

The guidelines challenge common misconceptions about protein requirements and muscle building.

Published 801 days ago

Union ayush, health ministers to announce multi-centre clinical trial on anaemia

The ministers will also launch the Ayush-ICMR Advanced Centre for Five Integrative Health Research (AI-ACIHR) at four selected AIIMS. (Representational Image)

Published 868 days ago

ICMR NIN Recruitment 2024: Laboratory Attendant and other posts notified

ICMR NIN notifies recruitment for various posts in Hyderabad

Updated 868 days ago

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