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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.
india news
Updated on Aug 04, 2025 04:07 am IST

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
india news
Updated on Jul 02, 2025 02:59 pm IST

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)
pune news
Published on Jun 01, 2025 05:30 am IST

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.
india news
Updated on May 27, 2025 04:52 am IST

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
india news
Published on May 24, 2025 01:22 pm IST

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
india news
Published on Mar 12, 2025 08:18 am IST

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.
india news
Published on Jan 29, 2025 12:27 am IST

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)
chandigarh news
Updated on Jan 08, 2025 05:16 am IST

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.
india news
Updated on Sept 23, 2024 03:43 pm IST

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)
india news
Published on Aug 14, 2024 10:54 pm IST

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)
pune news
Updated on Jul 09, 2024 06:12 am IST

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
health
Published on Jun 08, 2024 02:24 pm IST

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
health
Published on Jun 07, 2024 11:41 am IST

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.
health
Published on Jun 05, 2024 03:28 pm IST

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)
health
Updated on Jun 04, 2024 10:11 am IST

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
health
Published on Jun 01, 2024 01:21 pm IST

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
health
Published on May 31, 2024 11:49 am IST

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.
health
Published on May 30, 2024 10:35 am IST

‘Working to improve research ecosystem’: BHU conveys regret

File photo of Banaras Hindu University. (HT Archive)
india news
Updated on May 22, 2024 08:50 am IST

ICMR distances itself from safety study on Covaxin

ICMR collaborated with Bharat Biotech on developing the inactivated vaccine. (Pratham Gokhale/HT Photo)
india news
Updated on May 21, 2024 12:19 am IST

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

ICMR has not provided any financial or technical support for the research, it said.
india news
Published on May 20, 2024 03:35 pm IST

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.
health
Updated on May 19, 2024 09:48 am IST

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
health
Updated on May 21, 2024 11:00 am IST

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
health
Updated on May 17, 2024 05:22 pm IST

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.
health
Updated on May 16, 2024 04:07 pm IST

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

The guidelines challenge common misconceptions about protein requirements and muscle building.
india news
Published on May 09, 2024 08:45 pm IST

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)
india news
Published on Mar 03, 2024 10:23 pm IST

ICMR NIN Recruitment 2024: Laboratory Attendant and other posts notified

ICMR NIN notifies recruitment for various posts in Hyderabad
employment news
Updated on Mar 03, 2024 01:21 pm IST

Ludhiana: 11Punjab districts identified for adult BCG vaccination programme

The BCG vaccination programme will be lauched in 22 other states and union territories in the country. (HT File Photo)
chandigarh news
Updated on Feb 24, 2024 06:20 am IST

Accessibility of healthcare facilities with early infant diagnosis for HIV a key barrier: Study

A total of 66 in-depth interviews were conducted with caregivers of HIV-exposed infants who were enrolled in these 31 centres for EID testing and had undergone at least one EID test from April 2017 to March 2018. (HT PHOTO)
pune news
Updated on Feb 18, 2024 05:16 am IST
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