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State government urges the Ministry of Home Affairs to lift the Protected Area Permit (PAP) for the State to encourage foreign tourism, following the success of the Hornbill Festival

Dr Randeep Guleria emphasises that antibiotics don't work for Human Metapneumovirus (HMPV), urging proper hydration, nutrition, and symptom management for mild infections

There is ample evidence indicating the link between gut-immunity and its influence on the body immune system. A balanced and strong gut microbiome can help maintain a robust immune response in fighting off viral infections, points out founding president of World Allergy Foundation, Dr Vyakaranam Nageshwar

A study reveals that loneliness is linked to harmful protein levels, raising the risk of diseases like cardiovascular issues, stroke, and dementia

While dental education (BDS/MDS) has remained the same, in the last few years, the treatment aspect of dental health has witnessed a sea change

Belson will be responsible for in-flight services, airport services, maintenance and engineering, flight operations, IOCC, and spearheading Akasa Air Learning Academy

India's smartphone industry is a 'Make in India' success story, with 2023-24 production reaching USD 49.2 billion and exports at $15.6 billion, making smartphones the fourth-largest export after diesel, aviation fuel, and polished diamonds

According to TGREDCO officials, individuals who have plot sizes ranging from 300 to 500 square yards could approach REDCO for establishing EV charging stations and start a business

The children were initially suspected to be infected with H1N1 (swine flu), but later polymerase chain reaction (PCR) tests confirmed HMPV. Both children recovered through outpatient care

The Louisiana Department of Health confirmed that the patient had been hospitalised with the first human case of highly pathogenic avian influenza. The patient was over the age of 65 and was reported to have underlying medical conditions. The patient contracted H5N1 after exposure to a combination of a non-commercial backyard flock and wild birds

Weighted vests can enhance workout intensity, but should be used intelligently, starting with 5-10% body weight for safety and effectiveness

Research reveals how DEET, picaridin, and PMD work to repel mosquitoes, with some alternatives being less effective than claimed

Currently, there is no specific antiviral therapy and vaccine to treat HMPV

Research shows that Veganuary participants significantly reduce meat consumption, with some even finding meat disgusting, leading to lasting changes

An avid user of social media himself, Karan often posts thought-provoking yet hilarious quotes on his social media

With little improvement in the visibility, 10 flights have been cancelled so far

The 'e-student visa' and 'e-student-x' visa have been introduced by the Ministry of Home Affairs and all applicants will have to use the 'Study in India' (SII) portal launched by the government

A study at California Institute of Technology in 2019 revealed that humans think at an average speed of 10 bits per second despite having over 85 billion neurons in the brain

If an outbreak with potential to spread to other areas is detected, State government can check its spread very quickly, says Veena George

Number of laboratories to be enhanced, Indian Council of Medical Research to monitor trends all year

Dr Rajeev Jayadevan, chairman of Kerala State IMA Research Cell, says it is very common in young children and there is no vaccine or antiviral treatment recommended

The Calcium with Vitamin D3 tablets were falsely manufactured and sold under the guise of ‘food products/nutraceuticals’

Director General of Health Services Dr Atul Goel advises people to take general precautions to prevent respiratory infections

Several social media handles on X reported that due to circulation of multiple viruses including HMPV, Covid-19 and Mycoplasma pneumoniae, hospitals, crematoriums and other public health infrastructure was getting overwhelmed, forcing the Chinese Government to declare a health emergency