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The World Health Organization (WHO) designated new Omicron subvariant a "Variant Under Monitoring" on May 23rd due to early signs it may spread more easily.

Children are routinely given the measles-mumps- rubella (MMR) vaccine at 12 months and the measles-mumps-rubella-varicella (MMRV, with “varicella” being chickenpox) vaccine at 18 months. Babies at higher risk of catching the disease can also be given an additional early dose

The conference, which featured medical experts across various specialities, highlighted advanced, integrative approaches in managing high-risk obstetric cases

The Bathini Goud family is slated to commence administration of the fish prasadam on Sunday at 10 am

As we mark World Food Safety Day (June 7) and World Oceans Day (June 8), it’s time to see the bigger picture: the land that grows our food and the oceans that feed billions are both under threat. And that threat affects every bite we take

Researchers at Western Sydney University have developed an AI-powered tool that uses dynamic risk scores based on blood microRNAs to predict type 1 diabetes progression and treatment response. The tool can also help distinguish between type 1 and type 2 diabetes.

Total Fertility Rates in the State have witnessed a downward spiral and the drop has been consistent throughout the country between 1986 and 2021, SRS data indicates

There is sufficient evidence that household mould is associated with respiratory issues attributable to their allergic effects. However, there is no strong evidence mycotoxins from household mould – and in particular black mould – are associated with substantial health issues

Actor Harshvardhan Rane has outlined his next three months, combining cinema, academics, and personal passions. Taking to Instagram, the actor revealed that he is currently shooting the climax of Ek Deewane Ki Deewaniyat

Hollywood icon Tom Cruise has earned a Guinness World Record for performing 16 burning parachute jumps during the filming of Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning

A 15-year study by LV Prasad Eye Institute reveals that 50% of people in Telangana and Andhra Pradesh suffer from presbyopia, an age-related near-vision disorder. Researchers call for its inclusion in primary healthcare and greater public awareness of the condition.

Over 1.5 million foreign pilgrims have arrived in Saudi Arabia for Hajj 2025, undertaking the sacred journey amid intense heat. Pilgrims gathered at Mount Arafat for the most important ritual, as authorities implemented enhanced safety and health measures

Fifty-nine tourists stranded for nearly a week in rain-ravaged north Sikkim were airlifted to Gangtok as weather cleared on Thursday. Helicopters also carried relief personnel. Search for six missing Army soldiers continues amid tough terrain and washed-away bridges

The book is now available for parents, schools, and communities looking to grow confidence, kindness, and healthy habits in young minds.

Errol Musk will be accompanied by his daughter Alexandra Musk. The brief itinerary includes a visit to the Ram temple followed by a stop at the Hanumangarhi temple

Children are developing obesity and metabolic syndrome early because of the dietary shift towards more processed and fast foods

The 9-month-old baby, Lavanya, who suffered profound hearing loss, has successfully undergone a complex cochlear implant surgery at Apollo Hospitals, Hyderabad. Baby Lavanya was born to parents Diveka Dhanraj and Satish Sakishnu of Indian origin settled in Guyana

The Spanish Mosque, also called Masjid Iqbal-Ud-Daula or Jama Masjid Aiwan-E-Begumpet, is a 120-year-old marvel that remains largely unnoticed despite its striking form and rich heritage

The cloud extended some 3,200 km from Jamaica to well past Barbados in the eastern Caribbean and some 1,200 km from the Turks and Caicos Islands in the northern Caribbean down south to Trinidad and Tobago

There is a need to focus on ramping up surveillance under the Integrated Disease Surveillance Programme, intensifying genome sequencing and making testing accessible again

Smartphones have radically changed our lives. So much so that most of us are rarely without them. Yet, despite their benefits, many of us are hostage to our phones and slaves to the endless scroll, unable to fully disconnect. Phone users are paying the price with a lack of sleep, weaker offline relationships and mood disorders

A new US study suggests the Mediterranean diet can ease irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) symptoms, offering a less restrictive alternative to the low-FODMAP diet. While both diets showed benefits, the low-FODMAP approach demonstrated slightly greater symptom improvement.

Chronotype refers to one's sleep-wake type or times during the day when one naturally tends to be awake and asleep. A 'night owl' chronotype is said to have a later sleep-wake cycle, compared to an 'early bird' or a 'lark'

The Women and Child Development Ministry has urged the States to adhere to the advisory while implementing take-home rations and hot cooked meals