World Thalassemia Day was observed on 8 May. India records between 10,000 and 15,000 new cases of Thalassemia Major every year, with national carrier rates estimated at 3 to 4 per cent, and as high as 10 per cent in certain parts of West Bengal, according to health department data.
As World Asthma Day was recently observed, Fortis Hospital Anandapur hosted an insightful session in order to break the myths around asthma and encourage early diagnosis.
In cancer cases, while the patients with advanced conditions lose appetite, doctors say, the body needs more nutrition for metabolism. This leads to the body losing weight.
The Indian government's ‘Digital India’ programme, and implementation of ‘e-courts’ and digital legal services are rapidly driving the adoption of broader categories of legal technology, and these initiatives are improving access to justice, particularly for marginalised communities.
Speaking to The Statesman, Dr Sourav Das, senior consultant sleep medicine specialist at Somnos Sleep Clinic, highlights the common types of sleep disorders and how one can identify them.
AI's ability to analyse vast datasets and identify patterns makes it a game-changer for promoting sustainable practices in IT.
The microflora of rivers depends on the degree of pollution and the quality of purification of sewage waters flowing into river beds.
The issue of air pollution is rising in Kolkata. While the city's air quality has not reached the extreme levels like Delhi, it's still on an alarming rise. Considering this situation, can a city like Kolkata (where the AQI is already between 150-200, 'very unhealthy') be safe, or may it face a similar fate to that of Delhi in the near future?
The 42nd meeting of the Facility for Antiproton and Ion Research (FAIR) Council was hosted in Kolkata, India on 3-4 December 2024. The meeting was held at the Unified Academic Campus of Bose Institute, making it the council's first meeting to be held outside the FAIR site in Germany.
The toxic action of pesticides on ants in the treatment of a forest depends on the kind of insecticide, the form of it, and the dose of its application. Bees are killed most frequently when during treatment the pesticides are carried away onto areas with blossoming plants.
