We know that one of the most important actions everyone can take to protect ourselves and others from infection is to wash our hands – and yet there are hundreds of millions of people around the world for whom this simple act is a struggle.

Countries in south Asia are bracing themselves for an onslaught of climate disasters, as if managing the novel coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic is not enough.

Take a look at the satellite map below. That vast swathe of orange and red across northwestern India and Pakistan depicts crops that have ripened in the last couple of weeks.

The decline in natural resources is very real. The International Water Management Institute estimates that nearly every country south of the 35th parallel will experience economic or physical water scarcity by 2025.

A game stimulates a mind – at any age - to explore and wonder. A board game, often based on a near-life setting, offers a safe informal environment where players can interact and learn from each other.

New study identified and confirmed the gene responsible for lutein esterification in bread wheat. The activity of this gene regulates the timing of esterification

Engineered bacteriophages could kill various iE.coli/i strains by making mutations in viral protein, according to the team of researchers at the MIT Institute for Soldier Nanotechnologies.

CRISPR-Cas9 protein was found to help increase the targeting accuracy in the genome editing process, revealed a team of researchers from City University of Hong Kong (CityU) and Karolinska Institutet.

A novel method to optimize facial analysis that enables reconstructing the face in 3D from 2D photographs allows early identification of genetic syndromes, presented new study.

Researchers discovered a polymer sheet that functions as an artificial muscle as it transforms stem cells into bones. Stem cells are known for their

Human stem cells can provide long lasting pain relief without producing any side effects, in a single treatment, according to a study done on mice. The

Scientists are working globally to educate clinicians and families on how to identify, test and provide care for those born with fragile X syndrome, often linked to autism.

Research-based ultrasound exams help detect kids at high risk of developing cystic fibrosis liver issues, according to a study involving 11 clinical sites

Gene repeats that cause Fragile X Syndrome normally regulate how and when proteins are made in neurons, said a Michigan Medicine team. This process may

A new study in mice has revealed administering stem cell or enzyme therapy in utero paves path to alleviating some congenital diseases that often result in losing a pregnancy.

DNA synthesis is transforming diagnosis and treatment of COVID-19, and may play a vital role in halting the pandemic. Allie Nawrat, Senior Medical

First baby boy was born after the technological shift in Gothenburg's world-leading research on uterine transplantation. The boy was 48 centimeters long,

New study on the viability of donated livers and its correlation with donor demographics has been conducted by a group of researchers from Harvard Medical

New study provides incentives to boost organ supply without compromising organ quality or inducing excessively high costs of donating. The findings of

New study found no significant difference in patient survival or rates of rejection when the recipient accepted increased risk lungs, reveals a new study.

Death of the number of children who are on the transplantation list waiting for a new heart could potentially be reduced dramatically, reports a new study.

A new study published in CJASN indicated that biopsies of donated kidneys are likely not useful for assessing organ quality prior to transplantation unless

In the kidney transplantation process, the distance from a patient's residence to the nearest transplant center did not appear to affect access to early steps, revealed study of Southeastern U.

The current storm over Pinki Pramanik has kicked up more dirt than the laurels earned by the track athlete. Also, the

Highlights : Telemedicine and Tele-health practice now possible in India Registered Medical Practitioner empowere

Polling shows a strong majority of Canadians - 85% - support the right to die. Canada's high court has now given parliament another four months to rewrite

Hip implants which have left thousands of British people in pain after they were given the wrong-sized hip implants. The implants were manufactured

Nobel medicine prize board member has resigned from the body over an investigation into controversial surgeon Paolo Macchiarini. Urban Lendahl, a

To fight extreme forms of female genital mutilation, a pair of American gynecologists suggested a controversial compromise to legally permit immigrant

A new Louisiana law was to require doctors at abortion clinics to obtain a formal affiliation with a local hospital. The Supreme Court has blocked these

Most people harbor herpes simplex virus type 1 (HSV-1), frequently as a strain acquired from their mothers shortly after birth and carried for the rest of their lives.

Some form of physician-assisted dying is legal in Belgium, Luxembourg, the Netherlands, Switzerland and in a handful of US states. Now, Canada has taken

Canada's Senate voted to pass legislation allowing the terminally ill adults to end their life with doctor's assistance. The bill cleared the final hurdle

In 2002, Belgium legalized the intentional ending of life by a physician at the patient's explicit request. The government introduced safeguards to protect

Full disclosure of harmful errors to patients, including a statement of regret, an explanation, acceptance of responsibility and commitment to prevent

Indian MBBS students will have to write National Exit Test (NEXT) before being eligible to practice anywhere in the country, says Ministry official. The

Pediatric Doctor: Is Gun Storage Discussion With Parents Wrong? Due to the increasing number of teenage suicidal cases, the scientists have suggested

bHighlights/b (and) #61548;When kidney failure patients experienced cardiac arrest at outpatient dialysis facilities, CPR initiated by dialysis staff

Small reservoirs are a critical coping mechanism in water-stressed rural areas in Africa, providing immense livelihood benefits that include improved food and water security, entrepreneurial activities and climate resilience. Challenges associated with the implementation of investments in small reservoirs include appropriate site selection, weak institutions, insufficient maintenance and sedimentation. The findings from this study suggest […]

The report showcases some of the leading global businesses in Black Soldier Fly production.

The coastal region of Bangladesh is prone to natural disasters and these events are expected to worsen as a result of climate change.

Land degradation is a critical problem around the world. Intensive rain-fed and irrigated crop and livestock systems have contributed to the degradation of land and natural resources.

While wealthier people have chosen alternatives to urban nursing homes, the urban poor still depend on them for long-term care. A new study led by researchers

Nurses are the front-line caregivers to hospital patients, coordinating and providing direct care and delivering it safely and reliably. The goal for

A group of nursing academics has accused the BBC of belittling Florence Nightingale by depicting the Lady of the Lamp as a "manipulative, neurotic and sexually repressed woman".

A new study has revealed that the number of young people becoming registered nurses has grown sharply since 2002. This is a welcome trend that should

On the occasion of International Nurses Day Indian President Pratibha Patil gave away Florence Nightingale Awards to 36 meritorious nursing personnel

The Government has not conducted any study/survey to ascertain the number of doctors and other medical and para-medical professionals required in the rural and urban areas of the country.

An Indian-origin nurse in Singapore will receive this year's International Achievement Award by the Florence Nightingale International Foundation (FNIF)

Indian President Pranab Mukherjee said that nursing professionals were the backbone of the healthcare system and their contribution was critical in achievement of nation's healthcare goals.