According to experts and those monitoring the rescue operation, the deep underground sections of the massive 4.5-kilometer-long tunnel structure contained a stable air pocket with breathable oxygen and trapped water.
Two workers rescued after nine days inside a flood-hit Nepal hydropower tunnel faced extreme risks from cold, dehydration, hunger, poor ventilation, injuries and psychological trauma. Doctors explain what prolonged entrapment can do to the body and brain
A new smart cancer drug targets tumour cells while sparing healthy ones, offering hope for safer and more effective cancer treatment.
A viral vlog showing life in Himachal Pradesh's Komic village, located 15,050 feet above sea level, reveals how residents survive extreme cold, low oxygen levels and isolation in one of the world's highest motorable settlements.
The Health Department of Jharkhand is taking every care to prevent the spread of H1N1, commonly known as swine flu. The department is on alert mode across the state.
State Director of Medical and Health Services Dr Shikha Jangpangi said on Wednesday that 57 cases of Influenza A had been reported in the state till Tuesday. Of these, 52 were from Dehradun, three from Nainital and two from Haridwar.
A pre-trek health check cannot guarantee that you will not develop altitude sickness. There is also no single test that can predict exactly how an individual will respond to altitude.
Nutritionist Pooja Malhotra explains how a spoonful of black sesame seeds could boost energy levels. Here are the ways you can make the ingredient a part of your daily diet and those who need to avoid consuming it.
Flight IX 1244 delayed five hours at Ranchi Airport due to oxygen cylinder arrangement from Delhi.
Severe infections such as H1N1 can put the heart under major stress. Inflammation, oxygen imbalance, dehydration and electrolyte changes may raise the risk of heart attacks, abnormal rhythms and temporary cardiac dysfunction
H1N1 cases are rising in Delhi-NCR, and doctors are reporting some patients with breathing complications. Most recover without oxygen, but pneumonia and falling oxygen levels can signal severe disease. Here is when breathlessness needs urgent medical attention
Indian researchers developed RK-251, a smart cancer drug activated by high reactive oxygen species in cancer cells, aiming to reduce harm to healthy tissues.
PV Sindhu's use of a small brain-focused wearable highlights how elite sports technology is moving beyond conventional fitness tracking.
The institute stated that the development of this robust, earth-abundant catalyst can help power a sustainable energy future.
Several factors may contribute to these temporary cognitive problems. The body's inflammatory response, poor sleep, prolonged fatigue, dehydration and inadequate nutrition during the illness can all affect how alert and mentally sharp a person feels.
Batra states that when hair keeps shedding from the roots, it can be a biological signal that the body is lacking key nutrients.
The mismatch between appearance and nutritional status is not unusual. Vitamin D, iron and B12 are involved in several important functions, including oxygen transport, nerve signalling, bone health and immune regulation.
Smoking reduces blood flow and oxygen to spinal tissues, accelerating disc degeneration and increasing risks of chronic back pain and fractures.
The project is expected to begin with robotic missions in 2026, while astronauts could start living and working there in the 2030s.
On long missions to the Moon or Mars, astronauts will need sustainable food sources and natural systems to help recycle oxygen and carbon dioxide.
Early lung cancer is often curable, but its symptoms are frequently mistaken for common respiratory illnesses or simply ignored.
A patient dies after ambulance oxygen supply ends during transfer in Madhya Pradesh
As you run, your body learns to utilise oxygen more efficiently, which contributes to improved stamina over time.
Redmi Watch 6 Active and Redmi Watch 6 Lite could be launched soon, as key details regarding the two smartwatches have surfaced online, including their prices, colour options, key specifications, and features. The Redmi Watch 6 Active and Watch 6 Lite will reportedly be equipped with a 470mAh battery, which would be slightly smaller than the standard model. Both smart...
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Delhi University has launched India's first Carbon Garden at its Botany Department to combat air and soil pollution and boost urban biodiversity.
Almost the entire global population (99 per cent) breathes air containing pollutant levels exceeding the World Health Organization's air quality guidelines, with the highest exposures seen in low and middle-income countries, the researchers said.
As per the ministry, prior Environmental Clearance becomes mandatory for data centres depending on their physical footprint under Schedule 8 of the EIA Notification, 2006.
Keerthy Suresh's 41-hour no-sleep stretch highlights the intense demands many professionals face, but experts warn that prolonged sleep deprivation should never become routine.
Preliminary evidence suggests the blood filtration treatment could reduce some microplastic particles, though findings are limited and require more study.
Study reveals black crust from pollution weakens Humayuns Tomb sandstone
Lung cancer is often diagnosed at an advanced stage because its early symptoms are easy to overlook. A persistent cough is among the most commonly ignored warning signs.
The Gujarat Cancer and Research Institute (GCRI) has recorded a steady increase in lung cancer cases over the past five years, registering 4,830 patients between 2021 and 2025, as health authorities marked World Lung Cancer Day by urging people to quit tobacco and seek early screening.

