It may sound like code language or a password. But no, 22q11.2 is the name of one of the most common chromosomal disorders after Down syndrome.


Testing for a chromosomal disorder during pregnancy is advisable (Health Notes)


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The National Testing Agency (NTA) on Friday extended the deadline for registration for National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (NEET) for undergraduate courses in the field of medicine and dentistry to December 7, 2018.


NTA extends NEET registration deadline after SC order


Climate change will widen the inequality gap in India. People exposed to natural hazards in low income regions are seven times more likely to die, and six times more likely to be injured or displaced, compared to equivalent populations in high income regions, a report said on Friday.


Climate change will widen inequality gap in India: Report


With five more deaths since late Wednesday night, the toll in the hooch tragedy in West Bengal's Nadia district rose to 12 with 28 people admitted in hospitals, official said on Thursday.


Bengal hooch tragedy toll rises to 12


The air quality of Delhi and the National Capital Region (NCR)  dropped on Thursday and is expected to remain "very poor" for a few days.


Delhi's air quality falls, expected to deteriorate further


Japanese hygiene and sanitation product maker, Lixil group, which works with Swachh Bharat Mission at district level is seeking to expand its Sato toilets products to nine more states by next year, after launching last year.


Under Swachh Mission, Japanese firm seeks to expand toilet product to more states


A six-year-old Indian girl died here due to complications related to hepatitis and sepsis, the media reported on Thursday.


Six-year-old Indian girl dies in Dubai


Union Finance Minister Arun Jaitley on Thursday said the Centre and state governments need to come together for providing better healthcare to the people and proper utilisation of resources.


Centre, states need to come together for better healthcare: Jaitley


Seven people died and at least 16 were admitted in the hospitals after allegedly consuming spurious liquor in West Bengal's Nadia district, police said on Wednesday.


Hooch kills 7 in Bengal


Tata Trusts and Mars Inc. have announced plans to tackle malnutrition among schoolchildren in the 6-16 age group in all population segments by delivering enhanced nutrition products manufactured locally, officials said here on Wednesday.


Tata Trusts, Mars Inc. to fight malnutrition among schoolkids in India


It was a misty morning in the national capital on Wednesday with 'very poor' air quality, the Met said, cautioning against morning walks.


Mist, poor air envelopes Delhi


SpongeBob SquarePants creator Stephen Hillenburg has died at the age of 57, Nickelodeon that broadcast the hugely popular cartoon series since 1999, has confirmed.


SpongeBob creator Stephen Hillenburg dies at 57


Apollo Hospitals has joined hands with Kerala's Adlux Group to develop a 250-bedded super-speciality hospital in the suburb of Kochi.


Apollo inks pact with Adlux Group for 250-bed hospital


Union Agriculture Minister Radha Mohan Singh will inaugurate the two-day Global Agriculture and Food summit here starting November 29, an official said on Tuesday.


Radha Mohan Singh to inaugurate Global Agriculture and Food Summit


Gianna Velarde is set to become the first Peruvian woman to compete in the Dakar Rally in the motorcycle category, an enormous challenge she could never have imagined when, at age 15, she rode a motorcycle for the fist time -- and there found the strength to overcome cancer.


Cancer survivor is 1st Peruvian woman motorcyclist to compete in Dakar Rally


As healthy living has become a catchword these days, people have taken to eating dried fruits and health bars. Experts say these can give natural nutrients.


Stay healthy with dried fruits, health bars


The Centre has asked the states and UTs to ensure that there is no homework for students of Classes 1 and 2 and the guidelines capping the weight of  school bags for classes 1-10 are adhered to.


No homework for Classes 1, 2; cap on bag weight: Ministry


India has achieved a new spot on the Guinness World Records as 2,353 people, led by Bollywood actress and fitness enthusiast Shilpa Shetty Kundra, here held the abdominal plank position for 60 seconds simultaneously on Sunday.


India sets new Guinness World Record with plankathon


The air quality improved to 'poor' in the  national capital and the regions around it on Thursday due to favourable winds, and is expected to get better over the next two days.


Delhi air quality improves to 'poor'


The levels of heat-retaining greenhouse gases in the earth's atmosphere that are linked to climate change have reached a record high not seen in millions of years, according to a World Meteorological Organization report presented to the press on Thursday.


UN Agency warns concentration of climate-change gases hits new record


The Union Cabinet on Thursday approved the setting up of a medical college at Silvassa in the Union territory of Dadra and Nagar Haveli.

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