People, who exercise vigorously and have long QT syndrome (LQTS), an inherited disorder of the heart’s electrical system that leads to chaotic heartbeats, do not have a higher risk of adverse cardiac events compared to those who exercise moderately or not at all, a National Institutes of Health (NIH)-supported study has found.
Europe tops the charts for alcohol consumption, WHO calls for urgent action to curb trend
It seems that Europeans don’t want to give up booze. A UN World Health Organization (WHO) report has found that nothing has changed in the continent’s drinking habits. Despite the health risks, Europeans consume an average of 9.2 litres of pure alcohol a year - making them the world’s biggest drinkers.
Polio virus detected across 52 districts in Pakistan
Pakistani authorities have detected polio virus in an environmental sample from nine districts in the country, media reports said.
Immediate boost in HIV services to end AIDS by 2030,urges UN
An immediate increase in HIV services is needed in the countries most affected by the pandemic to end AIDS by 2030, according to a new report by the Global Alliance for Ending AIDS in Children by 2030, released on Monday.
Kerala: 14-year-old Nipah virus-infected patient dies
A 14-year-old boy, who was diagnosed with the Nipah virus, died in Kerala on Saturday, officials said on Sunday.
Cholera outbreak reported in Dir Upper, hospitals struggle amid high influx of patients
A sudden cholera outbreak has been reported in Pakistan's Dir Upper district of Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa.
Sudan: 800,000 still trapped in El Fasher where supplies running out, warns WHO
Hunger and fear of famine stalk Sudan where a staggering 800,000 people still remain trapped in the North Darfur capital El Fasher without enough food, water or medical support, the World Health Organization, WHO, said on Tuesday.
Forty percent of cancer chances can be prevented by changing lifestyle, shows study
A new study led by researchers at the American Cancer Society (ACS) finds four in 10 cancer cases and about one-half of all cancer deaths in adults 30 years old and older in the United States (or 713,340 cancer cases and 262,120 cancer deaths in 2019) could be attributed to modifiable risk factors.
Immunization coverage for children worldwide stalled during 2023, new UN data shows
New data published on Monday by UN agencies shows that immunization coverage for children worldwide stalled during 2023, leaving around 2.7 million lacking the protection they need compared to the pre-COVID-19 levels of 2019.
Pakistan: 22-year-old man dies in Karachi after being infected by brain-eating amoeba
A 22-year-old man died of primary amoebic meningoencephalitis (PAM) in Karachi city of Pakistan, media reports said.
New Delhi: Dr. Soumya Swaminathan has been appointed as the Principle Advisor at the Union Ministry of Health & Family Welfare for the National Tuberculosis Elimination Programme on a pro bono basis, a government statement said.
Quit smoking now to avoid cognitive decline among older adults
Smoking may be among the most important lifestyle factors affecting how quickly our cognitive skills decline as we age, suggests a new study led by UCL researchers.
Kolkata/IBNS: At least 25 patients started experiencing complications following cataract surgery at a West Bengal government-run hospital in Kolkata's Metiabruz, which triggered the authorities to stop such operations temporarily, media reports said on Wednesday.
Every third Indian has fatty liver, says Indian Minister
Every third Indian has a fatty liver, which predates Type 2 Diabetes and other metabolic disorders, said Indian Minister Jitendra Singh.
WHO releases new guidelines to help millions quit tobacco
The UN World Health Organization (WHO) on Tuesday released the first-ever guidelines for those seeking to quit tobacco use, recommending a range of initiatives, treatments and digital interventions.