Community screening for osteoporosis could prevent a quarter of hip fractures in older women: Study
Birmingham, Dec 20 (IBNS): Community screening for osteoporosis could prevent more than a quarter of hip fractures in older women, according to new research.
Large study finds association between marriage and cancer outcomes: Study
Washington, Dec 20 (IBNS): New results from a large retrospective study of the National Cancer Institute's SEER database show that patients with cancer who were married at the time of diagnosis live markedly longer compared to unmarried patients.
WHO releases US$1.5 million to fight diphtheria in Cox’s Bazar as probable cases exceed 1,500
Cox’s Bazar, Bangladesh, Dec 19 (IBNS): The World Health Organization has deployed additional staff and resources to respond to a rapidly spreading outbreak of diphtheria among Rohingya refugees in Cox’s Bazar, Bangladesh.
Mindfulness training reduces stress during exam time, finds study
London, Dec 19 (IBNS): Mindfulness training can help support students at risk of mental health problems, concludes a randomised controlled trial carried out by researchers at the University of Cambridge.
Compassion therapy a focus for survivors of sexual abuse: Study
New Delhi, Dec 13 (IBNS): Psychotherapy that encourages self-compassion may help treat survivors of sexual abuse, University of Queensland researchers have found.
Young adults , mature adults require different food to improve their mental health: Study
Washington, Dec 13 (IBNS): Diet and dietary practices differentially affect mental health in young adults versus older adults, according to new research from Binghamton University, State University of New York.
High-intensity exercise delays Parkinson’s progression: Study
Washington, Dec 13 (IBNS): High-intensity exercise three times a week is safe for individuals with early-stage Parkinson’s disease and decreases worsening of motor symptoms, according to a new phase 2, multi-site trial published in JAMA Neurology.
Bangladesh moves to protect Rohingya children from diphtheria
Cox's Bazaar, Dec 12 (IBNS) The Government of Bangladesh, with the support of UNICEF, the World Health Organization and GAVI, the Vaccine Alliance, today launched a vaccination campaign against diphtheria and other preventable diseases for all Rohingya children aged 6 weeks to 6 years living in 12 camps and temporary settlements near the Myanmar border.
1 in 10 medical products in developing countries substandard or falsified: WHO
Geneva, Dec 11 (IBNS): A new research from World Health Organization (WHO), a specialized agency of the United Nations that is concerned with international public health, stated 1 in 10 medical products in developing countries was reported to be substandard or falsified, media reports said.
Medicon International 2017 focuses on importance of general medicine
Kolkata, Dec 10 (IBNS): Super speciality treatment is important, but general medicine is the base of any treatment, said Dr. Sujit Kar Purakayastha, one of the patrons of the organizing committee of Medicon International being held in Kolkata.
Uganda ends Marburg virus disease outbreak: WHO
Geneva, Dec 9 (IBNS): Uganda has successfully controlled an outbreak of Marburg virus disease and prevented its spread only weeks after it was first detected, the World Health Organization said on Friday.
Dementia: Number of people affected to triple in next 30 years
Geneva, Dec 9 (IBNS): As the global population ages, the number of people living with dementia is expected to triple from 50 million to 152 million by 2050.
Drug resistant malaria is a major problem in SE Asia : Expert
Kolkata, Dec 9 (IBNS): Drug resistant malaria has now become one of the biggest problems in South East Asia, a Myanmar-based health expert said here at an international medical conference.
Discrimination harms health, well-being of victim: study
New Delhi, Dec 9 (IBNS): Discrimination not only harms the health and well-being of the victim, but the victim’s romantic partner as well, indicates new research led by a Michigan State University scholar.
Cigarette smokers are 10 times more likely to be daily marijuana users
New York, Dec 9 (IBNS): Daily marijuana use has been on the rise over the past decade.