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WHO report signals urgent need for greater political commitment to end tuberculosis

New York, Oct 31 (IBNS): Global efforts to combat tuberculosis (TB) have saved an estimated 53 million lives since 2000 and reduced the TB mortality rate by 37%, according to the Global TB Report 2017, released by WHO on Tuesday.

Medica aims to enrol 1-lakh students via School Connect Programme in Kolkata by FY2018-19

Kolkata, Oct 30 (IBNS): Medica School Connect Programme, an initiative of city-headquartered Medica Superspecialty Hospital, plans to enrol around 1-lakh students via School Connect programme in Kolkata by the end of the next fiscal year 2018-19.

Increase in Indian Water Purifier Market with New Technological Innovation

India is one of these nations where many people are suffering from the severe diseases caused due to drinking the contaminated water having the higher volume of impurities than the essential minerals.

Regular marijuana use linked to more sex, finds study

New York, Oct 27 (IBNS): The first study to examine the relationship between marijuana use and frequency of sexual intercourse at the population level in the United States shows a positive correlation between the two.

Virat Kohli and other sporting icons to participate in the Tata Medical Center ‘Legends for Hope’ fundraiser in Kolkata

Kolkata, Oct 26 (IBNS): In November, Kolkata will join hands with a host of sports stars to raise funds to extend cancer care to underprivileged patients seeking treatment at the Tata Medical Center in the city.

Daydreaming is good, finds study

Los Angeles, Oct 25 (IBNS): A new study from the Georgia Institute of Technology suggests that daydreaming during meetings isn’t necessarily a bad thing. It might be a sign that you’re really smart and creative.

High blood pressure linked to common heart valve disorder, finds study

London, Oct 24 (IBNS): For the first time, a strong link has been established between high blood pressure and the most common heart valve disorder in high-income countries, by new research from The George Institute for Global Health at the University of Oxford.

34 dengue deaths reported so far in Bengal, 18,238 persons infected : Govt

Kolkata, Oct 24 (IBNS): Chief Secretary of West Bengal government, Malay Kumar De, on Tuesday confirmed that 34 persons have died due to dengue so far in the state while 18,238 people have been infected with the mosquito-borne viral disease.

Risk for developing HPV-related throat cancer low, finds study

New York, Oct 23 (IBNS): The prevalence of throat (oropharyngeal) cancers caused by the human papilloma virus (HPV) has increased in recent decades, and some groups are much more likely than others to have the oral HPV infections that can cause these cancers.

Firefighters absorb harmful chemicals through skin, study finds

Ottawa, Oct 23 (IBNS): Captain David Matschke is well aware of the dangers he faces on the job. A firefighter for 32 years, he is trained to race to the scene of house fires, car crashes and even industrial accidents, breaking through windows and doors to evacuate occupants and routinely putting himself in harm’s way. But beyond fire itself, a study published today in the journal Environmental Science & Technology sheds new light on another, more insidious threat that may be putting firefighters’ health at risk: toxic chemicals in smoke.

Eating better throughout adult years improves physical fitness in old age, suggests study

London, Oct 20 (IBNS): People who have a healthier diet throughout their adult lives are more likely to be stronger and fitter in older age than those who don’t, according to a new study led by the University of Southampton.

Sleep disorders and stroke research to benefit from NHMRC funding

Sydney, Oct 20 (IBNS): Treating sleep disorders, improving the mental health of Australian young people and reducing and preventing the incidence of stroke are among the research projects at The University of Western Australia to receive almost $4 million in funding through the National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC) fellowship schemes.

Delayed word processing could predict patients' potential to develop Alzheimer's disease

London, Oct 20 (IBNS): A delayed neurological response to processing the written word could be an indicator that a patient with mild memory problems is at an increased risk of developing Alzheimer’s disease, research led by the University of Birmingham has discovered.

Alcohol improves foreign language skills, says study

London, Oct 19 (IBNS): A new study published in the Journal of Psychopharmacology, conducted by researchers from the University of Liverpool, Maastricht University and King's College London, shows that bilingual speakers’ ability to speak a second language is improved after they have consumed a low dose of alcohol.

Study shows stress could be just as unhealthy as junk food

London, Oct 17 (IBNS): We all know that a poor diet is unhealthy, but a new BYU study finds that stress may be just as harmful to our bodies as a really bad diet.