Contaminated PHD potable water supply blamed for jaundice outbreak in Odisha's Cuttack

Bhubaneswar, Mar 3 (IBNS): In Odisha, contaminated potable water supplied by the Public Health Department (PHD) has been allegedly the major cause of jaundice outbreak in Cuttack, according to media reports.

Kolkata: Apollo Gleneagles CEO Rupali Basu resigns

Kolkata, Mar 2 (IBNS): President and Chief Executive Officer (CEO)-Eastern Region of Kolkata's Apollo Gleneagles Hospital, Rupali Basu, resigned from her post on Thursday, amid prolonged controversy over the death of a patient, reports said.

Canada: Ontario to promote clinics for people living with rare diseases

Toronto, Feb 28 (IBNS): The announcement of the opening of a new Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome (EDS) clinic and the expansion of inherited metabolic disorders and red blood cell disorders clinics was made jointly by Dr. Eric Hoskins, Minister of Health and Long-Term Care and Michael Coteau, Minister of Children and Youth Services at Toronto General Hospital on Monday, a news release said.

More women reporting excessive weight gain during pregnancies; lifestyle factors to blame, say doctors at Columbia Asia Hospitals, Ahmedabad

Ahmedabad, Feb 27 (IBNS): In a disturbing trend being witnessed in the city, an increasing number of women are reporting excessive weight gain during pregnancy, a problem that increases the rate of complications such as hypertension, gestational diabetes, premature birth as well as miscarriage.

Hospitals register 40% rise in Asthma attacks

Gurgaon, Feb 27 (IBNS): With the seasonal change and excessive pollution levels, Gurgaon is seeing a rise in the number of asthma attacks. While annually, hospitals are seeing an increase of 10-15% in the cases of asthma attacks, this period of seasonal change affects a 30-40% increase in the number of patients who come to the hospital.

High levels of chemicals found in indoor cats, says study

London, Feb 27 (IBNS): A study from Stockholm University has now established what was previously suspected, that the high levels of brominated flame retardants measured in cats are from the dust in our homes.

Watching birds near your home is good for your mental health, says study

London, Feb 27 (IBNS): People living in neighbourhoods with more birds, shrubs and trees are less likely to suffer from depression, anxiety and stress, according to research by academics at the University of Exeter, the British Trust for Ornithology and the University of Queensland.

Child obesity ‘35-40%’ inherited from parents, study finds

London, Feb 26 (IBNS): Around 35-40 per cent of a child’s BMI – how fat or thin they are – is inherited from their parents, a new study has found.

Online media use shows strong genetic influence, says study

London, Feb 26 (IBNS) Online media use such as social networking and gaming could be strongly influenced by our genes, according to a new study by researchers from King’s College London.

Deprivation in early childhood can affect mental health in adulthood, says study

London, Feb 26 (IBNS): Despite living in strong and supportive families for over 20 years, many children exposed to severe early deprivation in Romanian institutions aged 0-3 experience a range of mental health problems in early adulthood, according to new King’s College London research.

Canada, U.S. concern with reappearance of Mumps

Toronto, Feb. 24 (IBNS): The outbreak of mumps in young adults in several provinces in Canada had been a cause of great concern to the public health officials, media reports said.

Get OPD booking, other facilities at govt hospitals through web portal

New Delhi, Feb 24 (IBNS): The Union Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology has launched an online portal where a host of facilities can be availed with regard to government hospitals.

Hospitals register 40% rise in Asthma attacks

Patiala,Feb 13 (IBNS): With the seasonal change and excessive pollution levels, Patiala is seeing a rise in the number of asthma attacks. While annually, hospitals are seeing an increase of 10-15% in the cases of asthma attacks, this period of seasonal change effects a 30-40% increase in the number of patients who come to the hospital.

Pharma and Med Tech Zone to be set up soon at Bengaluru: Ananthkumar

New Delhi, Feb 11 (IBNS): Union Minister for Chemicals & Fertilizers and Parliamentary Affairs Ananthkumar inaugurated the 2nd edition of India Pharma & India Medical Device International Conference in Bengaluru on Saturday.

Canada: 1st medical 3D modelling for prosthetic limbs launched in Ottawa Hospital

Toronto, Feb 6 (IBNS): The Ottawa Hospital, Ontario had launched a new medical 3D printing program, which facilitated easier and less expensive manufacture of prosthetic limbs, media reports said.