WHO calls for immediate safe evacuation of the sick and wounded from conflict areas
Geneva, Sept 30 (IBNS): WHO is calling on belligerents in Syria to allow for the immediate and safe evacuation of the sick and wounded from all areas affected by the conflict, including eastern Aleppo.
Discrimination and negative attitudes about ageing are bad for your health
Geneva, Sept 30 (IBNS): New analysis by WHO shows that negative or ageist attitudes towards older people are widespread. They also negatively affect older people’s physical and mental health.
WHO calls for stronger measures against Zika as Thailand confirms disease-related microcephaly
New Delhi, Sept 30 (IBNS): The World Health Organization today urged countries across the WHO South-East Asia Region to continue to take decisive action to prevent, detect and respond to Zika virus as Thailand confirmed two cases of Zika-related microcephaly.
World Heart Day observed at Dispur Hospitals
Guwahati, Sept 29 (IBNS): The city based Dispur Hospitals on Thursday organized a free health camp on the occasion of World Heart Day at Ganeshguri premises in Guwahati, where over 80 patients from Golaghat, Tezpur,Nagaon and Kamrup districts participated.
Kolkata: Cancer-afflicted Jain woman adopts Santhara, starts fasting till death
Kolkata, Sept 29 (IBNS): An 83-year-old Jain woman from Kolkata, who is suffering from cancer, has stopped having food and water until her death, local media reports said.
World Heart Day: Health Minister urges people to lead a balanced life
New Delhi, Sept 29 (IBNS): Greeting people on the occasion of World Heart Day, Union Health Minister Jagat Prakash Nadda urged them to lead a balanced life.
Modasta.com launches Kannada version of multi-lingual health content platform
Bangalore, Sept 28 (IBNS): Modasta.com, a multi-lingual health content portal, on Wednesday announced the launch of a Kannada version of the website and app.
Abortion pills in Canada not covered by most provincial drug plans
Toronto, Sept 27 (IBNS): With the availability of the gold standard in medical abortion drugs later this year, most provincial drug plans will not cover the cost of the pills amounting to $300, reported Kelly Grant, Health Reporter, The Globe and Mail
India committed to adhering to international food safety standards: JP Nadda
New Delhi, Sept 26 (IBNS): Attending the 20th session of FAO/WHO Coordinating Committee for Asia on Monday, India's Health Minister Jagat Prakash Nadda said that the country is committed to adhering to international food safety standards.
Doctors should work in rural areas to serve nation: Manoj Sinha
New Delhi, Sept 23 (IBNS): Minister of Communications Manoj Sinha on Friday exhorted the medical professionals to devote their time in rural areas to serve the poor and the needy.
Diabetics welcome Ontario-grown low Glycemic Index potatoes
Toronto, Sept 23 (IBNS): A new Ontario-grown variety of potatoes having a lower glycemic response prevents the rapid spike in blood sugar, that normally resulted from eating carbohydrate-rich foods, reported Lois Abraham, The Canadian Press.
Infosys Foundation donates blood bank van to NIMHANS
Bangalore, Sept 23 (IBNS): Infosys Foundation has donated a blood bank van to NIMHANS on Friday.
Alzheimer's patients need our affection, says JP Nadda
New Delhi, Sept 21 (IBNS): Addressing the nation on World Alzheimer's Day on Wednesday, Union Health Minister Jagat Prakash Nadda said that people suffering from the disease needs affection before treatment.
Under 5 child mortality rate falls significantly by 4 points during 2014
New Delhi, Sept 20 (IBNS) Focussed, committed and targeted interventions of the Government have borne positive fruits in 2014.
The memory of a heart attack is stored in our genes, says study
London, Sept 17 (IBNS): Both heredity and environmental factors influence our risk of cardiovascular disease.