Forget armed conflict, Tobacco is J&K's new challenge

Jammu, June 16 (IBNS): Forget armed conflict, radicalisation of its youth or the routine protests on the streets of Kashmir, the beautiful Vale of Kashmir is now increasing facing another challenge which may affect its future generations very badly.

National Aids Control Organization observe 'World Blood Donors Day'

New Delhi, June 14 (IBNS): The National AIDS Control Organization (NACO), Ministry of Health and Family Welfare observed the 'World Blood Donor Day' under the aegis of National Blood Transfusion Council (NBTC), at Connaught Place in New Delhi on Sunday.

Lizard spotted in London-bound Air India flight meal tray

New Delhi, June 13 (IBNS) A lizard was found in the meal served by national carrier Air India in a London-bound flight of Thursday, said media reports on Saturday.

Medanta launches MRI guided Vacuum assisted Breast Biopsy in India

Kolkata/Gurgaon, June 9 (IBNS): Medanta, The Medicity, a multi-speciality institute located in National Capital Region, on Tuesday has introduced the 'Scar Free Breast Biopsy' treatment for the first time in India.

Fighting in Yemen continues to take toll on civilians, with 20 million needing urgent assistance-UN

New York, Jun 9 (IBNS): Some 20 million people in Yemen close to 80 per cent of the population urgently need humanitarian assistance, several United Nations agencies are warning, as the conflict, which escalated dramatically in March, continues to take its toll in what was already the poorest country in the region.

After Maggi noodles, pasta and macaroni of other companies face FSSAI tests

New Delhi, June 8 (IBNS) After Nestle that faces to withdraw its popular noodles brand Maggi following a crackdown over food safety, other brands manufacturing noodles, pasta, and macaroni face trouble as . Food safety regulator Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has ordered testing of branded noodles, pasta and macaroni.

Men above 50 should test for prostrate cancers: Experts

Kolkata, June 7 (IBNS): All men above the age of 50 should get themselves tested for prostrate cancers since it has emerged as one of the biggest killers of men worldwide but could be cured if detected early, said doctors ahead of a conference on the disease under the auspices of Apollo Gleneagles Hospital, Kolkata.

SRL Diagnostics announces technology to diagnose Hypertension in pregnancy

New Delhi, June 4 (IBNS):: SRL Diagnostics, a global diagnostics chain, introduced a breakthrough medical test to diagnose hypertensive disorders in pregnancy recently at its state of the art lab New Delhi.

600,000 children developing intellectual disabilities every year

New Delhi, June 3 (IBNS) Considering the health effects of lead poisoning among children, Global Alliance to Eliminate Lead Paint (GAELP) is determined to eliminate lead from paints across the world by 2020.

Delhi govt says Maggi samples tested are unsafe, Kerala orders pullout from govt shops

New Delhi, June 2 (IBNS): Amid a controversy over Maggi containing harmful ingredients, the Delhi government has said samples that it tested were found "unsafe".

Two dies from MERS in South Korea

Seoul, June 2 (IBNS): Two people have died from Middle East Respiratory Syndrome (MERS) in South Korea on Tuesday, media reports said.

Soumen's Workout observes World No Tobacco Day

Kolkata, May 31 (IBNS): The 'World No Tobacco Day' was observed in Kolkata on Sunday as an awareness initiative by Soumen's Workout highlighting the risk factors associated with the use of tobacco.

CK Birla launches ambulance services in Kolkata

Kolkata, May 29 (IBNS): The CK Birla Hospitals,on Friday launched its own fleet of ambulances providing both Basic Life Support (BLS) and Advanced Life Support (ALS).

Madhrui Dixit gets notice for endorsing Maggi

Dehradun, May 29 (IBNS) Actor Madhuri Dixit has been served with a notice for endorsing Maggi noodles, which is under scrutiny in Uttar Pradesh for high content of lead.

Former US President Clinton calls for partnerships to boost health

New York, May 29 (IBNS): As the United Nations Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC) met to discuss the role of partnerships in achieving the Post-2015 development agenda, the focus fell on the recent response to the Ebola crisis in West Africa and the need to work together to boost capacity in healthcare systems.