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Ayush innovations features in WHO’s landmark brief on AI in traditional medicine

Jul 12, 2025, at 02:29 pm

In a significant milestone for global healthcare innovation, the World Health Organization (WHO) has released a technical brief titled "Mapping the Application of Artificial Intelligence in Traditional Medicine", acknowledging India’s pioneering efforts in integrating Artificial Intelligence (AI) with traditional medicine systems, particularly Ayush systems.

Study reveals vaccine campaigns cut deaths by nearly 60 per cent

Jul 12, 2025, at 09:53 am

Emergency vaccination campaigns have slashed deaths from major infectious disease outbreaks by nearly 60 per cent since 2000, according to a new study published this week.

Funding disruption can lead to 6 million more HIV infections by 2029, alerts UN

Jul 11, 2025, at 05:42 pm

Devastating funding cuts from international donors are hitting countries hardest affected by HIV — but many are showing remarkable resilience and determination to keep progress alive.

Anaemia threatens women’s health and economic futures in South Asia, warns UN agencies

Jul 09, 2025, at 05:56 pm

Anaemia remains one of South Asia’s quietest but most pervasive health crises, disproportionately affecting the region’s poorest women and girls – and with 18 million more cases projected by 2030, experts say urgent, unified action is critical.

SBI employees, family members donate over 89,000 units of blood nationwide as part of 70th Foundation Day

Jul 07, 2025, at 09:52 pm

Public sector lender State Bank of India commemorated its 70th foundation day with a nationwide blood-donation drive.

Caffeine has potential to slow cellular ageing: Study

Jul 06, 2025, at 09:37 pm

Caffeine has long been linked to potential health benefits, including reduced risk of age-related diseases, a new study said.

ICMR-AIIMS conducted study finds no link between COVID-19 vaccination and sudden deaths

Jul 02, 2025, at 03:25 pm

Studies conducted by the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) and AIIMS found that there is no direct link between COVID-19 vaccination and the reports of sudden deaths in the country.

WHO says 100 people die of loneliness-related causes every hour

Jul 01, 2025, at 09:06 am

One in six people are affected by loneliness, with significant implications for health and well-being, according to a new report from the UN World Health Organization (WHO).

Mumbai hospital starts India's first weekly clinic to help patients prepare a 'living will'

Jul 01, 2025, at 01:46 am

A Mumbai-based private hospital has launched India's first weekly clinic to help patients and families prepare a 'living will' following a 2018 Supreme Court verdict recognising the same.

DR Congo: New initiative to eliminate HIV in children ‘a beacon of hope’, says UN

Jun 30, 2025, at 12:14 am

The Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) has launched a bold new national initiative aimed at eliminating AIDS among children by 2030 – a move hailed by the United Nations as “a beacon of hope” amid growing global funding constraints.

WHO study says tobacco control efforts protect three-quarters of the world’s population

Jun 24, 2025, at 10:44 am

Tobacco use still claims over seven million lives a year, the World Health Organization warned on Monday, calling for greater efforts to limit its use amid rising interference from the global tobacco industry.

A new study has found that coffee consumption is linked to a lower risk of mortality.

Jun 23, 2025, at 06:31 pm

In a new observational study, researchers from the Gerald J. and Dorothy R. Friedman School of Nutrition Science and Policy at Tufts University found the association between coffee consumption and mortality risk changes with the amount of sweeteners and saturated fat added to the beverage, reported Tufts Now.

Gaza’s health system is at breaking point, says WHO

Jun 18, 2025, at 10:41 am

Gaza’s health system is at breaking point, overwhelmed time and again by scores of people killed or injured near aid distribution sites, the UN World Health Organization (WHO) said on Tuesday.

Women who work night shifts are more likely to have asthma, study finds

Jun 17, 2025, at 07:05 pm

Women who work night shifts are more likely to suffer with moderate or severe asthma compared to women who work in the daytime, according to a University of Manchester study published today (Monday) in ERJ Open Research.

Air pollution has a direct link with premature birth, study finds

Jun 08, 2025, at 04:00 pm

A new study by Emory University researchers, published in Environmental Science & Technology, found that exposure to the tiny particles in air pollution during pregnancy can disrupt maternal metabolisms, altering key biological pathways.

Being in nature can help people better manage their chronic back pain: Study

Jun 07, 2025, at 05:31 pm

A new study has revealed that spending time in or around nature can provide people suffering from chronic lower back pain with a degree of escapism that helps them better manage their physical discomfort.

Serum Institute launches conclave in Kolkata to raise awareness about HPV and cancer prevention

Jun 06, 2025, at 11:15 pm

Kolkata/IBNS: The 'Conquer HPV and Cancer Conclave 2025' was launched in Kolkata as part of a nationwide public health campaign by the Serum Institute of India (SII).

AIDS still killing one person every minute, says UN

Jun 06, 2025, at 09:34 am

AIDS-related deaths have dropped to their lowest level since 2004, but progress remains precarious, with the disease still claiming one life every minute, as per the UN.

Startup Matri brings period pain relief device, scales reach through Amazon

Jun 01, 2025, at 09:13 pm

Kolkata: Women can now deal with period pain with a device designed to tackle cramps, without medicines or side effects, claim the makers of the product.

India sees steep rise in COVID-19 infections with over 3000 active cases at present

Jun 01, 2025, at 03:29 pm

New Delhi/IBNS: India has witnessed a steep spike in COVID-19 cases in the past week, with the number of active infections in the country surging over 3,000 at present.

India's Covid-19 tally inches closer to 3,000, Kerala worst-hit

May 31, 2025, at 01:06 pm

New Delhi/IBNS: The tally of fresh Covid-19 cases have spiked to almost 3,000 with the southern state of Kerala adding the highest number of infections.

WHO warns flavoured nicotine products driving youth addiction

May 31, 2025, at 08:59 am

For most nicotine users today, their first experience with the drug is a flavoured product – making it easier, and more appealing, to try, as per the UN World Health Organization (WHO).

Manipal Hospital trains Gariahat hawkers in CPR, heart disease awareness

May 28, 2025, at 10:29 pm

Kolkata: Manipal Hospital Dhakuria recently organized a training session for the Gariahat Hawkers at the hospital premises to share insights on the symptoms of heart diseases and stressed on early diagnosis

New UN study shows alcohol consumption is linked to higher risk of pancreatic cancer

May 27, 2025, at 09:59 am

A new UN study has found that alcoholic drinks, especially beer and spirits, may raise the risk of pancreatic cancer.

Mass awareness of Ayurvedic medicines is needed: Parampara Ayurved founder Debabrata Sen

May 26, 2025, at 02:11 pm

Parampara Ayurved founder Dr. Debabrata Sen said mass awareness is needed to help Ayurvedic medicine practice reach all sections of society, and he is fighting a tough battle to bridge the gap.

Covid-19 cases spike in India, tally touches 1,009

May 26, 2025, at 02:00 pm

New Delhi/IBNS: The total number of Covid-19 cases have touched 1,009 in India with the recent spread of virus in several states, media reports said.

Bengaluru reports first COVID-19 death in 2025, 84-year-old man with severe comorbidities dies

May 25, 2025, at 01:44 pm

Bengaluru/IBNS: The city of Bengaluru reported its first COVID-19 death on Saturday, the Karnataka Health Department said in an official statement.

Even few nights of insufficient sleep can affect heart problems, shows study

May 24, 2025, at 10:00 am

Even a few nights with insufficient sleep promote molecular mechanisms linked to a greater risk of heart problems, a new study has revealed.

COVID-19 cases inch up in India amid Southeast Asia surge; experts say no cause for alarm yet

May 22, 2025, at 11:52 pm

New Delhi: Amid rise in COVID-19 cases across parts of Southeast Asia, India is witnessing a mild uptick in infections, prompting health authorities to scale up surveillance and preparedness measures.

Vijaya Diagnostic Centre inaugurates State-of-the-Art Centre featuring 3 Tesla MRI and 80-Slice CT in Bengal

May 22, 2025, at 03:44 pm

Kolkata/IBNS: Vijaya Diagnostic Centre, India’s largest B2C-focused integrated diagnostic chain, has announced the grand opening of its state-of-the-art diagnostic centre in Krishnanagar, West Bengal.

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