WHO urges China to be ‘transparent’ in sharing COVID-19 data
Mar 18, 2023, at 11:41 pm
New York: The World Health Organization (WHO) continues to call for China to be ‘transparent’ in sharing COVID-19 data in efforts to determine the disease’s origins, Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus reiterated on Friday in Geneva.
Drinking coffee may help you in weight loss, study reveals some positive results
Mar 18, 2023, at 03:48 pm
London: A high blood caffeine level may reduce the body weight a person carries and their risk of type 2 diabetes, according to research.
Pakistan: First polio case of 2023 reported from Bannu
Mar 18, 2023, at 03:11 pm
Bannu: Pakistan's first polio case of 2023 was reported from Bannu on Friday as the country failed once again to free itself from the disease.
Mild fever helps clear infections faster, suggests new study
Mar 18, 2023, at 12:04 am
Edmonton: It may be better to let a mild fever run its course instead of automatically reaching for medication, new University of Alberta research suggests.
As covid cases rise, Centre writes to 6 states to control spread of virus
Mar 17, 2023, at 03:45 am
New Delhi/IBNS: With Covid-19 cases rising again, particularly in six states, the Centre has written to the administrations saying they should focus on controlling the sudden spike in the viral infection.
Study finds common cold gives children immunity against COVID-19
Mar 15, 2023, at 10:32 pm
During the pandemic, it became clear that children who contracted COVID-19 became less ill than adults. One hypothesis has been that common colds would give children immunity protecting against a severe form of the disease.
55 countries face a health worker crunch linked to COVID-19: WHO
Mar 15, 2023, at 08:53 pm
No less than 55 countries are struggling with serious health worker shortages as they continue to seek better paid opportunities in wealthier nations that have stepped up efforts to recruit them amid the COVID-19 pandemic, the World Health Organization (WHO) said on Tuesday.
India's Sleep Crisis: Survey reveals shocking 38 percent surge in nighttime anxiety over future
Mar 15, 2023, at 08:02 pm
Kolkata: Ahead of World Sleep Day, Wakefit.co, one of India’s largest D2C sleep and home solutions providers released the 6th edition of its Great Indian Sleep Scorecard (GISS) 2023 which showed a 38 percent increase in the number of people staying up late at night worrying about their future.
Mar 15, 2023, at 06:04 pm
Kolkata/IBNS: Struck with a complex medical condition such as Nephrotic Syndrome (which affects the kidneys and can lead to various complications), most people are at a loss but not Amey Agarwal of Kolkata.
Study finds instant noodles make up nearly one-third of childhood burn injuries
Mar 14, 2023, at 10:10 pm
Chicago: Instant noodle burns accounted for nearly a third of all pediatric scald admissions at the University of Chicago Medicine between 2010 and 2020, according to a new study published in the journal Burns.
IIT Guwahati collaborates with Sri Sathya Sai Heart Hospital to foster Cardiac Research
Mar 13, 2023, at 11:05 pm
Guwahati: Indian Institute of Technology Guwahati is working continuously to assist the state and central government in building a strong infrastructure for the advancement of technologies and research to assist the general public at large.
Mar 13, 2023, at 09:01 pm
New Orleans: Giving noncritically ill patients hospitalized for COVID-19 a higher dose of blood-thinning medication than usual did not significantly reduce the combined risk of death from any cause, need for treatment in an intensive-care unit, a confirmed blood clot or a stroke at 30 days, according to the results of the FREEDOM-COVID trial presented at the American College of Cardiology's Annual Scientific Session Together With the World Congress of Cardiology.
‘Keto-like’ diet may be linked to higher risk of heart disease, cardiac events: Study
Mar 13, 2023, at 08:57 pm
New York: The ketogenic or “keto” diet, which involves consuming very low amounts of carbohydrates and high amounts of fats, has been gaining popularity.
People who have symptoms of depression may have an increased risk of having a stroke: Study
Mar 11, 2023, at 11:41 pm
Galway: Researchers at University of Galway have found that people with symptoms of depression were more likely to suffer an acute stroke and have a worse recovery afterwards.
Odisha registers 59 H3 N2 influenza virus cases in last two months
Mar 11, 2023, at 11:37 pm
Bhubaneswar: Odisha has reported 59 positive cases of H3N2 influenza virus during January and February, Official sources here on Saturday said.
Study says respiratory disease in early childhood linked to higher risk of death for adults
Mar 11, 2023, at 11:31 pm
London: Contracting a lower respiratory tract infection in early childhood has been linked to a higher risk of dying from respiratory disease as an adult.
More than 62 pc of Chronic Kidney Disease in India due to diabetes, hypertension and obesity: Expert
Mar 11, 2023, at 08:45 pm
Kochi: Over 62 pc of Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) are due to diabetes, hypertension and obesity in India.
India registers two influenza deaths caused by H3N2, 1 each in Haryana, Karnataka
Mar 11, 2023, at 05:20 am
New Delhi/IBNS: Two people have died of influenza caused by the H3N2 virus, the Centre said on Friday. One of the deceased belonged to Haryana while the other was in Karnataka.
H3N2: First death of the country registered in Karnataka
Mar 10, 2023, at 09:40 pm
Bengaluru: First death in the country due to H3N2, also known as Hong Kong Flu, has been registered in Hassan district of Karnataka
Chinese city Xian proposes return of lockdowns to combat flu outbreaks, netizens express displeasure
Mar 10, 2023, at 07:24 pm
Netizens voiced their displeasure after authorities in the Chinese city of Xian said they may impose lockdown "when necessary" to combat future flu outbreaks.
Legalizing cannabis fails to address health risks: UN drugs control board
Mar 10, 2023, at 07:08 pm
New York: Moves by a small number of governments to legalize the non-medical use of cannabis have led to increased consumption without explaining the potentially serious health dangers that users face from the drug, a UN narcotics watchdog said on Thursday.
A pinch (less) of salt can save lives, WHO says in new report
Mar 10, 2023, at 06:51 pm
Implementing sodium reduction policies could save an estimated seven million lives globally by 2030, WHO said in a new report launched on Thursday.
Want to make KPC Medical College a world-class centre: Chairman K.P. Chaudhuri
Mar 10, 2023, at 05:02 am
Kolkata: Kolkata's KPC Medical College on Thursday hosted its 16th Foundation Day when its chairman K.P. Chaudhuri expressed hope of expanding the institute and making it a world-class center in the future.
Tropical cyclone Freddy set to further weaken cholera-hit Malawi
Mar 09, 2023, at 01:16 am
New York: Malawi’s deadly cholera outbreak could worsen if - as expected - Tropical Cyclone Freddy triggers further heavy rainfall in the south of the country, UN humanitarians said on Tuesday.
Vitiligo: Controversial skin cream may soon come to UK
Mar 08, 2023, at 03:36 pm
A skin cream to treat vitiligo, a condition that causes loss of skin colour in patches, might soon be offered on the National Health Service if experts approve the use of it.
Mar 06, 2023, at 11:21 pm
New Delhi: The first 'SCO B2B Conference and Expo on Traditional Medicine' came to a successful end as it created a platform for buyers and sellers from different countries to explore trade potential to serve the needs of the people.
Hyderabad in flu's grip as H3N2 sweeping across India, says Expert
Mar 06, 2023, at 10:21 pm
Hyderabad: Hyderabad is in flu's grip as the H3N2, a subtype of Influenza - A , continues to spread throughout India, said Dr Naresh Purohit - Advisor, National Communicable Disease Control Programme.
ICMR issues health advisory as flu cases with severe symptoms rise
Mar 05, 2023, at 02:10 am
New Delhi/IBNS: The Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) Saturday issued an advisory pertaining to the rise in flu cases with prolonged illness and lingering cough which has created a scare among the general public.
Mizoram gets Japanese loan to build cancer research centre
Mar 04, 2023, at 12:33 am
Aizawl: Mizoram Health Minister Dr. R. Lalthangliana has said the Centre and Japanese government have inked a loan agreement for the construction of a Super-Speciality Cancer Hospital and Research Centre in Mizoram.
US: Florida man dies after being infected with rare brain-eating amoeba
Mar 03, 2023, at 09:57 pm
Florida: A man in the US state of Florida died after he was infected with the rare brain-eating amoeba Naegleria fowleri, officials said on Friday.