Polio virus detected across 52 districts in Pakistan
Jul 24, 2024, at 09:55 pm
Pakistani authorities have detected polio virus in an environmental sample from nine districts in the country, media reports said.
Immediate boost in HIV services to end AIDS by 2030,urges UN
Jul 24, 2024, at 02:24 pm
An immediate increase in HIV services is needed in the countries most affected by the pandemic to end AIDS by 2030, according to a new report by the Global Alliance for Ending AIDS in Children by 2030, released on Monday.
Kerala: 14-year-old Nipah virus-infected patient dies
Jul 21, 2024, at 09:58 pm
A 14-year-old boy, who was diagnosed with the Nipah virus, died in Kerala on Saturday, officials said on Sunday.
Cholera outbreak reported in Dir Upper, hospitals struggle amid high influx of patients
Jul 18, 2024, at 02:25 am
A sudden cholera outbreak has been reported in Pakistan's Dir Upper district of Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa.
Sudan: 800,000 still trapped in El Fasher where supplies running out, warns WHO
Jul 17, 2024, at 11:18 pm
Hunger and fear of famine stalk Sudan where a staggering 800,000 people still remain trapped in the North Darfur capital El Fasher without enough food, water or medical support, the World Health Organization, WHO, said on Tuesday.
Forty percent of cancer chances can be prevented by changing lifestyle, shows study
Jul 16, 2024, at 11:31 pm
A new study led by researchers at the American Cancer Society (ACS) finds four in 10 cancer cases and about one-half of all cancer deaths in adults 30 years old and older in the United States (or 713,340 cancer cases and 262,120 cancer deaths in 2019) could be attributed to modifiable risk factors.
Immunization coverage for children worldwide stalled during 2023, new UN data shows
Jul 15, 2024, at 07:08 pm
New data published on Monday by UN agencies shows that immunization coverage for children worldwide stalled during 2023, leaving around 2.7 million lacking the protection they need compared to the pre-COVID-19 levels of 2019.
Pakistan: 22-year-old man dies in Karachi after being infected by brain-eating amoeba
Jul 14, 2024, at 11:19 pm
A 22-year-old man died of primary amoebic meningoencephalitis (PAM) in Karachi city of Pakistan, media reports said.
Jul 10, 2024, at 07:14 am
New Delhi: Dr. Soumya Swaminathan has been appointed as the Principle Advisor at the Union Ministry of Health & Family Welfare for the National Tuberculosis Elimination Programme on a pro bono basis, a government statement said.
Quit smoking now to avoid cognitive decline among older adults
Jul 08, 2024, at 11:08 pm
Smoking may be among the most important lifestyle factors affecting how quickly our cognitive skills decline as we age, suggests a new study led by UCL researchers.
Jul 06, 2024, at 05:35 am
Kolkata/IBNS: At least 25 patients started experiencing complications following cataract surgery at a West Bengal government-run hospital in Kolkata's Metiabruz, which triggered the authorities to stop such operations temporarily, media reports said on Wednesday.
Every third Indian has fatty liver, says Indian Minister
Jul 05, 2024, at 08:21 pm
Every third Indian has a fatty liver, which predates Type 2 Diabetes and other metabolic disorders, said Indian Minister Jitendra Singh.
WHO releases new guidelines to help millions quit tobacco
Jul 03, 2024, at 08:20 pm
The UN World Health Organization (WHO) on Tuesday released the first-ever guidelines for those seeking to quit tobacco use, recommending a range of initiatives, treatments and digital interventions.
Decoding How to Choose the Ideal Health Insurance Policy
Jul 01, 2024, at 05:31 pm
Choosing the right health insurance policy can feel overwhelming. This can especially be the case with so many options available. You can start by understanding the key factors that influence your decision. This could help you select the best mediclaim insurance policy for your needs.
Jun 29, 2024, at 02:50 pm
New data show that nearly one third (31%) of adults worldwide, approximately 1.8 billion people, did not meet the recommended levels of physical activity in 2022.
Jun 26, 2024, at 02:49 pm
Over three million deaths per year were attributable to alcohol consumption and drug use, a new report from the World Health Organization (WHO) found. Of these deaths, 2.6 million were attributable to alcohol consumption, accounting for nearly five per cent of all deaths, with the highest numbers in the WHO European Region and African Region.
Robot-assisted surgery champion to nurture medical students with ‘Vattikuti Explorers’
Jun 25, 2024, at 07:59 pm
US-based robotic surgery champion Vattikuti Foundation is initiating a global program for innovative thinkers among medical students.
Half the world now following doctors’ orders on cutting trans fats, says WHO
Jun 25, 2024, at 07:12 pm
A total of 53 countries had best practice policies in place for tackling industrial trans fats in food as of last year, vastly improving the food environment for 3.7 billion people, or 46 per cent of the world’s population, according to a milestone report published by the UN World Health Organization on Monday.
Jun 23, 2024, at 07:35 pm
Data from a retrospective observational study conducted using the electronic health record at the Cleveland Clinic, shows that real-world weight loss can be associated with a reduced risk of obesity-related cancers.
World Health Organization announces global resurgence of cholera cases in 2024
Jun 21, 2024, at 11:20 pm
The UN World Health Organization (WHO) has announced a spike in cholera in several regions of the world, with almost 195,000 cases and over 1,900 deaths reported in 24 countries since the start of this year.
UN health agency issues alert on falsified medicines used for diabetes treatment, weight loss
Jun 21, 2024, at 11:16 pm
The World Health Organization (WHO) on Thursday issued a medical product alert on the release of three batches of falsified semaglutides – the type of medicines primarily used to treat type 2 diabetes and obesity in some countries.
Kolkata's CMRI doctors perform youngest documented Paediatric Renal Transplant in Eastern India
Jun 20, 2024, at 05:23 am
Kolkata/IBNS: The Department of Renal Sciences at the Calcutta Medical Research Institute (CMRI) in Kolkata has achieved a milestone in nephrology and renal transplants by performing the youngest documented Paediatric Renal Transplant in Eastern India.
Toronto Public Health recommends meningococcal vaccination due to spike in cases
Jun 15, 2024, at 06:02 am
Toronto/IBNS: Owing to an increase in invasive meningococcal disease (IMD) cases, Toronto Public Health has recommended meningococcal vaccination.
Jun 07, 2024, at 08:46 pm
For someone stopping taking antidepressants, the risk of experiencing one or more discontinuation symptoms (also called withdrawal symptoms), such as dizziness, headache, nausea, insomnia and irritability, due directly to stopping the medication is 15% (equivalent to one in six to seven people), according to a systematic review and meta-analysis published in The Lancet Psychiatry.
Pakistan records fourth polio case of the year
Jun 01, 2024, at 11:37 pm
Pakistan on Saturday reported the fourth case of polio of the current year, reflecting the dismal state of health in the cash-strapped country.
USA: Third human case of bird flu outbreak reported
May 31, 2024, at 03:08 pm
A second human case of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) A(H5) virus infection has been identified in the state of Michigan.
16 die of heat-related causes in 2 hours in Bihar hospital
May 31, 2024, at 06:21 am
Aurangabad/IBNS: As many as 16 people have died due to heat-related causes in just two hours in the district hospital in Bihar's Aurangabad, media reports said.
Next pandemic is absolutely inevitable, says top British scientist
May 28, 2024, at 03:42 pm
Patrick Vallance, the UK's former chief scientific advisor, has urged the incoming British government to start preparing since the next pandemic is 'absolutely inevitable'.
May 27, 2024, at 09:57 pm
A new study from Lund University in Sweden suggests that tattoos could be a risk factor for cancer in the lymphatic system, or lymphoma. Now, the researchers underline the need for more research on the topic.
May 26, 2024, at 01:24 am
People who eat more ultra-processed foods like soft drinks, chips and cookies may have a higher risk of having memory and thinking problems and having a stroke than those who eat fewer processed foods, according to a new study published in the May 22, 2024, online issue of Neurology®, the medical journal of the American Academy of Neurology.