Assam : 16 newborns die in Jorhat Medical College hospital within a week, probe ordered
Nov 10, 2018, at 06:30 pm
Guwahati, Nov 10 (IBNS): Assam government has sent a team of medical expert to Jorhat Medical College Hospital (JMCH) following the deaths of at least 16 infants within a week in a government run hospital.
Nov 10, 2018, at 04:30 pm
New York, Nov 10 (IBNS): Sleep disturbances have a strong negative impact on the immune system of people who have recently lost a spouse, reports a new study from Northwestern Medicine and Rice University.
Facial exercise speeds Botox's wrinkle reducing effects: Study
Nov 10, 2018, at 04:13 pm
New York, Nov 10 (IBNS): For people who can’t wait the three or four days for the wrinkle smoothing effects of botulinum toxin (Botox) injections to kick in, a new Northwestern Medicine study shows facial exercise after the injections speeds the change in appearance by about one day.
First study to show genotype may make some players more susceptible to concussion injuries
Nov 10, 2018, at 04:10 pm
New York, Nov 10 (IBNS): A gene associated with dyslexia, a learning disorder, may make some athletes less susceptible to concussions, reports a new study from Penn State University and Northwestern Medicine.
Children’s sleep not significantly affected by screen time, new study finds
Nov 09, 2018, at 05:23 pm
London, Nov 9 (IBNS): Screen-time has little impact on children’s sleep, according to new Oxford University research.
Violence in childhood leads to accelerated aging, study finds
Nov 09, 2018, at 04:29 pm
Washington, Nov 9 (IBNS): A study led by the University of Washington finds that children who are exposed to violence tend to age faster.
Ebola outbreak in DR Congo conflict zone ‘remains dangerous and unpredictable’ – UN chiefs
Nov 09, 2018, at 09:06 am
New York, Nov 9 (IBNS): While new measures to tackle the Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) are working, the epidemic remains dangerous and unpredictable, the United Nations said on Thursday.
Poor diets threaten health more than malaria, tuberculosis, measles – new UN report
Nov 08, 2018, at 08:53 am
New York, Nov 8 (IBNS): With one-in-five deaths associated with poor-quality diets, the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) issued a co-authored report on Wednesday, urging policymakers to reduce food loss and waste, to improve access to nutritious and healthy food.
Nov 08, 2018, at 08:35 am
New York, Nov 8 (IBNS): The World Health Organization (WHO), and Ugandan Ministry of Health, have begun vaccinating frontline health workers in the country against Ebola, in a bid to stop an outbreak in the neighbouring Democratic of Congo (DRC) from crossing the border.
Nov 07, 2018, at 07:40 pm
London, Nov 7 (IBNS): Risk factors of type 2 diabetes and cardiovascular disease accumulate in children who have poor aerobic fitness, a new study from the University of Eastern Finland shows.
Exercise, diet and wellness apps are powerful learning resources for young people – study
Nov 07, 2018, at 04:20 pm
London, Nov 7 (IBNS): Young people can judge which health-related apps are relevant to their age and bodies, source appropriate digital content and dismiss app content that might be harmful to them – a new study reveals.
Polio-free awareness car rally held in Kolkata
Nov 06, 2018, at 04:32 pm
Kolkata, Nov 5 (IBNS): Rotary District 3291 and different Rotary clubs brought out a car rally for the cause Polio free India recently starting from Kolkata's Rotary Sadan area.
Seven in eight children’s tonsillectomies are unnecessary, study reveals
Nov 06, 2018, at 03:53 pm
London, Nov 6 (IBNS): Seven in every eight children who have their tonsils removed are unlikely to benefit from the operation, according to a new study.
Potential markers identified for early detection and prevention of liver cancer: Study
Nov 04, 2018, at 08:19 pm
London, Nov 4 (IBNS): Liver cancer is the second leading cause of cancer-related mortality worldwide, claiming 700,000 lives each year.
Genetic factors tied to obesity may protect against diabetes: Study
Nov 04, 2018, at 08:02 pm
London, Nov 4 (IBNS): Some genetic variations associated with obesity actually protect against Type 2 diabetes, heart attack and stroke, new findings suggest.
Treatment for moderately high blood pressure may be best saved for those at high risk: Study
Nov 03, 2018, at 04:44 pm
London, Nov 3 (IBNS): The largest study of people with mild hypertension shows that medical treatment may not be worthwhile in those who are at low risk of heart attack and stroke.
Group therapy most effective treatment for anxiety in young people: Study
Nov 03, 2018, at 04:39 pm
London, Nov 3 (BNS): Group-based talking therapies shown to be most effective treatment for young people with anxiety disorders
Zika Virus strain that causes microcephaly not found in Rajasthan: Indian government
Nov 03, 2018, at 04:21 pm
New Delhi, Nov 3 (IBNS): Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) under Department of Health Research is in the forefront of advanced research in virology and the ICMR-National Institute of Virology (NIV) is at par with leading scientific establishments across the world. ICMR-NIV, Pune has sequenced 5 Zika virus strains collected at different time points of the Jaipur outbreak.
Body Mass Index associated with deaths from most causes: Study
Oct 31, 2018, at 08:48 am
New York, Oct 31 (IBNS): Body Mass Index (BMI), a measure of body fat, is linked to risk of death from every major cause except transport accidents, according to new research published in The Lancet Diabetes and Endocrinology.
Security Council urges responder-safety focus, as DR Congo Ebola outbreak worsens
Oct 31, 2018, at 08:08 am
New York, Oct 31 (IBNS): The United Nations Security Council has voiced “serious concern” over the impact of deteriorating security situation in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) on the response to the deadly Ebola outbreak and fears that the virus could spread further into the country and the wider region.
5.4 earthquake hits Japan's Torishima island, no casualty
Oct 29, 2018, at 09:41 am
Tokyo, Oct 29 (IBNS): An earthquake measuring 5.4 on the Richter Scale hit Japan's Torishima island on Monday, officials said.
Gut microbiota products can favor diabetes: Study
Oct 28, 2018, at 07:37 pm
New York, Oct 28 (IBNS): A study published in the journal Cell shows that the gut microbiota has the ability to affect how cells respond to insulin, and can thus contribute to type 2 diabetes. The findings demonstrate an hereto unknown pathological mechanism.
Researchers discover drug that could combat brain cell death in those with Alzheimer’s disease
Oct 28, 2018, at 06:18 pm
New York, Oct 28 (IBNS): One of the hallmark traits of Alzheimer’s disease, a debilitating disorder marked by memory deficits and general cognitive decline, is the accumulation in the brain of a protein called b-amyloid. These proteins form “plaques” and bind to unique proteins on the surface of brain cells called receptors, causing widespread cell death.
Oct 27, 2018, at 03:34 pm
New York, Oct 27 (IBNS): A detailed new review of nutritional science argues that most American diets are deficient in a key class of vitamins and minerals that play previously unrecognized roles in promoting longevity and in staving off chronic diseases such as heart disease, cancer and, potentially, neurodegeneration.
Parasites from medieval latrines unlock secrets of human history: Study
Oct 27, 2018, at 03:12 pm
London, Oct 27 (IBNS): A radical new approach combining archaeology, genetics and microscopy can reveal long-forgotten secrets of human diet, sanitation and movement from studying parasites in ancient poo.
HPV blood test shows promise for tracking head and neck cancer after treatment: Study
Oct 26, 2018, at 05:19 pm
New Delhi, Oct 26 (IBNS): A new blood test developed by University of North Carolina Lineberger Comprehensive Cancer Center researchers shows promise for tracking HPV-linked head and neck cancer patients to ensure they remain cancer-free after treatment.
Kolkata: Organ transplants from a donor at Apollo Gleneagles lights up six lives
Oct 26, 2018, at 05:06 pm
Kolkata, Oct 26 (IBNS): The State Government’s drive for deceased donor organ transplants in Bengal has seen positive results with a rise in the collective awareness and a spurt in organ donation and transplant surgeries in Kolkata.
Late night snacker? make it cottage cheese: Suggests study
Oct 26, 2018, at 04:08 pm
New York, Oct 26 (IBNS): Eager to eat a snack before bedtime? A protein-filled snack like cottage cheese is the way to go, say Florida State University researchers.
‘Essential step’ towards universal health care made at pivotal UN conference
Oct 26, 2018, at 07:24 am
New York, Oct 26 (IBNS): United Nations Member States have unanimously vowed to strengthen primary health care, as an “essential step” towards achieving universal health coverage for all.
Ebola in DR Congo: UN chief ‘outraged’ by recent killings of civilians and health workers
Oct 23, 2018, at 08:23 am
New York, Oct 23 (IBNS): The United Nations Secretary-General, António Guterres said on Monday he is “outraged by the continued killing and abduction of civilians by armed groups” near Beni, in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC)’s North Kivu region, which has been grappling with an Ebola outbreak since August.