Yoga contributes to human happiness, says Yoga Day Canada chairman
May 21, 2017, at 05:52 pm
Toronto, May 21 (IBNS): The popularity of Yoga is rising all over the world in recent times and Canada is no exception.
Conjugate drug extends survival in patients with advanced HER2-positive breast cancer, trial shows
May 19, 2017, at 11:18 pm
New York, May 19 (IBNS): Women with HER2-positive breast cancer that worsened after previous treatment, survived significantly longer, on average, with a combination antibody/chemotherapy drug than with other treatments, an international phase 3 clinical trial led by researchers at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute and in Belgium has found.
Study finds genetic difference in prostate cancer in African-Americans
May 19, 2017, at 11:15 pm
New York, May 19 (IBNS): A new genomic study has identified prostate cancer mutations that may be more common in men of African-American background and which might be a step toward explaining why the disease is more prevalent and deadly in that minority group, says a report from Dana-Farber Cancer Institute.
Eating nuts is linked to higher survival rates in colon cancer, says study
May 19, 2017, at 10:59 pm
New York, May 19 (IBNS): Among patients with stage III colon cancer, consumption of nuts is associated with significantly reduced risks of disease recurrence and mortality, according to multi-institutional research led by Dana-Farber Cancer Institute scientists.
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Womb Transplant: Indian doctors successfully conduct surgery in Pune
May 19, 2017, at 04:29 pm
Pune, May 19 (IBNS): A 21-year-old woman from Solapur who was born without a uterus was successfully operated upon by a set of 12 surgeons in a Pune hospital, thereby marking India's first womb transplant case, reports said.
May 18, 2017, at 04:28 pm
New York, May 18 (IBNS): Some of the world’s largest funders of medical research and international non-governmental organizations on Thursday agreed on new standards that will require all clinical trials they fund or support to be registered and the results disclosed publicly.
Cabinet approves Pan-India implementation of Maternity Benefit Program
May 17, 2017, at 11:21 pm
New Delhi, May 17 (IBNS): The Union Cabinet chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi has given ex-post facto approval to Pan-India implementation of Maternity Benefit Program which now has been extended to all districts of the country w.e.f. 01.01.2017, officials said.
May 14, 2017, at 04:37 am
Guwahati, May 13 (IBNS) : Assam Chief Minister Sarbananda Sonowal and Union Minister of State (independent charge) for Petroleum and Natural Gas jointly performed Bhumi Pujan for a multi-speciality hospital to be built at Rojabari at a function held at Rojabari in Sivasagar district on Saturday.
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New Delhi to host 3rd WHO Global Forum on Medical Devices
May 13, 2017, at 02:47 am
Geneva, May 12 (IBNS): New Delhi will be the venue for the next WHO Global Forum on Medical Devices, the most prestigious and biggest global congregation on medical devices, reflecting the fast growing acceptance of India as an emerging global hub for medical device manufacturing and development.
Brazil lifts Zika emergency as cases drop by 95 percent
May 12, 2017, at 04:22 pm
Rio de Janeiro, May 12 (IBNS/JEN): The Brazilian health ministry has declared the prevailing Zika emergency over as cases have come down significantly, media reports said.
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ISCR sets 'Patients First' theme for International Clinical Trials Day 2017
May 12, 2017, at 03:34 am
Kolkata/New Delhi, May 11 (IBNS): The Indian Society for Clinical Research (ISCR), an association of clinical research professionals, has this year retained its theme of Patients First for International Clinical Trials Day 2017.
Dairy not linked to increased heart disease, says study
May 11, 2017, at 12:47 am
London, May 10 (IBNS): 'Blessed are the cheesemakers', misheard a character in the film The Life of Brian.
Scientists find skin cells at the root of balding, gray hair
May 10, 2017, at 03:50 am
Dallas, May 9 (IBNS): UT Southwestern Medical Center researchers have identified the cells that directly give rise to hair as well as the mechanism that causes hair to turn gray – findings that could one day help identify possible treatments for balding and hair graying.
-1494347871.jpg "Research elucidates hormone ghrelin’s role in blood glucose regulation, a finding with promising implications for diabetes treatment")
May 10, 2017, at 03:38 am
Dallas, May 9 (IBNS): UT Southwestern research investigating the blood glucose-regulatory actions of the hormone ghrelin may have implications for development of new treatments for diabetes.
Kolkata hosts TB-free India: Creating awareness on MDR TB
May 09, 2017, at 11:20 pm
Kolkata, May 9 (IBNS): Rotary International District 3291Rotary and Club of Calcutta Victoria in association with14 other Rotary Clubs joined hands to present a District Seminar "TB-free India: Creating awareness on MDR TB" at Hotel Park Plaza here recently.
Social smoking carries same heart-disease risks as everyday habit, says research
May 08, 2017, at 09:26 pm
New York, May 8 (IBNS): Social smokers’ risk for high blood pressure and high cholesterol is identical to those who light up every day, new research has found.
Tata Trusts to construct cancer facility in Tirupati
May 05, 2017, at 10:03 pm
Tirupati/Kolkata, May 5 (IBNS): Tata Trusts on Friday signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams (TTD) for the construction of a state-of-the-art cancer centre in Tirupati.
UN health agency to examine lower-cost ‘biosimilar’ drugs to expand access to cancer treatment
May 05, 2017, at 09:33 pm
New York, May 5 (Just Earth News): As a step towards making some of the most expensive treatments for cancer more widely available in low- and middle-income countries, the World Health Organization (WHO) said on Thursday that it will launch a pilot project for prequalifying so-called “biosimilars,†or lower cost drugs.
West Bengal: Woman, child from Nadia dist die due to swine flu in Kolkata in last 2 days
May 01, 2017, at 05:44 am
Kolkata, Apr 30 (IBNS): Two days after a four-year-old child died due to swine flu in a Kolkata hospital, officials on Sunday confirmed one more death of a young housewife due to swine flu at a privately-run hospital in the city.
Bullies and their victims more likely to want plastic surgery, finds study
Apr 30, 2017, at 04:52 am
London, Apr 29 (IBNS): School bullies and their victims are more likely to want cosmetic surgery, according to new research by the University of Warwick.
Finger length may show you should be an entrepreneur, says study
Apr 30, 2017, at 04:43 am
London, Apr 29 (IBNS): Feel the urge to go self-employed? It could all be down to your testosterone levels according to new research.
Bihar physician to get prestigious WHO award for his research on Kala Azar
Apr 29, 2017, at 12:32 am
Patna, Apr 28 (TheBiharPost/IBNS): Noted medical scientist and BJP parliamentarian Dr CP Thakur will be conferred the coveted Lifetime Achievement Award by the World Health Organisation (WHO) for his extensive research in the field of Kalazar.
World observes Malaria Day today
Apr 26, 2017, at 03:16 am
Geneva, Apr 25 (IBNS): World Malaria Day is being observed on Tuesday in conjunction with World Immunization Week 24-30 April, media reports said.
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Union Health Minister urges people's involventment to end malaria
Apr 25, 2017, at 05:04 pm
New Delhi, Apr 25 (IBNS): On the occasion of World Malaria Day, Union Health Minister Jagat Prakash Nadda urged the people to get involved in government reforms in order to eradicate the disease.
Defence CSD takes off Patanjali's Amla juice off the shelf
Apr 24, 2017, at 07:00 pm
New Delhi, Apr 24 (IBNS): The canteen stores department, the retail arm for India's defence forces, has banned the sale of Patanjali Ayurved's Amla juice, according to media reports.
New hepatitis data highlight need for urgent global response
Apr 23, 2017, at 12:50 am
Amsterdam, Apr 22 (IBNS): New WHO data reveal that an estimated 325 million people worldwide are living with chronic hepatitis B virus (HBV) or hepatitis C virus (HCV) infection.
University of Birmingham scientists name 'Connshing syndrome' as a new cause of high blood pressure
Apr 22, 2017, at 11:00 pm
London, Apr 22 (IBNS): Research led by scientists at the University of Birmingham has revealed a new cause of high blood pressure which could lead to major changes in managing the disease.
Apr 21, 2017, at 10:42 pm
Thimphu, Bhutan, Apr 21 (IBNS): Thirteen year old Bhuma (name changed) spends his day at home. He does not go to school, or play with children in his neighborhood to avoid being laughed at. That's been his life ever since he was diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder when he was about four years old. Most children with autism and other neurodevelopmental disorders in low- and -middle income settings lead a life similar to that of Bhuma, marred by stigma, social isolation and lack of support services. And their numbers are increasing.
Bihar doctors say drop in number of patients suffering from liver diseases post liquor ban
Apr 20, 2017, at 07:11 pm
PATNA, April 20 (TheBiharPost/IBNS): Liquor ban in Bihar has resulted in a sharp decline in number of patients with liver-related problems, according to doctors.
Jitendra Singh calls for focus on control of diabetes in young
Apr 19, 2017, at 02:03 am
New Delhi, Apr 18 (IBNS): Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Development of North Eastern Region (DoNER), MoS PMO, Personnel, Public Grievances, Pensions, Atomic Energy and Space, Jitendra Singh has called for focus on control of Diabetes in young and said that this is not only a health priority but also a national priority considering the invaluable potential of the youth energy in the making of “New Indiaâ€.