Angina drug could inform a new strategy to fight cryptococcosis: Study
Jun 10, 2016, at 05:21 am
Birmingham, Jun 9 (IBNS): A drug, more commonly used in the treatment of angina, could be the focus of a new strategy in fighting the fatal fungal infection cryptococcosis.
Mobile laboratories help track Zika spread across Brazil
Jun 09, 2016, at 01:24 am
New York, June 8 (IBNS) Researchers from the University of Birmingham are working with health partners in Brazil to combat the spread of Zika virus by deploying a pair of mobile DNA sequencing laboratories on a medical ‘road trip’ through the worst-hit areas of the country.
Mentaid celebrates World Down Syndrome Day
Jun 08, 2016, at 10:13 pm
Kolkata, June 8 (IBNS) Mentaid, Down Syndrome Support Group, Kolkata, South Kolkata Parasmani, Anwesha and Behala Bodhayan (all parents’ organisations) recently organised a unique celebration featuring talented young people with Down Syndrome on World Down Syndrome Day. Over fifty children participated along with their parents, teachers and well-wishers.
Delhi: Apollo Hospital sets up inquiry committee into organ sale racket
Jun 08, 2016, at 04:19 am
New Delhi, Jun 7 (IBNS): In light of the investigation into the alleged organ sale racket in Delhi, Indraprastha Medical Corporation Limited (Indraprastha Apollo Hospitals) has constituted an independent inquiry committee to look into the matter.
Music stars marketing unhealthy food , beverage products majority of the time, says study
Jun 07, 2016, at 06:25 am
New York, June 7 (IBNS) Recording artists are frequently the face of commercial products—and children and adolescents are frequently their target audience. Now, a new study by researchers at NYU Langone Medical Center finds that the vast majority of the food and beverage products marketed by some of the most popular music stars are unhealthy.
The teenage brain on social media,says study
Jun 05, 2016, at 11:43 pm
Washington, June 5 (IBNS) The same brain circuits that are activated by eating chocolate and winning money are activated when teenagers see large numbers of “likes†on their own photos or the photos of peers in a social network, according to a first-of-its-kind UCLA study that scanned teens’ brains while using social media.
Study finds that our level of wisdom varies depending on the situation
Jun 05, 2016, at 05:41 am
Toronto , June 4 (IBNS) While we may think some people are consistently wise, we actually demonstrate different levels of wisdom from one situation to the next, and factors such as whether we are alone or with friends can affect it, according to research from the University of Waterloo.
AIDS epidemic still driven by human rights violations, UN experts warn
Jun 04, 2016, at 03:19 pm
New York, June 4 (Just Earth News): Ahead of next week’s high-level meeting on ending AIDS by 2030, United Nations independent experts are warning that the epidemic is still being driven by human rights violations, urging all Governments to remove punitive laws, policies and practices.
Two million more people living with HIV on life-saving treatment in 2015 – new UN report
Jun 01, 2016, at 03:26 pm
New York, June 1 (Just Earth News): The number of HIV-positive people taking antiretroviral medicines more than doubled to an estimated 17 million people from 2010 to 2015, with two million people gaining access to the life-saving drug last year alone, the United Nations agency leading the world’s HIV/AIDS response announced on Tuesday.
On World No Tobacco Day, UN urges plain packaging of tobacco products to save lives
Jun 01, 2016, at 03:13 pm
New York, June 1 (Just Earth News): As the global community marks World No Tobacco Day, the United Nations is advocating for the use of plain packaging of tobacco products in an effort to save lives by reducing demand for such products, which kill nearly 6 million people every year.
Narayana Superspeciality Hospital, IDA roll out campaign on World No Tobacco Day
Jun 01, 2016, at 04:56 am
Kolkata, May 31 (IBNS): To celebrate World No Tobacco Day, which is observed on Tuesday as recognized by World Health Organization, Narayana Superspeciality Hospital and Indian Dental Association (IDA) jointly organized a rally with the theme 'Quit Making Excuses' to raise awareness about the health hazards of tobacco consumption and encourage everyone to join in to make the awareness drive a success.
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Prime Minister approves retirement age of doctors of Central Health Services to 65 years
Jun 01, 2016, at 12:18 am
New Delhi, May 31 (IBNS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday approved the proposal of the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare for enhancing the age of superannuation of all doctors of the Central Health Service to 65 years with effect from May 31.
DLF Foundation organizes Free Health Check-up Camp for Noida slum dwellers
May 30, 2016, at 09:05 pm
Noida, May 30 (IBNS): A health camp was organized at Community Centre Sector 16 Noida on Sunday. The one day camp provided free diagnosis and consultation from 10 AM to 2 PM.
WHO Public Health advice regarding the Olympics and Zika virus
May 28, 2016, at 09:14 pm
Geneva, May 28 (IBNS) Based on current assessment, cancelling or changing the location of the 2016 Olympics will not significantly alter the international spread of Zika virus.
WHO rejects scientists' call to postpone Rio games over Zika outbreak
May 28, 2016, at 06:45 pm
New Delhi, May 28 (IBNS) The World Health Organization (WHO) has turned down a call by leading scientists to move or postpone this summer's Rio Olympic Games over the Zika outbreak.
Columbia Asia Hospitals, Bangalore Traffic Police launch Good Samaritan Awards
May 28, 2016, at 04:22 am
Bangalore, may 27 (IBNS): Taking a social initiative, Columbia Asia Hospitals, in association with the Bangalore Traffic Police, on Friday announced the launch of Good Samaritan Award, to encourage the Good Samaritans, who have helped accident victims, get medical attention and saved their lives.
CSE welcomes bread industry's decision to stop using potassium bromate
May 28, 2016, at 12:57 am
New Delhi, May 27 (IBNS): Centre for Science and Environment (CSE) has welcomed the announcement made by the All India Bread Manufactures' Association (AIBMA) in a press conference in response to CSE's latest study which had pointed towards widespread use and presence of potassium bromate/iodate residues in bread.
Meet the Robotic Surgeons who help cut flab
May 26, 2016, at 09:04 pm
New Delhi, May 17 (IBNS) Believe it or not India is the third fattest nation in the world with over 30 million or 3.8 per cent of the adult population here grappling with obesity.
May 25, 2016, at 12:06 am
New Delhi, May 24 (IBNS) Union Minister of Health and Family Welfare J P Nadda stated here on Tuesday that The Indian Medical Council (Amendment) Ordinance, 2016 and The Dentists (Amendment) Ordinance, 2016 are being promulgated to amend the Indian Medical Council Act 1956 and Dentists Act, 1948 respectively to provide for a uniform entrance examination for Undergraduate and Post Graduate admissions with a proviso that for UG admission for the year 2016-17 only, the State Govt. seats (both in Govt. and Private Medical Colleges) shall be exempt from the purview of NEET regulations if the State Government so opts.
Govt. promises action on CSE report that Indian bread manufacturers use toxic chemicals
May 24, 2016, at 04:27 pm
New Delhi, May 24 (Just Earth News) Union Health Minister JP Nadda has directed his officials to probe the findings of Delhi-based Centre for Science and Environment (CSE) findings that the bread that we buy off the shelves could be laced with toxic chemicals that are serious health hazards.
Indian bread manufacturers use toxic chemicals claims CSE
May 23, 2016, at 07:58 pm
New Delhi, May 23 (IBNS) The Centre for Science and Environment (CSE) has claimed that a recent study conducted in Delhi by its Pollution Monitoring Laboratory (PML) has revealed that one of urban India’s staple food products – the bread that we buy off the shelves – could be laced with toxic chemicals that are serious health hazards.
Qora: Indigenously developed fecal incontinence management system
May 20, 2016, at 06:46 pm
New Delhi, May 20 (IBNS) Minister of State for Science & Technology Shri Y.S.Chowdary, on Thursday, launched the indigenously developed fecal incontinence management system ‘Qora’, to augment one of the unmet clinical needs of patients, especially those who are bedridden.
WHO South–East Asia Region eliminates Maternal and Neonatal Tetanus
May 20, 2016, at 01:41 am
Kolkata, May 19 (IBNS): In a major public health feat, WHO South-East Asia Region has eliminated maternal and neonatal tetanus with all districts across the 11 countries having reduced the cases to less one than per 1 000 live births.
UN health agency foresees low to moderate risk of Zika virus spread in Europe
May 19, 2016, at 02:39 pm
New York, May 19 (Just Earth News):The overall risk of a Zika virus outbreak across Europe is low to moderate during late spring and summer, according to a new risk assessment published on Wednesday by the World Health Organization (WHO), with a varying risk across the region that is higher in countries where Aedes mosquitoes are present.
Ratan Tata invests in medical emergency response start-up company MUrgency Inc.
May 17, 2016, at 09:11 pm
Kolkata , May 17 (IBNS) Ratan Tata, Chairman Emeritus of Tata Sons, has invested in the San Francisco based medical emergency response start-up app company, MUrgency Inc., developing ONE GLOBAL EMERGENCY RESPONSE NETWORK.
Health Minister J P Nadda meets State Health Ministers on NEET
May 17, 2016, at 03:33 am
New Delhi, May 16 (IBNS): Union Health Minister J P Nadda met state health ministers over the issue of NEET.
Ajmer: Six infants die in hospital, govt orders probe
May 16, 2016, at 04:48 pm
Ajmer, May 16 (IBNS) In a curious case in Rajasthan's Ajmer district, six infants have died within 24 hours, all belonging to the same ward of a government hospital, sending a massive alert across the facility while attracting a probe from the government, according to reports.
Nadda lays Foundation Stone for three new Medical Colleges at Rajouri, Anantnag and Baramulla
May 16, 2016, at 04:52 am
New Delhi, May 15 (IBNS) Union Health and Family Welfare Minister J P Nadda laid the foundation stone for three new medical Colleges at Rajouri, Anantnag and Baramulla districts in Jammu and Kashmir, on Sunday.
Jaypee Hospital launches 'Seniors Connect Health Card'
May 15, 2016, at 08:35 pm
Noida, May 15 (IBNS): Jaypee Hospital, a Multi Super Speciality Hospital in Sector 128 Noida, launched a 'Seniors Connect Health Card' and organized a free health camp for the senior citizens.
South Indian staff nurses go on strike in Kolkata nursing home
May 14, 2016, at 05:29 pm
Kolkata, May 14 (IBNS): Demanding hike in salary structure, few South Indian staff nurses of a privately-run hospital in south Kolkata's Mukundapur area have suspended work since Saturday morning, reports said.