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.

WHO South-East Asia countries pledge inclusive approaches for autism Adopt Thimphu Declaration at the conclusion of international conference

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 India”.

International Naturopathy Organisation conducts annual meeting at SPPC

Apr 12, 2017, at 06:09 pm

New Delhi, Apr 12 (IBNS): International Naturopathy Organisation (INO) recently conducted their annual meeting at Swami Parmanand Prakritik Chikitsalaya (SPPC), a Health and Wellness Centre in the national capital.

Apollo founder Dr Prathap Reddy lauds robotic surgeons for superior outcomes among cancer patients

Apr 11, 2017, at 05:01 pm

Chennai, Apr 10 (IBNS): Eminent corporate healthcare pioneer Dr Prathap C Reddy lauded the role of robotic surgeons in ensuring better outcomes among cancer patients in India.

Union Health Minister, Parliamentarians, Bollywood Celebs launch TB-Free India Summit in Dharamshala

Apr 11, 2017, at 12:27 am

Dharamshala/Kolkata, Apr 8 (IBNS): The TB-Free India Summit brought together celebrities, international experts, members of parliament (MPs) from across party lines, and the media, here.

Robotic surgery can help cut post surgical trauma: Surgeons

Apr 08, 2017, at 03:57 am

New Delhi,Apr 6 (IBNS): Over 50 million people in India suffer from depression, and over 30 million Indians suffer from anxiety disorders according to a new report by the World Health Organisation (WHO). What’s worse is that although it is among the top public health challenges for India, awareness about the causes and treatments remains low.

Talk about depression, strengthen depression-related services: WHO

Apr 07, 2017, at 01:23 am

New Delhi, Apr 6 (IBNS): Depression affects nearly 86 million people in WHO South-East Asia Region and if left untreated, in its most severe form can lead to suicide.

Nearly 1 billion people smoke daily, finds study

Apr 06, 2017, at 02:52 pm

Washington, Apr 6 (IBNS): Despite strong declines in the rate of tobacco smoking over the past 25 years, one out of every four men still smoke daily, as do one out of every 20 women.

Ultrasound and microbubbles flag malignant cancer in humans, says study

Apr 05, 2017, at 02:21 am

New York, Apr 4 (IBNS): A Stanford-led team of researchers has developed tiny bubbles that bind to malignant tumors, making them visible to ultrasound imaging.

Hookah-tobacco users might want to rethink how they heat up their water pipes, finds study

Apr 05, 2017, at 02:10 am

New York, Apr 4 (IBNS): Hookah-tobacco users might want to rethink how they heat up their water pipes, based on research by chemists at the University of Cincinnati.

Bullies and their victims obsessed with weight-loss, finds study

Apr 05, 2017, at 01:38 am

London, Apr 4 (IBNS): School bullies and their victims are more obsessed with weight-loss than anyone else, according to new research by the University of Warwick.

Babies cry most in UK, Canada, Italy & Netherlands, says study

Apr 05, 2017, at 01:30 am

London, Apr 4 (IBNS): Babies cry more in Britain, Canada and Italy, than the rest of the world – according to new research by the University of Warwick.

Grow-Trees.com, Vodafone India complete India’s first private initiative to improve Wildlife Corridor between Kanha and Pench

Apr 04, 2017, at 10:07 pm

Nagpur, Apr 4 (IBNS): Vodafone India, one of India’s leading telecom service providers and Grow-Trees.com, the exclusive Indian Planting Partner for United Nation’s Environment Program’s Billion Tree Campaign, on Tuesday announced the successful completion of their joint project to improve Wildlife Corridor between Kanha and Pench wildlife sanctuaries by planting 300,000 trees on approximately 300 hectares of forest and community land over 3-years.

Sankara Eye Hospital opens new centre for autistic kids

Apr 04, 2017, at 04:16 am

Bangalore, Apr 3, (IBNS): Sankara Eye Hospital Bangalore inaugurated 'Milestone – an Early Intervention & Transformation Centre', for children with Autism Spectrum on Monday, with support and contribution from 'Surya', a volunteer initiative established in 2004.

Researchers find new insight into role of male hormones in fertility, polycystic ovary syndrome

Apr 04, 2017, at 02:42 am

Birmingham, Apr 3 (IBNS): Researchers from Britain and the US have gained fresh insight into the role of male hormone in supporting and disrupting the production of eggs by ovarian follicles.

"Depression: let’s talk" says WHO, as depression tops list of causes of ill health

Apr 02, 2017, at 02:52 am

Geneva, Apr 1 (IBNS): Depression is the leading cause of ill health and disability worldwide. According to the latest estimates from WHO, more than 300 million people are now living with depression, an increase of more than 18% between 2005 and 2015.

Measles outbreaks in Canada

Apr 01, 2017, at 02:13 pm

Toronto, Apr 1 (IBNS}: The Public Health Agency of Canada (PHAC) had been reminding Canadians, especially travellers, to make sure their measles vaccinations were up to date, media reports said.

New treatment for antibiotic resistant bacteria, infectious disease: Study

Apr 01, 2017, at 01:19 am

Birmingham, Mar 31 (IBNS): A study, published in the American Journal of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine, describes a new treatment pathway for antibiotic resistant bacteria and infectious diseases with benefits for patients and healthcare providers.

Prostate and male hormone deficiency compromise quality of life in elderly

Mar 31, 2017, at 04:58 am

Ghaziabad, Mar 30 (IBNS): With increase in average life span there is a significant population of elderly people. In this group of people, symptoms like mood swings, anxiety, nervousness, loss of libido, fatigue tiredness, sexual dysfunction, sleep dysfunction, sleep disturbances could be because of age related androgen deficiency.

Decoding the causes of foot problem in diabetes

Mar 30, 2017, at 06:40 pm

CMO, Swami Parmanand Chikitsalaya Yoga Avam Anusandhan Kendra, Dr Thampi decodes the cause of foot problems due to diabetes.

Sanofi and Regeneron announce FDA approval of Dupixent

Mar 30, 2017, at 05:11 am

Mumbai/Kolkata, Mar 29 (IBNS): Sanofi and Regeneron Pharmaceuticals, Inc. announced today that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved Dupixent (dupilumab) Injection, the first and only biologic medicine approved for the treatment of adults with moderate-to-severe atopic dermatitis (AD) whose disease is not adequately controlled with topical prescription therapies, or when those therapies are not advisable.

Oncology surgeons from North East India meet surgical robot

Mar 28, 2017, at 10:22 pm

Guwahati, Mar 28 (IBNS):The Dr. Bhubaneswar Borooah Cancer Institute based in Guwahati saw an unusual rise in footfalls last week.

Mental health care bill passed in Lok Sabha, decriminalises suicide

Mar 28, 2017, at 03:16 am

New Delhi, Mar 27 (IBNS): Mental health care bill that decriminalises any suicide attempt was passed in Lok Sabha, on Monday.

A little vigorous exercise may help boost kids' Cardiometabolic health

Mar 25, 2017, at 09:53 pm

London, Mar 25 (IBNS): As little as 10 minutes a day of high-intensity physical activity could help some children reduce their risk of developing heart problems and metabolic diseases such as diabetes, according to an international study led by a researcher at Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center.

Tata Trusts and People For Animals to launch state-of-the-art veterinary hospital in Navi Mumbai

Mar 25, 2017, at 05:19 pm

Mumbai, Mar 25 (IBNS): Tata Trusts in partnership with People For Animals have announced on Saturday their collaboration to build a state-of-the-art, multi-specialty veterinary hospital and emergency clinic that will serve the needs of all domestic and farm animals at accessible and affordable rates, an official release stated.

Private sector should be involved to eliminate TB: IIHMR University Jaipur

Mar 25, 2017, at 02:04 am

Jaipur, Mar 24 (IBNS): Against the backdrop of renewed efforts to control tuberculosis (TB) worldwide, the need to ponder upon the improved methods to estimate the public health impact of TB programs is quintessential. The nation has stepped progressively in 2017 but, after 50 years of TB control activities, the disease still remains a major health challenge in India. Tuberculosis falls under the category of curable and eradicable diseases. Yet, despite a drastic decline in the disease burden of TB in the past decade the disease continues to affect a sizable section of population in rural and urban belts of the country. On account of World Tuberculosis day, The IIHMR University Jaipur shares important insights and its contribution in TB prevention and control at national and regional level.

DLF Foundation installs second CB-NAAT machine in Gurgaon, ahead of World TB Day

Mar 24, 2017, at 05:12 pm

Gurgaon, Mar 24 (IBNS): The state government’s efforts to move towards a ‘TB free India’ got a shot in the arm with the installation of Cartridge Based Nucleic Acid Amplification Test (CB-NAAT) machine, ahead of World TB Day at Wazirabad Primary Health Centre on Wednesday.