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.
Delhi Commitment on Sustainable Development Goal for health released
May 13, 2016, at 01:56 am
New Delhi, May 12 (IBNS): The Minister of State for Health & Family Welfare and Minister of State (Independent Charge), AYUSH, Shripad Naik on Thursday released the 'The Delhi Commitment on Sustainable Development Goal for Health', at the conclusion of the two-day National Consultation on Transitioning from MDGs to SDGs, organized by the WHO Country Office for India in collaboration with the Ministry of Health & Family Welfare (MoHFW) at New Delhi.
First time mother at 70, overjoyed, experts see red
May 12, 2016, at 06:47 pm
New Delhi, May 12 (IBNS) Punjab based Daljinder Kaur is no ordinary mother as last month the 70 something became a mother to a healthy baby following two years of IVF treatment, sending the media to a frenzy.
Patients and doctors need better education on leprosy
May 11, 2016, at 07:53 pm
Edgbaston, May 11 (IBNS) Better education for both patients and doctors on how to spot the early symptoms of leprosy would help to reduce cases of the disease in Brazil, according to a study led by researchers at the University of Birmingham.
Surgery patients in lower income countries have three times greater risk of dying: Study
May 05, 2016, at 04:58 am
New Delhi, Mar 4 (IBNS): New research has shown that patients undergoing emergency surgery in lower income countries have a three times greater chance of dying than in higher income countries.
Extended rest between weight lifting sets could help muscle growth
May 05, 2016, at 04:38 am
London, May 4 (IBNS) Researchers from the University of Birmingham have found that extended rest intervals between sets of weight-lifting could help with muscle growth.
Care24 ventures into the Mother and Infant care segment
May 05, 2016, at 03:35 am
Mumbai, May 4 (IBNS) Care24, a Mumbai based home healthcare service provider, has announced the launch of its Mother and Infant care segment.
Nihal Bitla, face of Progeria in India, passes away
May 04, 2016, at 05:36 pm
Telangana, May 4 (IBNS) Nihal Bitla, the face of Progeria in India, passed away on Tuesday at a hospital in Telangana,reports said.
Children react physically to stress from their social network: Research
May 04, 2016, at 02:39 am
Columbia, May 3 (IBNS) Research has shown the significance of social relationships in influencing adult human behavior and health; however, little is known about how children’s perception of their social networks correlates with stress and how it may influence development.
Aircel, Central Blood Bank organize ‘Blood Donation Camp’ in Kolkata
May 02, 2016, at 09:50 pm
Kolkata, May 2 (IBNS): Keeping in line with its resolute commitment of serving the community Aircel, one of India’s leading innovative mobile service providers, on Monday organised a Blood Donation Camp in association with I.B.T.M & I (Central Blood Bank) at its office.
“Miracle Suit†inspired by NASA research saves new mothers around the world
Apr 30, 2016, at 12:51 am
California, Apr 29 (IBNS) In 1969, NASA Ames Research Center received an unusual call for help: a local woman was still bleeding weeks after giving birth, despite every attempt to halt it — including nine surgeries.
Apr 28, 2016, at 02:26 pm
California, Apr 28 (IBNS) NASA is assisting public health officials, scientists and communities to better understand Zika virus and try to limit the spread of the disease it causes.
Young gay and bisexual men six times more likely to attempt suicide than older counterparts: Study
Apr 27, 2016, at 09:48 pm
London, Apr 27 (IBNS) Young gay and bisexual men are at significantly greater risk of poor mental health than older men in that group, according to new research published in the Journal of Public Health.
India is moving towards global polio eradication: JP Nadda
Apr 27, 2016, at 05:58 pm
New Delhi, Apr 27 (IBNS) Union Health Minister Jagat Prakash Nadda said on Wednesday that India is moving towards global polio eradication.
On World Malaria Day, a push to eliminate malaria
Apr 26, 2016, at 01:25 am
Geneva, Apr 25 (IBNS) A year after the World Health Assembly resolved to eliminate malaria from at least 35 countries by 2030, WHO is releasing a World Malaria Day report that shows this goal, although ambitious, is achievable.
CSE supports global move to urge Coke and PepsiCo to curb marketing of sugared drinks to kids
Apr 24, 2016, at 04:07 pm
New Delhi, Apr 24 (Just Earth News/IBNS): Centre for Science and Environment (CSE) along with health groups from across the globe such as the World Public Health Nutrition Association, World Obesity Federation, Consumers International and Center for Science in the Public Interest, have called on Coca-Cola and PepsiCo to adopt and enforce a policy of not marketing sugar drinks to children aged 16 and under.
Medicine Boxes unveiled at Priya
Apr 24, 2016, at 06:42 am
Kolkata, Apr 23 (IBNS) As part of a unique CSR campaign the entertainment industry leaders of the East, Priya Entertainments Pvt Ltd is introducing MEDICINE BANK at PRIYA and all other centres in West Bengal and at Agartala Tripura too.
Dr Harsh Vardhan inaugurates the Paragonimiasis Research Lab in Kohima
Apr 22, 2016, at 08:42 pm
Kohima, Apr 22 (IBNS) Union Minister of Science & Technology and Earth Sciences, Dr Harsh Vardhan, on his visit to the Department of Bio-Technology (DBT)-funded Healthcare Laboratory and Research Centre at the Naga Hospital Authority Kohima (NHAK) earlier this week, inaugurated the Paragonimiasis Research Lab (PRL) there.
Apr 20, 2016, at 03:13 am
Kolkata, Apr 19 (IBNS): In a complex procedure that reflected its commitment to technological advancement with its path breaking work, Fortis Malar took a leap forward by by using Extracorporeal cardiopulmonary resuscitation (ECPR) to revive a man nearly 45 minutes after his heart had stopped beating.
Lowered birth rates one reason why women outlive men: Study
Apr 20, 2016, at 01:09 am
Stockholm, Apr 19 (IBNS) Using unique demographic records on 140,600 reproducing individuals from the Utah Population Database (USA), a research team led from Uppsala University has come to the conclusion that lowered birth rates are one reason why women outlive men in today’s societies. The study is published in Scientific Reports.
New study finds shifted sleep-wake cycles affect women more than men
Apr 20, 2016, at 12:52 am
London, Apr 19 (IBNS) A new study from the Surrey Sleep Research Centre at the University of Surrey, published on Tuesday in the journal PNAS (Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences) has found that shifted sleep-wake cycles affect men and women’s brain function differently.
Kolkata: Fortis Hospital launches heart failure clinic
Apr 17, 2016, at 06:10 am
Kolkata, Apr 16 (IBNS): Kolkata's Fortis Hospital, along with Fortis Malar Hospital, Chennai recently launched the Heart Failure Clinic & Advanced Therapy Program for the people of Eastern India.
Former Indian captain takes initiative to raise funds for cancer patients
Apr 14, 2016, at 05:19 am
Kolkata, Apr 13 (IBNS): Tata Medical Center recently announced their fund raising activity, ‘Dada’r Shongey Dil Sey Dijiye’, in collaboration with former Indian skipper Sourav Ganguly, to facilitate the phase –II expansion of the critical oncology cure unit of Tata Medical Center hospital.
Brett Lee in India on an awareness drive for hearing loss
Apr 11, 2016, at 10:55 pm
Bangalore, Apr 11 (IBNS): Former Australian cricketer Brett Lee, Cochlear’s Global Hearing Ambassador, is in Bangalore for the second innings of the 'Sounds of Cricket' campaign.
WHO India honours public health champions
Apr 09, 2016, at 01:12 am
New Delhi, Apr 8 (IBNS) At a national consultation held on Thursday at New Delhi jointly with the Ministry of Health & Family Welfare (MoHFW), Government of India (GoI) to commemorate the World Health Day 2016 , the WHO Country Office for India gave out awards for Public Health Champions.
Apr 07, 2016, at 11:39 pm
New Delhi, Apr 6 (IBNS), : This year’s World Health Day on Diabetes is most significant for a country like India.
Haryana joins the Call to action for a TB-Free India
Apr 07, 2016, at 09:06 pm
Kolkata/Gurgaon, Apr 7 (IBNS): Medanta – The Medicity hospital organized a conference on Lung Health and Tuberculosis (TB) on Thursday to discuss the need for improved TB diagnosis to make Haryana TB-Free.