Multivitamin improves memory in older adults, finds study
Jun 09, 2023, at 10:01 pm
Taking a daily multivitamin supplement can slow age-related memory decline, finds a large study led by researchers at Columbia University and Brigham and Women’s Hospital/Harvard.
COVID-19 can cause brain cells to ‘fuse’: Study
Jun 09, 2023, at 03:29 pm
Researchers at The University of Queensland have discovered viruses such as SARS-CoV-2 can cause brain cells to fuse, initiating malfunctions that lead to chronic neurological symptoms.
Endometriosis Foundation of India flags lack of specialists in the field in India
Jun 08, 2023, at 05:54 am
Kolkata/Hyderabad: The Endometriosis Foundation of India has flagged the urgent need to have more endometriosis medical professionals in the country.
Jun 07, 2023, at 11:59 pm
London: England is witnessing a spike in gonorrhoea and syphilis sexually transmitted infections, new figures revealed on Wednesday.
Study warns that chemical found in common artificial sweetener can damage DNA
Jun 07, 2023, at 10:40 pm
A new study finds a chemical formed when we digest a widely used sweetener is “genotoxic,” meaning it breaks up DNA. The chemical is also found in trace amounts in the sweetener itself, and the finding raises questions about how the sweetener may contribute to health problems.
Jun 06, 2023, at 10:18 am
In a concerted effort to facilitate a smooth and COVID-free experience for Hajj pilgrims, a dedicated vaccination drive was organized in Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir.
Cutting boards can produce microparticles when chopping veggies: Study
Jun 05, 2023, at 03:22 pm
New York: Cutting boards are handy tools found in most homes and restaurant kitchens. But a small-scale study in ACS’ Environmental Science & Technology suggests that they are an overlooked source of micrometer-sized particles.
Srinagar hosts 'successful' medical camp for local community members
Jun 05, 2023, at 01:40 am
Srinagar: Gurudwara Mehjoor Nagar in Srinagar recently organized a free medical camp in the city, media reports said.
1 in 3 adults with Type 2 diabetes may have undetected cardiovascular disease: Study
Jun 04, 2023, at 10:45 pm
Dallas: 1 in 3 adults with Type 2 diabetes may have undetected cardiovascular disease.
Eye drops slow nearsightedness progression in kids: Study
Jun 03, 2023, at 11:10 pm
The results of a new clinical trial suggest that the first drug therapy to slow the progression of nearsightedness in kids could be on the horizon.
Jammu and Kashmir: People crowdfund Rs.80 lakhs in less than 24 hours to help cancer patient
Jun 03, 2023, at 10:25 pm
Srinagar: Jammu and Kashmir showed its humanitarian side as people crowdfunded more than 80 lakh rupees in less than 24 hours for the treatment of a 24-year-old who is battling Leukemia.
Study finds grief can increase risk of heart problems
Jun 03, 2023, at 10:15 pm
Losing loved ones can take a major toll not just on psychological well-being but also on physical health. Researchers at the University of Arizona studied the impact of grief on heart function and found that severe grief can cause a marked rise in blood pressure.
Afghanistan registers fourth Polio case of 2023
Jun 03, 2023, at 09:54 pm
Kabul: Afghanistan has reported the fourth case of Polio this year in Bihsud district of Nangarhar province, media reports said.
Bangladesh: 2 COVID-19 deaths registered after 66 days
Jun 03, 2023, at 03:18 pm
Dhaka: Bangladesh registered two deaths due to COVID-19 for the first time in 66 days, as per data released by the government on Friday.
Study says junk food may impair our deep sleep
Jun 02, 2023, at 09:54 pm
Uppsala: In a new study, researchers at Uppsala University have investigated how junk food affects sleep.
May 30, 2023, at 11:25 pm
A former top Chinese government scientist has said the possibility of a leak of COVID-19 virus from a laboratory should not be ruled out.
Pakistan: Wild polio virus detected in environmental samples
May 30, 2023, at 10:55 pm
Islamabad:Two environmental samples collected from Pakistan's northwest Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province have tested positive for wild poliovirus, the Pakistani Health Ministry said.
42 young Robotic Surgeons to share path breaking procedures
May 30, 2023, at 02:40 am
Bengaluru: At the June 11 alumni meet of Vattikuti Foundation 42 fellows from 18 locations across India will share their experiences of conducting path breaking robotic procedures at Mumbai from Head & Neck, Gastro-enterology, General Surgery, Urology, Gynaecology, Colorectal soft tissue surgeries as well as joint replacement surgeries.
Kazakhstan officially lifts Covid restrictions
May 29, 2023, at 08:45 pm
Astana: Kazakhstan has officially lifted restrictive measures as the COVID-19 pandemic has been declared over by the World Health Organization (WHO), the Kazakh Ministry of Healthcare said on Sunday.
China: Current Covid infections feature low prevalence level, mild symptoms
May 28, 2023, at 08:24 pm
Beijing: The overall Covid-19 infections in China have entered a low prevalence level since mid-May, and the vast majority of Covid patients show mild symptoms, medical experts said.
Stop tobacco farming, grow food instead, says WHO
May 27, 2023, at 02:31 pm
New York: With hunger spreading worldwide and tobacco responsible for eight million deaths each year, countries should stop subsidizing tobacco crops and help farmers grow food, the World Health Organization (WHO) said on Friday.
China is fighting new wave of COVID-19, may see 65 million weekly cases: Reports
May 26, 2023, at 02:40 pm
Beijing: Chinese authorities are now trying to push out vaccines to fight the ongoing rise in COVID-19 which might reach its peak in June.
May 26, 2023, at 05:46 am
The Department of Employment, Skill Development, and Entrepreneurship (ESDE) has joined forces with the Changeinkk Foundation, a renowned non-profit organization dedicated to integrating individuals with learning disabilities into mainstream society.
Next pandemic will be 'even deadlier' than Covid-19, warns WHO chief
May 25, 2023, at 06:02 am
Geneva/IBNS: World Health Organisation (WHO) chief Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus has issued a warning that the world must get ready for the next pandemic, which might be "even deadlier" than the COVID-19 pandemic.
Gaza: Over a quarter of UNRWA centre patients needing mental health support
May 24, 2023, at 06:43 pm
New York: More than one in four patients screened in violence-afflicted Gaza at UN-run health centres, require mental health and psychosocial support, the UN Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees (UNRWA) said on Tuesday, publishing its annual overview.
Horn of Africa: Over 7 million children under the age of 5 remain malnourished
May 23, 2023, at 07:54 pm
New York: Children in the Horn of Africa are living through an unprecedented large-scale crisis of hunger, displacement, water scarcity, and insecurity, the UN Children’s Fund (UNICEF) said on Monday.
World must be ready to respond to next pandemic: WHO chief
May 23, 2023, at 07:42 pm
New York: Although COVID-19 may no longer be a global public health emergency, countries must still strengthen response to the disease and prepare for future pandemics and other threats, the Director-General of the World Health Organization (WHO) said on Monday in Geneva.
India reports 405 new Covid-19 cases in 24 hours
May 23, 2023, at 06:03 pm
New Delhi/UNI: India has reported 405 new Covid-19 cases in the last 24 hours, as per the Health Ministry on Tuesday.
May 22, 2023, at 03:20 am
New Delhi: Cashless treatment facilities will now be available to all Central Government Health Scheme (CGHS) beneficiaries (serving and pensioners) at six AIIMS located at Bhopal, Bhubaneswar, Patna, Jodhpur, Raipur and Rishikesh, the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare has said.
Amid quality concerns, Centre plans to test drugs in govt labs before exporting
May 21, 2023, at 03:39 am
New Delhi: The government is actively reviewing a plan to conduct drug testing at government laboratories prior to their shipment to other countries after global concerns about the quality of cough syrups exported by Indian companies, media reports said.