Smart watches could predict higher risk of heart failure: Study
Apr 05, 2023, at 10:34 pm
London: The peer-reviewed study, published in The European Heart Journal – Digital Health, looked at data from 83,000 people who had undergone a 15-second electrocardiogram (ECG) comparable to the kind carried out using smart watches and phone devices.
UAE govt issues travel advisory against Marburg virus
Apr 05, 2023, at 10:27 pm
Abu Dhabi: UAE's Ministry of Health and Prevention (MoHAP) has urged the public to be aware of the virus causing Marburg hemorrhagic fever and to avoid travelling to Tanzania and Equatorial Guinea unless it’s necessary due to the recent spread of Marburg virus.
Maharashtra sees 186 pct hike in single-day Covid cases, 4 deaths in last 24 hrs
Apr 05, 2023, at 02:31 am
Mumbai/IBNS: At least four people died as Maharashtra witnessed a whopping 711 new Covid-19 cases in the state in the last 24 hours, which is a jump of nearly 186 percent in a single day.
Covid spike in Haryana leaves 1 dead, 193 new positive cases
Apr 05, 2023, at 01:45 am
Chandigarh/UNI: One person succumbed to Coronavirus on Tuesday in Yamunanagar of Haryana and 193 new positive cases were reported in the state, official sources said.
Achievements in Health Sector in Goa showcased in run up to 2nd G20 Health Working Group Meeting
Apr 04, 2023, at 11:21 pm
Panaji: The Union Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, in partnership with the Directorate of Health Services, Government of Goa, organized an exclusive tour of Primary Health Care Centres (PHC) performing exceptionally in the state, ahead of the second G20 Health Working Group Meeting scheduled to take place in Goa from April 17-19, 2023.
mRNA vaccine beats infection for key defense against COVID-19, Stanford Medicine scientists find
Apr 04, 2023, at 10:49 pm
The Pfizer/BioNTech mRNA vaccine directed at COVID-19 is much better than natural infection at revving up key immune cells called killer T cells to fight future infection by SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19, Stanford Medicine investigators have found.
Keeping COVID-19 in check likely to require periodic boosters
Apr 04, 2023, at 10:42 pm
Between natural infection and a global vaccination campaign, most people now have some immunity against the virus that causes COVID-19.
WHO calls for action to protect, support and expand global health force
Apr 04, 2023, at 08:41 pm
New York: Ahead of its 75th anniversary on Friday, the World Health Organization (WHO) is calling for countries to both address inequities in care and protect the workers who provide it, many of whom are burned out from the COVID-19 pandemic.
COVID-19: Nepal confirms spread of XBB.1.16 sub-variant
Apr 04, 2023, at 03:16 pm
Kathmandu: Nepal has confirmed the spread of Omicron’s sub-variant XBB.1.16 in the Himalayan nation.
One in six people worldwide is affected by infertility: WHO
Apr 04, 2023, at 02:39 pm
New York: One in six people worldwide is affected by infertility and access to affordable care is insufficient, the UN World Health Organization (WHO) warned on Tuesday, in a major new report.
US health body sounds alert after deadly Marburg virus spreads in Africa
Apr 02, 2023, at 09:55 pm
Marburg virus, which is equally dangerous as Ebola, is spreading rapidly in Africa, particularly in Tanzania and Guinea. In order to curb the deadly infection, America's Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is sending personnel to these regions, media reports said.
India logs 2,994 new Covid-19 cases in last 24 hrs
Apr 01, 2023, at 07:02 pm
New Delhi/UNI: India has registered a slight dip in Covid-19 cases on Saturday with 2,994 cases in the last 24 hours, taking the active caseload over 16,354-mark, in the last 24 hours, as per the Health Ministry.
Children with high blood pressure often become adults with high blood pressure: Study
Mar 31, 2023, at 11:27 pm
Dallas: High blood pressure in children is not uncommon, and research shows it may lead to high blood pressure in adulthood, as well as problems with the heart, blood vessels and kidneys, according to a new scientific statement from the American Heart Association published today in the Association’s Hypertension journal.
Shedding pounds may benefit your heart: Study
Mar 31, 2023, at 11:20 pm
Dallas: Losing weight with lifestyle changes in an intensive behavioral weight loss program was associated with a decrease in risk factors for cardiovascular disease and Type 2 diabetes for at least five years — even if some weight was regained, according to a systematic review of research, published today in Circulation: Cardiovascular Quality and Outcomes, a peer-reviewed American Heart Association journal.
Marburg virus outbreaks highlight link between health and planet: Tedros
Mar 31, 2023, at 07:06 pm
New York: The head of the UN World Health Organization (WHO) said on Wednesday that the agency was working to help contain Marburg virus disease outbreaks in Equatorial Guinea and Tanzania, advocating for more global action to implement a UN-led “One Health” approach.
India reports 3,095 new Covid-19 cases in last 24 hours
Mar 31, 2023, at 06:05 pm
New Delhi/UNI: India has registered 3,095 new Covid-19 cases in the last 24 hours, taking the total active case in the country to 15,208, as per the Health Ministry on Friday.
China detects third human case of H3N8 strain of bird flu
Mar 31, 2023, at 03:18 pm
Beijing: China has reported its third human case of the H3N8 strain of bird flu, media reports said.
India logs 3,016 new Covid-19 cases in last 24 hours
Mar 30, 2023, at 05:29 pm
New Delhi/UNI: India has registered 3,016 new Covid-19 cases in the last 24 hours, taking the total active case in the country at 13,509, as per the Health Ministry on Thursday.
UNICEF sounds alarm over fast-spreading cholera outbreaks in Africa
Mar 29, 2023, at 10:00 pm
New York: The UN Children’s Fund (UNICEF) is calling for emergency funding to broaden efforts to reach millions living across 11 eastern and southern African countries which have been hit hard by fast-spreading cholera outbreaks.
18 pharma companies lose licence for manufacturing spurious drugs
Mar 29, 2023, at 06:22 am
New Delhi: The government has cancelled the licences of 18 pharma companies for producing spurious and adulterated drugs, following joint inspections by central and state regulators at 76 drug manufacturers, a media report said.
Holistic approach urgent for health of people, animals and environment
Mar 28, 2023, at 06:52 pm
New York: UN agency chiefs issued a call on Monday for global action to balance and optimize the health of people, animals and the environment, as part of a new “One Health” approach.
India reports 1,805 new Covid-19 cases in last 24 hours
Mar 27, 2023, at 06:00 pm
New Delhi/UNI: India has registered 1,805 new Covid-19 cases in the last 24 hours, taking the total active case in the country at 10,300, as per the Health Ministry on Monday.
Study shows sniffing other people's body odour may help in reducing social anxiety
Mar 27, 2023, at 01:56 am
London: A study has revealed that sniffing other people's body odour might be useful in therapy for social anxiety.
Walk a mile daily to prevent blood clots in blood veins: Health expert
Mar 27, 2023, at 01:52 am
Hyderabad: Blood clots in blood veins can be avoided with just a mile's walk daily, an expert from KIMS hospital said here on Sunday.
Mediterranean diet reduces risk of heart disease, death in women: Study
Mar 27, 2023, at 12:49 am
A world-first look at the effect of the Mediterranean diet in women confirms it lowers risk of heart disease and death and should be recommended for prevention.
Study finds substance use disorders do not increase likelihood of COVID-19 deaths
Mar 27, 2023, at 12:05 am
New research from Boston Medical Center found that substance use disorders do not increase the likelihood of dying from COVID-19. Published in Substance Abuse: Research and Treatment, the study showed that the increased risk for severe COVID-19 in people with SUD that has been seen may be the result of co-occurring medical conditions.
Study reveals vaccination reduces risk of long COVID-19
Mar 26, 2023, at 11:50 pm
Being vaccinated against Covid halves people’s risk of developing long Covid, according to new research from the University of East Anglia.
Scientists warn of rise in potentially fatal bacterial infection due to global warming
Mar 26, 2023, at 11:37 pm
Continued warming of the climate would see a rise in the number and spread of potentially fatal infections caused by bacteria found along parts of the coast of the United States.
COVID-19 cases spike in India: Four more people die in past 24 hours
Mar 26, 2023, at 11:14 pm
New Delhi: Four people lost their lives due to Covid-19 infection during the past 24 hours in the country while active cases increased by 832 in the same period.
Mar 26, 2023, at 06:19 am
Kolkata: BIMSTEC Secretary General Tenzin Lekphell on Saturday said health has emerged as a crucial agenda of discussion among the member states ever since the COVID-19 pandemic started in 2020.