Zika virus infection may prevent reinfection,study finds
Oct 15, 2016, at 01:12 am
Washington, Oct 14 (IBNS): People infected with Zika virus may not be susceptible to Zika virus again, according to the latest research involving Kansas State University's Biosecurity Research Institute.
WHO report warns global actions and investments to end tuberculosis epidemic are falling far short
Oct 15, 2016, at 12:46 am
Washington, Oct 14 (IBNS): New data published by WHO in its 2016 "Global Tuberculosis Report" show that countries need to move much faster to prevent, detect, and treat the disease if they are to meet global targets.
JP Nadda reviews preparedness for Zika virus disease and Seasonal Influenza
Oct 14, 2016, at 11:26 pm
World Sight Day aims to raise global awareness about eye health care
Oct 13, 2016, at 05:58 pm
New Delhi, Oct 13 (IBNS): The Union government set up free eye check-up and treatment facilities in designated health centres all over the country as part of the World Sight Day celebrations on Thursday, according to media reports.
Sahil Khan to be the face of Bigmuscles Nutrition
Oct 10, 2016, at 06:52 pm
Mumbai, Oct 10 (IBNS): Supplement brand Bigmuscles Nutrition has signed actor and fitness enthusiast Sahil Khan to be the new face of the brand, an official release stated.
Cabinet approves amendments to the HIV and AIDS (Prevention and Control) Bill, 2014
Oct 05, 2016, at 09:42 pm
New Delhi, Oct 5 (IBNS): The Union Cabinet under the Chairmanship of Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday gave its approval to introduce official amendments to the HIV and AIDS (Prevention and Control) Bill, 2014.
Health Canada okays use of naloxone nasal spray for opioid overdose
Oct 05, 2016, at 04:47 pm
Toronto, Oct 5 (IBNS): Canada's Health Minister Jane Philpott has authorized the prompt use of non-prescription Naloxone nasal spray to prevent deaths from opioid overdose, according to media reports.
First dengue vaccine approved in more than 10 countries
Oct 04, 2016, at 11:08 pm
Kolkata/Lyon, Oct 4 (IBNS): Sanofi Pasteur, the vaccines global business unit of Sanofi, announced on Tuesday that Dengvaxia dengue vaccine has now received its 11th marketing approval, four of which granted from Regulatory Authorities recognized by the World Health Organization (WHO).
WHO calls for immediate safe evacuation of the sick and wounded from conflict areas
Oct 01, 2016, at 01:04 am
Geneva, Sept 30 (IBNS): WHO is calling on belligerents in Syria to allow for the immediate and safe evacuation of the sick and wounded from all areas affected by the conflict, including eastern Aleppo.
Discrimination and negative attitudes about ageing are bad for your health
Oct 01, 2016, at 12:58 am
Geneva, Sept 30 (IBNS): New analysis by WHO shows that negative or ageist attitudes towards older people are widespread. They also negatively affect older people’s physical and mental health.
WHO calls for stronger measures against Zika as Thailand confirms disease-related microcephaly
Sep 30, 2016, at 09:50 pm
New Delhi, Sept 30 (IBNS): The World Health Organization today urged countries across the WHO South-East Asia Region to continue to take decisive action to prevent, detect and respond to Zika virus as Thailand confirmed two cases of Zika-related microcephaly.
World Heart Day observed at Dispur Hospitals
Sep 30, 2016, at 01:52 am
Guwahati, Sept 29 (IBNS): The city based Dispur Hospitals on Thursday organized a free health camp on the occasion of World Heart Day at Ganeshguri premises in Guwahati, where over 80 patients from Golaghat, Tezpur,Nagaon and Kamrup districts participated.
Kolkata: Cancer-afflicted Jain woman adopts Santhara, starts fasting till death
Sep 30, 2016, at 12:10 am
Kolkata, Sept 29 (IBNS): An 83-year-old Jain woman from Kolkata, who is suffering from cancer, has stopped having food and water until her death, local media reports said.
World Heart Day: Health Minister urges people to lead a balanced life
Sep 29, 2016, at 04:33 pm
New Delhi, Sept 29 (IBNS): Greeting people on the occasion of World Heart Day, Union Health Minister Jagat Prakash Nadda urged them to lead a balanced life.
Modasta.com launches Kannada version of multi-lingual health content platform
Sep 29, 2016, at 01:20 am
Bangalore, Sept 28 (IBNS): Modasta.com, a multi-lingual health content portal, on Wednesday announced the launch of a Kannada version of the website and app.
Abortion pills in Canada not covered by most provincial drug plans
Sep 28, 2016, at 02:50 am
Toronto, Sept 27 (IBNS): With the availability of the gold standard in medical abortion drugs later this year, most provincial drug plans will not cover the cost of the pills amounting to $300, reported Kelly Grant, Health Reporter, The Globe and Mail
India committed to adhering to international food safety standards: JP Nadda
Sep 26, 2016, at 04:44 pm
New Delhi, Sept 26 (IBNS): Attending the 20th session of FAO/WHO Coordinating Committee for Asia on Monday, India's Health Minister Jagat Prakash Nadda said that the country is committed to adhering to international food safety standards.
Doctors should work in rural areas to serve nation: Manoj Sinha
Sep 24, 2016, at 03:04 am
New Delhi, Sept 23 (IBNS): Minister of Communications Manoj Sinha on Friday exhorted the medical professionals to devote their time in rural areas to serve the poor and the needy.
Diabetics welcome Ontario-grown low Glycemic Index potatoes
Sep 24, 2016, at 12:21 am
Toronto, Sept 23 (IBNS): A new Ontario-grown variety of potatoes having a lower glycemic response prevents the rapid spike in blood sugar, that normally resulted from eating carbohydrate-rich foods, reported Lois Abraham, The Canadian Press.
Infosys Foundation donates blood bank van to NIMHANS
Sep 23, 2016, at 07:04 pm
Bangalore, Sept 23 (IBNS): Infosys Foundation has donated a blood bank van to NIMHANS on Friday.
Alzheimer's patients need our affection, says JP Nadda
Sep 21, 2016, at 06:42 pm
New Delhi, Sept 21 (IBNS): Addressing the nation on World Alzheimer's Day on Wednesday, Union Health Minister Jagat Prakash Nadda said that people suffering from the disease needs affection before treatment.
Under 5 child mortality rate falls significantly by 4 points during 2014
Sep 20, 2016, at 11:25 pm
New Delhi, Sept 20 (IBNS) Focussed, committed and targeted interventions of the Government have borne positive fruits in 2014.
The memory of a heart attack is stored in our genes, says study
Sep 17, 2016, at 09:39 pm
London, Sept 17 (IBNS): Both heredity and environmental factors influence our risk of cardiovascular disease.
Wellness as a concept gaining ground as 40% Indians take to staying fit, healthy: Research
Sep 16, 2016, at 04:38 am
Mumbai, Sept 15 (IBNS): Indians are clearly witnessing the impact of hectic lifestyle and multiple responsibilities. 44.5% of the respondents in an ICICI Lombard 'Wellness' Research admitted to being under stress.
Chikungunya toll in Delhi rises to 11
Sep 15, 2016, at 09:13 pm
New Delhi, Sept 15 (IBNS) : Five more deaths from chikungunya were reported on Thursday in the national capital, taking the toll in the vector-borne disease to 11, media reports said.
Ahmedabad international airport starts screening passengers for Zika virus
Sep 15, 2016, at 06:53 pm
Ahmedabad, Sep 15 (IBNS): Ahmedabad's international airport authority started screening passengers for ZikaVirus following advisory from the Centre, according to media reports on Thursday.
1913 of 2018 horn examined in Assam
Sep 15, 2016, at 12:50 am
Guwahati, Sept 14 (IBNS): A total of 1913 horns of the total 2018 rhino horns stored in various treasuries of Assam have been examined so far, as the Rhino Verification Committee completed checking Barpeta treasury on Wednesday.
Snail venom holds key to better diabetes treatments, finds study
Sep 14, 2016, at 05:12 am
Sydney, Sept 13 (IBNS): New research has found that venom extracted from a species of marine cone snail could hold the key to developing ‘ultra-fast-acting’ insulins, leading to more efficient therapies for diabetes management.
Sep 08, 2016, at 09:28 pm
Colombo, Sept 8 (IBNS): One in seven people globally is a migrant, refugee or an internally displaced person.
Evidence of Zika virus found in tears, says study
Sep 08, 2016, at 01:18 am
Washington, Sept 7 (IBNS): Researchers have found that Zika virus can live in eyes and have identified genetic material from the virus in tears, according to a study from Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis.