Pakistan: 22-year-old man dies in Karachi after being infected by brain-eating amoeba
Jul 14, 2024, at 11:19 pm
A 22-year-old man died of primary amoebic meningoencephalitis (PAM) in Karachi city of Pakistan, media reports said.
Jul 10, 2024, at 07:14 am
New Delhi: Dr. Soumya Swaminathan has been appointed as the Principle Advisor at the Union Ministry of Health & Family Welfare for the National Tuberculosis Elimination Programme on a pro bono basis, a government statement said.
Quit smoking now to avoid cognitive decline among older adults
Jul 08, 2024, at 11:08 pm
Smoking may be among the most important lifestyle factors affecting how quickly our cognitive skills decline as we age, suggests a new study led by UCL researchers.
Jul 06, 2024, at 05:35 am
Kolkata/IBNS: At least 25 patients started experiencing complications following cataract surgery at a West Bengal government-run hospital in Kolkata's Metiabruz, which triggered the authorities to stop such operations temporarily, media reports said on Wednesday.
Every third Indian has fatty liver, says Indian Minister
Jul 05, 2024, at 08:21 pm
Every third Indian has a fatty liver, which predates Type 2 Diabetes and other metabolic disorders, said Indian Minister Jitendra Singh.
WHO releases new guidelines to help millions quit tobacco
Jul 03, 2024, at 08:20 pm
The UN World Health Organization (WHO) on Tuesday released the first-ever guidelines for those seeking to quit tobacco use, recommending a range of initiatives, treatments and digital interventions.
Decoding How to Choose the Ideal Health Insurance Policy
Jul 01, 2024, at 05:31 pm
Choosing the right health insurance policy can feel overwhelming. This can especially be the case with so many options available. You can start by understanding the key factors that influence your decision. This could help you select the best mediclaim insurance policy for your needs.
Jun 29, 2024, at 02:50 pm
New data show that nearly one third (31%) of adults worldwide, approximately 1.8 billion people, did not meet the recommended levels of physical activity in 2022.
Jun 26, 2024, at 02:49 pm
Over three million deaths per year were attributable to alcohol consumption and drug use, a new report from the World Health Organization (WHO) found. Of these deaths, 2.6 million were attributable to alcohol consumption, accounting for nearly five per cent of all deaths, with the highest numbers in the WHO European Region and African Region.
Robot-assisted surgery champion to nurture medical students with ‘Vattikuti Explorers’
Jun 25, 2024, at 07:59 pm
US-based robotic surgery champion Vattikuti Foundation is initiating a global program for innovative thinkers among medical students.
Half the world now following doctors’ orders on cutting trans fats, says WHO
Jun 25, 2024, at 07:12 pm
A total of 53 countries had best practice policies in place for tackling industrial trans fats in food as of last year, vastly improving the food environment for 3.7 billion people, or 46 per cent of the world’s population, according to a milestone report published by the UN World Health Organization on Monday.
Jun 23, 2024, at 07:35 pm
Data from a retrospective observational study conducted using the electronic health record at the Cleveland Clinic, shows that real-world weight loss can be associated with a reduced risk of obesity-related cancers.
World Health Organization announces global resurgence of cholera cases in 2024
Jun 21, 2024, at 11:20 pm
The UN World Health Organization (WHO) has announced a spike in cholera in several regions of the world, with almost 195,000 cases and over 1,900 deaths reported in 24 countries since the start of this year.
UN health agency issues alert on falsified medicines used for diabetes treatment, weight loss
Jun 21, 2024, at 11:16 pm
The World Health Organization (WHO) on Thursday issued a medical product alert on the release of three batches of falsified semaglutides – the type of medicines primarily used to treat type 2 diabetes and obesity in some countries.
Kolkata's CMRI doctors perform youngest documented Paediatric Renal Transplant in Eastern India
Jun 20, 2024, at 05:23 am
Kolkata/IBNS: The Department of Renal Sciences at the Calcutta Medical Research Institute (CMRI) in Kolkata has achieved a milestone in nephrology and renal transplants by performing the youngest documented Paediatric Renal Transplant in Eastern India.
Toronto Public Health recommends meningococcal vaccination due to spike in cases
Jun 15, 2024, at 06:02 am
Toronto/IBNS: Owing to an increase in invasive meningococcal disease (IMD) cases, Toronto Public Health has recommended meningococcal vaccination.
Jun 07, 2024, at 08:46 pm
For someone stopping taking antidepressants, the risk of experiencing one or more discontinuation symptoms (also called withdrawal symptoms), such as dizziness, headache, nausea, insomnia and irritability, due directly to stopping the medication is 15% (equivalent to one in six to seven people), according to a systematic review and meta-analysis published in The Lancet Psychiatry.
Pakistan records fourth polio case of the year
Jun 01, 2024, at 11:37 pm
Pakistan on Saturday reported the fourth case of polio of the current year, reflecting the dismal state of health in the cash-strapped country.
USA: Third human case of bird flu outbreak reported
May 31, 2024, at 03:08 pm
A second human case of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) A(H5) virus infection has been identified in the state of Michigan.
16 die of heat-related causes in 2 hours in Bihar hospital
May 31, 2024, at 06:21 am
Aurangabad/IBNS: As many as 16 people have died due to heat-related causes in just two hours in the district hospital in Bihar's Aurangabad, media reports said.
Next pandemic is absolutely inevitable, says top British scientist
May 28, 2024, at 03:42 pm
Patrick Vallance, the UK's former chief scientific advisor, has urged the incoming British government to start preparing since the next pandemic is 'absolutely inevitable'.
May 27, 2024, at 09:57 pm
A new study from Lund University in Sweden suggests that tattoos could be a risk factor for cancer in the lymphatic system, or lymphoma. Now, the researchers underline the need for more research on the topic.
May 26, 2024, at 01:24 am
People who eat more ultra-processed foods like soft drinks, chips and cookies may have a higher risk of having memory and thinking problems and having a stroke than those who eat fewer processed foods, according to a new study published in the May 22, 2024, online issue of Neurology®, the medical journal of the American Academy of Neurology.
May 26, 2024, at 01:20 am
The impact of air pollution on heart disease will lead to millions of preventable deaths every year unless governments introduce legislation to tackle the issue, a new global report warns.
May 25, 2024, at 10:01 pm
Improving and expanding existing methods to prevent infections, such as hand hygiene, regular cleaning and sterilisation of equipment in healthcare facilities, availability of safe drinking water, effective sanitation and use of paediatric vaccines, could prevent over 750,000 deaths associated with AMR every year in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs), estimates a new modelling analysis as part of a new four paper Series published in The Lancet.
May 25, 2024, at 08:45 pm
People who eat more ultra-processed foods like soft drinks, chips and cookies may have a higher risk of having memory and thinking problems and having a stroke than those who eat fewer processed foods, according to a new study published in the May 22, 2024, online issue of Neurology, the medical journal of the American Academy of Neurology.
WHO data shows COVID-19 eliminated a decade of progress in global level of life expectancy
May 25, 2024, at 02:46 pm
Data crunched by the UN World Health Organization (WHO) has revealed that the COVID-19 emergency reversed more than a decade of gains in life expectancy, reinforcing the need for countries to agree on a global pandemic treaty to protect future generations.
Managing Childhood Injuries: Addressing Falls as the Most Common and Deadly Threat
May 23, 2024, at 09:01 pm
Childhood injury is one of the leading causes of death globally. Out of all childhood injuries, falls are the most common causes of injury. Though most injuries sustained from falls may be minor, falls from height causing multiple severe injuries may be a significant cause of morbidity and mortality, with long-term sequelae of severe cognitive and physical disabilities.
Study shows nanoplastics found in human testicles, may be linked to declining men's sperm count
May 22, 2024, at 08:29 pm
A new study revealed microplastics and nanoplastics have found their way into human testicles with scientists believing it might be the leading cause of declining sperm count in men.
WHO report suggest record spike in sexually transmitted infections
May 22, 2024, at 02:29 pm
Sexually transmitted infections (STIs) such as syphilis are on the rise in most regions of the world, UN health agency WHO said in a new report on Tuesday.