Toronto Public Health recommends meningococcal vaccination due to spike in cases
Sep 21, 2024, at 03:44 pm
Toronto/IBNS: Owing to an increase in invasive meningococcal disease (IMD) cases, Toronto Public Health has recommended meningococcal vaccination.
Sep 21, 2024, at 03:37 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
Sep 14, 2024, at 10:16 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
Sep 14, 2024, at 10:16 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
Sep 14, 2024, at 10:16 pm
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
Sep 14, 2024, at 10:16 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'.
Sep 14, 2024, at 10:16 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.
Sep 14, 2024, at 10:16 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.
Sep 14, 2024, at 10:16 pm
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.
Sep 14, 2024, at 10:16 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.
Sep 08, 2024, at 11:49 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
Sep 14, 2024, at 10:16 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
Sep 14, 2024, at 10:16 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
Sep 14, 2024, at 10:16 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
Sep 14, 2024, at 10:16 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.
Benign nail condition linked to rare syndrome that greatly increases cancer risk, reveals study
Sep 14, 2024, at 10:16 pm
Scientists at the National Institutes of Health (NIH) have discovered that the presence of a benign nail abnormality may lead to the diagnosis of a rare inherited disorder that increases the risk of developing cancerous tumors of the skin, eyes, kidneys and the tissue that lines the chest and abdomen.
WHO updates list of drug-resistant bacteria which is threatening human health
Sep 14, 2024, at 10:16 pm
The World Health Organization (WHO) on Friday released its updated Bacterial Priority Pathogens List (BPPL) 2024, featuring 15 families of antibiotic-resistant bacteria grouped into critical, high and medium categories for prioritization.
Sep 14, 2024, at 10:16 pm
The latest findings from the Global Burden of Diseases, Injuries, and Risk Factors Study (GBD) 2021, published today in The Lancet(link is external), provide new insights into health challenges and the risk factors that are driving them.
Women are 40% more likely to experience depression during the perimenopause, study shows
Sep 14, 2024, at 10:16 pm
Women are 40% more likely to experience depression in the perimenopause than those who aren’t experiencing any menopausal symptoms, finds a new study led by UCL researchers.
Wastewater reveals socioeconomic link to alcohol consumption, study finds
Sep 14, 2024, at 10:16 pm
People from a higher socioeconomic status drink more alcohol on average than those of lower socioeconomic background, according to new research from The University of Queensland.
Kolkata's BM Birla Heart Hospital hosts knowledge sharing workshop on Redo Valve Cardiac Surgery
Sep 14, 2024, at 10:16 pm
Kolkata/IBNS: Kolkata's BM Birla Heart Hospital hosted a knowledge sharing and learning workshop on Redo Valve Cardiac Surgery last week.
Limit tea, coffee intake; avoid consumption before and after meals: Top Indian medical body
Sep 14, 2024, at 10:16 pm
The Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) has advised moderation in tea and coffee consumption, the two beloved beverages in Indian culture, warning them of having potential health concerns if consumed excessively.
Sep 14, 2024, at 10:16 pm
India's top medical body Indian Council of Medical Research and National Institute of Nutrition (ICMR-NIN) has released a set of 17 dietary guidelines to combat the rising risk of non-communicable diseases (NCDs) such as obesity, diabetes, and cardiovascular ailments, virtually offering a menu card to good health.
Study reveals COVID-19 vaccine can help people with heart failure live longer
Sep 14, 2024, at 10:16 pm
Heart failure patients who are vaccinated against COVID-19 have an 82% greater likelihood of living longer than those who are not vaccinated, according to research presented today at Heart Failure 2024, a scientific congress of the European Society of Cardiology (ESC).
Study unveils heart failure patients who practice yoga have stronger hearts and can be more active
Sep 14, 2024, at 10:16 pm
Yoga focused on breathing, meditation, and relaxation is linked with symptom improvement in patients with heart failure, according to research presented on Sunday at Heart Failure 2024, a scientific congress of the European Society of Cardiology (ESC).
Study says climbing stairs is associated with a longer life
Sep 14, 2024, at 10:16 pm
Climbing stairs is associated with a longer life, according to research presented today at ESC Preventive Cardiology 2024, a scientific congress of the European Society of Cardiology (ESC).
PepsiCo starts trials to replace palm oil in Lay's chips with healthier alternatives in India
Sep 14, 2024, at 10:16 pm
New Delhi: Multinational snack manufacturer PepsiCo India has started trials to replace palm oil with a combination of sunflower oil and palmolein in its popular Lay’s chips, to sell its comparatively healthier version for Indian consumers.
Working on night shifts can raise chances of diabetes and obesity, study shows
Sep 14, 2024, at 10:16 pm
Just a few days on a night shift schedule throws off protein rhythms related to blood glucose regulation, energy metabolism and inflammation, processes that can influence the development of chronic metabolic conditions.
WHO chief confirms there is no sign yet of H5N1 bird flu spreading between humans
Sep 14, 2024, at 10:16 pm
The H5N1 avian influenza virus has so far shown no signs of adapting to allow human-to-human transmission, the UN health agency said on Wednesday, urging continued surveillance.
Pharmaceutical major AstraZeneca decides to withdraw Covid-19 vaccine citing 'commercial reasons'
Sep 14, 2024, at 10:16 pm
The maker of Covishield, AstraZeneca, has decided to withdraw its Covid-19 vaccine citing "commercial reasons".