WHO approves second Malaria vaccine amid global cases surge
Dec 22, 2023, at 05:16 am
Geneva/IBNS: In light of the recent spike in malaria cases worldwide, the World Health Organisation (WHO) on Thursday approved the prequalification of the second malaria vaccine, known as R21/Matrix-M, to enable greater access to treatment.
India records 21 cases of new Covid variant JN.1
Dec 21, 2023, at 04:58 am
New Delhi/IBNS: India has reported 21 cases of the new coronavirus variant JN.1 from across the country, the government think tank NITI Aayog member (Health) VK Paul said on Wednesday.
Dec 20, 2023, at 08:10 pm
Indian Health Minister Mansukh Mandaviya on Wednesday (December 20, 2023) chaired a high-level meeting to review the COVID-19 situation in India and the preparedness of public health system for surveillance, containment and management of COVID-19 in view of the recent spike in cases of COVID-19 in some states.
Kolkata: CMRI hospital observes 54th foundation day
Dec 20, 2023, at 05:11 am
Kolkata/IBNS: CK Birla Group-run multi-speciality hospital in Kolkata, the Calcutta Medical Research Institute (CMRI), on Tuesday observed its 54th foundation day with some of its young and adult patients who had undergone complex treatments successfully.
Centre asks states to report influenza-like symptoms amid Covid cases' surge
Dec 19, 2023, at 05:43 am
New Delhi/IBNS: The Centre Monday issued an advisory to states urging them to monitor and report influenza-like symptoms amid rising cases of Covid-19 in the country, including the detection of one case of its subvariant JN.1.
Study shows eating meals early reduce risk of developing cardiovascular disease
Dec 18, 2023, at 12:21 am
A study led by scientists from INRAE, the Barcelona Institute for Global Health, Inserm, and the Université Sorbonne Paris Nord, has revealed that the time at which we eat could influence our risk of developing cardiovascular disease.
World Health Organization officially recognizes noma as a neglected tropical disease
Dec 16, 2023, at 02:50 pm
In a pivotal move towards addressing one of the world’s most underrecognized health challenges, the World Health Organization (WHO) (December 15, 2023) announced the inclusion of noma (cancrum oris or gangrenous stomatitis) in its official list of neglected tropical diseases (NTDs).
Decline in vaccine coverage prompts measles surge in Europe, Central Asia, says UNICEF
Dec 15, 2023, at 08:20 pm
Measles, a vaccine-preventable disease which weakens children’s immune systems and can be fatal, is up by a staggering 3,200 per cent this year compared to last in Europe and Central Asia, UN Children’s Fund UNICEF said on Thursday (December 14, 2023).
Children aged 13 to 15 worldwide are using e-cigarettes at rates higher than adults, alerts WHO
Dec 15, 2023, at 03:24 pm
E-cigarettes, which pose serious health risks, are being “aggressively marketed” to young people and in large parts of the world there are no rules in place to protect children from their harmful effects, UN health agency WHO warned on Thursday (December 14, 2023).
CDC says over one in three Americans are at increased risk for Type 2 diabetes: CDC
Dec 15, 2023, at 02:25 pm
Prediabetes is reversible, and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the Ad Council want to make sure people know they can change the outcome.
Cambodian man diagnosed with monkeypox: Reports
Dec 13, 2023, at 11:00 pm
A 28-year-old man has been diagnosed with monkeypox in Cambodia, becoming the second person tested positive for the virus since July last year, the health ministry said in a statement on Wednesday.
London could experience endemic dengue transmission by 2060: UK health body
Dec 12, 2023, at 01:58 pm
Health officials on Monday warned climate modelling under a high emissions scenario suggests that parts of England might become home to Aedes albopictus mosquito, which is capable is spreading dengue, by 2040s and 2050.
Even small amounts of physical activity could be valuable in late-stage lung cancer: Study
Dec 11, 2023, at 10:37 pm
Lung cancer kills more people globally each year than any other type of cancer, however new Curtin University-led research has found less than five minutes of daily physical activity could be linked with prolonged life in people living with inoperable forms of the disease.
Dec 09, 2023, at 01:00 am
Aditya Birla Health Insurance Co. Limited ('ABHICL'), the health insurance arm of Aditya Birla Capital, on Thursday, announced the launch of ‘Activ One’ which the company promises to provide simplified and comprehensive healthcare solution, including 100 percent returns, to policyholders.
Aarogya Maitri Aid Cube: India launches portable hospital in Gurugram
Dec 08, 2023, at 11:02 pm
India recently unveiled the Aarogya Maitri Aid Cube, a portable hospital in Gurugram.
WHO alerts low back pain cases are expected to rise to an estimated 843 million by 2050
Dec 08, 2023, at 02:30 pm
The UN World Health Organization (WHO) on Thursday released its first-ever guidelines on managing chronic low back pain - the leading cause of disability worldwide, that effects an astonishing one in 13 of us.
Govt issues alert on adverse effects of painkiller Meftal
Dec 08, 2023, at 03:51 am
New Delhi: The Indian Pharmacopoeia Commission (IPC) has issued a cautionary notice regarding the safety of the pain reliever Meftal, commonly used for menstrual cramps and rheumatoid arthritis, according to a report in the media.
China registers no new infectious diseases
Dec 02, 2023, at 10:44 pm
The current acute respiratory diseases reported in China are all caused by known pathogens, and no new infectious diseases caused by new viruses or bacteria have been identified, a health official said Saturday, citing monitoring results.
Mysterious White Lung Syndrome spreads globally, cases reported in US, Denmark, Netherlands
Dec 02, 2023, at 04:35 am
An outbreak of a new strain of bacterial pneumonia, dubbed White Lung Syndrome and is affecting children in China, Denmark, the United States, and the Netherlands, has raised concern globally.
Climate change risks upending global fight against malaria: WHO
Dec 01, 2023, at 11:21 pm
Climate change and its impacts, particularly extreme weather and heatwaves, pose a “substantial risk” to progress being made to fight malaria, the UN World Health Organization (WHO) said on Thursday.
Dec 01, 2023, at 06:43 pm
Eminent robotic surgeon Dr Adeel Khan of Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis received first place in the Vattikuti Foundation KS International Innovation Awards 2023 for the submission of a robot-assisted liver transplant on a 68-year-old male with hepatitis C related cirrhosis and hepatocellular carcinoma from a deceased donor.
Researchers find the reason behind people unable to stop itching
Nov 27, 2023, at 11:05 pm
Scientists at Harvard Medical School have shown for the first time that a common skin bacterium — Staphylococcus aureus — can cause itch by acting directly on nerve cells.
WHO scales up cholera response in Somalia as death toll hits 42
Nov 27, 2023, at 02:23 am
Mogadishu/IBNS/UNI: The World Health Organization (WHO) Sunday said it's ramping up response to prevent cholera transmission in Somalia as flash floods from heavy downpours intensify across the country.
Nov 26, 2023, at 10:33 pm
The Indian government said on Sunday that it has proactively decided to review the preparedness measures in view of the recent spike in a surge in respiratory illness amongst children in northern China.
India monitoring China's respiratory illness outbreak
Nov 24, 2023, at 09:52 pm
India is closely monitoring the outbreak in China which has resulted in respiratory illness among children.
Nov 24, 2023, at 09:26 pm
Hospitals in northern China and the capital Beijing are witnessing a surge in children suffering from respiratory illnesses.
Hundreds of dogs fall sick due to mysterious illness in over 10 US states
Nov 24, 2023, at 03:48 am
A mysterious disease is spreading among dogs in the United States, affecting over 10 states, media reports said.
Mysterious pneumonia in China leaves hundreds of children sick; WHO seeks more information
Nov 23, 2023, at 10:55 pm
Beijing: China has reported a surge in cases similar to influenza mostly among children, prompting the World Health Organization to request additional information on this mysterious outbreak.
Nov 23, 2023, at 05:10 pm
Kolkata/IBNS: Emerging technologies, especially artificial intelligence (AI), are transforming ways to deliver and receive healthcare was the main topic of discussion at the MEDICON 2023 held recently in Kolkata.
New study finds possible cause for red wine headache
Nov 23, 2023, at 05:06 pm
A red wine may pair nicely with the upcoming Thanksgiving meal. But for some people, drinking red wine even in small amounts causes a headache. Typically, a “red wine headache” can occur within 30 minutes to three hours after drinking as little as a small glass of wine.