WHO says over 1 in 5 adults worldwide has a genital herpes infection
Dec 11, 2024, at 09:59 am
Around 846 million people aged between 15 and 49 are living with genital herpes infections – more than 1 in 5 of this age-group globally – according to new estimates released by WHO on Wednesday.
More than 260 million people in USA will be either obese or overweight by 2050: Study
Nov 15, 2024, at 09:31 pm
A new study estimates that over 260 million people in the USA will be either obese or overweight by 2050.
New study shows 1 in 7 children and teens impacted by mental health conditions
Oct 11, 2024, at 03:46 pm
Around one in seven children and adolescents aged 10 to 19 are affected by mental health conditions – with anxiety, depression and behavioural disorders among the most common, according to a new World Health Organization and UN Children’s Fund report released on Wednesday.
How to Save Money on Family Health Insurance Premiums
Aug 27, 2024, at 11:32 pm
When it comes to safeguarding your family's health, family health insurance is a vital investment. However, the cost of these premiums can sometimes strain your budget. With the right strategies, you can reduce your family health insurance premiums without compromising on the quality of coverage. This article will guide you through effective methods to save money on family health insurance, ensuring that you get the best value for your investment.
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.
May 13, 2024, at 06:03 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.
May 13, 2024, at 06:03 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 says climbing stairs is associated with a longer life
May 12, 2024, at 07:53 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).
Renal care provider starts forum to create awareness about kidney health and wellness
May 06, 2024, at 07:00 pm
Kolkata/IBNS: Nephro Care India, a provider of comprehensive renal care, has rolled out an initiative to provide a forum for patients suffering from chronic kidney disease to seek advice from medical professionals regarding kidney health and nutrition among others.
Feb 28, 2024, at 06:31 am
Mumbai: A director at Mumbai's Tata Memorial Hospital, Dr. CS Pramesh, urged Zerodha co-founder and CEO Nithin Kamath, who recently suffered a mild stroke to ignore any advice given by “random influencers” who lack knowledge of science.
Over 90 percent of children vaccinated for measles, says Sri Lankan health ministry
Jan 23, 2024, at 05:30 am
Colombo/IBNS: Ninety-one percent of Sri Lankan children have received measles vaccines, a crucial step in combating a recent resurgence of the disease after eradication, Health Minister Ramesh Pathirana said on Monday.
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.
‘Radical reorientation’ needed as half of humanity lacks basic health coverage
Sep 19, 2023, at 11:07 pm
Over 4.5 billion people worldwide lack coverage for essential health services the UN health agency said on Monday, underscoring the need for stronger political commitment and increased government investment.
Study finds unhealthy snacking can increase risk of strokes, cardiovascular disease and obesity
Sep 16, 2023, at 03:22 pm
A recent study has found that unhealthy snacking habit is associated with metabolic diseases such as stroke, cardiovascular disease and obesity.
May 22, 2023, at 03:20 am
New Delhi: Cashless treatment facilities will now be available to all Central Government Health Scheme (CGHS) beneficiaries (serving and pensioners) at six AIIMS located at Bhopal, Bhubaneswar, Patna, Jodhpur, Raipur and Rishikesh, the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare has said.
Amid quality concerns, Centre plans to test drugs in govt labs before exporting
May 21, 2023, at 03:39 am
New Delhi: The government is actively reviewing a plan to conduct drug testing at government laboratories prior to their shipment to other countries after global concerns about the quality of cough syrups exported by Indian companies, media reports said.
Tele-Mental Health: Doors for an unquiet mind
May 20, 2023, at 12:47 am
The concept of telemedicine is not new. But a raging Covid-19 pandemic is a game changer. Technology is boosting mental health care in the US and India as practitioners move their services online while India's finance minister in her budget speech announced that its national telemental health program is on the anvil. Maya Morris, Alexis Simmerman, Whitney Hon, Hannah Owens from the US and Roshni Veronika Mallick from India report
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.
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.
18.86 lakh new workers added to ESI Scheme in Nov 2022
Jan 21, 2023, at 08:19 am
New Delhi/IBNS: The Employees’ State Insurance Scheme (ESI Scheme) added 18.86 lakh new employees in the month of November 2022 as per a provisional payroll data released on Friday.
2022 Year In health: New Ebola and cholera outbreaks, mpox emergency, COVID-19 ‘not over’
Dec 28, 2022, at 03:08 pm
New York: The UN warned that the COVID-19 pandemic is still a cause for global concern, and outbreaks of cholera, Ebola and Monkeypox (now renamed mpox) led to the mobilization of health and aid workers to contain life-threatening illnesses.
Thailand reports 11th monkeypox case
Oct 18, 2022, at 12:20 am
Bangkok/UNI: Thailand's health authorities said on Monday that the Southeast Asian nation has confirmed its 11th case of monkeypox.
Guterres calls for ‘sustained political commitment’ for a healthier world
Oct 17, 2022, at 11:10 pm
New York: The UN chief on Sunday called for governments worldwide to prioritize healthcare, in a call to make a “sustained political commitment” so their countries can be better prepared against future shocks, in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Gates Foundation commit USD 1.27 bln towards health & development goals
Sep 23, 2022, at 02:15 am
New York/UNI; The Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation announced 1.27 billion US dollars of commitment to meet global goals in the fields of health and development.
US health secretary tests positive for Covid-19
Jun 14, 2022, at 10:10 pm
Washington/UNI/Xinhua: US Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Xavier Becerra tested positive for COVID-19, the second time for him in less than a month.
5 Vitamins & Minerals To Improve Your Overall Health
Jan 29, 2022, at 10:26 pm
Vitamins and minerals are essential for maintaining the health of your mind and body. Unfortunately, the modern diet has an increasing number of foods that have virtually no benefit to your body. Think about snack foods or junk foods. They may offer you calories for energy, but they do not give you anything else. In fact, they can actually cause negative long-term effects on your body, even increasing the risk of heart disease, diabetes, and cancer.
10 Tips to Consider When Choosing Health Insurance
Jan 28, 2022, at 06:50 pm
Without a doubt, health insurance is one of the most important insurance policies to have in the current atmosphere, given the rise in the prevalence of health problems at a young age. Furthermore, the enormous medical treatment costs emphasize the importance of obtaining a health insurance policy.
Different Types of Health Insurance Plans in India
Sep 24, 2021, at 08:51 pm
Health insurance plans are very popular these days as people have started looking forward to securing their health after Covid-19 pandemic. When you choose health insurance, your medical expenses will be taken care of by the policy provider and in return you must pay the annual or monthly premium. The amount of money you are entitled to totally depends on the policy you have chosen and on the agency that is offering you the desired services. There are several factors that come into play when you are going to claim your health insurance in India. So, here are some different types of insurance that are the most popular.
Drones deliver blood to prevent maternal death in Botswana
May 31, 2021, at 04:13 am
New York: Drones are providing life-saving care to women in remote parts of the southern African country, Botswana, who otherwise may die in childbirth, thanks to support from the United Nations.
J&K: More than 78,000 Srinagar residents enrolled under health-cover scheme so far
Dec 25, 2020, at 02:19 am
Srinagar: Deputy Commissioner Srinagar Dr Shahid Iqbal Choudhary who is also the Chairman of the District Health Society Srinagar Wednesday reviewed the progress of enrolments made under the SEHAT health insurance scheme of the J&K government.