Thailand detects the first deadlier case of mpox infection in Asia
Sep 21, 2024, at 03:15 pm
Thailand, one of the most popular tourist destinations in the world, has found the deadlier strain of the mpox infection in a recently detected patient.
Study shows red, processed meat consumption associated with higher type 2 diabetes risk
Sep 21, 2024, at 03:16 pm
Meat consumption, particularly consumption of processed meat and unprocessed red meat, is associated with a higher type 2 diabetes risk, an analysis of data from almost two million participants has found.
Europe can defeat mpox, must support Africa in getting vaccines, assures WHO
Sep 21, 2024, at 03:16 pm
Mpox is “not the ‘new COVID’” and European governments need to show strong political commitment to eliminate it, while standing in solidarity with Africa, a top official of the UN World Health Organization (WHO) said on Tuesday.
Optimising Post-Kidney Transplant Health: Does one need to change the diet?
Sep 21, 2024, at 03:16 pm
A kidney transplant is a life-changing event that requires many emotional and physical adjustments. Embracing this new chapter involves not only adapting to the changes but also committing to a refreshed approach to diet and lifestyle to ensure the health of your new organ. Think of it as giving your body a new lease of life, where every meal and every choice plays a pivotal role in ensuring the long-term success of your transplant.
The Impact of Kidney Donation: Transforming Lives Across India
Sep 21, 2024, at 03:16 pm
In moments of quiet reflection, we often think about the powerful impact of a single act of kindness. Consider the life-changing difference that a kidney donation can make. West Bengal saw nine organ donations this year. The kidneys of one canteen errand boy who died in an accident were transplanted into two patients, giving them a new lease of life.
Mpox: Three Delhi govt hospitals directed to setup isolation rooms for suspected patients
Sep 21, 2024, at 03:16 pm
The health department has directed three Delhi government hospitals to set up specific isolation rooms for suspected and confirmed mpox patients.
Sep 21, 2024, at 03:16 pm
Kolkata doctor successfully conducted complex surgical management of multiple Enteroanastomotic Fistula repair of a 32-year-old Bhutanese man in Kolkata’s Peerless Hospital.
Mpox: All you need to know about latest public health emergency which is leaving nations alert
Sep 21, 2024, at 03:17 pm
The swift spread of a new virulent strain of the mpox virus across Africa triggered the World Health Organization (WHO) to declare it once again a public health emergency of international concern last week.
Pakistan: Mpox cases touch four after another suspect spotted in Islamabad airport
Sep 21, 2024, at 03:17 pm
Pakistan's Border Health Services (BHS) spotted another suspected mpox-infected person at Islamabad Airport on Monday
Two back-to-back earthquakes hit Jammu and Kashmir's Baramulla, no casualty
Sep 21, 2024, at 03:17 pm
Two moderate-intensity earthquakes hit Jammu and Kashmir's Baramulla district on Tuesday, officials said.
Centre alerts airports, borders amid global mpox cases' spike
Sep 21, 2024, at 03:17 pm
New Delhi/IBNS: The Centre has directed authorities at airports, ports, and land borders with Bangladesh and Pakistan to remain alert about incoming international passengers who show symptoms of monkeypox (mpox) amid the widespread outbreak of the virus globally, media reports said.
Elephant, who strayed into Bengal's village, dies after being attacked with spike rods, fireballs
Sep 21, 2024, at 03:17 pm
Kolkata/IBNS: An elephant reportedly died after it was attacked by 'hulla' groups in West Bengal's Jhargram who wanted to drive it out of the area.
Narendra Modi continues to monitor Mpox situation amid WHO declaring it as global health emergency
Sep 21, 2024, at 03:17 pm
Indian PM Narendra Modi has been continuously monitoring the MPox situation amid recent detection in cases in several countries including neighbouring Pakistan.
European body advises travellers to consider mpox vaccine
Sep 21, 2024, at 03:18 pm
The European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control has directed travellers who are planning to visit Africa should consider getting vaccinated amid mpox outbreak in the region.
Pakistan registers three mpox cases
Sep 21, 2024, at 03:18 pm
Pakistan has registered three mpox cases, a disease which has now been described by the World Health Organisation as an international global health emergency.
After Sweden, Pakistan reports three cases of deadly Mpox virus, patients came from UAE
Sep 21, 2024, at 03:19 pm
Islamabad/IBNS: Officials of the health department in northern Pakistan's Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) province reported on Friday (Aug 16) that it had detected three cases of the monkeypox (Mpox) virus.
ISRO places Earth Observation Satellite successfully into orbit
Sep 21, 2024, at 03:19 pm
The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) scripted one more success story when it launched Earth Observation Satellite EOS-8 and a passenger satellite using the Small Satellite Launch Vehicle (SSLV) from the Spaceport of Sriharikota on Friday.
Sweden reords first mpox case,WHO backs African efforts to combat disease
Sep 21, 2024, at 03:19 pm
The World Health Organization (WHO) is supporting African countries to scale up response to curb mpox, which is now an international global health emergency.
IIT Kanpur hands over oral cancer detection device developed at institute's lab
Sep 21, 2024, at 03:20 pm
Kanpur: Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur (IITK) has transferred its unique technology, 'Munh Parikshak,' a portable device for detecting oral cancer, invented by Prof. Jayant Kumar Singh and his team from the Department of Chemical Engineering, to Scangenie Scientific Pvt. Ltd.
New study shows low magnesium levels increase disease risk
Sep 21, 2024, at 03:20 pm
A new Australian study has identified why a diet rich in magnesium is so important for our health, reducing the risk of DNA damage and chronic degenerative disorders.
Eight medics from India, Europe, USA picked as ‘Vattikuti Explorers’
Sep 21, 2024, at 03:21 pm
The Michigan-based robotic surgery champion Vattikuti Foundation has named eight medics from Europe, India, and the USA as ‘Vattikuti Explorers’.
West Bengal govt stresses on fathers' involvement in children's breastfeeding
Sep 21, 2024, at 03:22 pm
Kolkata (WB), 07 August 2024: West Bengal government has begun to involve fathers, male members and other family members to promote early breastfeeding and exclusive breastfeeding of the children till six months of age.
Zimbabwe faces worsening food crisis amid El Niño droughts
Sep 21, 2024, at 03:22 pm
A new report from the UN aid coordination office (OCHA) reveals that food insecurity levels in Zimbabwe are rapidly deteriorating after it was hit with historic droughts due to the El Niño weather pattern.
UN agency warns another heat record broken
Sep 21, 2024, at 03:22 pm
Last month saw another extreme weather milestone with the world’s hottest day on recent record registered on 22 July – yet another indication of the extent to which greenhouse gas emissions from human activities are changing our climate, the World Meteorological Organization (WMO) reported on Wednesday.
Mpox cases spikes to unprecedented levels in Africa, WHO issues alert
Sep 21, 2024, at 03:22 pm
The UN World Health Organization (WHO) on Thursday raised the response to the mpox outbreak in over a dozen African countries to the highest level, mobilizing efforts across the agency.
WHO warns COVID-19 is making worrying comeback amid summer surge
Sep 21, 2024, at 03:23 pm
COVID-19 infections are surging worldwide - including at the Olympics - and are unlikely to decline anytime soon, the World Health Organization (WHO) warned on Tuesday.
Kolkata: CK Birla Hospitals launches Osteopathic treatment clinic
Sep 21, 2024, at 03:24 pm
Osteopath Juan Guillon on Friday said Osteopathic treatment can effectively complement conventional treatments and amplify its outcomes.
Pakistan: Punjab registers first polio case in four years
Sep 21, 2024, at 03:24 pm
Pakistan's Punjab region has registered its first polio case in four years.
Monsoon: IMD issues red alert for parts of Maharashtra
Sep 21, 2024, at 03:25 pm
New Delhi: The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a ‘red alert’ for Pune, Palghar and Satara in Maharashtra. An orange alert has been issued for Thane, Mumbai, Raigad, Ratnagiri, Sindhudurg and Nashik.
ISRO picks Shubhanshu Shukla as 'prime astronaut' for Indo-US mission to space station
Sep 21, 2024, at 03:26 pm
The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) has picked the youngest of its astronaut-designates as the prime astronaut to fly on the upcoming Indo-US mission to the International Space Station (ISS).