Mar 13, 2023, at 09:01 pm
New Orleans: Giving noncritically ill patients hospitalized for COVID-19 a higher dose of blood-thinning medication than usual did not significantly reduce the combined risk of death from any cause, need for treatment in an intensive-care unit, a confirmed blood clot or a stroke at 30 days, according to the results of the FREEDOM-COVID trial presented at the American College of Cardiology's Annual Scientific Session Together With the World Congress of Cardiology.
‘Keto-like’ diet may be linked to higher risk of heart disease, cardiac events: Study
Mar 13, 2023, at 08:57 pm
New York: The ketogenic or “keto” diet, which involves consuming very low amounts of carbohydrates and high amounts of fats, has been gaining popularity.
People who have symptoms of depression may have an increased risk of having a stroke: Study
Mar 11, 2023, at 11:41 pm
Galway: Researchers at University of Galway have found that people with symptoms of depression were more likely to suffer an acute stroke and have a worse recovery afterwards.
Odisha registers 59 H3 N2 influenza virus cases in last two months
Mar 11, 2023, at 11:37 pm
Bhubaneswar: Odisha has reported 59 positive cases of H3N2 influenza virus during January and February, Official sources here on Saturday said.
Study says respiratory disease in early childhood linked to higher risk of death for adults
Mar 11, 2023, at 11:31 pm
London: Contracting a lower respiratory tract infection in early childhood has been linked to a higher risk of dying from respiratory disease as an adult.
More than 62 pc of Chronic Kidney Disease in India due to diabetes, hypertension and obesity: Expert
Mar 11, 2023, at 08:45 pm
Kochi: Over 62 pc of Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) are due to diabetes, hypertension and obesity in India.
India registers two influenza deaths caused by H3N2, 1 each in Haryana, Karnataka
Mar 11, 2023, at 05:20 am
New Delhi/IBNS: Two people have died of influenza caused by the H3N2 virus, the Centre said on Friday. One of the deceased belonged to Haryana while the other was in Karnataka.
H3N2: First death of the country registered in Karnataka
Mar 10, 2023, at 09:40 pm
Bengaluru: First death in the country due to H3N2, also known as Hong Kong Flu, has been registered in Hassan district of Karnataka
Vanuatu emergency: UN supports aid effort after cyclones, earthquake
Mar 10, 2023, at 07:38 pm
New York: UN humanitarian coordinators have deployed to Vanuatu to help with the aid response, a week since back-to-back tropical cyclones and a 6.5 magnitude earthquake hit the Pacific island nation.
Chinese city Xian proposes return of lockdowns to combat flu outbreaks, netizens express displeasure
Mar 10, 2023, at 07:24 pm
Netizens voiced their displeasure after authorities in the Chinese city of Xian said they may impose lockdown "when necessary" to combat future flu outbreaks.
Legalizing cannabis fails to address health risks: UN drugs control board
Mar 10, 2023, at 07:08 pm
New York: Moves by a small number of governments to legalize the non-medical use of cannabis have led to increased consumption without explaining the potentially serious health dangers that users face from the drug, a UN narcotics watchdog said on Thursday.
A pinch (less) of salt can save lives, WHO says in new report
Mar 10, 2023, at 06:51 pm
Implementing sodium reduction policies could save an estimated seven million lives globally by 2030, WHO said in a new report launched on Thursday.
Want to make KPC Medical College a world-class centre: Chairman K.P. Chaudhuri
Mar 10, 2023, at 05:02 am
Kolkata: Kolkata's KPC Medical College on Thursday hosted its 16th Foundation Day when its chairman K.P. Chaudhuri expressed hope of expanding the institute and making it a world-class center in the future.
At least 17 killed, 41 missing due to landslides in western Indonesia
Mar 09, 2023, at 05:14 am
Jakarta/UNI: Landslides striking Indonesia's western province of Riau Islands have left at least 17 people dead and 41 others missing, an official said on Wednesday.
Tropical cyclone Freddy set to further weaken cholera-hit Malawi
Mar 09, 2023, at 01:16 am
New York: Malawi’s deadly cholera outbreak could worsen if - as expected - Tropical Cyclone Freddy triggers further heavy rainfall in the south of the country, UN humanitarians said on Tuesday.
Tropical Cyclone Freddy on track to become record-breaking storm
Mar 09, 2023, at 01:14 am
New York: Tropical Cyclone Freddy - which is threatening communities in Madagascar and Mozambique for a second time in as many weeks – could become the longest-lasting storm of its kind on record, the World Meteorological Office (WMO) said on Tuesday.
Study finds Bumblebees learn new 'trends' in their behaviour by watching and learning
Mar 08, 2023, at 08:39 pm
London: The research, led by Queen Mary University of London and published in PLOS Biology, provides strong evidence that social learning drives the spread of bumblebee behaviour – in this case, precisely how they forage for food.
Vitiligo: Controversial skin cream may soon come to UK
Mar 08, 2023, at 03:36 pm
A skin cream to treat vitiligo, a condition that causes loss of skin colour in patches, might soon be offered on the National Health Service if experts approve the use of it.
Mar 07, 2023, at 01:33 am
Dusky Tetraka, a small olive and yellow-throated bird that hops around on the ground and has eluded ornithologists for 24 years, was rediscovered by an expedition team searching the tropical forests of northeastern Madagascar.
Mar 06, 2023, at 11:21 pm
New Delhi: The first 'SCO B2B Conference and Expo on Traditional Medicine' came to a successful end as it created a platform for buyers and sellers from different countries to explore trade potential to serve the needs of the people.
Hyderabad in flu's grip as H3N2 sweeping across India, says Expert
Mar 06, 2023, at 10:21 pm
Hyderabad: Hyderabad is in flu's grip as the H3N2, a subtype of Influenza - A , continues to spread throughout India, said Dr Naresh Purohit - Advisor, National Communicable Disease Control Programme.
New frog species found in Arunachal Pradesh, named Chanakya
Mar 06, 2023, at 10:11 pm
A new frog species has been discovered in Arunachal Pradesh which was named after Mauryan Empire Chanakya.
UN delegates reach historic agreement on protecting marine biodiversity in international waters
Mar 06, 2023, at 02:28 pm
New York: Secretary-General António Guterres has congratulated UN member countries for finalizing a text to ensure the conservation and sustainable use of marine biological diversity of areas beyond national jurisdiction, calling it a “breakthrough” after nearly two decades of talks.
'Historic' UN Ocean Treaty agreed after two decades of negotiations
Mar 05, 2023, at 10:40 pm
New York: A historic UN Ocean Treaty has finally been agreed at the United Nations after almost two decades of negotiations, Greenpeace said on Sunday.
ICMR issues health advisory as flu cases with severe symptoms rise
Mar 05, 2023, at 02:10 am
New Delhi/IBNS: The Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) Saturday issued an advisory pertaining to the rise in flu cases with prolonged illness and lingering cough which has created a scare among the general public.
Uttarakhand Leopard Attacks: Clear and Present Danger
Mar 04, 2023, at 06:18 pm
In Uttarakhand, every month, cases of wildlife animals like leopards, tigers, and elephants attacking humans are reported. Among these, leopard attacks are the most frequent and severe. The ‘Living with Leopards’ programme, which has found success in Maharashtra, was launched in the Tehri and Pauri forest divisions in 2015-16 and in Narendra Nagar and Pithoragarh forest divisions in 2020 and 2022, respectively. The programme is reportedly successful in Tehri and Pithoragarh but has failed in Pauri, which has been identified as a hotspot for leopard attacks. Mongabay-India correspondent Varsha Singh reports
Mar 04, 2023, at 02:47 pm
The rapid retreat of Thwaites Glacier in West Antarctica, which is nicknamed the Doomsday Glacier, appears to be driven by different processes under its floating ice shelf than researchers previously understood.
Mizoram gets Japanese loan to build cancer research centre
Mar 04, 2023, at 12:33 am
Aizawl: Mizoram Health Minister Dr. R. Lalthangliana has said the Centre and Japanese government have inked a loan agreement for the construction of a Super-Speciality Cancer Hospital and Research Centre in Mizoram.
To save a million species, World Wildlife Day underscores crucial role of partnerships
Mar 03, 2023, at 11:22 pm
Leaders across the UN system have called for bolder action and more effective partnerships to protect endangered animals and plants, ahead of World Wildlife Day on Friday.
US: Florida man dies after being infected with rare brain-eating amoeba
Mar 03, 2023, at 09:57 pm
Florida: A man in the US state of Florida died after he was infected with the rare brain-eating amoeba Naegleria fowleri, officials said on Friday.