Fatehabad, Dec 13 (IANS) Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini on Saturday said the ‘Sansad Khel Mahotsav’ is not merely a sporting competition but a comprehensive health movement that motivates the youth to adopt an active and disciplined lifestyle. Strengthening...
New Delhi, Dec 13 (IANS) The Supernova Stent -- a new and advanced brain treatment device -- has been demonstrated to be safe and effective for stroke patients, said experts at AIIMS Delhi on Saturday, who led the first clinical...
New Delhi, Dec 13 (IANS) With proper training and increasing digital infrastructure, India has the potential to become a global leader in artificial intelligence (AI)-based stroke care, said health experts here on Saturday.Speaking at the Stroke & AI 2025 conference...
New Delhi, Dec 13 (IANS) A total of 17,610 Jan Aushadhi Kendras (JAKs) have been opened across India till November 30, the government told the Parliament.In a written reply in the Lok Sabha, the Union Minister of State in the...
New Delhi, Dec 13 (IANS) Health officials in Spain have documented the first-ever case of human-to-human transmission of mpox clade 1b outside endemic regions in Africa.Mpox is a viral infectious disease that spreads through close contact, causing fever, swollen lymph...
New Delhi, Dec 13 (IANS) Prediabetic patients, who lower their blood sugar levels and can achieve remission, can effectively reduce the likelihood of serious heart problems by nearly 60 per cent, according to a study.The research, published in the journal...
New Delhi, Dec 12 (IANS) While Artificial Intelligence (AI) is an essential tool in diagnostics and drug discovery, the technology’s judicious use can be a boon for healthcare and pharma sectors, said Dr. Jitendra Singh, Union Minister of State (Independent...
New Delhi, Dec 12 (IANS) Gender equity and community participation are essential to combat the rising cases of non-communicable diseases (NCDs) like diabetes, high BP in India, said experts here on Friday.NCDs, including cancer, cardiovascular diseases, chronic respiratory diseases, and...
New Delhi, Dec 12 (IANS) The flagship TB Mukt Bharat Abhiyan has diagnosed 26.43 lakh cases of tuberculosis between December 2024 and 2025, Union Health Minister JP Nadda told the Parliament on Friday.TB Mukt Bharat Abhiyan (National TB Elimination Programme)...
New Delhi, Dec 12 (IANS) Novo Nordisk on Friday launched its blockbuster weight-loss drug Ozempic in India, beginning at Rs 8,800 a month or four weeks.Ozempic -- a once-weekly injectable formulation of semaglutide -- is approved in India for adults...
New Delhi, Dec 12 (IANS) Gradual reduction of antidepressants together with psychological support can be an effective strategy to stop medication among adults who have recovered from depression, according to a study on Friday.Antidepressants are typically recommended to be taken...
New Delhi, Dec 11 (IANS) Reaffirming that there is no link between vaccines and autism, the World Health Organization (WHO) has refuted the recent claims made by the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).The WHO conducted a new...