New Delhi, Nov 5 (IANS) In a breakthrough research, UK scientists have identified a bacteria that can curb the growth of disease-spreading mosquitoes. The team from the universities of Exeter… Continue reading Study finds bacteria can accelerate mosquito control, prevent dengue, Zika
Bhubaneswar, Nov 4 (IANS) Odisha Health and Family Welfare Minister Mukesh Mahaling on Monday paid a visit to the SCB Medical College and Hospital in Cuttack and enquired about the… Continue reading Kandhamal mango kernel deaths: Odisha minister meets ailing women at hospital
Jerusalem, Nov 4 (IANS) Israeli researchers and their colleagues from the United States developed an antibody-based treatment that empowers the body’s immune system to effectively attack cancer cells and prevent… Continue reading New antibody treatment boosts immune response against tumor: study
Mogadishu, Nov 4 (IANS) The World Health Organization (WHO) on Monday called on all stakeholders in Somalia to prioritise sustainable access to clean water and improved sanitation and support the… Continue reading WHO urges sustainable access to clean water, sanitation to curb cholera outbreaks in Somalia
Colombo, Nov 4 (IANS) Sri Lanka’s Ministry of Health has launched a special measles vaccination programme from Monday and running until November 9, targetting selected districts in response to recent… Continue reading Sri Lanka launches measles vaccination programme targeting youth
New Delhi, Nov 4 (IANS) A new study by researchers at AIIMS Bhubaneswar on Monday showed a ‘hidden’ form of leprosy can silently affect the brain and spinal cord. While… Continue reading ‘Hidden’ form of leprosy can silently affect brain, spinal cord: AIIMS Bhubaneswar study
New Delhi, Nov 4 (IANS) Women with a history of concussion face a 25 per cent higher risk of having severe mental health issues after childbirth, according to a new… Continue reading History of concussion may raise mental illness risk in women post-childbirth
New Delhi, Nov 4 (IANS) Poor air quality may not only spike respiratory, cardiac, and mental health issues but can also lead to weight gain and obesity — a precursor… Continue reading Can air pollution lead to obesity?
New Delhi, Nov 4 (IANS) Amid concerns that sitting is the new smoking, a new study showed that being sedentary for over 8.5 hours daily or 60 hours a week… Continue reading Sitting over 8 hours daily can raise health risks even after exercise: Study
New Delhi, Nov 4 (IANS) Metabolic risk factors such as hypertension, high blood sugar, obesity, and abnormal cholesterol are the major conditions that are linked to kidney problems, and worsen… Continue reading How kidney problems raise risk of strokes
New Delhi, Nov 4 (IANS) In a world-first, Swiss scientists have developed 3D cell models using lip cells, an advance that can help develop new treatments for injuries and infections.… Continue reading A world-first 3D cell model to boost treatments for lip injuries
New Delhi, Nov 4 (IANS) More than Rs. 1.1 lakh crore has been spent in providing free hospitalisation under the flagship scheme Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (PM-JAY) since its… Continue reading Over Rs 1.1 lakh cr spent in free hospitalisation under PM-JAY since 2018: Centre
