New Delhi, Nov 2 (IANS) Long-term exposure to air pollution particles like PM2.5 can prove to be detrimental to memory and cognition in people of all ages, finds a study,… Continue reading PM2.5 exposure may impair cognitive abilities in kids, raise Alzheimer’s risk in adults
Kigali, Nov 2 (IANS) More than 1,600 people have been vaccinated against the Marburg virus disease in Rwanda, including those at high risk of contracting the virus and contacts of… Continue reading Over 1,600 people vaccinated against Marburg virus disease in Rwanda
Pune, Nov 1 (IANS) Vanchit Bahujan Aghadi (VBA) President Prakash Ambedkar on Friday underwent a successful angioplasty procedure at a Pune hospital and his condition is now fine, party sources… Continue reading VBA chief Prakash Ambedkar undergoes angioplasty in Pune hospital; condition stable
Addis Ababa/Kigali, Nov 1 (IANS) Rwanda is heading in “a good direction” in its efforts to contain the deadly Marburg virus disease, with only four confirmed cases reported in the… Continue reading Rwanda’s response to Marburg virus outbreak showing ‘progress’
Addis Ababa, Nov 1 (IANS) Confirmed monkeypox cases in Africa have surged by over 500 per cent this year compared to the total for all of last year, with the… Continue reading Monkeypox cases surge over 500 per cent in Africa, affecting 19 countries: Africa CDC
New Delhi, Nov 1 (IANS) While poor sleep during pregnancy and after that is common, Canadian researchers suggested cognitive behavioural therapy for insomnia (CBTi), which can not only improve sleep… Continue reading Insomnia therapy in pregnancy can prevent postpartum depression: Study
New Delhi, Nov 1 (IANS) A low-sugar diet in pregnancy, which if continued in the first two years of life can meaningfully reduce the risk of chronic diseases in adulthood,… Continue reading Limiting sugar consumption early can prevent chronic disease in midlife: Study
Sydney, Nov 1 (IANS) A Sydney university has launched a new initiative to boost screening and treatment for cervical cancer in the South Pacific. The University of New South Wales… Continue reading Australian university to boost South Pacific cancer screening under new initiative
New Delhi, Nov 1 (IANS) India has one of the highest levels of treatment coverage for tuberculosis, among the 30 high TB burden countries, revealed a recent report by the… Continue reading India offers high treatment coverage against TB: WHO
New Delhi, Oct 31 (IANS) Animal studies have shown the potential of a drug commonly used to treat glaucoma — a chronic eye disease — in fighting against dementia. Researchers… Continue reading Glaucoma drug may help fight against dementia: Study
Vientiane, Oct 31 (IANS) Laos health officials and development partners discussed enhancing cooperation in multidisciplinary health research on neglected tropical diseases and innovative approaches in the detection, prevention, control, and… Continue reading Laos seeks to fight neglected tropical diseases
New Delhi, Oct 31 (IANS) In a bid to curb the rising superbug outbreaks in hospitals, a new study on Thursday suggested broader screening of all patients, irrespective of their… Continue reading Screening all hospitalised patients can help prevent superbug outbreaks in hospitals: Study
