New Delhi, Dec 16 (IANS) In a first, leaders from across the world adopted a political declaration to combat noncommunicable diseases (NCDs) such as diabetes, high BP, and mental health challenges by 2030, the World Health Organization (WHO) said on...
New Delhi, Dec 16 (IANS) In a bid to support India’s research ecosystem, Google.org, the philanthropic arm of Google, on Tuesday announced a funding of $8 million for four AI Centres of Excellence for health, agriculture, education, and sustainable cities.The...
New Delhi, Dec 16 (IANS) Cultivation of medicinal plants can not only empower farmers but also strengthen the production of quality medicines, said Prataprao Jadhav, Union Minister of State (Independent Charge), Ministry of Ayush.Speaking at the second meeting of the...
Jaipur, Dec 15 (IANS) Chief Minister Bhajan Lal Sharma said that the state government is working with full commitment to realise the vision of ‘Healthy Rajasthan’, ensuring that every citizen remains healthy, fit and happy. He stated that world-class medical...
Islamabad, Dec 13 (IANS) At least eight people, including six children, have died in a cholera outbreak in Pakistan's southwest Balochistan province this week, raising the death toll to 12 over the past three weeks, local health officials said on...
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...