New Delhi, Sep 24 (IANS) Scientists from the Institute of Nano Science and Technology (INST), an autonomous institute of the Department of Science and Technology (DST), have developed a special nanomaterial that can “talk” to neurons naturally.The discovery could transform...
New Delhi, Sep 24 (IANS) Oral bacteria, once colonised in the gut, can affect neurons in the brain and potentially trigger Parkinson's disease, according to a study.Researchers from the Pohang University of Science and Technology in South Korea identified the...
Amaravati, Sep 23 (IANS) Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu said on Tuesday that, like Prime Minister Narendra Modi, he has never taken a leave from work.Speaking in the Assembly on public health, he highlighted the physical fitness of...
New Delhi, Sep 23 (IANS) Free medicines distribution, use of generics, and price regulation enabled a better control of hypertension -- a known risk for heart disease -- in India, the World Health Organization (WHO) said on Tuesday, lauding the...
New Delhi, Sep 23 (IANS) There is no strong scientific evidence to prove that paracetamol is linked to autism, said health experts on Tuesday, after US President Donald Trump linked the painkiller to the neurodevelopmental condition.Autism, also known as autism...
New Delhi, Sep 23 (IANS) Ayurveda is gaining global recognition as a system of holistic healthcare, said Prataprao Jadhav, Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Ayush on Tuesday.The Ministry of Ayush celebrated the 10th National Ayurveda Day celebrations at...
New Delhi, Sep 23 (IANS) Union Minister of Health and Family Welfare Jagat Prakash Nadda on Tuesday urged the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) to remain alert to changing food habits and the market, and update food...
New Delhi, Sep 23 (IANS) More than 76 lakh women and children have participated in the Swasth Nari Sashakt Parivar Abhiyaan, the government has said.The “Swasth Nari Sashakt Parivar” Abhiyaan, launched on September 17, continues to witness overwhelming participation across...
New Delhi, Sep 23 (IANS) At least 150 to 200 people reportedly fell ill in Delhi's Jahangirpuri area on Tuesday after consuming 'Kuttu Aata' also known as Buckwheat flour and were rushed to Babu Jagjivan Ram Hospital (BJRM Hospital). Officials...
Hanoi, Sep 23 (IANS) Vietnam's capital Hanoi has reported a sharp rise in dengue fever cases, with 258 new infections recorded from September 12 to 19, up from 190 cases in the previous week, local media reported. According to the...
New Delhi, Sep 23 (IANS) The Ayushman Bharat - Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (AB PM-JAY) has redefined healthcare in India, and is now moving towards a healthier India, where no one is left behind, said Union Health Minister JP...
United Nations, Sep 23 (IANS) UN humanitarians reported a sharp deterioration in the humanitarian situation in El Fasher, the capital of North Darfur, while the United Nations and its partners battle a cholera outbreak across western Darfur."Deadly attacks and fresh...