New Delhi, Sep 11 (IANS) While deaths from chronic diseases such as cancer, heart disease, and stroke decreased for most countries, in almost 60 per cent of nations, the rate… Continue reading Cancer, heart disease deaths declined globally, progress slower in 60 pc countries: The Lancet
Kinshasa, Sep 11 (IANS) The World Health Organization (WHO) announced that it is continuing its efforts to support the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) in halting the spread of… Continue reading WHO steps up support as new Ebola outbreak hits Congo’s Kasai Province
New Delhi, Sep 10 (IANS) The Directorate General of Health Services has issued a directive asking physiotherapists not to use the ‘Dr.’ prefix, as they are not medical doctors. In… Continue reading Physiotherapists are not medical doctors, cannot use ‘Dr.’ prefix: DGHS
New Delhi, Sep 10 (IANS) An increasing rise in global temperatures is set to drive cases of dengue by as much as 76 per cent across a large number of… Continue reading Warming climate to surge dengue cases by 76 pc across Asia, Americas by 2050: Study
Sydney, Sep 10 (IANS) Australia has approved the world’s first vaccine to protect endangered koalas from chlamydia, a disease that has devastated wild populations of the iconic marsupial. Developed over… Continue reading Australia approves world-first vaccine to save koalas from chlamydia
New Delhi, Sep 10 (IANS) Even healthy, full‐term babies are at significant risk of intensive care or prolonged hospitalisation from serious respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) infections — especially during the… Continue reading Even healthy children can be severely affected by RSV: Study
New Delhi, Sep 9 (IANS) India’s fitness economy is gaining strong momentum, and the industry is set to grow to Rs 37,700 crore ($4.5 billion) by 2030, according to a… Continue reading India’s fitness market revenue to grow by 15 pc annually, reach Rs 37,700 cr by 2030: Report
New Delhi, Sep 9 (IANS) Nearly 50 per cent of Indians are planning for healthy ageing, while 71 per cent are using technology to stay active longer, according to a… Continue reading Nearly 50 pc Indians planning for healthy ageing, 71 pc using tech to stay active longer: Report
Hong Kong, Sep 9 (IANS) Addressing a packed audience at the Asian Venture Philanthropy Network (AVPN) summit in Hong Kong, Dr Priti Adani, chairperson of the Adani Foundation, delivered a… Continue reading At Hong Kong Summit, Dr Priti Adani urges global philanthropists to act as ‘co-builders of change’
New Delhi, Sep 9 (IANS) A majority of young adults with diabetes are unaware that they have the disease, posing a significant health risk, according to a study published in… Continue reading Young adults largely unaware of being diabetic: The Lancet
Ulan Bator, Sep 9 (IANS) Two additional cases of bubonic plague have been confirmed in Khuvsgul Province, northern Mongolia, bringing the national total to three, the country’s health ministry said… Continue reading Two more bubonic plague cases reported in Mongolia’s Khuvsgul
New Delhi, Sep 8 (IANS) While cholesterol, the fat-like substance, has typically been related to heart diseases, scientists from the Institute of Nano Science and Technology (INST), Mohali, an autonomous… Continue reading Indian scientists tap cholesterol’s potential to power next-gen electronic devices
