Johannesburg, June 18 (IANS) South Africa’s Gauteng Department of Health announced on Wednesday that it has observed a surge in measles cases since January this year, with laboratory-confirmed cases now… Continue reading South Africa: Gauteng confirms 181 measles cases since January
Pune, June 18 (IANS) The JN.1.16 sub lineage of Omicron variant and the XFG (LF.7 and LP.81.2) recombinant variant did not cause much severe Covid infection, said Dr Naveen Kumar,… Continue reading Infections due to new Covid strains not severe, we’re monitoring: ICMR-NIV Director
New Delhi, June 18 (IANS) While social isolation has long been known a risk factor for Alzheimer’s disease, a new study showed that being more sociable can be an early… Continue reading A busier social life may signal Alzheimer’s risk, says study
Jakarta, June 17 (IANS) Indonesia is stepping up its measures to achieve malaria-free status by 2030, and is currently focusing on reducing cases in the country’s easternmost region of Papua.… Continue reading Indonesia steps up efforts to eliminate malaria by 2030
Bali, June 17 (IANS) Countries of the Asia-Pacific region called for urgent action and solidarity in the fight against malaria during the two-day 9th Asia-Pacific Leaders’ Summit on Malaria Elimination,… Continue reading Urgent action, solidarity needed in fight against malaria in Asia-Pacific
New Delhi, June 16 (IANS) The ICAR-National Institute of High-Security Animal Diseases (NIHSAD), Bhopal, has been designated as a Category A Rinderpest or cattle plague Holding Facility (RHF) by the… Continue reading ICAR-NIHSAD Bhopal designated as containment facility for Rinderpest virus
Ghaziabad, June 16 (IANS) The family of a medical student from Ghaziabad, currently stranded in war-torn Iran, on Monday has appealed to the Indian government to ensure his safe return.… Continue reading ‘Bring back our child’: Family of Ghaziabad student stuck in Tehran pleads with govt amid Israel-Iran conflict
New Delhi, June 16 (IANS) Women who work nightshifts are more likely to suffer from moderate or severe asthma compared to women who work in the daytime, according to a… Continue reading Night shifts may raise risk of asthma in women: Study
New Delhi, June 16 (IANS) An increase in the elderly population as well as a rise in smoking are behind the surge in the global rheumatoid arthritis burden since 1980,… Continue reading Ageing population, smoking behind surge in global rheumatoid arthritis since 1980: Study
Sydney, June 15 (IANS) A team of Australian researchers has launched a new app aimed at boosting the wellbeing and resilience of adults. This innovative mobile application, called ReNeuWell, shifts… Continue reading Researchers develop new app to boost wellbeing, resilience of adults
New York, June 15 (IANS) In a world increasingly obsessed with external forms of wellness, a profound initiative is set to remind us of yoga’s inner essence in the US,… Continue reading International Yoga Day set to rekindle true spirit of yoga
New Delhi, June 14 (IANS) Australian researchers have launched a pioneering clinical trial that aims to combat aggressive cancers previously deemed untreatable. The trial led by a team from the… Continue reading Australian researchers launch pioneering trial targeting untreatable cancers
