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India top health sector provider to UN |
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United Nations | Wednesday, 2017 11:15:04 PM IST |
| India, which plays the role of the world's pharmacy by producing affordable drugs, was the top supplier in the health sector to the UN system last year with total sales of nearly $804 million in pharmaceuticals and medical services, according to a report ... read.. |
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Innovations in medicine needed to cure rare diseases: Doctors |
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New Delhi | Wednesday, 2017 6:45:04 PM IST |
| Calling for better health research in India, health experts, including those from the All India of Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), on Wednesday said that innovations in medicine alone can help cure rare diseases. ... read.. |
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Online dating abuse likely to affect girls more: Study |
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New York | Wednesday, 2017 6:45:04 PM IST |
| Girls who experience problematic behaviours from an online dating partner -- such as monitoring, control, threats, pressure, or coercion using digital mediums -- are more prone to suffering severe emotional consequences than boys, a study says. ... read.. |
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This human enzyme may help find cure for dementia |
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New York | Wednesday, 2017 6:15:05 PM IST |
| Scientists have identified a naturally occurring human enzyme that can unravel protein aggregates that contribute to both Alzheimer's disease and Parkinson's disease, a finding that can help develop new therapeutic strategy for these diseases, a study say ... read.. |
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Humans may regenerate heart cells in future: Study |
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New York | Wednesday, 2017 6:15:05 PM IST |
| Communication between "heart genes" in sea anemones and ability of the genes to regenerate may help humans to develop new therapies to treat heart conditions, scientists have found. ... read.. |
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Research warns against liberal consumption of good fat |
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San Francisco | Wednesday, 2017 3:45:06 PM IST |
| Liberal consumption of so-called good fats like those found in olive oil and avocados may lead to fatty liver disease, a risk factor for metabolic disorders like Type 2 diabetes and hypertension, a new research has said. ... read.. |
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IVF babies have same cognitive skills as naturally-born babies: Study |
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New Delhi | Tuesday, 2017 9:15:04 PM IST |
| Babies conceived from artificial methods such as In Vitro Fertilisation (IVF) and Assisted Reproductive Technology (ART) have the same cognitive skills as the babies conceived naturally, revealed a study on Tuesday, contradicting earlier theories that bab ... read.. |
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Zen Hospital honoured by Maharashtra government |
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Mumbai | Tuesday, 2017 8:45:04 PM IST |
| Zen Hospital -- the first in Maharashtra to start 3D laparoscopic surgery -- was on Tuesday announced as the best centre for Advanced Laparoscopic Surgery in Maharashtra by the state government. ... read.. |
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Brisk walk every 30 min may cut heart disease risk |
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Wellington | Tuesday, 2017 7:15:04 PM IST |
| Do you spend your day sitting for long hours? Beware, it may increase the risk of cardiovascular disease. Getting up and taking brisk walks for two minutes every half an hour may significantly lower the level of fatty acids that lead to clogged arteries, ... read.. |
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Congress wants central health team in Kerala over fever outbreak |
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Thiruvananthapuram | Tuesday, 2017 6:15:04 PM IST |
| With the death toll in Kerala due to various types of fevers, including dengue and typhoid, crossing over 200, Leader of Opposition Ramesh Chennithala on Tuesday demanded that a central expert team be sent to the state to detect some of the new diseases r ... read.. |
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Childhood asthma may up risk of heart failure |
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New York | Tuesday, 2017 4:45:04 PM IST |
| Individuals with a history of asthma from childhood may be at a greater risk of experiencing shortness of breath, chest pain, fainting and eventually heart failure in adulthood, researchers have warned. ... read.. |
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Night shifts may hamper DNA repair |
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New York | Tuesday, 2017 4:15:04 PM IST |
| If you are working on night shifts regularly, chances are your body's ability to repair DNA damage may get hampered, suggest researchers led by one of Indian-origin. ... read.. |
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More veggies a day may cut early menopause risk |
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New York | Tuesday, 2017 1:45:04 PM IST |
| A single daily serving of vegetable protein from foods such as whole grains, soy and tofu may protect women from early menopause and could prolong their reproductive function, researchers say. ... read.. |
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US Senate healthcare reform bill would leave 22 mn without coverage |
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Washington | Tuesday, 2017 8:15:04 AM IST |
| The healthcare reform bill being discussed by the US Senate would leave 22 million people without medical insurance by 2026, of whom 15 million would drop off the roles in the first year after its implementation, the Congressional Budget Office calculates ... read.. |
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Another fake doctor nabbed in Bengal |
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| Monday, 2017 7:45:04 PM IST |
| Amid a series of fake doctor cases in Bengal, yet another person with a fake MBBS degree was arrested from West Bengal's Nadia district on Monday. ... read.. |
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Gene, air pollution together spike autism risk |
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New York | Monday, 2017 6:45:04 PM IST |
| Individuals with high levels of genetic variation and elevated exposure to a type of air pollution may be at an increased risk of developing autism, a new analysis shows. ... read.. |
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Four of a family killed in Odisha road accident |
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Bhubaneswar | Monday, 2017 6:15:04 PM IST |
| Four persons of a family, including a cancer patient they were shifting to a different hospital, were killed and another injured when a truck hit their car in Odisha's Dhenkanal district on Monday, police said. ... read.. |
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Researchers explore new potential of human echolocation |
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New York | Monday, 2017 1:45:04 PM IST |
| Researchers are exploring insights into the ability of visually impaired people to use echoes from a cane or other sounds to navigate safely -- known as echolocation -- to help people who lose eyesight later in life. ... read.. |
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Modi lauds villages for becoming free of open defecation (Lead) |
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New Delhi | Sunday, 2017 2:15:56 PM IST |
| Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday praised two villages in Uttar Pradesh and Andhra Pradesh for taking initiatives to make themselves free of open defecation and setting an example for others under the 'Swachh Bharat' movement. ... read.. |
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Modi lauds UP village for becoming free of open defection |
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New Delhi | Sunday, 2017 2:15:42 PM IST |
| Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday congratulated the people of Mubarakpur, a small village in Uttar Pradesh, for becoming free of open defecation and said it was the best example 'Swatchh Bharat' movement. ... read.. |
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Bioengineers create durable device for diabetes monitoring |
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New York | Sunday, 2017 2:15:33 PM IST |
| Researchers, including one of Indian-origin, at The University of Texas have developed a durable and versatile wearable diagnostic tool that measures three diabetes-related compounds in microscopic amounts of perspiration. ... read.. |
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Robotic O-Arm allows for minimal invasive neuro surgery: Doctors |
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New Delhi | Friday, 2017 10:15:05 PM IST |
| Calling the Robotic O-Arm technology a boon for neurosurgeons, doctors on Friday said the innovative surgical imaging system can allow surgeons to perform minimally invasive spine surgeries with greater precision, accuracy and most importantly safety. ... read.. |
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Kolkata hospital asked to pay Rs 3 lakh for negligence |
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Kolkata | Friday, 2017 9:15:05 PM IST |
| A city private hospital was on Friday asked to cough up Rs 30 lakh as compensation by the West Bengal Clinical Establishment Regulatory Commission (WBCERC) for alleged negligence in treatment of an infant leading to her death. ... read.. |
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More than 6 lakh qualify CBSE NEET 2017 |
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New Delhi | Friday, 2017 8:45:06 PM IST |
| As many as 6,11,539 students have qualified the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) National Eligibility Entrance Test (NEET) for admission to medical and dental courses, it was announced on Friday. ... read.. |
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Delhi hospitals allowed to increase bed capacities |
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New Delhi | Friday, 2017 8:15:05 PM IST |
| In a bid to tackle dengue and chikungunya cases in the city, the Delhi government on Friday announced that all hospitals here have been permitted to increase their bed capacity by 10 to 20 per cent. ... read.. |
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Brisk walk may help keep Alzheimer's at bay |
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New York | Friday, 2017 5:45:04 PM IST |
| Taking a brisk walk or engaging in other moderate-intensity physical activities may help slow down the progression of Alzheimer's disease, says a study. ... read.. |
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'Good' fat diet may reduce bowel disease symptom |
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New York | Friday, 2017 1:15:06 PM IST |
| A "good" high fat diet may lead to specific changes in gut bacteria that could fight harmful inflammation and reduce symptoms of Crohn's disease, a chronic inflammatory bowel disorder, says a new study. ... read.. |
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US bans fresh beef imports from Brazil |
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Washington | Friday, 2017 11:45:06 AM IST |
| The US has banned fresh beef imports from Brazil, one of the world's largest red meat exporters, due to concerns about the safety of the products. ... read.. |
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Don't eat but sleep, to beat office blues! |
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Washington D.C. [USA] | June 23, 2017 12:01:13 AM IST |
| Stressful day at work leads to binge-eating at night. A new study suggests a good night's sleep can serve as a protecting factor between job stress and unhealthy eating in the evening. ... read.. |
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Irked over wife's death, academician wants doctors' licence revoked |
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Guwahati | Thursday, 2017 10:45:06 PM IST |
| A senior Assam-based academician, whose wife died due to medical negligence at a Delhi-based hospital in 2015, on Thursday urged the Assam Medical Council to cancel the medical licence of the two doctors involved in the treatment of the victim. ... read.. |
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AAP takes BJP to task over HC criticism of civic bodies |
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New Delhi | Thursday, 2017 5:15:06 PM IST |
| The Aam Aadmi Party on Thursday took the BJP to task over the Delhi High Court's criticism of the three municipal corporations a day earlier over improper garbage disposal in the national capital. ... read.. |
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Sex can boost brain power in older adults |
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London | Thursday, 2017 4:45:04 PM IST |
| Staying busy in your bedroom even after age 50 could be good for your brain as researchers have found that older adults who have sex more frequently do better in brain function tests. ... read.. |
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Men gain weight after marriage |
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London | Thursday, 2017 3:45:06 PM IST |
| Putting paid to the idea that married couples have better physical health because of increased social support, a new study has found that marriage actually makes men fatter, and the early days of fatherhood add to the problem. ... read.. |
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Parkinson's may partly be an autoimmune disease: Study |
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New York | Thursday, 2017 2:15:06 PM IST |
| In what could confirm a century-old suspicion, researchers have found the first direct evidence that autoimmunity -- in which the immune system attacks the body's own tissues -- plays a role in Parkinson's disease, a neurodegenerative disorder. ... read.. |
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Healing garden at your place: Homoeopathy speaks |
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New Delhi [India] | June 22, 2017 12:01:13 AM IST |
| One always aspires to be fit and healthy without taking any medicine. If there will be no stress, infections or any other disturbances, there will be no chance of getting ill. But the real world is exactly opposite. There is no life without challenges. ... read.. |
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Can your blood group predict heart attack risk? |
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New Delhi [India] | June 22, 2017 12:01:13 AM IST |
| India is presently witnessing nearly two million heart attacks annually. A heart attack (clinically known as myocardial infarction) is the permanent damage or death of the heart muscles due to lack of oxygen-rich blood. According to reports, heart attack ... read.. |
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Yoga gives people control of lives, better health: UN forum |
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United Nations | Thursday, 2017 1:15:04 PM IST |
| Yoga empowers people to take control of their lives and achieve better health at lower cost to society, according to experts at a forum here on Wednesday celebrating the Third International Day of Yoga (IDY). ... read.. |
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India to hold yoga, cultural fest in Hungary |
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New Delhi | Thursday, 2017 12:45:07 PM IST |
| Promoting ancient Indian tradition of de-stressing though control of the body and mind, the Indian Embassy is hosting a three-day yoga and cultural festival across 15 cities in Hungary this week, an official said on Thursday. ... read.. |
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Looking for stone removal procedure? |
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New Delhi [India] | June 22, 2017 12:01:13 AM IST |
| Kidneys help in detoxifying and filtering impurities from the blood. They help us excrete excess toxins and excess water through urine. ... read.. |
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Lack Vitamin D? Your job could be a reason |
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Washington D.C. [USA] | June 22, 2017 12:01:13 AM IST |
| Stuck behind your office desk for most part of the day? Your nine-to-five job could be a major factor that puts you at high risk of Vitamin D deficiency. ... read.. |
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