India monitoring China's respiratory illness outbreak
Nov 24, 2023, at 09:52 pm
India is closely monitoring the outbreak in China which has resulted in respiratory illness among children.
Nov 24, 2023, at 09:26 pm
Hospitals in northern China and the capital Beijing are witnessing a surge in children suffering from respiratory illnesses.
Hundreds of dogs fall sick due to mysterious illness in over 10 US states
Nov 24, 2023, at 03:48 am
A mysterious disease is spreading among dogs in the United States, affecting over 10 states, media reports said.
Mysterious pneumonia in China leaves hundreds of children sick; WHO seeks more information
Nov 23, 2023, at 10:55 pm
Beijing: China has reported a surge in cases similar to influenza mostly among children, prompting the World Health Organization to request additional information on this mysterious outbreak.
Nov 23, 2023, at 05:10 pm
Kolkata/IBNS: Emerging technologies, especially artificial intelligence (AI), are transforming ways to deliver and receive healthcare was the main topic of discussion at the MEDICON 2023 held recently in Kolkata.
New study finds possible cause for red wine headache
Nov 23, 2023, at 05:06 pm
A red wine may pair nicely with the upcoming Thanksgiving meal. But for some people, drinking red wine even in small amounts causes a headache. Typically, a “red wine headache” can occur within 30 minutes to three hours after drinking as little as a small glass of wine.
Tripura makes dress code mandatory in hospitals
Nov 19, 2023, at 06:31 pm
Agartala/IBNS: The Tripura government has made the dress code for doctors, nurses, laboratory technicians, and other health workers mandatory in hospitals during duty hours and warned of strict action in case of violation of the order.
Punjab aiming to become India’s next medical tourism hub
Nov 18, 2023, at 10:28 pm
In the ever-expanding landscape of global medical tourism, Punjab emerges as a rising star, ready to shine as India’s next premier destination for international patients seeking high-quality healthcare. With its rich cultural heritage, skilled medical professionals, and evolving healthcare infrastructure, Punjab stands at the threshold of transforming into a medical tourism hub of significant stature.
Lung cancer survival rates are improving for everyone: American Lung Association
Nov 15, 2023, at 10:47 pm
Lung cancer survival rates are improving for everyone, including people of colour, according to the American Lung Association’s 2023 “State of Lung Cancer” report, released today.
Increasing workplace flexibility associated with lower risk of cardiovascular disease: Study
Nov 15, 2023, at 10:32 pm
Increasing workplace flexibility may lower certain employees’ risk of cardiovascular disease, according to a new study led by Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health and Penn State University.
Study says U.S. men die nearly six years before women
Nov 15, 2023, at 10:25 pm
We’ve known for more than a century that women outlive men. But new research led by Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health and UC San Francisco shows that, at least in the United States, the gap has been widening for more than a decade.
WHO says quitting smoking can reduce type 2 diabetes risk by 30-40 percent
Nov 15, 2023, at 10:21 pm
A new brief, jointly developed by WHO, the International Diabetes Federation (IDF) and the University of Newcastle, unveils that quitting smoking can lower the risk of developing type 2 diabetes by as much as 30–40%.
Sudan: Humanitarians step up response to deadly cholera outbreak
Nov 15, 2023, at 06:01 pm
Cholera vaccines are expected to arrive in Sudan this month as the country continues to face a deadly outbreak of the disease amidst the ongoing war, the UN humanitarian affairs office, OCHA, said on Tuesday.
WHO alerts diabetes is on the rise
Nov 15, 2023, at 03:54 pm
One hundred years after the discovery of insulin, millions of people with diabetes around the world still cannot access the care they need, risking severe complications, WHO warned on Tuesday’s World Diabetes Day.
Artificial intelligence may speed heart attack diagnosis and treatment: Study
Nov 14, 2023, at 09:36 pm
Technology incorporating artificial intelligence (AI) and electrocardiogram (EKG) testing for patients having a heart attack decreased the time to diagnose and send patients for treatment by almost 10 minutes, according to results of a late-breaking science study conducted in a hospital in Taiwan and presented today at the American Heart Association’s Scientific Sessions 2023.
Study shows reducing sodium intake lowered blood pressure in as little as one week
Nov 12, 2023, at 07:36 pm
Reducing daily sodium intake by around 4,000 mg/day significantly lowered systolic blood pressure in more than 70% of adults, ages 50 to 75, in as little as one week compared to their usual diet, according to late-breaking science presented today at the American Heart Association’s Scientific Sessions 2023.
Updated guidelines on COVID-19 revise risk of hospitalisation
Nov 11, 2023, at 10:38 pm
The World Health Organization (WHO) has updated its guidelines on COVID-19 treatment, with revised recommendations for non-severe cases of the disease.
FDA approves first chikungunya vaccine for people over 18
Nov 11, 2023, at 05:31 am
The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved Ixchiq, the first chikungunya vaccine, for people above 18 and older at increased risk of exposure to the mosquito-borne virus.
Immediate bystander CPR a lifeline during cardiac arrest, says Indo-Canadian doctor
Nov 10, 2023, at 06:28 am
More than 90% of sudden cardiac arrest victims will not survive without intervention, with each minute lacking cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) diminishing survival rates by 7%, said noted Indo-Canadian paediatric cardiologist Tapas Mondal.
One in three nonmelanoma skin cancer deaths linked to working outdoors, says WHO-ILO report
Nov 09, 2023, at 06:01 pm
Nearly one in every three deaths from nonmelanoma skin cancer is caused by working under the sun, according to a joint report released on Wednesday by the UN World Health Organization (WHO) and the International Labour Organization (ILO).
Novel therapeutic formulation developed for improved treatment of Indian red scorpion sting
Nov 02, 2023, at 05:16 am
New Delhi: A breakthrough therapeutic drug formulation (TDF) has been developed to combat the toxicity caused by Indian red scorpion venom, offering a significant advancement in the clinical treatment of scorpion sting patients, the Ministry of Science and Technology said on Wednesday.
Ontarians aged six months and older can get free flu shot, new COVID-19 vaccines starting today
Oct 31, 2023, at 04:24 am
Toronto/IBNS: Ontarians will be able to receive free flu shots and the new COVID-19 vaccine, approved by Health Canada, at local pharmacies, public health units and primary health care providers across the province starting Monday.
Kolkata: PG medical student dies of dengue at SSKM Hospital
Oct 27, 2023, at 08:49 pm
A post-graduate medical student, identified as Animesh Machi, died on Friday in the SSKM Hospital, where he was a student, after suffering from mosquito-borne disease - dengue- official sources said.
High levels of lead and cadmium in chocolate products raise alarm
Oct 27, 2023, at 05:21 am
Consumer Reports, a non-profit advocacy group, has conducted a study revealing high levels of lead and cadmium in a third of the tested chocolate products, media reports said.
Nigeria aiming to vaccinate over 7 million girls against leading cause of cervical cancer
Oct 25, 2023, at 03:35 pm
Nigeria introduced the human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine into its routine immunisation system on Tuesday, aiming to reach 7.7 million girls in the largest single round of HPV vaccinations across Africa.
Study finds red meat consumption is associated with increased type 2 diabetes risk
Oct 21, 2023, at 03:27 pm
People who eat just two servings of red meat per week may have an increased risk of developing type 2 diabetes compared to people who eat fewer servings, and the risk increases with greater consumption, according to a new study led by researchers from Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health.
WHO chief Tedros says AI shows ‘great promise for health’ but regulation remains the key
Oct 20, 2023, at 02:59 pm
The World Health Organization (WHO) on Thursday issued a call for better regulations over the use and potential mis-use of artificial intelligence (AI) in the healthcare industry.
Mental health care ‘barriers’ must end, urges Guterres
Oct 10, 2023, at 04:48 am
Three in four people suffering from a mental health condition receive inadequate treatment – or none at all – UN Secretary-General António Guterres said on Monday, as he urged countries to “break down the barriers that prevent people from seeking support”.
1 in 10 babies worldwide are born preterm, with complications, UN agencies warn
Oct 06, 2023, at 11:44 pm
New York: An estimated 13.4 million babies were born early in 2020, with nearly one million dying from preterm complications, UN agencies and partners said in a new report on Thursday.
UN supports 'monumental step' for cancer sufferers in northwest Syria
Oct 04, 2023, at 11:08 pm
The first radiotherapy machine to treat cancer arrived in northwest Syria over the weekend, the UN’s aid coordination office (OCHA) said on Tuesday.