Prolonged exposure to low-dose radiation may increase the risk of hypertension: Study
May 04, 2019, at 05:35 pm
New York, May 4 (IBNS): Prolonged exposure to low doses of ionizing radiation increased the risk of hypertension, according to a study of workers at a nuclear plant in Russia published in the American Heart Association’s journal Hypertension.
Stressed at work and trouble sleeping are more serious than you think, study finds
May 04, 2019, at 05:20 pm
Milan, May 4 (IBNS): Work stress and impaired sleep are linked to a threefold higher risk of cardiovascular death in employees with hypertension.
Heart damage from preterm birth may be corrected with exercise in young adulthood: Study
May 04, 2019, at 05:17 pm
Milan, May 4 (IBNS): Heart abnormalities caused by premature birth may be corrected with exercise in young adulthood, according to research presented today at EuroCMR 2019, a scientific congress of the European Society of Cardiology (ESC).
Avoid smoky environments to protect your heart:Study
May 04, 2019, at 05:15 pm
Milan, May 4 (IBNS): If a room or car is smoky, stay away until it has cleared. That’s the main message of research presented today at EuroHeartCare 2019, a scientific congress of the European Society of Cardiology (ESC).
Exercise may improve memory in heart failure patients: Study
May 04, 2019, at 05:13 pm
Milan, May 4 (IBNS): Two-thirds of patients with heart failure have cognitive problems, according to research presented today at EuroHeartCare 2019, a scientific congress of the European Society of Cardiology (ESC).
May 04, 2019, at 05:11 pm
Washington, May 4 (IBNS): U.S. children and teens who consumed low-calorie or zero-calorie sweetened beverages took in about 200 extra calories on a given day compared to those who drank water, and they took in about the same number of calories as youth who consumed sugary beverages, according to a study published today.
WHO calls for more investment in primary health care
May 04, 2019, at 04:47 pm
New York, May 4 (IBNS): Primary health care is key to solving the health challenges facing countries in Asia and the Pacific, according to the World Health Organization (WHO).
Teaching happiness to dementia caregivers reduces their depression, anxiety: Study
May 04, 2019, at 04:45 pm
New York, May 4 (IBNS): Caring for family members with dementia -- which is on the rise in the U.S. -- causes significant emotional and physical stress that increases caregivers’ risk of depression, anxiety and death.
Ebola situation worsening in DR Congo, amidst growing ‘funding gap’ UN health agency warns
May 01, 2019, at 08:28 am
New York, May 1 (IBNS): Strengthening both security and the Ebola response effort is essential to contain the growing outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), UN health agency’s officials said on Tuesday, following a visit to the epicentre of what is already the worst outbreak in the country’s history.
Dr RK Patel and Dr Ambrish Mithal named domain experts on National Health Authority governing board
Apr 30, 2019, at 07:32 pm
Kolkata, Apr 30 (IBNS): The government has appointed Dr. R.K Patel and Dr. Ambrish Mithal as domain experts on the Governing Board of National Health Authority (NHA).
Urine test could prevent cervical cancer: Study
Apr 30, 2019, at 04:34 pm
London, Apr 30 (IBNS): Urine testing may be as effective as the smear test at preventing cervical cancer, according to new research by University of Manchester scientists.
Apr 30, 2019, at 09:44 am
New York, Apr 30 (IBNS): Deaths caused by infections from antibiotic-resistant bacteria will skyrocket over the next two decades, along with huge economic costs, without immediate, ambitious and coordinated action, the UN World Health Organization (WHO) and partners warned on Monday.
Eight hours of interval sprinting can reverse negative effects of menopause: Study
Apr 29, 2019, at 05:35 pm
New York, Apr 29 (IBNS): Twenty minutes of sprints on an exercise bike three times a week for eight weeks – eight hours of exercise in total – is all that’s needed to reverse some of the negative effects of menopause, a new study by UNSW Sydney medical researchers has found.
Antibiotic use linked to greater risk of heart attack and stroke: Study
Apr 28, 2019, at 06:24 pm
New York, Apr 28 (IBNS): Women who take antibiotics over a long period of time are at increased risk of heart attack or stroke, according to new Tulane University research.
Could a popular food ingredient raise the risk for diabetes and obesity?
Apr 27, 2019, at 05:25 pm
New York, Apr 27 (IBNS): Consumption of propionate, a food ingredient that’s widely used in baked goods, animal feeds, and artificial flavorings, appears to increase levels of several hormones that are associated with risk of obesity and diabetes, according to new research led by Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health in collaboration with researchers from Brigham and Women’s Hospital and Sheba Medical Center in Israel.
Comfort food leads to more weight gain during stress: Study
Apr 27, 2019, at 06:44 am
Sydney, Apr 27 (IBNS): It’s no secret that overindulging on high-calorie foods can be detrimental to health, but it turns out that under stress, watching what you eat may be even more important.
'Zero malaria starts with me' UN health agency urges grassroots responsibility on World Day
Apr 26, 2019, at 09:13 am
New York, Apr 26 (IBNS): After more than a decade of steady advances in fighting malaria, progress has leveled off, which is why this World Malaria Day, the World Health Organization (WHO) is supporting a grassroots campaign to emphasize country ownership and community empowerment to improve malaria prevention and care.
Under-fives' daily screen time should be 60 minutes maximum: WHO
Apr 25, 2019, at 02:22 pm
United Nations, Apr 25 (UNI): Toddlers should spend no more than 60 minutes passively watching a screen every day, while babies under 12 months should have none, to ensure that they grow up fit and well, the World Health Organisation (WHO) has said, as part of a campaign to tackle the global obesity crisis.
When your memory takes its last breath – How is India dealing with dementia?
Apr 25, 2019, at 01:22 pm
At the Delhi, New Friends Colony, there was a Gupta family where there was someone battling with dementia. The entire family initially did not pay heed to it when the patriarch of the family, who was a bright, talkative and joyous Virendra Gupta, had all of a sudden stopped speaking. He started showing his short-tempered and irritable behavior and his family members thought that old age was responsible for this change. After a few days, Mr. Gupta failed to button his own shirt and lost his abilities to get dressed on his own. Though he was mostly dressed scarcely, one fine day he left his house almost naked. Then there was a time when he totally forgot how he should use his hands while eating his food and all this took place within a time period of 20 days!
Vaccinations create ‘umbrella of immunity’ against global measles outbreaks, says UNICEF
Apr 25, 2019, at 08:52 am
New York, Apr 25 (IBNS): Between 2010 and 2017, an average of 21.1 million children missed their first dose of the measles vaccine, the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) revealed on Wednesday, stressing its importance to creating “an umbrella of immunity for everyone.”
Under-fives' daily screen time should be kept to 60 minutes only, warns WHO
Apr 25, 2019, at 08:38 am
New York, Apr 25 (IBNS): Toddlers should spend no more than 60 minutes passively watching a screen every day, while babies under 12 months should have none, to ensure that they grow up fit and well, the World Health Organization (WHO) said on Wednesday, as part of a campaign to tackle the global obesity crisis.
New malaria vaccine trial in Malawi marks ‘an innovation milestone', declares UN health agency
Apr 24, 2019, at 10:38 pm
United Nations, Apr 24 (IBNS): A new vaccine against deadly malaria which has been 30 years in development, was made available for the first time to infants in Malawi on Tuesday, marking an “innovation milestone”, said the World Health Organization (WHO).
Losing 16 minutes of sleep daily can hamper job life: Study
Apr 24, 2019, at 05:55 pm
New York, Apr 24 (IBNS): Losing just 16 minutes of sleep could be the difference between a clear-headed day at the office or one filled with distractions.
Can physical activity offset the health risks of too much sitting?study finds
Apr 24, 2019, at 05:44 pm
Sydney, Apr 24 (IBNS): In findings that could relieve desk-bound office workers, a weekly dose of at least 150 minutes of physical activity could substantially reduce or offset the mortality risks in 'high sitters', University of Sydney research finds.
Malaria vaccine pilot launched in Malawi
Apr 24, 2019, at 05:40 pm
New York, Apr 24 (IBNS): WHO welcomes the Government of Malawi’s launch of the world’s first malaria vaccine today in a landmark pilot programme. The country is the first of three in Africa in which the vaccine, known as RTS,S, will be made available to children up to 2 years of age; Ghana and Kenya will introduce the vaccine in the coming weeks.
Traditional Chinese medicine bridges Argentina, China
Apr 24, 2019, at 05:05 pm
Mendoza, Argentina, Apr 24 (Xinhua) Traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) is becoming increasingly popular and serving as a bridge between East and West in a city in Argentina.
New malaria vaccine trial in Malawi marks ‘an innovation milestone', declares UN health agency
Apr 24, 2019, at 09:23 am
New York, Apr 24 (IBNS): A new vaccine against deadly malaria which has been 30 years in development, was made available for the first time to infants in Malawi on Tuesday, marking an “innovation milestone”, said the World Health Organization (WHO).
Medicaid could save $2.6 billion within a year if just 1 percent of recipients quit smoking: Study
Apr 23, 2019, at 05:35 pm
New York, Apr 23 (IBNS): Reducing smoking, and its associated health effects, among Medicaid recipients in each state by just 1 percent would result in $2.6 billion in total Medicaid savings the following year, according to new research by UCSF.
Media exposure to mass violence can fuel cycle of distress, study finds
Apr 23, 2019, at 05:32 pm
New York, Apr 23 (IBNS): Repeated exposure to media coverage of collective traumas, such as mass shootings or natural disasters, can fuel a cycle of distress, according to a University of California, Irvine study.
Hundreds suffer from fever in Tripura village, no medical help available
Apr 21, 2019, at 10:42 pm
Ambassa (Tripura), Apr 21 (UNI): Amidst the heat of political activities hundred of villagers including babies reeling from the grip of fever without any medical assistance over the past 10 days in the remote Kalyan Singh ADC village in the bordering subdivision of Gandacharra in the northern Tripura district of Dhalai here.