On the first day of 2019, over 395,000 babies to be born worldwide: UNICEF
Jan 02, 2019, at 09:09 am
New York, Jan 2 (IBNS): As the calendar flips to 2019, about 395,072 babies will be born around the world, the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) said on Tuesday, adding that a quarter will be born in South Asia alone.
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Study gives hope for the broken-hearted
Dec 31, 2018, at 06:23 pm
New York, Dec 31 (IBNS): Ground-breaking study finds possible new explanation for mysterious heart condition.
How dietary fiber and gut bacteria protect the cardiovascular system, finds study
Dec 30, 2018, at 06:28 pm
New York, Dec 30 (IBNS): The fatty acid propionate helps defend against the effects of high blood pressure, including atherosclerosis and heart tissue remodeling, a study on mice has found.
A tilt of the head facilitates social engagement, researchers say
Dec 30, 2018, at 04:54 pm
New York, Dec 30 (IBNS): Every time we look at a face, we take in a flood of information effortlessly: age, gender, race, expression, the direction of our subject's gaze, perhaps even their mood.
Moderate drinking not harmful for older patients with heart failure: Study
Dec 29, 2018, at 04:27 pm
New York, Dec 29 (IBNS): A new study suggests that people over age 65 who are newly diagnosed with heart failure can continue to drink moderate amounts of alcohol without worsening their condition.
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Given HIV-infected blood, says woman; hospital denies charge
Dec 28, 2018, at 10:27 pm
Chennai, Dec 28 (IBNS): A 27-year-old woman has accused Tamil Nadu's Kilpauk Medical College Hospital doctors of criminal negligence as a result of which she contacted HIV during blood transfusion in April, NDTV said.
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Reducing drinking could help with smoking cessation, research finds
Dec 28, 2018, at 06:51 pm
New York, Dec 28 (IBNS): If quitting smoking is one of your New Year’s resolutions, you might want to consider cutting back on your drinking, too.
Keyhole surgery returns to war-shattered Mosul as WHO prioritizes medical improvements
Dec 27, 2018, at 09:14 am
New York, Dec 27 (IBNS): In the wake of more than four years of intense conflict in Iraq to dislodge the terrorist group ISIL, the rehabilitation of the health system and improvements to lifesaving medical services in places like formerly-occupied Mosul, remains a top priority, said the World Health Organization (WHO) on Wednesday.
Dec 26, 2018, at 06:36 pm
New York, Dec 26 (IBNS): Current theories of depression suggest that sleep problems, low energy, and low activity levels result from depressed mood, but a new study looking at interactions among these factors in people with bipolar disorder or depression suggests that the opposite may be true—that instability in activity and sleep systems could lead to mood changes.
Women reveal reasons they reject a preventive treatment for breast cancer: Study
Dec 26, 2018, at 06:31 pm
London, Dec 26 (IBNS): Only around a fifth of women at higher risk of developing breast cancer think they need to take a drug proven to help prevent the disease, according to new research funded by Cancer Research UK and published recently in Clinical Breast Cancer.*
Negative mood signals body's immune response: Study
Dec 26, 2018, at 06:25 pm
New York, Dec 26 (IBNS): Negative mood — such as sadness and anger — is associated with higher levels of inflammation and may be a signal of poor health, according to researchers at Penn State.
Medication for severe acne alters skin microbiome: Study
Dec 24, 2018, at 05:17 pm
Washington, Dec 24 (IBNS): Isotretinoin, a form of vitamin A, has been prescribed to treat acne for decades. It reduces oil production in the skin, which helps prevent acne from forming.
Preventable illness is factor in slower life expectancy increases: Study
Dec 22, 2018, at 03:09 pm
London, Dec 22 (IBNS): Preventable illnesses, including heart disease and stroke, are one of several factors behind the slowing improvements in life expectancy in England, according to a new review published by Public Health England (PHE).
Combining three treatment strategies may significantly improve melanoma treatment: Study
Dec 22, 2018, at 02:30 pm
New York, Dec 22 (IBNS): A study by a team led by a Massachusetts General Hospital (MGH) investigator finds evidence that combining three advanced treatment strategies for malignant melanoma – molecular targeted therapy, immune checkpoint blockade and the use of tumor-targeting viruses – may markedly improve outcomes. Their report of experiments in cellular and animal models is being published in Science Translational Medicine.
USC study examines disruption of our biological clock as risk factor for diseases: Study
Dec 21, 2018, at 03:52 pm
New York, Dec 21 (IBNS): USC scientists report that a novel time-keeping mechanism within liver cells that helps sustain key organ tasks can contribute to diseases when its natural rhythm is disrupted.
Mindfulness training could enhance weight loss programs in national efforts to tackle obesity
Dec 19, 2018, at 03:22 pm
London, Dec 19 (IBNS): Mindfulness training may improve the effectiveness of intensive weight management programs, suggesting that it could be an excellent strategy for healthcare providers in preventing and managing obesity.
MTaI welcomes govt’s decision to create a NMDPC
Dec 19, 2018, at 03:11 pm
Kolkata, Dec 19 (IBNS): Medical Technology Association of India, which represents leading global research-based medical technology companies with significant investments in Manufacturing, R&D and HCP training in India, welcomed the central government’s decision to set up a National Medical Devices Promotion Council (NMDPC) and boost the Medical Device Industry in India.
Serious loneliness spans the adult lifespan but there is a silver lining: Study
Dec 19, 2018, at 09:46 am
New York, Dec 19 (IBNS): In recent years, public health officials have warned about a rising epidemic of loneliness, with rates of loneliness reportedly doubling over the past 50 years.
One small flight for a drone, one ‘big leap’ for global health
Dec 19, 2018, at 09:22 am
New York, Dec 19 (IBNS): On a small island in the remote South Pacific, a one-month-old baby has become the world’s first child to be given a vaccine delivered by a drone, the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) has announced.
Cyclonic storm Phethai makes landfall in Andhra Pradesh
Dec 17, 2018, at 05:16 pm
Hyderabad, Dec 17 (IBNS): Cyclonic storm Phethai made a landfall in Andhra Pradesh on Tuesday.
Is your leg under attack? Know from the specialist
Dec 17, 2018, at 12:30 pm
Smart people think on their feet and act. And then we stand tall on our feet all day long, walk and run around to get our chores done. So your legs are not just your wheels in the journey of life, but almost have a heart of its own. And yet our legs are perhaps the most neglected body part.
Treatment shown to improve the odds against bone marrow cancer: Study
Dec 16, 2018, at 04:09 pm
London, Dec 16 (IBNS): In the largest study of its kind, researchers at Newcastle University have led national research into the treatment of patients with newly diagnosed myeloma.
A co-worker's rudeness can affect your sleep and your partner's, new PSU study finds
Dec 15, 2018, at 05:43 pm
New York, Dec 15 (IBNS): Rudeness. Sarcastic comments. Demeaning language. Interrupting or talking over someone in a meeting. Workplace incivilities such as these are becoming increasingly common, and a new study from Portland State University and University of Illinois researchers found this behavior has the potential to not only negatively affect an employee's sleep but their partner's as well.
Dec 15, 2018, at 04:18 pm
New York, Dec 15 (IBNS): Since the 1960s, scientists have known of a modification that occurs to a particular molecule in muscles, especially after exercise. What scientists haven’t known is how that modification happens, or even why.
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Neandertal genes influence brain development of modern humans
Dec 14, 2018, at 06:31 pm
Amsterdam, Dec 14 (IBNS): A characteristic feature of modern humans is the unusually round skull and brain, in contrast to the elongated shape seen in other human species.
Better care, stronger laws needed to save 30 million babies on the brink of death
Dec 14, 2018, at 08:45 am
New York, Dec 14 (IBNS): Nearly 30 million babies each year - nearly a quarter of the total - are born too soon, too small or become sick, requiring specialized care to survive beyond the first month of life, according to a new report by a global coalition that includes the UN Children’s Fund (UNICEF) and World Health Organization (WHO).
Masina Hospital in Mumbai to hold free health check-up camp on Dec 16
Dec 13, 2018, at 12:38 pm
Mumbai, Dec 13 (IBNS): Masina Hospital in the city is organizing a free health check-up camp on Dec 16 (Sunday) in association with Rotary Club of Bombay North, along with free consultation with oncologist, ophthalmologist, gynaecologist, ENT specialist, cardiologist, paediatrician, dentist and orthopaedic surgeon.
Better care, stronger laws needed to save 30 million babies on the brink of death
Dec 13, 2018, at 09:26 am
New York, Dec 13 (IBNS): Nearly 30 million babies are born too soon, too small or become sick, requiring specialized care to survive beyond the first month of life, according to a new report by a global coalition that includes the UN Children’s Fund (UNICEF) and World Health Organization (WHO).
UN pushes for universal health care on International Day
Dec 13, 2018, at 08:58 am
New York, Dec 13 (IBNS): Universal health care for all, leaving no one behind, by 2030: that’s the call going out on International Universal Health Coverage Day, which this year falls on Wednesday. Why 2030? Because that’s the target date for completion of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), one of which (SDG3), calls for the promotion of healthy lives and well-being for all.
Human antibody discovery could save lives from fungal killer: Study
Dec 12, 2018, at 04:01 pm
London, Dec 12 (IBNS): A new way to diagnose, treat and protect against stealth fungal infections that claim more than 1.5 million lives per year worldwide has been moved a step closer, according to research published in Nature Communications.