Smoking rates decline when mentally ill get help to quit: Study

Jun 09, 2018, at 08:15 pm

Washington, June 9 (IBNS): Patients with serious mental illness have significantly higher smoking rates than the general population.

Fathers are one of the best, yet most underutilized child development resources – UNICEF

Jun 09, 2018, at 07:49 pm

New York, June 9 (IBNS): As Father’s Day is celebrated across nearly 90 countries this month, UNICEF today launched a new parenting site as part of its ‘Super Dads’ campaign recognizing fathers’ role in their children’s early development. UNICEF is calling for more support for fathers globally, including for policies that give parents the time and resources they need to spend quality time with their children.

High vitamin D levels linked to lower cholesterol in children: Study

Jun 08, 2018, at 03:19 pm

London, June 8 (IBNS): There is a link between higher serum vitamin D levels and lower plasma cholesterol levels in primary school children, new research from the University of Eastern Finland shows.

Canada: Mobile health interventions effectively treats serious psychiatric patients

Jun 06, 2018, at 07:29 pm

Ottawa, June 6 (IBNS): A recent study by mHealth published by Psychiatric Services revealed that mobile health interventions were an effective in treating patients with serious mental illness due to its superior patient engagement, media reports said.

Brain protein targeted for alcoholism cure:Study

Jun 06, 2018, at 06:52 pm

New York, June 6 (IBNS): A protein in the brain that binds to alcohol could be the key to curing alcoholism, reports UH College of Pharmacy medicinal chemist Joydip Das in eNeuro, a journal of the Society for Neuroscience.

Almost 1 in 4 people worldwide to be obese by 2045: Study

Jun 06, 2018, at 06:37 pm

New York, June 6 (IBNS): If current trends continue, almost a quarter (22%) of the people in the world will be obese by 2045 (up from 14% in 2017), and one in eight (12%) will have type 2 diabetes (up from 9% in 2017), according to a study presented at this year’s European Congress on Obesity in Vienna, Austria (23-26 May). 

1 in 3 women experience ‘loss of control’ eating in pregnancy

Jun 06, 2018, at 06:32 pm

New York, June 6 (IBNS): More than a third of women report feeling out of control over the amount they eat during pregnancy, according to new UCL-led research.

Coffee helps teams work together, study suggests

Jun 06, 2018, at 06:29 pm

New York, June 6 (IBNS): Good teamwork begins with a cup of coffee for everyone, a new study suggests.

‘Social drivers’ must be confronted in fight against tuberculosis says UN chief

Jun 05, 2018, at 08:54 am

New York, June 5 (IBNS): Winning the fight against Tuberculosis requires that “social drivers” of the disease – especially poverty and inequality – are tackled head on, the United Nations Secretary-General said today, urging greater efforts to provide universal health coverage and combat the growing threat of anti-microbial resistance.

Walk, cycle, dance and play – UN health agency recommends new action plan for good health

Jun 05, 2018, at 08:39 am

New York, June 5 (IBNS): One-in-five adults and 80 per cent of adolescents worldwide are not getting enough exercise, according to the World Health Organization (WHO), which on Monday launched a new action plan to tackle the situation and promote good health.

Mothers with high emotional, cognitive control help kids behaviour: Study

Jun 03, 2018, at 07:09 pm

New York, June 3 (IBNS): A new parenting study led by BYU professor Ali Crandall finds that the greater emotional control and problem-solving abilities a mother has, the less likely her children will develop behavioral problems, such as throwing tantrums or fighting.

Several cases reported as major E. coli outbreak hits US

Jun 02, 2018, at 08:36 am

Washington, June 2 (IBNS): Several cases have been reported since a major E. coli outbreak occurred in the US, reports said.

World No Tobacco Day targets habit that ‘breaks hearts’ – WHO

Jun 01, 2018, at 02:01 pm

New York, May 31 (IBNS): Spreading the message that tobacco causes deadly illnesses such as heart disease and stroke helps prevent “needless” loss of life, United Nations health experts said on Thursday.

Paheli ki Saheli: Stayfree-UNICEF programme to educate adolescent girls on menstrual hygiene

Jun 01, 2018, at 01:47 pm

Kolkata, May 31 (IBNS): Johnson & Johnson’s leading sanitary napkin brand ‘Stayfree’ and UNICEF has created an entertainment education package as a communication tool to educate adolescent girls on menstrual hygiene.

Kerala jawan dies of suspected Nipah virus infection in Kolkata's hospital

Jun 01, 2018, at 01:24 pm

Kolkata, May 30 (IBNS): A jawan from Kerala, who was on duty at Indian Army's Eastern Command headquarter at Fort William in Kolkata, died of suspected Nipah virus infection on last Friday (May 25), reports said on Wednesday.

Kolkata: One soldier dies of suspected Nipah virus infection

Jun 01, 2018, at 12:39 pm

Kolkata, May 30 (IBNS): One soldier has died of suspected Nipah virus infection, which claimed 13 lives in Kerala so far, in Kolkata, media reports said.

Choose kidney-friendly diet while undergoing renal treatment: DaVita Kidney Care

May 30, 2018, at 02:16 am

Bengaluru, May 29 (IBNS) DaVita Kidney Care (India) Pvt. Ltd, a leading provider of kidney care services in India, on the occasion of World Nutrition Day (May 28) emphasized the importance of a kidney-friendly diet while undergoing renal treatment.

Death of Ebola patients who fled DRC hospital highlights dangers: WHO

May 26, 2018, at 06:00 pm

New York, Mar 26 (IBNS): The escape of three patients infected with the Ebola virus in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) from the hospital where they were being treated is “not unexpected”, the World Health Organization (WHO) said on Friday, underlining the need to step up efforts to explain the dangers of the deadly disease to affected communities.

New health board aims to break ‘cycle of panic and neglect’ on pandemics

May 25, 2018, at 05:46 pm

New York, May 25 (IBNS): A group of international experts has been tasked with helping the planet to better prepare for outbreaks, pandemics and other emergencies that have an impact on health.

HIV/AIDS still impacting work and costing billions in lost earnings – new UN agency report

May 25, 2018, at 04:47 pm

New York, May 25 (IBNS): Outlining the economic and social toll HIV and AIDS continues to take on workers around the world, the International Labour Organization (ILO) called on Thursday for an “urgent effort” to improve treatment, step up testing and ensure healthier and more productive workplaces.

Ebola outbreak puts DR Congo on an ‘epidemiological knife-edge’

May 24, 2018, at 07:34 pm

New York, May 24 (IBNS): The Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) remains on an “epidemiological knife-edge” regarding the spread of deadly Ebola disease, despite the quick response by authorities and international partners to the threat, the World Health Organization (WHO) said on Wednesday.

Poverty compounding health challenges for Palestine refugees – UN agency

May 23, 2018, at 05:51 pm

Nerw York, May 23 (IBNS): Non-communicable diseases such as diabetes, hypertension, cancer and smoking-related ailments, account for the majority of the chronic health problems confronting Palestine refugees across the Middle East, a new report by the United Nations agency which supports them, has found.

Nipah virus death toll rises to 10 in Kerala

May 22, 2018, at 09:37 pm

Thiruvanthapuram, May 22 (IBNS) :  Ten people have so far died of the deadly Nipah virus in Kerala as it sets the alarm bell ringing high in the state, media reports said on Tuesday.

At global health forum, UN officials call for strong, people-focused health systems

May 22, 2018, at 02:37 pm

New York, May 22 (IBNS): Everyone, everywhere must have equal access to quality health care, said top United Nations officials on Monday, urging greater focus on comprehensive health and well-being.

Nipah virus claims three lives in Kerala

May 22, 2018, at 05:13 am

Thiruvananthapuram, May 21 (IBNS): A mysterious virus 'Nipah' has attacked Kerala's Kozhikode, which has claimed three lives from the same family, media reports said.

Union Health Minister asks NCDC Director to look into the spread of deadly Nipah virus in Kerala

May 21, 2018, at 07:31 pm

Thiruvnanthapuram, May 21 (IBNS): The Central government has rushed a team to Kerala to study the spread of the Nipah virus induced fever and take necessary steps to contain the virus, according to media reports on Monday.

Most deprived are more likely to develop dementia

May 18, 2018, at 09:14 pm

New York, May 18 (IBNS): Researchers analysed data from over 6000 adults born between 1902 and 1943 and found that the 20% most deprived adults were 50% more likely to develop dementia than the 20% least deprived adults.

Emergency meeting called as Ebola spreads to Congolese city – UN health agency

May 18, 2018, at 01:40 pm

New York, May 18 (IBNS): The World Health Organization (WHO) is convening an emergency meeting on Friday to “consider the international risks” of the latest outbreak of the deadly disease Ebola, which has now moved to an urban area of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC).

DR Congo: Ebola spreads to city from countryside, one new case registered

May 17, 2018, at 06:26 pm

Kinshasa, May 17 (IBNS): At least a new case has been registered as Ebola spread from countryside to a city in DR Congo, reports said on Thursday.

BM Birla Heart Research Centre is now offering advanced TAVI surgery

May 17, 2018, at 05:42 pm

Kolkata, May 17 (IBNS) In Western countries, TAVI has now become the most common go-to cardiac operation when it comes to minimally invasive surgical procedures for valve replacement, with almost 95% success rate, according to a top doctor at Kolkata's BM Birla Heart Research Centre which is now offering the advanced surgery.