Cabinet approves establishment of National Institute of Mental Health Rehabilitation at Bhopal
May 17, 2018, at 02:41 am
New Delhi, May 16 (IBNS): The Union Cabinet chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi has approved the establishment of National Institute of Mental Health Rehabilitation (NIMHR) at Bhopal as a Society under the Societies Registration Act, 1860 under the aegis of the Department of Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities.
Cabinet approves setting up of new AIIMS in Deoghar, Jharkhand
May 17, 2018, at 01:38 am
New Delhi, May 16 (IBNS): The Union Cabinet chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi has approved setting up of a new All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) in Deoghar in Jharkhand.
Circadian Rhythm disruption associated with mood disorders: Study
May 16, 2018, at 09:21 pm
London, May 16 (IBNS): Circadian rhythms, the natural variations in our behaviour and activity throughout a 24-hour period, are known to affect everything from hormones to eating habits.
UN health agency launches new diagnostic tool to ensure effective treatment
May 16, 2018, at 03:14 pm
New York, May 16 (IBNS): Although correctly identifying disease is essential for successful treatment, many have no way of accessing an accurate diagnosis, the United Nation health agency said on Tuesday, launching new tool to close this critical gap.
Eating right and keeping well during Ramadan: Experts suggest steps
May 16, 2018, at 12:12 am
London,May 15 (IBNS):Swapping fried food for grilled goodness, ditching samosas, swerving sugar and salt, and spending nights drinking as much water as possible could help millions of Muslims across the globe tackle the challenges of Ramadan.
Study shows yogurt may dampen chronic inflammation linked to multiple diseases
May 15, 2018, at 11:34 pm
New York, May 15 (IBNS): Inflammation can be good. It’s part of the body’s innate immune system, our first line of defense against illness and injury.
Job strain linked to onset of common mental illness: Study
May 15, 2018, at 08:56 pm
Sydney, May 15 (IBNS): Workplaces that reduce job strain could prevent up to 14 percent of new cases of common mental illness from occurring, according to new research led by the Black Dog Institute.
May 15, 2018, at 02:42 pm
New York, May 15 (IBNS): Industrially-produced trans-fats may give food a longer shelf life, but each year they also lead to the death of more than 500,000 people from cardiovascular and heart disease, according to the United Nations health agency.
Boosting the effects of Vitamin D to tackle diabetes, finds study
May 13, 2018, at 10:36 pm
New York, May 13 (IBNS): More than 27 million people in the United States are living with type 2 diabetes, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. As the population ages and a growing percentage of people become overweight or obese, that number is expected to increase.
May 13, 2018, at 09:35 pm
London, May 13 (IBNS): Research from the University of Warwick indicates that taking a tablet a day can help treat cancer patients of a potentially deadly condition.
May 12, 2018, at 12:55 pm
New York, May 12 (IBNS): With the largest-ever outbreak of the deadly Lassa fever in Nigeria having been contained, continued vigilance is vital to deal with any flare-ups, the United Nations health agency warned on Friday.
DR Congo: UN prepared for ‘all scenarios’ despite low risk of Ebola spreading
May 12, 2018, at 12:52 pm
New York, May 12 (IBNS): The chances of the latest Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) spreading across borders are low, said the United Nations health agency on Friday, although nine neighbouring countries remain on alert.
Breathing exercises can sharpen your mind, finds study
May 11, 2018, at 09:47 pm
Dublin, May 11 (IBNS): It has long been claimed by Yogis and Buddhists that meditation and ancient breath-focused practices, such as pranayama, strengthen our ability to focus on tasks. A new study by researchers at Trinity College Dublin explains for the first time the neurophysiological link between breathing and attention.
Kolkata: Rotary Club of Calcutta Metro City hosts seminar on World Thalassaemia Day
May 11, 2018, at 08:31 pm
Kolkata, May 11 (IBNS): Rotary Club of Calcutta Metro City organized a seminar at the Lincoln Room, American Centre in association with The Thalassaemia Society of India and American Centre entitled Red Alert Thalassaemia on the occasion of the World Thalassaemia Day recently.
UNICEF urges wealthy countries to encourage more breastfeeding
May 11, 2018, at 02:21 pm
New York, May 11 (IBNS): Babies in wealthy countries are five times more likely to miss out on breastfeeding than those in the under-developed, the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) said on Thursday, explaining that this gap could be addressed by better support for working mothers, and regulating sales of infant formula.
Robotic surgery embraced by more and more government hospitals
May 11, 2018, at 12:05 am
Mussoorie, May 10 (IBNS): Government hospitals and cancer institutes are increasingly adopting robotic surgery – a trend that shows that this advanced procedure is all set to grow in India.
Drug side effects could treat human hair loss: Study
May 09, 2018, at 09:24 pm
Manchester, May 9 (IBNS): A new drug could ease the distress of men and women who suffer from baldness, according to researchers from The University of Manchester’s Centre for Dermatology Research.
New Ebola outbreak confirmed in DR Congo: UN health agency scales up response
May 09, 2018, at 02:23 pm
New York, May 9 (IBNS): Two new cases of Ebola Virus Disease (EVD) have been confirmed in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) by Government scientists there, prompting the UN health agency to immediately scale up its response.
Largest-ever global response to cholera targets 2 million people in Africa
May 08, 2018, at 01:33 pm
New York, May 8 (IBNS): The largest cholera vaccination drive in history targeting two million people across Africa is underway, the United Nations announced on Monday, in response to a series of recent deadly outbreaks of the water-borne disease.
Researchers develop 'comorbidity network' for chronic disease
May 08, 2018, at 01:41 am
Sydney, May 7 (IBNS): Sydney researchers believe untapped medical records could be used to predict when a person is at risk of developing type 2 diabetes (T2D).
Midwives ‘lead the way with quality care’, as world marks International Day
May 05, 2018, at 01:36 pm
New York, May 5 (IBNS): Midwives are vital to driving sustainable development and key to helping mothers, and expectant-mothers, make informed, healthy choices, said the United Nations health agency’s chief nurse on Friday.
US nurse displays on FB how healthy lungs differ from cigarette smoke-damaged ones
May 05, 2018, at 01:20 am
Washington, May 4 (IBNS): With large number of people still addicted to smoking, a US nurse decided to take a special step to show people the condition of their lungs.
Women who eat fast food take longer to become pregnant: Study
May 04, 2018, at 11:46 pm
Adelaide, May 4 (IBNS): Women who eat less fruit and more fast food take longer to get pregnant and are less likely to conceive within a year, according to a study by researchers at the University of Adelaide’s Robinson Research Institute.
Frequent sauna bathing reduces risk of stroke: Study
May 04, 2018, at 10:24 pm
New York, May 5 (IBNS): Frequent sauna bathing is associated with a reduced risk of stroke, according to a new international study.
Fasting boosts stem cells’ regenerative capacity: Study
May 04, 2018, at 02:41 pm
New York, May 4 (IBNS): As people age, their intestinal stem cells begin to lose their ability to regenerate.
Mental health ‘neglected issue’ but key to achieving Global Goals, say UN chiefs
May 04, 2018, at 01:24 pm
New York, May 4 (IBNS): Mental health remains one of the most neglected global health issues, even though it is critical to the achievement of the 2030 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) adopted by world leaders, top United Nations officials have said at an event in London.
May 03, 2018, at 09:52 pm
Kolkata, May 3 (IBNS): Over 550 people recently came together at Victoria Memorial, Kolkata’s iconic monument, to raise awareness about, and prevent, avoidable blindness.
Vitamin A deficiency puts 140 million children at risk of illness and death – UNICEF
May 03, 2018, at 01:38 pm
New York, May 3 (IBNS): More than 140 million children are at greater risk of illness, hearing loss, blindness and even death globally if urgent action is not taken to provide them with life-saving vitamin A supplements, the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) has warned.
Following five healthy lifestyle habits may increase life expectancy by decade or more: Study
May 03, 2018, at 01:19 am
New York, May 2 (IBNS): Maintaining five healthy habits—eating a healthy diet, exercising regularly, keeping a healthy body weight, not drinking too much alcohol, and not smoking—during adulthood may add more than a decade to life expectancy, according to a new study led by Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health.
9 out of 10 people worldwide breathe polluted air, but more countries are taking action: WHO
May 02, 2018, at 03:00 pm
New York, May 2 (IBNS): Air pollution levels remain dangerously high in many parts of the world. New data from WHO shows that 9 out of 10 people breathe air containing high levels of pollutants.