National Aids Control Organization observe 'World Blood Donors Day'

Jun 14, 2015, at 07:48 pm

New Delhi, June 14 (IBNS): The National AIDS Control Organization (NACO), Ministry of Health and Family Welfare observed the 'World Blood Donor Day' under the aegis of National Blood Transfusion Council (NBTC), at Connaught Place in New Delhi on Sunday.

Lizard spotted in London-bound Air India flight meal tray

Jun 13, 2015, at 05:39 pm

New Delhi, June 13 (IBNS) A lizard was found in the meal served by national carrier Air India in a London-bound flight of Thursday, said media reports on Saturday.

Medanta launches MRI guided Vacuum assisted Breast Biopsy in India

Jun 09, 2015, at 11:03 pm

Kolkata/Gurgaon, June 9 (IBNS): Medanta, The Medicity, a multi-speciality institute located in National Capital Region, on Tuesday has introduced the 'Scar Free Breast Biopsy' treatment for the first time in India.

Fighting in Yemen continues to take toll on civilians, with 20 million needing urgent assistance-UN

Jun 09, 2015, at 10:35 pm

New York, Jun 9 (IBNS): Some 20 million people in Yemen close to 80 per cent of the population urgently need humanitarian assistance, several United Nations agencies are warning, as the conflict, which escalated dramatically in March, continues to take its toll in what was already the poorest country in the region.

After Maggi noodles, pasta and macaroni of other companies face FSSAI tests

Jun 08, 2015, at 08:33 pm

New Delhi, June 8 (IBNS) After Nestle that faces to withdraw its popular noodles brand Maggi following a crackdown over food safety, other brands manufacturing noodles, pasta, and macaroni face trouble as . Food safety regulator Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has ordered testing of branded noodles, pasta and macaroni.

Men above 50 should test for prostrate cancers: Experts

Jun 07, 2015, at 06:18 pm

Kolkata, June 7 (IBNS): All men above the age of 50 should get themselves tested for prostrate cancers since it has emerged as one of the biggest killers of men worldwide but could be cured if detected early, said doctors ahead of a conference on the disease under the auspices of Apollo Gleneagles Hospital, Kolkata.

SRL Diagnostics announces technology to diagnose Hypertension in pregnancy

Jun 05, 2015, at 03:54 am

New Delhi, June 4 (IBNS):: SRL Diagnostics, a global diagnostics chain, introduced a breakthrough medical test to diagnose hypertensive disorders in pregnancy recently at its state of the art lab New Delhi.

600,000 children developing intellectual disabilities every year

Jun 04, 2015, at 03:29 am

New Delhi, June 3 (IBNS) Considering the health effects of lead poisoning among children, Global Alliance to Eliminate Lead Paint (GAELP) is determined to eliminate lead from paints across the world by 2020.

Delhi govt says Maggi samples tested are unsafe, Kerala orders pullout from govt shops

Jun 03, 2015, at 03:13 am

New Delhi, June 2 (IBNS): Amid a controversy over Maggi containing harmful ingredients, the Delhi government has said samples that it tested were found "unsafe".

Two dies from MERS in South Korea

Jun 02, 2015, at 09:34 pm

Seoul, June 2 (IBNS): Two people have died from Middle East Respiratory Syndrome (MERS) in South Korea on Tuesday, media reports said.

Soumen's Workout observes World No Tobacco Day

May 31, 2015, at 09:39 pm

Kolkata, May 31 (IBNS): The 'World No Tobacco Day' was observed in Kolkata on Sunday as an awareness initiative by Soumen's Workout highlighting the risk factors associated with the use of tobacco.

CK Birla launches ambulance services in Kolkata

May 30, 2015, at 04:43 am

Kolkata, May 29 (IBNS): The CK Birla Hospitals,on Friday launched its own fleet of ambulances providing both Basic Life Support (BLS) and Advanced Life Support (ALS).

Madhrui Dixit gets notice for endorsing Maggi

May 29, 2015, at 08:20 pm

Dehradun, May 29 (IBNS) Actor Madhuri Dixit has been served with a notice for endorsing Maggi noodles, which is under scrutiny in Uttar Pradesh for high content of lead.

Former US President Clinton calls for partnerships to boost health

May 29, 2015, at 02:56 pm

New York, May 29 (IBNS): As the United Nations Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC) met to discuss the role of partnerships in achieving the Post-2015 development agenda, the focus fell on the recent response to the Ebola crisis in West Africa and the need to work together to boost capacity in healthcare systems.

Narayana Superspeciality Hospital creates awareness on health hazards of consuming tobacco

May 28, 2015, at 04:18 am

Kolkata, May 27 (IBNS): As a prelude to World No Tobacco Day, which is observed on May 31 , as recognized by World Health Organisation, Narayana Superspeciality Hospital and Indian Dental Association announced their initiative to launch a sustained awareness campaign against tobacco and the rising trends of oral cancer caused by it.

India successfully conclude Presidency of 68th World Health Assembly

May 28, 2015, at 03:19 am

New Delhi, May 27 (IBNS): Minister of Health & Family Welfare Jagat Prakash Nadda successfully steered the proceedings of the 68th Session of the World Health Assembly in his capacity as its President.

AMH makes checking fertility potential easy

May 26, 2015, at 10:49 pm

Kolkata, May 26 (IBNS) A new fertility test known as AMH test is fast becoming the finest tool for specialists in India to determine the fertility potential of a woman.

Fortis Medics treat over 5000 quake victims in Nepal

May 23, 2015, at 01:52 am

New Delhi, May 22 (IBNS): The team of doctors and medical care professionals from Fortis Healthcare Limited (Fortis) has treated and vaccinated more than 5000 victims affected by the horrific serial earthquakes that struck Nepal earlier this month.

No order to recall Maggi noodles, says Nestle

May 22, 2015, at 05:12 am

New Delhi, May 21 (IBNS) While the popular Maggi noodles faced a threat of a ban in Uttar Pradesh after authorities there said monosodium glutamate or MSG and lead were found beyond permissible limits in samples, Nestle India, the company manufacturing the food product, said there are no plans to recall the brand from market and claimed that it is safe to eat.

Apollo Gleneagles Hospitals to perform Free Live Surgeries at KASSCON 2015

May 17, 2015, at 06:37 am

Kolkata, May 17 (IBNS) : Apollo Gleneagles Hospitals, Kolkata in association with Kolkata Arthroscopy and Sports Surgery Society, (KASS) will organize an interactive national Hip Preservation Conference for the first time in the country.

Narayana Health's HCCI gets JCI accreditation

May 16, 2015, at 10:04 pm

India, May 16 (IBNS): Narayana Health has earned it the prestigious JCI (Joint Commission International) Gold Seal of Approval for Health City Cayman Islands (HCCI).

SRL gives preventive healthcare tips on International Day of Action for Women's Health

May 14, 2015, at 09:15 pm

India, May 14 (IBNS): SRL Diagnostics, a leading global diagnostics chain, released a four zone specific study report highlighting heath disorders afflicting women in India.

Tanuja, Kajol, Tanishaa come together for Breast Cancer Awareness

May 13, 2015, at 07:14 pm

Mumbai, May 13 (IBNS) Veteran actress Tanuja along with her daughters Tanishaa Mukerji and Kajol Devgn attended an event commemorating a partnership between Orchids Breast Health Center and Siemens Healthcare, India.

AMRI celebrates Mother's Day

May 12, 2015, at 09:33 pm

Kolkata, May 12 (IBNS): AMRI Mukundapur, the women and child care unit of AMRI Hospitals, recently observed Mother's Day by honouring some of the mothers who have faced 'struggles' with equanimity to raise their children here.

LifeCell International, Fortis La Femme organizes Mommies Day Out

May 11, 2015, at 04:42 am

New Delhi, May 10 (IBNS): To celebrate Mother's Day, LifeCell International, India’s first and largest stem cell company in association with Fortis La Femme, women healthcare solution provider, organized a unique concept- 'Mommies Day Out', an exclusive prenatal workshop for expecting mothers at Delhi’s India Habitat Centre.

Youth loses both hands to an accident, AIMS gives him new pair of hands

May 08, 2015, at 05:37 am

Kolkata, May 7 (IBNS): With science and medicine scaling new frontiers every day, AIMS earlier this year operated a youth who had lost his both hands in a train accident. He was operated with a new pair of hands from a brain dead donor. The youth was thrown out of a running train by antisocial elements while he objected to their unruly behavior towards fellow women passengers.

Taiwan's Apex Medical Corp forays into India Market

May 06, 2015, at 11:32 pm

New Delhi, May 6 (IBNS): Apex Medical Corporation, a 75M USD company and a leading player in the Respiratory Therapy and Pressure Area Care sectors, has made its debut into Indian market with the launch of its three main product verticals-Respiratory, Support Surface and Autoclaves primarily as their core offering in India.

35% children in India detected with Compromised Lung Capacity: Breathe Blue'15

May 05, 2015, at 04:29 am

Kolkata, May 4 (IBNS): Confirming the worst fears due to rising air pollution, around 35 percent of school-going children in India suffer from poor lung health according to a recently released survey, Breathe Blue'15.

WHO mobilizes funds for long-term spinal cord treatment after Nepal earthquake

May 03, 2015, at 07:03 am

Kathmandu,May 2 (IBNS) When Nepal’s devastating April 25 earthquake hit, Nanda Thami was safe.

WHO issues rapid health assessment on impact of Nepal quake

May 02, 2015, at 02:04 am

Kathmandu, May 1 (IBNS): A rapid assessment of health-care facilities by the World Health Organization (WHO) and the Ministry of Health and Population in the earthquake-stricken areas has found that hospitals in four of the worst-affected districts are completely destroyed or too badly damaged to function.