Health
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Mpox: WHO reports 906 new cases from 26 countries in November
New Delhi: There has been a global rise in mpox cases with 906 new cases recorded from 26 countries in November, the World Health Organisation (WHO) said. This amounts to an increase…
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Rise in cases of black fever causes concern in West Bengal
Kolkata: The rise in the number of cases of visceral leishmaniasis, widely known as black fever, has emerged as a cause of concern in West Bengal, an official said, adding, the situation,…
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Global dengue surge sparks concern, cases top 5 million in 2023
Geneva: The World Health Organization (WHO) sounded the alarm on the threat of dengue on Friday, December 22, as the mosquito-borne disease has spread to previously untouched countries, infecting over 5 million…
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Centre urges states to keep vigil on COVID situation after recent surge
Union Health Secretary Shri Sudhansh Pant on Monday, December 18, urged the states to keep a constant watch over the COVID situation in the country. The development unfolded following the recent upsurge…
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WHO calls for raising surveillance amid global rise in Covid cases
New Delhi: Amid the fresh global rise in Covid-19 cases, majorly due to the JN.1 Covid sub-variant, the World Health Organisation (WHO) has called for raising surveillance to tackle the infectious disease.…
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Indian docs support WHO ban on vapes, call on govt to take action
New Delhi: A day after the World Health Organization (WHO) urged governments to treat e-cigarettes akin to tobacco and impose a ban on all flavours, health experts in India have called on…
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Smoking shrinks brain, genetics play important role, research finds
New Delhi: New research has found that smoking causes the brain to shrink and that genetics could be important as about half of one’s risk of smoking can come from their genes.…
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Study finds how gene mutation leads to ALS
New York: Scientists have discovered for the first time how a mutated gene leads to amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) — a progressive neurodegenerative that affects nerve cells in the brain and spinal…
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Exercise may boost cognitive function for people with Down syndrome
London: Light, regular exercise can help improve the cognitive, as well as physical, health of adults with Down syndrome, suggested a study. Down syndrome is a genetic disorder caused by the presence…
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Only 7% of new docs aware of advances in anti-smoking strategies: Study
New Delhi: A mere 7 per cent of doctors are aware of recent advances in anti-smoking strategies, posing a significant challenge to the nation’s efforts in combating tobacco addiction, according to a…
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Severe asthma can be controlled using biologic therapies: Study
London: Severe asthma can be controlled using biologic therapies without the addition of regular high-dose inhaled steroids, which can have significant side effects, a new study has shown. The study, published in…
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Doctors remove over 60 live worms out of woman’s eyes in China
New Delhi: Doctors have extracted more than sixty live worms from a patient’s eyes during an operation in China. The woman, whose identity has not been revealed, had been experiencing itchy eyes…
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Around 40 million women suffer long-term health issues after childbirth: Report
New Delhi: Every year, at least 40 million women are likely to experience a long-term health problem caused by childbirth, new study published in The Lancet Global Health journal has found. Researchers found…
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IPC issues alert against adverse reactions of painkiller Meftal
New Delhi: The Indian Pharmacopoeia Commission (IPC) has issued a drug safety alert advising healthcare professionals and patients to monitor adverse reactions to painkiller Meftal, commonly used for menstrual cramps and rheumatoid arthritis. The mefenamic…
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Massachusetts 2nd US state with child pneumonia outbreak
San Francisco: As the mysterious pneumonia cases in children rise across the world, Massachusetts has become the second US state to report a sudden surge in the number of pneumonia cases in…
