Central government approves pneumonia vaccine for Himachal Pradesh

Nov 08, 2016, at 09:01 pm

New Delhi/Simla, Nov 8 (IBNS): The Union Health Ministry, on Tuesday, approved the introduction of Pneumococcal Conjugate Vaccine (PCV) under Universal Immunisation Programme in Himachal Pradesh.

Research shows music therapy reduces depression in children and adolescents

Nov 06, 2016, at 10:17 pm

London, Nov 6 (IBNS):Researchers at Bournemouth University and Queen’s University Belfast have discovered that music therapy reduces depression in children and adolescents with behavioural and emotional problems.

Association between sugary diet and coronary artery disease, finds study

Nov 05, 2016, at 02:22 am

London, Nov 4 (IBNS): What connection is there between food and drink with added sugar and coronary artery disease? Until recently, the question had been inadequately answered by research, but an extensive study from Lund University in Sweden has now contributed important clues.

Study paves the way for new autoimmune disease treatments with fewer side effects

Nov 04, 2016, at 08:53 pm

London, Nov 4 (IBNS): A research team has been using genetics to explore ways of producing new treatments for autoimmune diseases, but with significantly fewer side effects.

Kolkata: Maiden green corridor facilitates organ transplant

Nov 04, 2016, at 02:35 pm

Kolkata, Nov 4 (IBNS): For the first time, Kolkata Police created a green corridor to make a successful organ transplant on Thursday evening, reports said.

Anal cancer rising worldwide, says study

Nov 02, 2016, at 03:03 am

New York, Nov 1 (IBNS): A new American Cancer Society study finds that incidence of anal cancer has been increasing in women or in both men and women in 13 of 18 countries studied, particularly in the Americas, Northern and Western Europe, and Australia.

Delayed gratification associated with fast food frequency

Nov 02, 2016, at 03:02 am

New York, Nov 1 (IBNS): A new study suggests that an ability to delay immediate gratification is associated with less frequent consumption of fast food.

Poor sleep for children using media devices, says study

Nov 02, 2016, at 02:41 am

London, Nov 1 (IBNS): A Cardiff University study has found that children using screen-based media devices at bedtime have over double the risk of inadequate sleep duration compared to children without access to such a device.

Zika virus mosquito discovered in Windsor

Nov 01, 2016, at 03:15 am

Windsor, Oct 31 (IBNS): Larvae for the mosquito responsible for the Zika virus transmission was found in Windsor, media reports said.

New discovery in understanding chemotherapy resistance could prevent cancer cells fighting back, says study

Nov 01, 2016, at 02:15 am

London, Oct 31 (IBNS): Scientists have made an important breakthrough in understanding why some cancer cells become resistant to chemotherapy.

World Stroke Day: Union Health Minister urges citizens to circulate right information

Oct 29, 2016, at 06:36 pm

New Delhi, Oct 29 (IBNS): Union Health Minister Jagat Prakash Nadda on Saturday urged citizens to spread correct information among dear ones, on the occasion of World Stroke day.

High resting heart rate, blood pressure linked to later mental health disorders

Oct 29, 2016, at 12:32 am

London, Oct 28 (IBNS): A high resting heart rate and blood pressure in youth predict an increased susceptibility for anxiety disorders, schizophrenia and obsessive-compulsive disorder later in life, reveals an extensive study conducted by the University of Helsinki and the Karolinska Institutet in Stockholm.

Mumbai: Care24 announces emergency ambulance service during Diwali

Oct 27, 2016, at 09:27 pm

Mumbai, Oct 27 (IBNS): As the city of dreams gears up to revel in the festivities of Diwali, Care 24, a Mumbai based home healthcare service provider, has announced Emergency Ambulance Service for burn victims.

Alarming rise breast cancer among young women: Over 40 % of patients now below 50

Oct 27, 2016, at 07:19 pm

Kolkata, Oct 27 (IBNS): In what is being seen as an alarming medical trend by doctors, the incidence of breast cancer is rapidly increasing among younger women in India, with more than 40% of the patients now below 50 years of age.

National Ayurveda Day to be celebrated throughout the country tomorrow

Oct 27, 2016, at 05:45 pm

New Delhi, Oct 27 (IBNS): On the occasion of National Ayurveda Day, the Ministry of AYUSH is organizing a one day National Seminar on ‘’Prevention and Control of Diabetes through Ayurveda’’ on Oct 28 at New Delhi.

National Ayurveda Day to be celebrated throughout the country tomorrow

Oct 27, 2016, at 04:48 pm

New Delhi, Oct 27 (IBNS): On the occasion of National Ayurveda Day, the Ministry of AYUSH is organizing a one day National Seminar on ‘’Prevention and Control of Diabetes through Ayurveda’’ on Oct 28 at New Delhi.

Indira Gandhi memorial in Delhi shut down following bird flu scare

Oct 26, 2016, at 05:34 pm

New Delhi, Oct 26 (IBNS): Shakti Sthal, the memorial to former prime minister Indira Gandhi, in New Delhi, was shut down following the death of two more ducks from suspected bird flu, the media reported on Wednesday.

GNIDSR-Kolkata, IIT- Kharagpur and IIEST-Shibpur sign MoU for oral healthcare research

Oct 25, 2016, at 07:15 pm

Kolkata, Oct 25 (IBNS): With rise in oral cancer in India and the need to enhance research in oral healthcare, Kolkata-based Guru Nanak Institute of Dental Science & Research (GNIDSR) signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with two leading institutes of West Bengal, on Monday.

Kolkata hosts seminar on “Global Advancement In Pharmaceutical Research and Startup”

Oct 23, 2016, at 04:10 am

Kolkata, Oct 22 (IBNS): The international seminar entitled “Global Advancement In Pharmaceutical Research and Startup” was jointly organized by Guru Nanak Institute of Pharmaceutical Science and Technologyunder the flagship of JIS Group and Indian Pharmacy Graduates Association, Bengal branch.

Tata Steel Noamundi Hospital awarded for being the “Best Patient Centric Hospital in Jharkhand”

Oct 23, 2016, at 12:17 am

New Delhi/ Kolkata, Oct 22 (IBNS): Tata Steel Noamundi Hospital has been conferred with the Prime Time Global Healthcare Excellence Awards 2016 under the category of “Best Patient Centric Hospital in Jharkhand”.

Gwalior zoo shut down after 15 painted storks die of avian influenza

Oct 22, 2016, at 07:22 pm

Bhopal/Gwalior, Oct 22 (IBNS): The Gwalior Zoo was shut down on Saturday following lab tests confirming that the 15 storks have died from bird flu, according to media reports.

Sahil Khan steals the show at the BIGMUSCLES Nutrition success party

Oct 21, 2016, at 06:35 pm

Mumbai, Oct 21 (IBNS): BIGMUSCLES Nutrition, a supplement and nutrition company, recently announced actor turned fitness enthusiast Sahil Khan as their brand ambassador.

Robotic Surgery Vattikuti Fellowship for seven Indian surgeons

Oct 19, 2016, at 05:43 pm

New Delhi October 19 (IBNS): Detroit headquartered Vattikuti Foundation, a non-profit focused on promoting Robotic Surgery in the India, Europe and United States, has awarded year-long fellowships to seven Indian surgeons to specialize in Robotic Surgery in the areas of Urology, Gynecology and Head and Neck surgery.

Government mulling strong punishment for celebrities endorsing misleading ads

Oct 17, 2016, at 06:43 pm

New Delhi, Oct 17 (IBNS): Union Food & Consumer Affairs Minister Ram Vilas Paswan has said that government will bring a new Consumer Protection Law in the upcoming Parliament session, according to media reports on Monday.

Zika virus infection may prevent reinfection,study finds

Oct 15, 2016, at 01:12 am

Washington, Oct 14 (IBNS): People infected with Zika virus may not be susceptible to Zika virus again, according to the latest research involving Kansas State University's Biosecurity Research Institute.

WHO report warns global actions and investments to end tuberculosis epidemic are falling far short

Oct 15, 2016, at 12:46 am

Washington, Oct 14 (IBNS): New data published by WHO in its 2016 "Global Tuberculosis Report" show that countries need to move much faster to prevent, detect, and treat the disease if they are to meet global targets.

JP Nadda reviews preparedness for Zika virus disease and Seasonal Influenza

Oct 14, 2016, at 11:26 pm

World Sight Day aims to raise global awareness about eye health care

Oct 13, 2016, at 05:58 pm

New Delhi, Oct 13 (IBNS): The Union government set up free eye check-up and treatment facilities in designated health centres all over the country as part of the World Sight Day celebrations on Thursday, according to media reports.

Sahil Khan to be the face of Bigmuscles Nutrition

Oct 10, 2016, at 06:52 pm

Mumbai, Oct 10 (IBNS): Supplement brand Bigmuscles Nutrition has signed actor and fitness enthusiast Sahil Khan to be the new face of the brand, an official release stated.

Cabinet approves amendments to the HIV and AIDS (Prevention and Control) Bill, 2014

Oct 05, 2016, at 09:42 pm

New Delhi, Oct 5 (IBNS): The Union Cabinet under the Chairmanship of Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday gave its approval to introduce official amendments to the HIV and AIDS (Prevention and Control) Bill, 2014.