New malaria vaccine trial in Malawi marks ‘an innovation milestone', declares UN health agency
Apr 24, 2019, at 10:38 pm
United Nations, Apr 24 (IBNS): A new vaccine against deadly malaria which has been 30 years in development, was made available for the first time to infants in Malawi on Tuesday, marking an “innovation milestone”, said the World Health Organization (WHO).
Losing 16 minutes of sleep daily can hamper job life: Study
Apr 24, 2019, at 05:55 pm
New York, Apr 24 (IBNS): Losing just 16 minutes of sleep could be the difference between a clear-headed day at the office or one filled with distractions.
Can physical activity offset the health risks of too much sitting?study finds
Apr 24, 2019, at 05:44 pm
Sydney, Apr 24 (IBNS): In findings that could relieve desk-bound office workers, a weekly dose of at least 150 minutes of physical activity could substantially reduce or offset the mortality risks in 'high sitters', University of Sydney research finds.
Malaria vaccine pilot launched in Malawi
Apr 24, 2019, at 05:40 pm
New York, Apr 24 (IBNS): WHO welcomes the Government of Malawi’s launch of the world’s first malaria vaccine today in a landmark pilot programme. The country is the first of three in Africa in which the vaccine, known as RTS,S, will be made available to children up to 2 years of age; Ghana and Kenya will introduce the vaccine in the coming weeks.
Traditional Chinese medicine bridges Argentina, China
Apr 24, 2019, at 05:05 pm
Mendoza, Argentina, Apr 24 (Xinhua) Traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) is becoming increasingly popular and serving as a bridge between East and West in a city in Argentina.
Earthquake of 5.5 magnitude hits Northeast
Apr 24, 2019, at 03:31 pm
Shillong, Apr 24 (UNI): An earthquake of 5.5 magnitude hit several Northeastern states including Assam on Wednesday morning.
More dry years ahead for South-East Asia, reveals new UN-ASEAN study
Apr 24, 2019, at 12:37 pm
Mandalay, Apr 24 (IBNS) – Future scenarios of drought in many parts of South-East Asia may become even more frequent and intense if actions are not taken now to build resilience, according to the latest joint study by the United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (ESCAP) and the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN).
New malaria vaccine trial in Malawi marks ‘an innovation milestone', declares UN health agency
Apr 24, 2019, at 09:23 am
New York, Apr 24 (IBNS): A new vaccine against deadly malaria which has been 30 years in development, was made available for the first time to infants in Malawi on Tuesday, marking an “innovation milestone”, said the World Health Organization (WHO).
Nepal: Tremors felt in Kathmandu, no casualty
Apr 24, 2019, at 08:47 am
Kathmandu, Apr 24 (IBNS): As Nepal is gearing up to observe fourth anniversary of the devastating earthquake that hit the nation in 2015, two back-to-back tremors were felt in the Kathmandu Valley and surrounding areas on Wednesday, officials said.
6.1 magnitude earthquake hits Arunachal Pradesh, no casualty
Apr 24, 2019, at 08:32 am
New Delhi, Apr 24 (IBNS): An earthquake measuring 6.1 on the Richter Scale hit India's Arunachal Pradesh state on the early hours of Wednesday, officials said.
Medicaid could save $2.6 billion within a year if just 1 percent of recipients quit smoking: Study
Apr 23, 2019, at 05:35 pm
New York, Apr 23 (IBNS): Reducing smoking, and its associated health effects, among Medicaid recipients in each state by just 1 percent would result in $2.6 billion in total Medicaid savings the following year, according to new research by UCSF.
Media exposure to mass violence can fuel cycle of distress, study finds
Apr 23, 2019, at 05:32 pm
New York, Apr 23 (IBNS): Repeated exposure to media coverage of collective traumas, such as mass shootings or natural disasters, can fuel a cycle of distress, according to a University of California, Irvine study.
PM Narendra Modi, other Indian celebrities vow to protect planet on Earth Day
Apr 22, 2019, at 04:03 pm
New Delhi, Apr 22 (IBNS): As the world celebrated National Earth Day on Monday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said people should be committed in to work towards the well-being of the planet.
Hundreds suffer from fever in Tripura village, no medical help available
Apr 21, 2019, at 10:42 pm
Ambassa (Tripura), Apr 21 (UNI): Amidst the heat of political activities hundred of villagers including babies reeling from the grip of fever without any medical assistance over the past 10 days in the remote Kalyan Singh ADC village in the bordering subdivision of Gandacharra in the northern Tripura district of Dhalai here.
Common sleep myths compromise good sleep, health: Study
Apr 20, 2019, at 05:18 pm
New York, Apr 20 (IBNS): People often say they can get by on five or fewer hours of sleep, that snoring is harmless, and that having a drink helps you to fall asleep.
Heart patch could limit muscle damage in heart attack aftermath: Study
Apr 20, 2019, at 05:15 pm
New York, Apr 20 (IBNS): Researchers have designed a new type of adhesive patch that can be placed directly on the heart and may one day help to reduce the stretching of heart muscle that often occurs after a heart attack.
Ontario: Study finds one in five children have mental health problems
Apr 20, 2019, at 05:11 pm
Toronto, Apr 20 (IBNS): One in five Ontario children and youth have a mental disorder, but less than one-third have had contact with a mental health care provider, says the Ontario Child Health Study (OCHS).
Do ‘depression genes’ exist? It’s not so simple, new study finds
Apr 20, 2019, at 04:55 pm
Washington, Apr 20 (IBNS): Over the past quarter-century, researchers have published hundreds of studies suggesting a small set of particular genes or gene-variants plays a substantial role in boosting susceptibility to depression.
Gujarat: Lioness dies in Jamvala rescue center
Apr 20, 2019, at 03:58 pm
Junagadh, Apr 20 (UNI) A lioness died in Jamvala rescue center in Gir Gadhada taluka of Gir Somnath district in Gujarat on Saturday.
UN condemns attack on Ebola treatment centre in DR Congo which left doctor dead, two others injured
Apr 20, 2019, at 06:48 am
New York, Apr 20 (IBNS): The UN has condemned an attack on an Ebola treatment centre in the Democratic Republic of the Congo on Friday, which led to the death of a doctor working for the World Health Organization (WHO), and injured two others.
Russians have no problems with excessive use of antibiotics but prefer strong drugs: WHO
Apr 19, 2019, at 05:59 pm
Geneva , Apr 19 (Sputnik/UNI) Russians do not have problems with excessive use of antibiotics, as it is in the middle of the list of countries excessively using this kind of drugs, but, at the same time, very strong drugs are in high demand in Russia, Dr Marc Sprenger, the director of the World Health Organization (WHO) secretariat for antimicrobial resistance, told Sputnik.
Cambodia reports 1st outbreak of H5N6 bird flu
Apr 19, 2019, at 05:41 pm
Phnom Penh, Apr 19 (Xinhua) Cambodia has reported the first outbreak of highly pathogenic H5N6 bird flu virus among poultry, World Organization for Animal Health (OIE) said in a statement late Thursday.
Kerala: MET warns heavy rainfall today
Apr 19, 2019, at 09:27 am
Thiruvananthapuram, Apr 19 (UNI) Meteorological Department here has warned heavy rainfall (7-11 CM) is very likely to occur at one or two places in Kerala on Friday.
'Vaccines are safe' and save lives, UNICEF declares, launching new #VaccinesWork campaign
Apr 19, 2019, at 08:58 am
New York, Apr 19 (IBNS): Amid a surge in outbreaks of vaccine-preventable diseases such as measles, the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) announced on Thursday a new social media campaign, emphasizing that “vaccines are safe, and they save lives”.
Canada: Turn toxic e-waste into a source of ‘decent work’, urges UN labour agency
Apr 18, 2019, at 11:35 pm
United Nations, Apr 18 (IBNS): A “toxic flood of electric and electronic waste” that is growing by the day across the world, should be urgently converted into a source of decent work, that can also protect populations from its harmful effects, the United Nations labour agency said on Wednesday.
Apr 18, 2019, at 10:23 pm
United Nations, Apr 18 (IBNS): Stress, excessively-long working hours and disease, contribute to the deaths of nearly 2.8 million workers every year, while an additional 374 million people get injured or fall ill because of their jobs, the UN labour agency, ILO, said on Thursday.
WHO releases first guideline on digital health interventions
Apr 17, 2019, at 07:43 pm
Geneva, Apr 17 (IBNS): World Health Organization (WHO) on Wednesday released new recommendations on 10 ways that countries can use digital health technology, accessible via mobile phones, tablets and computers, to improve people’s health and essential services.
TAU scientists print first ever 3D heart using patient’s own cells
Apr 17, 2019, at 05:06 pm
Jerusalem, Apr 17 (IBNS): In a major medical breakthrough, Tel Aviv University researchers have "printed" the world's first 3D vascularised engineered heart using a patient's own cells and biological materials. Until now, scientists in regenerative medicine — a field positioned at the crossroads of biology and technology — have been successful in printing only simple tissues without blood vessels.
New study suggests oxytocin may help treat alcohol addiction
Apr 17, 2019, at 05:00 pm
Oxytocin, a brain peptide that is widely known for its role in love and bonding, may hold potential for helping individuals overcome alcohol addiction. In a collaborative study with the National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA), scientists at Scripps Research discovered that oxytocin blocked enhanced drinking in alcohol-dependent rats, concluding that targeting the oxytocin system may be a successful pharmaceutical approach for treating alcohol-use disorder.
Dust storm hits several parts of the country, kills at least 30 people
Apr 17, 2019, at 02:20 pm
New Delhi, Apr 17 (UNI): At least 30 people have died and several others injured in the rains accompanied with dust storm in several parts of the country including Gujarat, Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh and Manipur, officials said on Wednesday.