New Delhi, October 6 (IANS): The World Health Organization (WHO) has issued new guidelines to prevent, diagnose, and treat postpartum haemorrhage (PPH), which causes excessive bleeding after childbirth, to mill
New Delhi, October 6 (IANS): India has seen a remarkable success in control of leprosy, with a 99 per cent drop in prevalence rate per 10,000 population and 98 per cent reduction in cases under treatment over a
Chhindwara, October 5 (IANS): In a move following the death of 11 children in Madhya Pradesh’s Chhindwara district, police have arrested Dr Praveen Soni and registered a case against him and Tamil Nadu-based
New Delhi, October 4 (IANS) The size and severity of chikungunya outbreaks -- a mosquito-borne disease is unpredictable, according to a study.The virus, common in tropical and subtropical regions, including Asi
New Delhi, October 3 (IANS): Glioblastomas -- the deadliest form of brain cancer -- affect much more than just the brain, scientists have found.A team from the Montefiore Einstein Comprehensive Cancer Center (M
New Delhi, October 3 (IANS): Eating a plant-based diet, including whole grains, fruits and vegetables, with moderate intake of foods such as poultry and egg, can not only boost human health and reduce the risk
New Delhi, October 3 (IANS): Pertussis, or whooping cough, in young infants can be life-threatening, according to a study, which stressed the need for maternal vaccination during pregnancy.Whooping cough is a h
New Delhi, October 2 (IANS): With the ever-increasing cases of depression and anxiety, making mental health a national priority can help India build healthier, more productive, and more resilient communities, s
New Delhi, September 30 (IANS): The Indian Institute of Technology Delhi (IIT-Delhi) along with Climate Trends, on Tuesday, launched the Health Benefit Assessment Dashboard which established that achieving the
New Delhi, September 30 (IANS): The rapidly changing eating habits with high intake of carbohydrates and saturated fat, with low protein levels, are behind the dramatic increase in diabetes and obesity cases am
New Delhi, September 30 (IANS): A common gene variant may be delaying diagnoses of type 2 diabetes in millions of men worldwide, and increasing their risk of serious complications, according to a study.G6PD def
New Delhi, September 29 (IANS): Higher levels of air pollution may not only harm your lungs but also worsen health for people with obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), according to a multi-national study, that streng
New Delhi, September 29 (IANS): Adopting healthy lifestyles can help significantly reduce risk of heart disease, said Union Health Minister JP Nadda on Monday on World Heart Day.World Heart Day is observed ever
New Delhi, September 28 (IANS): The 100 per cent US tariffs on branded and patented pharmaceutical drugs is not a bitter pill for the Indian drug makers, according to analysts.That is because exports to the US
New Delhi, September 27 (IANS) Diabetic retinopathy is rapidly developing as the leading cause of vision loss in India, with the condition remaining unrecognised till vision loss has set in, according to health
New Delhi, September 27 (IANS) Proper regulation is crucial to enable the correct usage of antibiotics, enhance the safety of food, and fight antimicrobial resistance (AMR), said experts on Saturday.Speaking at
New Delhi, September 26 (IANS) Mental well-being is central to preventing chronic and non-communicable diseases, especially heart disease, experts said on Friday.India has recently seen a significant rise in th
New Delhi, September 26 (IANS): Although it may not be noticeable, the loss of smell may linger for years for some people after a Covid-19 infection, according to a study.The study led by researchers at the US
New Delhi, September 26 (IANS) Although it may not be noticeable, the loss of smell may linger for years for some people after a Covid-19 infection, according to a study.The study led by researchers at the US N
New Delhi, September 25 (IANS): Scientists have discovered that rheumatoid arthritis (RA) silently starts years earlier, long before symptoms appear, an advance that may pave the way for earlier treatment and p