New Delhi, September 10 (IANS) With over 170,000 lives lost annually due to suicide in India, it is imperative to focus beyond mental health to prevent suicide cases in the country, said an expert in a new stud

New Delhi, Sepember 9 (IANS) The Centre on Monday said the suspected case of monkeypox (Mpox) has been verified in a patient as a travel-related infection, adding that there is no widespread risk to the public

New Delhi, September 9 (IANS) Amid one suspected case of Mpox detected in India, health experts on Monday advised not to panic as the monkeypox virus (MPXV) has minimal pandemic potential.The government on Sund

London, September 8 (IANS) Lack of green spaces and long-term exposure to air pollution increase the risk of hospitalisation for respiratory conditions, a new study has said.Traffic-related air pollution is als

New Delhi, September 7 (IANS) The rising consumption of processed and packaged food in India will likely affect health outcomes and policies may be required to regulate the nutritional content of these foods an

New Delhi, September 7 (IANS) Regular consumption of junk food -- rich in sugar, salt, and fat -- hampers micronutrient absorption in the body and leads to nutrient deficiencies, affecting overall health, said

New Delhi, September 6 (IANS) In a ray of hope for many across the world who suffer from LCA1, a team of US researchers have given patients with the rare, inherited blindness, functional eyesight for the first

New Delhi, September 6 (IANS): A strong primary healthcare system can reduce the burden in later ages and digital solutions should be within the reach of people living in rural, remote and hilly areas, Dr VK Pa

New Delhi, September 6 (IANS): A team of US researchers on Friday said that they have found a connection between Alzheimer's disease (AD) and night time light pollution from the outdoors.Researchers at Rush Uni

New Delhi, September 5 (IANS): Long-term exposure to fine particulate matter (PM2.5) air pollution is linked to a higher risk of infertility in men, according to a Danish study.The study led by researchers at t

New Delhi, September 3 (IANS): While belching or burping is a normal physiological function, a new study on Tuesday revealed that dietary habits or a disease could be the reason.About 10,000 persons participate

New Delhi, September 3 (IANS): While early detection of breast cancer via mammograms -- an x-ray scan -- is crucial for better treatment outcomes, false positive results, meaning which do not result in a cancer

New Delhi, September 3 (IANS): Does your work keep you glued to screens for a longer period? Beware, coupled with no physical activity, it might take a toll on your brain's cognitive functions and lead to digit

New Delhi, September 2 (IANS) Heart problems are a worldwide plague but maintaining an ideal heart rate may be key in preventing cardiovascular diseases (CVDs) which account for 17.9 million deaths annually, do

New Delhi, September 2 (IANS): An international team of researchers, led by one of Indian origin, has demonstrated that a drug used to treat kidney diseases can be safely administered to patients who are hospit

New Delhi, September 2 (IANS): US researchers on Monday announced a new wearable, long-term continuous heart monitor that is likely to identify more cases of irregular heart rhythm -- also known as atrial fibri

New Delhi, September 1 (IANS) Robots have long been demonised in science fiction and the public imagination, by the very public that created them.Nevertheless, doctors themselves now say that robots are capable

New York, August 31 (IANS): Scientists on Saturday said they have developed a simple blood test that can predict 30-year cardiovascular disease risks for women.Research supported by the National Institutes of H

Chennai, August 31(IANS): Tamil Nadu Health Minister Subramanian.Ma on Saturday informed that the government will make cancer screening mandatory for citizens above 18 years of age.11“Based on a survey, the g

New Delhi, August 31 (IANS): For those suffering from uncontrolled hypertension, here comes good news. New research on Saturday showed that a single pill with low doses of three anti-hypertensive drugs, once a