Deaths from West Nile fever in Israel surge to 31
Jerusalem, July 13 - With 12 new fatalities confirmed, Israel has recorded 31 deaths from West Nile fever since an outbreak in the country in early May, health authorities said.
Knowing when: 6 clear signals to see your doctor
By The Health Corner, IndoUs Tribune You’ve been feeling well lately, and a visit to the doctor is the furthest thing from your mind. But then, out of nowhere, you notice some strange new symptoms. While some issues may pass with time, others
Long Covid symptoms to last longer in pregnant women: Study
New Delhi, July 12 - About one in 10 women who acquire COVID-19 infection during pregnancy are likely to suffer longer from long-term COVID symptoms like fatigue, gastrointestinal issues, and feeling drained in routine life, finds a study.
New AI model to speed up heart scans, save time, boost treatment
New Delhi, July 12 - Researchers have developed a very innovative method for analysing MRI heart scans with the help of artificial intelligence (AI) technology which could save valuable time and resources and improve patient care.
Nearly 6,500 adolescent girls die in childbirth in South Asia every year: UN
Kathmandu, July 12 - Nearly 6,500 adolescent girls die in childbirth in South Asia every year, said UN agencies on Friday, calling for prioritisation of the health of girls and adolescents in South Asia.
Senior doctors at Korea University hospitals set to reduce patient treatment
Seoul, July 12 - Senior doctors at three major hospitals affiliated with Korea University are set to begin reducing treatment of non-critical patients from Friday to join walkouts by two other major hospitals in support of striking junior doctors.
Ola CEO calls for 70 hours work week, doctor warns of diseases, premature death risk
New Delhi, July 12 - After Ola CEO Bhavish Aggarwal backed Infosys founder Narayana Murthy's 70-hour work-week advice, a top neurologist on Friday warned that it could increase the risk of several serious diseases and even premature death.
‘Protection of data most crucial factor in building trust for 82 pc Indian consumers’
New Delhi, July 11 - Highlighting the importance for brands to prioritise data security, about 82 per cent of Indian consumers stated that the protection of their personal data is one of the most crucial factors in earning their trust, a new report
SE Asia accounts for 60 lakh teenage pregnancies every year: WHO
New Delhi, July 11 - About 60 lakh teenage girls, aged 15 to 19, give birth every year in the South East Asia region, including in India, said Saima Wazed, WHO Regional Director for SE Asia on Thursday.
New treatment for deadly brain cancer shows promise in pre-clinical trials: IIT Delhi
New Delhi, July 11 - A novel nanoformulation to cure deadly brain tumours has shown promise in pre-clinical trials, researchers at the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Delhi said on Thursday.
India has 1/5th of global population; must work towards population stabilisation: Union Minister Nadda
New Delhi, July 11 - Highlighting that one-fifth of the global population resides in India, Union Minister of Health and Family Welfare Jagat Prakash Nadda on Thursday stressed the need to reaffirm and recommit to work towards population stabilisation.
India demonstrated tremendous progress in maternal and child health: JP Nadda
New Delhi, July 11 - India has demonstrated tremendous progress in maternal and child health, said Union Health Minister JP Nadda on World Population Day on Thursday, calling for achieving the family planning goals.
World Population Day: Focus on needs of women, youth & marginalised, say experts
New Delhi, July 11 - It is imperative to focus on the needs of women, youth, and marginalised communities that remain inadequate owing to the rising population, said experts on World Population Day on Thursday.
Tripura: 1790 persons infected by HIV/AIDS in 2023-24
Agartala, July 10 - Tripura government on Wednesday said that 1790 persons were infected by HIV/AIDS with a positivity rate of 0.92 per cent during 2023-24.
First self-test for hepatitis C virus prequalified by WHO
New Delhi, July 10 - In a first, the World Health Organisation (WHO) on Wednesday prequalified the hepatitis C virus (HCV) self-test that will help expand access to testing and diagnosis and accelerate global efforts to eliminate the disease.
Union Budget: AiMeD seeks 15 pc hike in custom duty on medical devices
New Delhi, July 10 - The Association of Indian Medical Device Industry (AiMeD) on Wednesday urged the government to make a strategic hike in customs duty on medical devices “to a nominal 10-15 per cent.”
Health Minister Nadda reviews dengue situation, preparedness
New Delhi, July 10 - Union Minister of Health and Family Welfare Jagat Prakash Nadda on Wednesday chaired a high-level meeting to review the dengue situation across the country and the preparedness of the public health system.
Tripura HIV cases are tip of the iceberg: Experts
New Delhi, July 10 - Even as the Government of Tripura issued a clarification on misleading reports of HIV cases in the state, health experts on Wednesday said that it “is just the tip of the iceberg.”
Doctors remove giant abdominal tumour bigger than a football weighing 7.5 kg
New Delhi, July 10 - Doctors here removed a giant 32cm sized abdominal tumour, bigger than a football, weighing 7.5 kgs from a 58-year-old man, giving him a new lease of life.
Majority Indians aware of AI, stress on increasing trust & transparency: Report
New Delhi, July 10 - About 96 per cent of Indians are aware of Artificial Intelligence (AI), including generative AI platforms like Google Gemini (formerly Bard) and ChatGPT, but 81 per cent researchers and clinicians in the country stress increasing transparency, while a