India backs global standards for spices, vegetable oils at international food trade meet
New Delhi, July 3 - India has backed global standards for spices and vegetable oils at the 86th session of the Executive Committee (CCEXEC) of the Codex Alimentarius Commission (CAC), the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare (MoHFW) said on Wednesday.
New AI model to boost patient response to cancer therapy
New Delhi, July 3 - Australian researchers have developed a new artificial intelligence (AI) tool that can help to select the most suitable treatment for cancer patients.
Pune Zika cases rise to 8: Centre issues advisory to states to step up vigil
New Delhi, July 3 - Amid the rise in Zika virus cases in Pune, the Centre, on Wednesday, issued an advisory to all states asking them to step up vigil.
Australia: Health alert issued in Victoria over highly-infectious measles
Sydney, July 3 - Authorities issued an urgent health alert on Wednesday after a new case of measles was reported in the Australian state of Victoria.
Applications for Telangana CM Relief Fund to be accepted online
Hyderabad, July 3 - The Telangana government announced on Tuesday that the applications for the Chief Minister's Relief Fund (CMRF) will be accepted online from July 15.
Dengue cases rise by 42 pc in K’taka: Health Minister
Bengaluru, July 2 - Karnataka has witnessed a rise of 42 per cent in dengue cases as compared to last year, Minister for Health Dinesh Gundu Rao said on Tuesday.
Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw to inaugurate ‘Global IndiaAI Summit 2024’
New Delhi, July 2 - The two-day 'Global IndiaAI Summit 2024', to be held in the national capital on July 3-4, will be inaugurated by Union Minister for Electronics and IT, Railways and I&B Ashwini Vaishnaw, the IT Ministry said on Tuesday.
UP doctors remove 5.5 kg tumour from woman’s kidney
Lucknow, July 3 - Doctors at Ram Manohar Lohia Institute of Medical Sciences (RMLIMS) in Lucknow have successfully removed a 5.5 kg tumour from a patient's kidney, they said.
Novel brain surgery technique targets difficult tumours at skull base
New Delhi, July 2 - Japanese researchers have pioneered a new technique for brain surgery that targets difficult tumours at the skull base -- an area densely packed with nerves, blood vessels, other tissues, and the brain stem.
Hand, foot and mouth disease at warning level in Japan
Tokyo, July 2 - The number of hand, foot, and mouth disease (HFMD) infections has exceeded the warning level nationwide in Japan for the first time in nearly five years, the country's National Institute of Infectious Diseases (NIID) reported on Tuesday.
Chennai doctors cure jaundice in end-stage Bangladeshi cancer patient
New Delhi, July 2 - Doctors in Chennai cured jaundice in a 78-year-old end-stage pancreatic cancer patient from Bangladesh using an advanced technology.
Medicines, behavioural interventions effective for quitting tobacco: WHO
New Delhi, July 2 - A combination of medicines and behavioural therapies can help adults effectively quit tobacco, said the World Health Organization (WHO) on Tuesday releasing its first-ever clinical treatment guideline.
Your favourite pani puri may increase risk of cancer, asthma & more
New Delhi, July 2 - Love to binge on pani puri? Beware, eating pani puri laden with artificial colours may increase your risk of various cancers and asthma amongst a host of other health issues, according to an expert on Tuesday.
Study explores how common respiratory infections protected kids from Covid
New Delhi, July 2 - Frequent respiratory viruses and bacteria may have boosted children’s immune systems, saving them from the worst effects of Covid-19, according to a new study.
Herpes infections led to major economic burden, productivity losses globally: Study
New Delhi, July 2 - Genital herpes infections and their related complications caused billions of dollars in healthcare expenditures and productivity losses globally, according to a study on Tuesday.
ASSOCHAM Illness to Wellness salutes doctor fraternity on National Doctor’s Day
New Delhi, July 1 - On the occasion of National Doctor’s Day, ASSOCHAM CSR Council, under the ‘Illness to Wellness’ initiative, recognised the unwavering dedication of doctors in alleviating pain and suffering in society by providing yeoman service.
Noise pollution in Dhaka out of control: Experts
Dhaka, July 1 - Noise pollution in Bangladesh capital Dhaka is reaching alarming levels, severely impacting the daily lives of its residents, a study showed.
CSIR-NBRI launches new, ‘safe’ soft drink
Lucknow, July 2 - The CSIR-National Botanical Research Institute (NBRI) has come out with a healthy herbal product, 'Pio', which is 100 per cent plant-based with no artificial sweetener or caffeine, but has the fizz and taste intact.
‘New Mpox Clade 1b worrying, can spread via physical contact, raise mortality rate’
New Delhi, July 1 - The new Clade 1b strain of Mpox (previously known as Monkeypox) is worrying as it can easily spread between people with just physical contact, and result in increased mortality rate even among children, said infectious disease experts on
Impact of Adityanath Yogi’s health initiatives now visible in UP
Lucknow, July 1 - The UP government's efforts at improving the health sector have resulted in 256 health units in the state being awarded the National Quality Assurance Standard (NQAS) certificate for providing high-quality treatment and exceeding health standards.