Zika virus majorly asymptomatic, identical to dengue fever: Experts
New Delhi, July 1 - Zika virus that recently infected five people in Maharashtra’s Pune is majorly asymptomatic, but can resemble dengue fever, said health experts here on Monday.
Doctors face high burnout, must set clear boundaries for work & personal life
New Delhi, July 1 - While we call them beacons of hope, heroes of life, doctors often face extensive job pressures and long hours of duty, leaving them burnt out and with physical and emotional problems.
Bengaluru reports first dengue death this season, 213 new cases
Bengaluru, July 1 - A 27-year-old youth has died of dengue fever in Bengaluru, the Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike (BBMP) health bulletin confirmed on Monday.
Health insurer Niva Bupa files draft papers for Rs 3,000 crore IPO
Mumbai, July 1 - Leading health insurer Niva Bupa on Monday filed its draft red herring prospectus (DRHP) with the markets regulator Securities Exchange Board of India (SEBI) to raise about Rs 3,000 crore ($360 million) via an initial public offering (IPO).
Use of AI for self-prescription poses risk to human life, warn doctors
Hyderabad, July 1 - Use of Artificial Intelligence (IA) for self-diagnosis and prescription poses significant risk to human life, warn healthcare professionals.
Dalai Lama discharged from US hospital after successful knee surgery
Dharamsala, June 29 - Tibetan spiritual leader the Dalai Lama, who underwent a successful knee replacement surgery at a New York hospital, was discharged on Saturday.
Medical professors in S. Korea to launch indefinite voluntary walkout from July 12
Seoul, July 1 - Medical professors at three South Korea University-affiliated hospitals vowed on Monday to start an indefinite voluntary walkout later this month, amid a prolonged standoff between doctors and the government over its medical reform plan.
UN proposes to share DNA sequences of plants, animals & microbes at COP16
New Delhi, July 1 - The UN on Monday released proposals to share the use of "digital sequence information on genetic resources (DSI)" -- the DNA sequences of plants, animals and microbes -- to support communities supporting nature.
‘Committed to improving health infrastructure’, PM Modi greets doctors
New Delhi, July 1 - Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday said the NDA government was committed to improving the health infrastructure in the country.
Meaningful social interactions linked with lower loneliness, affective well-being: Study
New Delhi, June 29 - Having meaningful social interactions with peers is associated with lower loneliness and greater affective well-being, a new study has shown.
IVF does not increase risk of mental health issues in adolescents: Study
New Delhi, June 29 - Researchers have found that there was no increased risk of mental health or neurodevelopmental conditions for adolescents who were conceived using IVF (in vitro fertilisation) or other Artificial Reproductive Technologies (ART) compared to those who were conceived naturally,
ICMR-NIN launches Nutrition Atlas in online and interactive form
Hyderabad, June 28 - ICMR-National Institute of Nutrition (NIN) has developed Nutrition Atlas, an online virtual, interactive web application that helps access nutrition data from different national surveys from different time points and geographies on a single platform.
Centre unveils 3 new initiatives to bolster healthcare services
New Delhi, June 29 - In another bid to ensure healthcare for all, the government has unveiled three new initiatives which will play a major role in improving the quality of healthcare services in the country.
Anti-polio campaign launched in Pakistan
Islamabad, June 29 - A polio vaccination campaign was launched in Pakistan's northwest Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) province with a target to vaccinate nearly 1.3 million children, the Provincial Emergency Operation Center said.
Medical Doctor Program (MD) – 4 Year Hybrid Study
The International University of the Health Sciences (IUHS) School of Medicine offers a flexible and accredited 4-year MD program, with a 5-year option available. This hybrid program combines online and in-person study, making it ideal for allied health practitioners and recent graduates who
Understanding high-functioning anxiety: Is it really that bad?
By The Health Corner, IndoUs Tribune How often do people decide to just live with pain until it becomes unbearable? Many of us hope it will simply go away, resorting to self-medication, and only seek help from a physician when the pain is
Jewellery, decorative item makers at high latent TB risk from silica dust: ICMR study
New Delhi, June 28 - Latent tuberculosis, which occurs without any symptoms is the highest among agate stone workers -- who make jewellery and decorative items, according to a study by researchers at the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR).
Genes, environment & lifestyle fueling breast cancers even among healthy: Doctors
New Delhi, June 28 - Genetic, environmental, and lifestyle factors are driving breast cancers even among women who seem healthy, said oncologists on Friday, even as television actress Hina Khan announced her diagnosis with stage three breast cancer.
IISER Kolkata study finds vascular growth factor key for colon, renal cancer treatment
New Delhi, June 28 - Researchers at the Indian Institute of Science Education and Research (IISER), Kolkata, have identified a Vascular Endothelial Growth Factor Receptor (VEGFR) that can pave the way for developing medical treatments for colon and renal cancers.
Centre okays Rs 700 crore to set up institutes of pharma, medical technology
New Delhi, June 28 - The Central government has earmarked Rs 700 crore to set up centres of excellence at the National Institutes of Pharmaceutical, Education & Research (NIPER) over the next five years to boost pharma and medical technology in the country.