Air pollution exposure during childhood may affect lung health later
New Delhi, June 28 - Early-life exposure to air pollution may have a direct effect on lung health later in life, reveals a study on Friday that underlines the need to reduce pollution.
Blame a gut bacteria for your compulsive eating, obesity
New Delhi, June 27 - Worried about your food addiction? Take heart, a team of researchers has identified a specific gut bacteria associated with both mice and human compulsive eating disorder and obesity.
Delhi doctors remove tumour from teenager’s thigh, prevent leg amputation
New Delhi, June 27 - A 16-year-old girl has been given a new lease of life after doctors here removed a large tumour in her left thigh in an eight-hour-long surgery, and prevented her left leg from amputation.
S. Korea’s SK bioscience to acquire German biotech firm IDT Biologika
Seoul, June 27 - SK bioscience, a biopharmaceutical arm of South Korea's SK Group, on Thursday said it has agreed to pay 339 billion won ($243 million) for control of German biotech company IDT Biologika.
UK’s Haleon to sell nicotine replacement therapy biz outside US to Dr Reddy’s for $632 mn
New Delhi, June 26 - UK-based consumer healthcare company Haleon on Wednesday announced that it has entered into an agreement to sell its nicotine replacement therapy (NRT) business outside of the US to Dr Reddy's Laboratories SA for 500 million pounds (about $632.55
S. Korean Prez vows to expand systemic support for mental health services
Seoul, June 26 - South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol on Wednesday said the government will step up systemic support for mental health services encompassing prevention, treatment, and recovery to assist those in need.
Telangana seeks release of Rs 693 crore under National Health Mission
New Delhi/Hyderabad, June 25 - Telangana Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy on Tuesday urged Union Health Minister J. P. Nadda to immediately release Rs 693.13 crore pending dues to Telangana under the National Health Mission (NHM).
‘Track, trace & eliminate’ illegal tobacco trade, control unrecorded alcohol: WHO
New Delhi, June 25 - Countries must take effective steps to track, trace, and eliminate illicit trade in tobacco products, and control unrecorded alcohol, said the World Health Organization (WHO) on Tuesday.
Childbirths in S. Korea rise for first time in 19 months
Seoul, June 26 - The number of babies born in South Korea marked on-year growth for the first time in 19 months in April, data showed on Wednesday, as the country is struggling to boost its ultra-low birth rate.
Telangana junior doctors temporarily call off strike
Hyderabad, June 26 - Junior doctors working in government hospitals across Telangana, barring those serving in Osmania Hospital, temporarily called off their indefinite strike on Wednesday.
Sri Sri Ravi Shankar meets Iceland PM, discusses need to prioritise mental health issues
New Delhi, June 25 - Sri Sri Ravi Shankar, the Art of Living founder and global spiritual leader, was received by Iceland's Prime Minister Bjarni Benediktsson in Reykjavik, where they discussed the importance of mental health and societal welfare.
24,500 units of blood collected on Gautam Adani’s birthday that can help over 73,500 patients
Ahmedabad, June 25 - Around 24,500 units of blood (nearly 9,800 litres) were collected during the blood donation drive to mark the 62nd birthday of Gautam Adani, Chairman of the Adani Group, which can help more than 73,500 patients.
ICMR-backed NCAHT launches assistive tech products for visually challenged
New Delhi, June 26 - The Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR)-supported National Centre for Assistive Health Technologies (NCAHT) on Tuesday launched various assistive technology products for visually challenged people at the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), Delhi.
Indian pharma formulations sector to more than double to Rs 5.5 trn by 2034: Report
New Delhi, June 25 - India's Domestic Pharma Formulations (DomForm) market, which includes branded generic medicines, is expected to more than double and cross Rs 5.5 trillion in the next 10 years at a CAGR of 10 per cent, according to a new
Older adults likely to continue using wearable tech if get aid from healthcare peers: Study
New Delhi, June 22 - Older adults living in the community are more likely to continue using Wearable Monitoring Devices (WMDs), such as trackers, pedometers, and smartwatches, if they get support from healthcare professionals or peers, a new study has found.
Researchers use diabetes medication as effective drug therapy for sleep-related disorder
London, June 22 - A team of researchers have demonstrated the potential of tirzepatide, known to manage type 2 diabetes, as the first effective drug therapy for Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA), a sleep-related condition characterised by repeated episodes of irregular breathing due to
356 doctors, paramedics deputed for Haj pilgrims: Health Ministry
New Delhi, June 21 - The Union Ministry of Health and Family Welfare (MoHFW) said on Friday that it has deputed 356 doctors and paramedics for the medical care of Haj pilgrims this year and also conducted nearly 2 lakh OPDs amid the
‘Yoga can help women manage stress, anxiety, mood swings more effectively’
New Delhi, June 21 - Regular practice of yoga offers numerous benefits for women in managing their health, such as it can help manage stress, anxiety, and mood swings more effectively, experts said on the International Day of Yoga (IDY) on Friday.
Indian startup develops AI-enabled yoga mat for personalised coaching
New Delhi, June 22 - A startup incubated at IIT Mandi has developed an artificial intelligence (AI)-enabled Yoga mat, which was presented to Union Ministers here.
Yoga Day marks importance of yoga in maintaining a balanced lifestyle: CJI Chandrachud
New Delhi, June 21 - Chief Justice of India (CJI) D.Y. Chandrachud on Friday said that International Yoga Day is not only a day of celebration and observance but marks the importance of yoga in maintaining a balanced lifestyle.