Artificial intelligence may offer companionship to the lonely
New Delhi, May 27 - Artificial Intelligence (AI) technology may be key to fighting loneliness among humans, which is known to seriously impair health, according to a robotics expert.
Aster DM Healthcare announces Rs 250 crore hospital expansion plan in Bengaluru
Bengaluru, May 27 - Aster DM Healthcare on Monday announced a Rs 250 crore expansion plan for its Aster CMI Hospital in the city.
Health ministry shares tips for heat safety measures at workplace
New Delhi, May 26 - Amid rising heatwave, the Ministry of Health, on Sunday, advised employers to take essential heat safety measures at the workplace.
Why Covid vaccinations and repeated infections help boost immunity
New Delhi, May 26 - The immune cells of people who received Covid 19 vaccines and also experienced "breakthrough" or repeated infections can build an "immunity wall" against future SARS-CoV-2 infections, according to scientists.
Researchers detect novel biomarkers for kidney diseases using new technique
New Delhi, May 25 - Researchers have detected novel biomarkers for kidney diseases associated with nephrotic syndrome using a new technique, a new study showed on Saturday.
Aurobindo Pharma arm Eugia’s manufacturing unit gets ‘official action indicated’ status by USFDA
New Delhi, May 25 - Drug maker Aurobindo Pharma on Saturday announced that the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has classified Eugia Pharma Specialities' (a wholly owned subsidiary of the company) formulation manufacturing facility -- Unit III, as 'Official Action Indicated (OAI)'.
TN govt allocates Rs 430 crore for children who lost parents to Covid
Chennai, May 25 - The Tamil Nadu government has allocated Rs 430 crore for the welfare of children who lost their parents to Covid-19.
Patients cast votes in Lok Sabha elections with hospital’s help in Delhi
New Delhi, May 25 - To strengthen democracy, the Manipal Hospital in Delhi's Dwarka area on Saturday helped patients cast their votes during the sixth and penultimate phase of the Lok Sabha elections.
Covid pandemic reversed progress of last 10 years in global life expectancy: WHO
Geneva, May 24 - The recent deadly Covid-19 pandemic reversed the last 10 years’ steady gain seen in life expectancy at birth and healthy life expectancy at birth (HALE) worldwide, according to a new report by World Health Organization (WHO) released on Friday.
Rajasthan govt orders audit of deaths ’caused by heatwaves’
Jaipur, May 25 - The Rajasthan government on Friday ordered an audit of deaths "caused by heatwaves" in the state and constituted a committee for it.
Understanding type 2 diabetes: A growing health concern
By Health Corner, IndoUs Tribune Type 2 diabetes is a chronic condition that affects millions of people worldwide, including a significant portion of the Indo-US population. Characterized by high blood sugar levels, this form of diabetes is primarily influenced by lifestyle factors and
At ‘Illness to Wellness’ awareness session, experts warn undetected thyroid diseases can lead to major health complications
New Delhi, May 24 - The ASSOCHAM CSR Council, under the Illness to Wellness initiative, hosted a panel discussion on the eve of World Thyroid Day titled ‘Thyroid Matters: In Health & Disease’ with the primary goal of increasing awareness about thyroid diseases
Rise in hypertension among young Indian children ‘alarming’: AIIMS
New Delhi, May 24 - While age is a known risk factor for high blood pressure, the early onset of hypertension among young children -- up to 20 per cent -- is "alarming", said health experts here at All India Institute of Medical
Krishna Ella receives award from Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health
Hyderabad, May 24 - Co-founder and Executive Chairman of Bharat Biotech, Dr. Krishna Ella, has been awarded the prestigious Dean’s Medal by the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health.
Reducing plastic pollution by 5pc yearly may stabilise ocean microplastics: Study
New Delhi, May 24 - Cutting down plastic pollution by 5 per cent per year may help stabilise the level of microplastics -- plastics less than 5 mm in length -- on the surface of oceans, finds a study on Friday.
Excessive social media use bad for kids, says Elon Musk
New Delhi, May 24 - Calling out the negative effects of social media, tech billionaire Elon Musk on Friday said that its excessive usage may be bad for children.
People under 40 account for 20pc cancer cases in India: Study
New Delhi, May 24 - Cancer is affecting more young people in India. A new study on Friday showed that 20 per cent of the cancer cases in the country are being seen in men and women below the age of 40.
Covid jab technology-based bird flu vaccine may help curb H5N1 cases
New Delhi, May 24 - Amid the global rise in H5N1 cases, US scientists have developed an experimental mRNA vaccine -- based on Covid-19 jab technology -- to fight avian or bird flu infections.
Czech President hospitalised after motorcycle mishap
Prague, May 24 - Czech President Petr Pavel was injured while riding a motorcycle, the Presidential office said.
South Korea reports first ‘highly pathogenic’ bird flu case in more than three months
Seoul, May 23 - South Korea's Agriculture Ministry said on Thursday it has confirmed the first highly pathogenic avian influenza case in more than three months on a farm in the southeastern part of the country.