Common chemicals may permanently alter gut health, leading to lifelong disease
By: Dr Avi Verma, MD(h)Courtsey of International University Of Health Sciences Recent research indicates that exposure to certain environmental chemicals, even early in life, may cause lasting disruptions to gut health, potentially leading to lifelong metabolic diseases. A study led by scientists at
Study reveals that aging occurs in dramatic bursts at two key ages
By: Dr Avi Verma, MD(h) Aging isn’t a smooth, gradual process as many of us assume. Instead, new research shows that aging can happen in sudden, dramatic bursts, particularly around two specific ages: 44 and 60. Have you ever looked in the mirror
Men with high-risk HPV more vulnerable to infertility: Study
New Delhi, Aug 23 – Human papillomavirus (HPV), a common sexually transmitted virus, can decrease the sperm quantity and quality in men leading to infertility, a study confirmed on Friday. Researchers from Universidad Nacional de Cordoba in Argentina showed that men are very
Pesco-vegetarian diet may help reduce mortality in older adults: Study
New Delhi, Aug 23 – Plant-based diet has long been touted as healthy, but it may not be enough for the sustenance of older people, claims a study on Friday, noting that including seafood may help. The study, conducted by Loma Linda University,
How India can protect itself from Mpox
New Delhi, Aug 22 – The deadly new strain of Mpox, often called monkeypox, first appeared in Central Africa and has since spread throughout the continent and beyond, posing a serious threat to public health worldwide. The virus, which was previously limited to
US FDA approves updated Covid-19 vaccines against currently circulating variants
Los Angeles, Aug 23 – The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved and granted emergency use authorisation for updated mRNA Covid-19 vaccines to better protect against currently circulating variants. The FDA said on Thursday that the updated vaccines will target the
Number of heat-related patients in South Korea exceeds 3,000
Seoul, Aug 23 – The number of heat-related patients in South Korea has exceeded 3,000 so far this year, as scorching heat continues to sweep across the nation, health authorities said on Friday. According to the Korea Disease Control and Prevention Agency (KDCA),
Ozempic and the uncomfortable truth
New Delhi, Aug 22 – Ozempic, the diet pill that took the world by storm has been under the public scanner for long, is found to be more devastating than what was originally speculated. A study conducted at St. Vincent’s University Hospital (SVUH)
Kolkata hospital horror: SC asks WB Police to not disrupt peaceful protests, CBI probe to continue
New Delhi, Aug 22 – The Supreme Court on Thursday asked the West Bengal Police not to disrupt the peaceful protests in the wake of the horrific incident at Kolkata’s R.G. Kar Medical College and Hospital, where a trainee doctor was raped and
Can Mpox virus spread through air like Covid-19?
New Delhi, Aug 21 – Respiratory droplets might play a role in the spread of Mpox but not as efficiently as Covid-19 or even flu, said infectious disease experts on Wednesday. Mpox is a viral zoonotic disease that occurs primarily in tropical rainforest
After Sweden, Thailand detects 1st ‘suspected case of new Mpox strain’
New Delhi, Aug 21 – After Sweden, Thailand has detected the first suspected case of new Mpox strain — Clade 1b, the country’s health department informed on Wednesday. Both Thailand and Sweden are the first outside of Africa to see Mpox cases of
Covid-19 variant KP.3.1.1 predominant in US as infections continue ticking up
Los Angeles, Aug 21 – The KP.3.1.1 Covid-19 variant, now the predominant SARS-CoV-2 variant circulating in the US, has been causing increasing infections in the country, the latest data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) showed. KP.3.1.1, of the
South Korea to focus on treating Covid-19 in high-risk patients
Seoul, Aug 21 – Health authorities in South Korea aim to focus on treating Covid-19 in high-risk patients as this year’s summer wave is expected to peak by the end of this month, the chief of the Korea Disease Control and Prevention Agency
Obese children more likely to develop immune-related diseases: Study
New Delhi, Aug 21 – Immune-mediated skin disorders (IMSDs) like psoriasis, atopic dermatitis, and alopecia areata might all be influenced by childhood obesity, according to research on Wednesday. Keeping a healthy weight may help reduce the likelihood of certain skin diseases occurring, said
Zimbabwe imports 90 pc of pharmaceutical products from India: Minister
New Delhi, Aug 20 – Zimbabwe imports 90 per cent of pharmaceutical products from India, the African country’s Health and Child Care Minister Dr Douglas Mombeshora said on Tuesday. Speaking to IANS at the sidelines of the 19th CII India-Africa Business Conclave, Dr
Centre launches pilot to transform 60 fair price shops as Jan Poshan Kendras
New Delhi, Aug 20 – The Union government on Tuesday launched a pilot to transform 60 fair price shops in the country as Jan Poshan Kendra. The pilot to be run in Gujarat, Rajasthan, Telangana, and Uttar Pradesh will provide a solution to
Indian medical student Anuj Pachhel handled tough tasks with Mac: Apple
New Delhi, Aug 19 Apple on Monday revealed three students majoring in STEM (science, technology, engineering and mathematics) fields, including recent graduate Anuj Pachhel from the Government Medical College in Nagpur, who made Mac and iPad their trusted companions on the campus. To
Indian generic drugs treating malaria, HIV-AIDS & TB in developing countries: Nadda
New Delhi, Aug 20 (IANS) High-quality generic drugs developed in India are helping to treat malaria, HIV-AIDS, and tuberculosis in developing countries at affordable prices, said Union Health Minister JP Nadda. The minister said this as he inaugurated the ‘First Policy Makers’ Forum’,
Study shows dialysis not a feasible option for all elderly with kidney failure
New Delhi, Aug 20 – For some older adults with kidney failure, dialysis may not be feasible, finds a new study that calls for more careful consideration for the procedure among people who are 75 or 80 years old. The study, conducted by
Centre to form panel to suggest measures for healthcare professionals’ safety
New Delhi, Aug 17 – The Union Health Ministry on Saturday assured doctors of all possible efforts to ensure safety, as services were impacted in the states in the wake of nation-wide strike called by the Indian Medical Association (IMA) against the brutal