US reports more illnesses, deaths in Listeria outbreak
Los Angeles, Aug 29 – The US has reported more than 50 illnesses and eight deaths in Listeria outbreak, according to the latest data released by the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Listeria is a hardy germ that can remain
Monkeypox kills 610 in Congo: Health Minister
Kinshasa, Aug 28 – At least 610 people were killed due to monkeypox in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), said Health Minister Roger Kamba. The minister urged the population to adhere to protective measures, especially with the upcoming school year in
IASST’s smart sensor to help Parkinson’s patients manage drug dosage
New Delhi, Aug 27 – Scientists at the Institute of Advanced Study in Science and Technology (IASST), an autonomous institute of the Department of Science and Technology, on Tuesday revealed a low-cost and portable smartphone-based sensor system that can assist in managing symptoms
Research shows how online games can help people with autism
New Delhi, Aug 27 – Playing online games can help boost the social skills of people with autism — a neurodevelopmental disorder, according to a study on Tuesday. Researchers from the University of Plymouth in the UK in a small study engaged eight
Menopausal women face adverse changes in heart health: Study
New Delhi, Aug 27 – Women going through the menopause transition period are likely to experience changes that can be detrimental to their cardiovascular health, according to research on Tuesday. Despite the myth that cardiovascular disease (CVD) is a “man’s disease,” it accounts
RG Kar scam: ED to enter investigation by filing ECIR
Kolkata, Aug 27 – More trouble seems to be brewing for the former and controversial Principal of R.G. Kar Medical College & Hospital, Sandip Ghosh, as the Enforcement Directorate (ED) is also entering the scene by filing an Enforcement Case Information Report (ECIR)
Indonesia records 88 monkeypox cases since 2022
Jakarta, Aug 27 – Indonesia has recorded 88 cases of monkeypox (mpox) since it was first detected in August 2022, according to Health Minister Budi Gunadi Sadikin. In 2024 alone, the number of mpox cases has reached 14, Xinhua news agency reported. “The
S. Korea, CEPI discuss ways to bolster investment in local bio firms
Seoul, Aug 27 – The head of the global coalition meant to combat epidemic diseases said Seoul’s contribution plays a critical role in maintaining health initiatives worldwide, according to South Korea’s foreign ministry on Tuesday. South Korea contributed $33 million to the Coalition
S. Korean PM urges nurses, medical workers to call off planned strike
New Delhi, 27 Aug – South Korean Prime Minister Han Duck-soo on Tuesday urged nurses and medical workers nationwide to call off a strike planned for this week, saying the government is doing everything it can to improve their working conditions. Duck-soo issued
Neoadjuvant chemotherapy may boost cancer treatment outcomes: Experts
New Delhi, Aug 24 – Neoadjuvant chemotherapy — used to shrink tumours before cancer surgery — can significantly improve treatment outcomes and boost survival rate, said experts here on Saturday. Neoadjuvant chemotherapy is a type of cancer treatment where chemotherapy drugs are administered
Delayed humanitarian pause in Gaza could fuel polio outbreak among children: UNRWA
Gaza, Aug 24 – Delaying a humanitarian pause in the Gaza Strip increases the risk of polio spreading among children, the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA) has warned. Philippe Lazzarini, Commissioner-General of UNRWA, emphasised
Even mild concussion can raise long-term risk of dementia
New Delhi, Aug 24 – Minor brain injuries at a young age that lead to concussion even for a short period may impact the brain later, and raise the risk of dementia, finds a study. The study, led by researchers at the University
Are Russians falling out of love with vodka?
Moscow, Aug 23 – It is the alcoholic beverage most stereotypically identified with Russia, but vodka seems to be losing its charm for the people of the country, with its share of the domestic market in 2024 plunging to single-digit figures, as per
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),