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New Mpox strain poses a notable risk to children: Experts

Rising Mpox Cases in Pakistan and Philippines Trigger Global Health Concerns

A surge in Mpox cases in Pakistan and the Philippines has raised global health concerns, with Pakistan reporting its fourth case. The infected man from Peshawar is in isolation and undergoing treatment, with no local cases reported so far.

Sep 1, 2024

Israel, Hamas agree to pauses for polio vaccinations in Gaza: WHO

Gaza launches polio vaccination for 640,000 children after UN efforts

A large-scale vaccination campaign to fight a polio outbreak in the Gaza Strip is set to begin on September 1, announced the World Health Organisation (WHO) representative for the occupied Palestinian territories

Aug 31, 2024

Simple blood test can predict 30-year heart disease risks for women

Groundbreaking Blood Test and AI Revolutionize Heart Disease Prediction

A new blood test can predict a woman's risk for cardiovascular disease up to 30 years in advance. The test measures two types of fat in the bloodstream and C-reactive protein, an inflammation marker.

Aug 31, 2024

Israel, Hamas agree to pauses for polio vaccination campaign in Gaza: WHO

Israel and Hamas have agreed to three separate, zoned three-day pauses in fighting in the Gaza Strip for the polio vaccination campaign, a World Health Organization (WHO) official has said.

Aug 31, 2024

India Braces for Potential Covid-19 Outbreak Amid Global Surge

India is being urged to prepare for a potential Covid-19 outbreak due to rising global cases. The recent surge in India is attributed to the KP variants, which belong to the Omicron lineage. Several states in India are seeing an increase in Covid cases, with the highly transmissible KP.1 and KP.2 strains responsible for the surge

Aug 30, 2024

Abortion at home via pills safe till 12 weeks of pregnancy: The Lancet

Home-Based Medical Abortions: A Safe Alternative?

A study conducted by Swedish researchers and published in The Lancet journal has highlighted the safety and efficacy of managing abortion at home using pills. The study, led by Johanna Rydelius from the Sahlgrenska Academy, University of Gothenburg, Sweden, analyzed the experiences of 435 women who took the first dose of misoprostol, a pill used in medical abortions, either at home or in the hospital.

Aug 30, 2024

Microbes deep within Arctic Sea yield promising prospects for antibiotics: Study IANS IANSAugust 30, 2024 12:38 PM

Finnish Researchers Find Arctic Sea Microbes; Opens New Frontier in Antibiotic Discovery

A team of Finnish researchers from the University of Helsinki has discovered promising prospects for antibiotics deep within the Arctic Sea. The team has developed a new suite of methods to test for the antivirulence and antibacterial effect of hundreds of unknown compounds derived from the Arctic Sea.

Aug 30, 2024

Cancer cases rising due to indiscriminate use of chemical fertilisers: Rajasthan Governor

Rising Cancer Cases Linked to Chemical Fertilisers: A Call for Natural Farming

In a recent address at the Swami Keshwanand Rajasthan Agricultural University in Bikaner, Rajasthan Governor Haribhau Bagde expressed grave concerns over the rising cases of cancer. He attributed this alarming trend to the indiscriminate use of chemical fertilisers.

Aug 30, 2024

Healthcare sector value chain can boost Indian pharma exports: Commerce Secy

India known as the 'pharmacy of the world', the country also has huge scope to enter the global value chain system to further boost exports of pharma products.

Aug 29, 2024

Deadly Mpox Strain Clade 1b Emerges Deadlier, Threatens Global Health

The global health community is on high alert as a new and deadlier strain of Mpox, known as Clade 1b, has emerged, posing a significant risk to children. This outbreak, currently ravaging Africa, has been declared a global health emergency by the World Health Organization (WHO) on August 15, 2024.

Aug 29, 2024

Telangana to study France model for issuing digital health cards

Telangana to Implement Digital Health Cards Inspired By France [Details]

Telangana's government, led by Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy, is studying France's digital health card policy. The state will issue new health cards separate from ration cards, to be used for medical treatment under specific programs.

Aug 28, 2024

Research shows how online games can help people with autism

Online Gaming Boosts Social Skills in Autism: Study

Online games like Dungeons and Dragons can enhance social skills in individuals with autism, according to a study by the University of Plymouth. The study involved eight individuals with autism playing the game over six weeks, both in person and online.

Aug 27, 2024

Menopause Transition Increases Cardiovascular Disease Risk

A study led by Dr. Stephanie Moreno reveals an increased risk of cardiovascular disease (CVD) in women undergoing menopause. The research found that menopause is associated with a transition to a higher-risk lipoprotein profile, likely to cause CVD.

Aug 27, 2024

Indian Immunologicals' new nasal, needle-free Covid vaccine a 'gamechanger': Study

Innovative Nasal COVID-19 Vaccine by Indian Immunologicals Turns Out To Be Potential Gamechanger

The scientific community has been focusing on the development of vaccines, particularly in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic. A significant breakthrough in this field is the development of a novel nasal and needle-free COVID-19 vaccine by Indian Immunologicals, a Hyderabad-based company.

Aug 27, 2024

How sugar-sweetened beverages may harm your health

Sugar-Sweetened Beverages: Beware of This Silent Health Threat

The consumption of sugar-sweetened beverages (SSBs) such as sodas, fruit punch, and lemonade, whether at home or outside, has become a common practice. However, experts warn that these beverages may lead to significant harm to health, ranging from infections in teeth and kidneys to heart disease.

Aug 26, 2024