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Lack of proper sleep could lead to brain-related problems, warn doctors

Poor sleep may lead to weight gain and cholesterol problems: Study

Maintaining sleep hygiene, such as putting your screen away at night or going to bed when you're exhausted, can make a person healthier

Aug 24, 2024

Weight Loss Drugs: A New Perspective on Metabolic Activity

The world of weight loss medications is being reevaluated following a study led by Professor Donal O'Shea of St. Vincent's University Hospital (SVUH) and the UCD School of Medicine. The research focused on the medication Ozempic, a drug that has been under public scrutiny for some time. The study's findings, published in the Journal of the Obesity Society, challenge the prevailing belief that weight loss medications like Ozempic, Wegovy, or Monjaro primarily work by promoting satiety and reducing food intake.

Aug 23, 2024

India Braces for Mpox: A New Global Health Threat

The deadly new strain of Mpox, often referred to as monkeypox, has been spreading rapidly across the African continent and beyond, posing a significant threat to global public health. The virus, which was previously confined to isolated regions, is now inching closer to India, with neighboring Pakistan already reporting initial cases.

Aug 23, 2024

US FDA approves updated Covid-19 vaccines against currently circulating variants

FDA Gives Emergency Nod to Updated Covid-19 Vaccines -- Comirnaty and Spikevax

The FDA has authorized emergency use of updated mRNA Covid-19 vaccines targeting current virus variants. The vaccines, Comirnaty and Spikevax, are approved for individuals aged 12 and older, with Moderna and Pfizer-BioNTech vaccines available for those aged 6 months to 11 years.

Aug 23, 2024

Can Mpox virus spread through air; what precautions you must take?

The Mpox virus, a zoonotic disease primarily found in the tropical rainforest areas of central and west Africa, has been causing concern among health experts worldwide. The World Health Organization (WHO) has declared the current outbreak, which has seen over 14,000 cases and 524 deaths, a global health emergency.

Aug 21, 2024

Closely monitoring monkeypox situation, no new reported cases in India

Mpox Outbreak Declared Continental Emergency: Everything You Need To Know

The Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) has declared the ongoing mpox outbreak a "continental emergency". The World Health Organization (WHO) has declared mpox a public health emergency of international concern. Read more.

Aug 20, 2024

Lack of self-sustained economic activity driving migration from some states: Zoho CEO

Doctors school Zoho CEO on why hepatitis B vaccine is important for babies

The most common way of hepatitis B infection in India is transmission from mother to baby, said doctors on Monday, after Zoho CEO Sridhar Vembu questioned its administration on the first day of life.

Aug 19, 2024

Number of Covid patients in South Korea expected to reach 350,000 next week

South Korea braces for mega Covid-19 surge; could reach 350,000 cases by next week

South Korea is bracing for a significant surge in Covid-19 cases, with a senior health ministry official predicting that the number of patients in the country could reach 350,000 by next week.

Aug 19, 2024

WHO declares mpox an emergency; 13 African countries, Sweden & Pakistan report cases: Time to panic?

Last week, the Africa CDC reported that the virus has spread to at least 13 African countries and the infected numbers are up by 160 per cent compared to the same period last year, while the deaths increased by 19%.

Aug 18, 2024

Number of Chandipura virus cases rises to four in Rajasthan, 74 tested for infection

Chandipura virus cases rise in Rajasthan, 74 tested for infection, 4 positive

The deadly Chandipura virus is spreading across Rajasthan as the number of people infected by it has increased to four, while 74 people are suspected to be infected by it.

Aug 17, 2024

Jan Arogya Yojana provides free hospital care to 7.37 crore patients: Centre

The Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (AB-PMJAY) has disbursed Rs 1 lakh crore for free hospital care to 7.37 crore patients.

Aug 17, 2024

New research uncovers brain pathway linked to autism, cerebral palsy

Researchers at Duke-NUS Medical School and NUS' Mechanobiology Institute discovered a brain pathway to activate dormant neural stem cells, offering potential treatments for neurodevelopmental disorders like autism and cerebral palsy. Astrocytes, a type of glial cell, play a crucial role in reactivating these cells, initiating a chain reaction that promotes brain repair and growth.

Aug 14, 2024

Eating fish laced with carcinogen formalin can damage your kidneys

Fear grips fish eaters as formalin causes kidney damage

The seafood-consuming community is disturbed from a recent revelation about the potential health risks associated with the consumption of fish preserved with formalin. This carcinogenic chemical, commonly used to keep seafood fresh, has been identified as a significant threat to human health, particularly to the kidneys.

Aug 14, 2024

India begins Phase 3 clinical trial with 1st indigenous dengue vaccine

India develops own dengue vaccine, enters Phase 3 Trials

The Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) and Panacea Biotec announced the commencement of the first-ever Phase 3 clinical trial for developing a dengue vaccine in India.

Aug 14, 2024

Late diagnosis of appendix cancer a concern

Late diagnosis of appendix cancer may pose bigger risk, say experts

Appendix cancer is challenging to diagnose due to its asymptomatic nature until advanced stages, making early detection and treatment difficult. This can lead to poor treatment outcomes, emphasizing the need for increased awareness and improved diagnostic methods to identify the disease before symptoms appear and the cancer progresses.

Aug 14, 2024