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Diagnosing brain tumours early is important for better outcomes: Experts

World Brain Tumour Day is observed every year on June 8 to raise awareness about the disease explained as an abnormal growth of cells in the brain

Jun 8, 2024

Climate Change Intensifies Multiple Sclerosis, Fuels Treatment Market

Climate change, a global concern that has been at the forefront of international discussions, is now being linked to an increase in the prevalence and severity of multiple sclerosis (MS), a debilitating autoimmune disease that affects the central nervous system.

Jun 7, 2024

Global Food Safety: A Collective Responsibility

Unsafe food consumption is a global health concern that affects millions of people daily. According to Saima Wazed, the WHO Regional Director for South East Asia, approximately 1.6 million people worldwide fall ill daily due to the consumption of unsafe food.

Jun 6, 2024

What is Restless Leg Syndrome? Scientists find genetic clues to treat it now

People with restless leg syndrome face an unpleasant crawling sensation in the legs and an overwhelming urge to move them, especially during the evening or at night time

Jun 6, 2024

Memory Issues Linked to Vitamin B12 Deficiency, Hyperthyroidism

Health experts have recently shed light on the connection between memory and attention problems and two common health issues: vitamin B12 deficiency and hyperthyroidism.

Jun 5, 2024

PhonePe makes health insurance accessible and affordable with monthly premiums

PhonePe launched a first-of-its-kind, monthly subscription for insurance premium payments with flexible payment options starting from Rs 500 to Rs 3,000 per month.

Jun 3, 2024

UK researchers develop new ultra-sensitive blood test that can predict breast cancer recurrence

In a significant breakthrough that could revolutionize the early detection and treatment of breast cancer, British researchers have developed an ultra-sensitive new blood test. This test can predict if the cancer will return years before it shows up on scans, potentially improving survival rates for millions of women worldwide.

Jun 3, 2024

WHO member states extend pandemic agreement negotiations for another year

The World Health Organization (WHO) member states have agreed to extend the negotiations over the pandemic agreement for another year

Jun 2, 2024

NIMHANS conferred with Nelson Mandela Award 2024 for health promotion

New Delhi, May 31 (IANS) The National Institute of Mental Health & Neuro Sciences (NIMHANS), Bengaluru, under the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, on Friday bagged the Nelson Mandela Award for health promotion for 2024 by the World Health Organization (WHO).

Jun 1, 2024

Low fertility, ageing population haunt South Korea; govt vows to turn the tables around [see how]

South Korea's provincial government heads propose policies to address the country's low fertility rate and ageing population. The strategy includes global branding of cities and improving living conditions outside Seoul to encourage families to settle.

May 31, 2024

US-based Vattikuti Foundation to nurture 20 medical students in India in robotic surgery

US-based Vattikuti Foundation on Friday announced to launch 'Vattikuti Explorers', a national competition aimed at identifying 20 innovative medical students in India and nurturing them in the field of robotic surgery.

May 31, 2024

No Tobacco Day: Top medical journals continue to produce tobacco-funded research, says study

A study published in The BMJ on World No Tobacco Day that Tobacco-funded research continues to appear in highly-cited medical journals.

May 31, 2024

Breast Cancer Battle: The Promising Future of Hormone Therapy

Research reveals that hormone therapy, which utilizes medications to regulate or suppress hormone levels, holds great potential in effectively managing and treating breast cancers that are hormone-receptor positive, offering new hope for patients with this specific type of cancer.

May 31, 2024

Facebook posts show unflagged content on vaccine hesitancy: Study

A recent study conducted by researchers from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology and the University of Pennsylvania has shed light on the role of unflagged content on Facebook in fueling vaccine hesitancy during the Covid-19 pandemic.

May 31, 2024

World No Tobacco Day: Children most vulnerable to thirdhand smoke, experts warn

Health experts have issued a stark warning about an often-overlooked danger associated with smoking: thirdhand smoke. This invisible threat, they say, is a ticking time bomb, with the potential to cause serious health issues, including respiratory problems, developmental issues, and even cancer.

May 30, 2024

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Health News

Diagnosing brain tumours early is important for better outcomes: Experts

Climate Change Intensifies Multiple Sclerosis, Fuels Treatment Market

Global Food Safety: A Collective Responsibility

What is Restless Leg Syndrome? Scientists find genetic clues to treat it now

Memory Issues Linked to Vitamin B12 Deficiency, Hyperthyroidism

PhonePe makes health insurance accessible and affordable with monthly premiums

UK researchers develop new ultra-sensitive blood test that can predict breast cancer recurrence

WHO member states extend pandemic agreement negotiations for another year

NIMHANS conferred with Nelson Mandela Award 2024 for health promotion

Low fertility, ageing population haunt South Korea; govt vows to turn the tables around [see how]

US-based Vattikuti Foundation to nurture 20 medical students in India in robotic surgery

No Tobacco Day: Top medical journals continue to produce tobacco-funded research, says study

Breast Cancer Battle: The Promising Future of Hormone Therapy

Facebook posts show unflagged content on vaccine hesitancy: Study

World No Tobacco Day: Children most vulnerable to thirdhand smoke, experts warn

Time for India to follow suit? France, Germany, Netherlands, US banned use of EVMs [here's why]

Dhanush's Captain Miller has no buyers in Telugu states? Here's why

Deepika Padukone is a sight to behold in velvet gown; attends Academy Museum Gala with Selena Gomez, Dua Lip [see pics]