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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

Love Tattoos? Ink and needle pose inherent risks of hepatitis, HIV and cancers, warn doctors

In a recent study of 11,905 individuals, by researchers at Lund University in Sweden, tattooed individuals were found to have a higher risk of lymphoma.

May 29, 2024

Jaipur shocker: Nails, needles, nuts and bolts removed from man's stomach [details]

Doctors at Sawai Man Singh hospital in Jaipur have removed nails, needles, keys, nuts and bolts, all made of iron, from the stomach of a young man.

May 28, 2024

Blood cancer cases may be rising among young adults in India; what are the early symptoms

Chronic myeloid leukaemia a rare, yet treatable type of blood cancer is significantly rising among young adults, aged 30 to 40 years, in India,

May 28, 2024

Statin therapy can reduce heart disease and risk of death in elderly aged over 85 years: Study

Statins are known to lower cholesterol levels in the blood, thereby decreasing the risk of CVDs. The latest study shows statin therapy can reduce heart disease and death in elderly over 85 years of age.

May 28, 2024

Monitoring outbreak of H9N2 cases in China, India prepared for any health exigency: Health Ministry

Ayush Ministry to sensitize insurance companies for affordable healthcare

The Ministry of Ayush on Sunday announced that it will launch a sensitization programme for executive officials of insurance companies and owners of Ayush hospitals to promote accessible and affordable healthcare in the country.

May 26, 2024

Air pollution spares no one, causes over 7mn deaths worldwide; urgent need for govts' intervention needed

Tiny invisible particles in air pollution affect heart rhythm, cause blood clotting and the build-up of plaques in arteries and blood pressure, as well as adversely cause respiratory diseases and other conditions across the body.

May 26, 2024

Use of cannabis poses 11 times higher risk of psychotic disorder: Study

Teenagers who use cannabis are at 11 times higher risk of developing a psychotic disorder, according to a study on Wednesday.

May 23, 2024

Zydus lifesciences wins USFDA approval for asthma drugs; to be manufactured in Gujarat

Zydus Lifesciences receives USFDA approval to market Theophylline Extended-Release tablets for asthma treatment in the US market.

May 22, 2024

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Health News

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

Love Tattoos? Ink and needle pose inherent risks of hepatitis, HIV and cancers, warn doctors

Jaipur shocker: Nails, needles, nuts and bolts removed from man's stomach [details]

Blood cancer cases may be rising among young adults in India; what are the early symptoms

Statin therapy can reduce heart disease and risk of death in elderly aged over 85 years: Study

Ayush Ministry to sensitize insurance companies for affordable healthcare

Air pollution spares no one, causes over 7mn deaths worldwide; urgent need for govts' intervention needed

Use of cannabis poses 11 times higher risk of psychotic disorder: Study

Zydus lifesciences wins USFDA approval for asthma drugs; to be manufactured in Gujarat

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]