Health News

Geneva, Dec 21: The global public health risk of influenza A (H5N1) viruses is currently low, with infection risks for occupationally exposed groups ranging from low to moderate, according to the World Health Organization (WHO).

Sydney, Dec 21: Health authorities in Australia's second-most populous state have issued a warning over the spread of a flesh-eating ulcer.

England, December 20: For the first time, researchers have identified at least three unique subtypes of a rare type of bone cancer, potentially transforming clinical trials and patient care.

New Delhi, Dec 21: Some people with artificial hearts can regenerate heart muscle, according to a study, an advance that may open the door to new ways to treat and someday may also cure heart failure.

New Delhi, Dec 20: Foetus suffering from major congenital heart defects (MCHDs) may triple the risk of adverse pregnancy outcomes such as preeclampsia and preterm birth, finds a study.

New Delhi, Dec 20: Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is a significant health burden in India, according to a study, published in The Lancet Psychiatry journal, on Friday.

New Delhi, Dec 20: Scientists from the Institute of Nano Science and Technology (INST) Mohali, an autonomous institution of the Department of Science and Technology (DST), have found that nanoplastics derived from single-use plastic bottles (SUPBs) may be contributing to the spread of antibiotic resistance.

New Delhi, Dec 19: Walking speed can be a quick, equipment-free tool for identifying metabolic health risks among people with obesity, according to a study.

New Delhi, Dec 19: The first blood-stage malaria vaccine RH5.1/Matrix-M has the potential to be a component within a developing malaria vaccine strategy, said a report on Thursday.

New Delhi, Dec 19: India has seen a significant drop in mortality rates among children under five from diarrhoeal diseases between 1990 and 2021, according to a global report published in The Lancet Infectious Diseases journal on Thursday.

Sydney, Dec 18: Almost three-quarters of adolescents in Australia experience clinically significant symptoms of depression or anxiety, research has found.

New York, Dec 18: More often than not, patients and even nurses and doctors are skipping steps that help paint an accurate portrait of someone's blood pressure -- how someone sits and positions their arm, whether they just had a cup of joe or chitchat with their practitioner during the measurement, and other factors can produce readings that are higher or lower than normal blood pressure.

New Delhi, Dec 17: Close to 500 cycling enthusiasts in Delhi joined a 3-km ride on Tuesday from the National Stadium to Raisina Hills and back, in order to promote cycling as a sustainable and healthy mode of transportation under the stewardship of Union Minister of Youth Affairs and Sports, Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya.

New Delhi, Dec 17: The quadrivalent HPV vaccine, developed in India, is affordable and more effective for cervical cancer, said Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Science and Technology Jitendra Singh on Tuesday.

New Delhi, Dec 17: While the rapid spread of Covid-19 can be attributed mainly to the high transmissibility of the SARS-CoV-2 virus, a new study has linked the high incidence and mortality rates with environmental factors, particularly with PM2.5.

New Delhi, Dec 17: People with allergy-induced sniffles and asthma may have different fungal colonies or mycobiomes in their noses, finds a study on Tuesday.

New Delhi, Dec 17: The deep brain stimulators (DBS) market in India is projected to witness an anticipated compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of over 10 per cent by 2033, according to a report on Tuesday.

New Delhi, Dec 16: Lung cancer, long known to affect smokers, is seeing a significant rise in people who do not smoke, said doctors on Monday, raising concern over the shift.

Canberra, Dec 16: Engaging in mentally stimulating activities during down time, such as reading, can be beneficial for brain health, according to an Australian research.

New Delhi, Dec 16: Amid the growing prevalence of diabetes in India, the glucose monitoring market in the country is forecast to grow at a 2 per cent compound annual growth rate (CAGR) during 2024-33, according to a report on Monday.

New Delhi, Dec 16: The World Health Organization (WHO) on Monday called on countries in the Southeast Asia Region to build on the momentum created to end tuberculosis (TB).

California, December 14: According to a new study, raw milk, which is marketed as a natural and healthful alternative to pasteurised dairy, may contain hidden hazards. The research found that the influenza or flu virus can remain infectious in refrigerated raw milk for up to five days.

New Delhi, Dec 15: The world can expect another pandemic any day, due to virus spillover from animals, said Mario C.B. Raviglione, former Director of the Global Tuberculosis (TB) Programme at the World Health Organization (WHO) on Sunday.

New Delhi, Dec 15: While oat, almond, and soy milk have emerged as popular alternatives to cow’s milk, a new study showed it may be lacking in proteins and essential amino acids.

New Delhi, Dec 15: A diet low in omega-6 and high in omega-3 fatty acids, combined with fish oil supplements, can significantly reduce the growth rate of prostate cancer cells in men with early-stage disease, claims a study.

New Delhi, Dec 15: The significant drop in tuberculosis (TB) cases and deaths in India is "remarkable", said Mario C. B. Raviglione, former Director of the Global Tuberculosis (TB) Programme at the World Health Organization (WHO) on Sunday.

New Delhi, Dec 15: New machine learning-based screening method is 98 pc effective in detecting the earliest sign of breast cancer, according to a study.

Bhopal, Dec 14: All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) Bhopal launched Panchakarma treatments, a cornerstone of Ayurvedic medicine on Saturday.

New York, Dec 14: Influenza or flu virus can remain infectious in refrigerated raw milk for up to five days, scientists have warned.

New Delhi, Dec 13: Integrating yoga in national diabetes prevention policies may be key to preventing the onset of the blood sugar condition among people with prediabetes, said Dr. Jitendra Singh, Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Science and Technology, on Friday.

New Delhi, Dec 13: Tuberculosis (TB) patients in India are facing catastrophically high costs due to lost productivity and hospitalisation, according to a study by the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR).

New Delhi, Dec 13: The oncology test market in India is expected to grow at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of around 2 per cent through 2033, according to a report on Friday.

New Delhi, Dec 12: Researchers at the Raman Research Institute (RRI), an autonomous institute of the Department of Science and Technology (DST), have been able to accurately predict the exact time of the emergence of the first crack in aged clay and blood -- a finding that can aid in the diagnosis of conditions like anaemia.

New Delhi, Dec 12: Developing antidepressant medications that target cells in the gut may open a novel path towards effective treatment of mood disorders like depression and anxiety, finds a study. Targeting gut cells may open new ways to reduce depression and anxiety.

New Delhi, Dec 12: The early-onset colorectal cancer (CRC), also known as colon cancer, incidence rates among adults aged 25-49 are rising across the globe, but India shows the lowest rate among 50 countries, according to a new study.

New Delhi, Dec 12: Every 10 micrograms per cubic metre of air increase in annual exposure to fine particulate matter 2.5 (PM2.5) is associated with an 8.6 per cent increased risk for mortality across India, finds a study on Thursday.

New Delhi, Dec 11: India has seen significant progress in reducing malaria incidence and mortality rates, according to the latest World Malaria report, from the World Health Organization (WHO) on Wednesday.

Mumbai, Dec 11: Low-calorie and low-fat snacks are seeing significant growth as millets are being increasingly used in India, according to a report on Wednesday.

New Delhi, Dec 11: In a significant medical feat, Indian scientists have developed the first-in-human gene therapy using lentiviral vectors for severe haemophilia A

New Delhi, Dec 11: At least one person each second, or 42 million people annually worldwide is estimated to acquire a new genital herpes infection, according to new estimates by the World Health Organization on Wednesday.

New Delhi, Dec 10: The global community experienced extensive lockdowns nearly five years ago to combat the lethal coronavirus SARS-CoV-2, commonly referred to as Covid-19, which was initially identified in Wuhan, China, in late 2019. This pandemic resulted in approximately 6.6 million fatalities worldwide and prompted China to implement a stringent 'Zero-Covid' policy aimed at controlling the virus' spread.

New Delhi, Dec 10: Love to binge on ultra-processed food (UPFs) like chips, biscuits, sausages, burgers, soft drinks, and instant noodles? Beware, these can make you age faster biologically, warned a study.

New Delhi, Dec 10: Are you forgetting quite often? A brisk walk, dance, or climbing a few flights of stairs may be key to boosting your memory, and the benefits may last for a day, finds a study on Tuesday.

New Delhi, Dec 9: A large-scale Swedish study on Monday suggested that drinking sweetened drinks can significantly increase your risk of serious cardiovascular diseases like stroke, heart failure, and atrial fibrillation.

New Delhi, Dec 9: Administering rotavirus vaccine to babies during their stay in a neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) could be safe, finds a study on Monday, that could serve as the basis for a change in clinical practice.

New Delhi, Dec 9: The Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) has recorded 406 cases of an undiagnosed disease between October 24 and December 5, the World Health Organization (WHO) said on Monday.

Seoul, Dec 9: South Korea's pharmaceutical giant Celltrion on Monday said that it has received approval from Canadian health authorities for a biosimilar treatment for allergic asthma.

New Delhi, Dec 9: The computed tomography (CT) market in the Asia-Pacific (APAC) region is forecasted to grow at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of more than 3 per cent in market value from 2023 to 2033, according to a report on Monday.

Canberra, Dec 9: Adopting a healthy diet can reduce the severity of chronic pain, an Australian research has found.

Pennsylvania, December 8: Researchers at Penn Medicine's Abramson Cancer Centre and the University of Pennsylvania's Perelman School of Medicine have found that a straightforward dietary supplement may offer a novel way to enhance CAR T cell performance.

New York, Dec 8: A simple dietary supplement in ketogenic diet can boost ‘CAR T’ cell function — a personalised treatment that reprogrammes patients’ own immune cells to kill cancer, according to a new study.

New York, Dec 8: A global clinical trial, co-led by an Indian-origin researcher, has shown improved survival rates for common childhood leukemia, according to a new study.

New York, Dec 8: A team of researchers in the US has shown that a high fibre, plant-based dietary intervention may delay progression to multiple myeloma, a type of rare and incurable blood cancer affecting the bone marrow.

New Delhi, Dec 7: The development of an indigenous antibiotic Nafithromycin is an important achievement by Indian scientists, and may be crucial in the country's fight against antimicrobial resistance (AMR), said experts on Saturday.

New Delhi, Dec 5: Eating five servings of dark chocolate, and not the milk one, a week may help reduce the risk of type 2 diabetes, according to a long-term US study.

New Delhi, Dec 5: Eight-hour sleep every night not only rejuvenates the body but also helps brain to store and learn a new language, according to a new study.

Toronto, Dec 5: Women who have had both ovaries surgically removed before age 50, and carry a variant of the apolipoprotein gene, are at a high risk of late-life Alzheimer's disease, a new study said on Thursday.

Stockholm County, December 4: Women with oestrogen-sensitive breast cancer now receive anti-hormonal therapy. Researchers have discovered that postmenopausal women with low-risk tumours have a long-term benefit for at least 20 years, whereas younger women with similar tumour characteristics who had not yet gone through menopause benefitted for a shorter period of time.

New York, Dec 5: A team of researchers has discovered a previously unknown population of neurons in the hypothalamus that regulate food intake and could be a promising new target for obesity drugs, according to a study on Thursday.

New Delhi, Dec 5: Low in calories and packed with essential vitamins and minerals, mushrooms make for an excellent addition to your diet and according to new research, eating just five small mushrooms a day could help combat a range of diseases, including heart disease, cancer and dementia.