New Delhi, October 23 (IANS): More than 150 countries across the globe have geared up to celebrate Ayurveda Day on October 29, the Ministry of Ayush said on Wednesday.The ninth Ayurveda Day will be celebrated a
New Delhi, October 22 (IANS): While breast cancer is often perceived as a women's disease, men also suffer from the deadly disease. However, stigma delays their diagnosis and treatment, potentially worsening ou
New Delhi, October 23 (IANS): Fat-derived cellular concentrate is a promising treatment for people with uncontrolled diabetes who are dependent on insulin, said experts on Wednesday.Diabetes is a metabolic diso
New Delhi, October 23 (IANS): Long-term exposure to arsenic in drinking water may increase the risk of cardiovascular disease even at exposure levels below the regulatory limit, according to a new study on Wedn
New Delhi, October 22 (IANS) Even as air quality in the national capital fell to the ‘very poor’ category, city doctors on Tuesday reported a 30 per cent surge in respiratory diseases like asthma and chroni
New Delhi, October 22 (IANS): Japanese researchers have discovered that SARS-CoV-2, the virus responsible for Covid-19, carries an enzyme that can act against a cell’s innate defence mechanism against viruses
New York, October 20 (IANS): A team of researchers has found that taking an antiviral medication for a year may prevent vision damage associated with shingles that affects the eye.The research was led by team f
New Delhi, October 19 (IANS) Cancer patients are nearly five times more likely to experience bankruptcy, as financial fallout can follow patients with cancer and their families in the form of lower credit score
New Delhi, October 18 (IANS) At least 39 per cent of Indian workforce in India have noticed real benefits from their company’s mental health programmes, a survey said on Friday.Additionally, 48 per cent of em
Sydney, October 17 (IANS) Spending more time standing rather than sitting does not improve cardiovascular health and is linked to a higher risk of circulatory issues, Australian researchers have found.In a stud
New Delhi, October 17 (IANS): People with increased exposure to per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances, or PFAS -- found in water, food, and people through products such as Teflon pans, waterproof clothing, stain-
New Delhi, October 16 (IANS): New drug rules and regulatory procedures introduced in India have promoted scientific and ethical research at par with global expectation and international practices, the governmen
New Delhi, October 15 (IANS) While the most common presentation in breast cancer is a lump in the breast, it can occur even without any noticeable symptoms, said doctors on Tuesday while urging for self-examina
New Delhi, October 15 (IANS) Cancer and dementia are the major risk factors that increase the risk of mortality among patients with sepsis admitted to the emergency medical department, according to a study on T
New Delhi, October 13 (IANS): Strong public health and community support has helped India to be free from trachoma -- a highly contagious bacterial infection that has been a major cause of preventable blindness
New Delhi, October 13 (IANS): While stress is known to significantly contribute to the onset of various health issues, a new study on Sunday showed how stress can worsen colorectal cancer (CRC).A team of Chines
New Delhi, October 11 (IANS): Vaccines are key to preventing infection and thus reducing the use of antibiotics, supporting worldwide efforts to tackle rising antimicrobial resistance (AMR), according to a new
New Delhi, October 10 (IANS) As our world rapidly advances in technology and comfort, mental health issues are mounting at double speed. The WHO reports that over 370 million people are currently experiencing m
New Delhi, October 10 (IANS): While India has the maximum number of blind people in the world, most do not know that in more than 85 per cent of the cases, the condition is preventable, said experts on Thursday
New Delhi, October 10 (IANS): Excessive screen time, trauma and violence can cause behavioural issues in children, said experts on Thursday, on World Mental Health day.World Mental Health day is observed every