Tag: Health

Berhampur :  Continuing its support to Odisha in the health Sector, Norway today said nurses and families can play a key role in reducing Infant Mortality Rate (IMR) and Maternal Mortality Rate (MMR). “The role of the family and nurses is very important to reduce IMR and MMR,” Norway’s Ambassador to India, Nils Ragnar Kamsvag […]

Bhubaneswar: A national conclave would be held here next month to work out strategies for properly nourishing tribal children who suffer from chronic under-nutrition. The two-day conclave, being organised by Union Tribal Affairs Ministry, Government of Odisha and UNICEF from January 15, would provide a platform for identifying gaps and finding innovative solutions to under-nutrition, […]

Giving up smoking can dramatically improve flagging sex lives, according to a study conducted by a Hong Kong university. The University of Hong Kong study found that 53.8 percent of smokers being treated for impotence said that their problems eased within six months of stubbing out their nicotine habits.

Bengaluru: Indian hospital chain Narayana Health yesterday announced that it has renewed its partnership with convergence solutions provider ICT Health to use the Health Information Management System (HINAI) cloud web system. “As of date, 38 of our hospitals are using the ICT Health Hospital Information system and 19 outpatient clinics are using the ICT Health […]

New York: If you are using a ‘shared’ bathroom, be careful about where and how you store your toothbrush. Researchers have found that toothbrushes can serve as a vector for transmission of potentially pathogenic organisms. The researchers found evidence of transmission of fecal coliform bacteria in communal bathrooms. “The main concern is not with the […]

New York: Donated kidneys that are discarded due to abnormalities or other factors may soon be “recycled” to engineer tailor-made replacement kidneys for patients, the US scientists have reported in two studies. “We believe these two studies provide critical information to the booming field of organ bioengineering as it applies to the kidney,” said Giuseppe […]

Washington: In a major success, an Indian-American scientist and his colleague have identified a new, less-invasive method to provide diagnostic information on kidney disease and its severity. They used an optical probe and Raman spectroscopy to differentiate between healthy and diseased kidneys. “There are some molecules that must be responsible for these different Raman signals, […]

London: A brain protein believed to be a key component in the progress of dementia can cause memory loss in healthy brains even before physical signs of degeneration appear, says a new University of Sussex study. The study reveals a direct link between the main culprit of Alzheimer’s disease and memory loss. Alzheimer’s disease is […]

New Delhi: A 30-year-old person, who had developed grade-3 fatty liver and was almost likely to suffer from liver cirrhosis, successfully underwent the gastric sleeve surgery that cured his health disorder completely, doctors said yesterday. Vinod was diagnosed with grade three fatty liver, a condition in which 66 percent of the liver gets affected and […]

New Delhi: The Delhi High Court yesterday agreed to hear a PIL seeking direction for the government to remove mobile towers installed in a village here over health issues. A division bench of Chief Justice G. Rohini and Justice R.S. Endlaw posted the matter for August 26 and asked petitioner to file an order passed […]

Chandigarh: Chandigarh has imposed a ban on nicotine sale. Earlier, Punjab was the only State where there was a complete ban on nicotine. The decision came to light on yesterday when the Punjab and Haryana High Court was informed in this regard. Two years back, the high court had issued directions to the Chandigarh administration […]

Washington: Hypertension or high blood pressure has been found to be the most common cardiovascular risk factor in a study of outpatient care in India. Of the 68,196 patients from 10 cardiology outpatient departments included in the US-led study, hypertension was present in nearly 30 percent patients followed by other risk factors including diabetes, current […]

New York: Babies born to obese mothers are likely to have weaker immunity than those born to lean mothers, says a new study. Pre-pregnancy maternal weight has a significant impact on the immune system of the newborns, putting such children at risk for potential diseases such as heart disease and asthma, the findings showed. “A […]

London: Drinking orange juice could help improve brain function in elderly people, says a new study. “The population is ageing rapidly across the world. Estimates suggest that the number of persons aged 60 or over could triple by 2,100. It’s therefore imperative that we explore simple, cost-effective ways to improve cognitive function in old age,” […]

New York: If you have gone through angioplasty, kicking the butt clearly implies a healthier quality of life compared to those who smoke, says a study. “It is a no-brainer. Stopping smoking seems like a relatively easy way to increase your chances of getting the best outcomes from angioplasty,” said senior author and cardiologist John […]