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Dec 03, 2024
New Delhi, Dec 3 (IANS) PhonePe on Tuesday announced the launch of a new and affordable insurance plan for dengue and malaria on its platform, starting at just Rs. 59 per year.
Dec 03, 2024
New Delhi, Dec 3 (IANS) Young innovators from across the country presented their innovative solutions for energy storage and sustainability during the SheSTEM 2024 -- an annual event by Atal...
Dec 03, 2024
Seoul, Dec 3 (IANS) South Korea's presidential committee on population policy on Tuesday unveiled plans to have up to 70 per cent of fathers take parental leave by 2030 as the government intensifies...
Dec 03, 2024
New Delhi, Dec 3 (IANS) A common heart drug has shown promise to delay the onset of Huntington's disease -- a progressive and inherited brain disorder that causes nerve cells in the brain to break...
Dec 03, 2024
Bengaluru, Dec 3 (IANS) HealthCare Global Enterprises (HCG) on Tuesday announced a partnership with Accenture to accelerate cancer research and care through advanced AI, including generative AI and...
Dec 03, 2024
Seoul, Dec 3 (IANS) South Korea's antitrust regulator on Tuesday said it has fined leading drugmaker Celltrion 435 million won ($309,900) for engaging in unfair business practices.
Dec 03, 2024
New Delhi, Dec 3 (IANS) A team of US scientists has deemed two commonly used antiseizure medications -- lamotrigine and levetiracetam -- safe to use during pregnancy.
Dec 02, 2024
New Delhi, Dec 2 (IANS) The Ministry of Ayush has witnessed a transformative journey over the last decade, with the Ayush market growing exponentially -- from $2.85 billion in 2014 to $43.4 billion...
Dec 02, 2024
New Delhi, Dec 2 (IANS) US researchers have, in a study on Monday, found a link between hidden belly fat, known as visceral fat, and abnormal proteins in the brain -- hallmarks of Alzheimer’s disease...
Dec 02, 2024
New Delhi, Dec 2 (IANS) Eating more plant-based protein than animal-based protein may help reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease (CVD) and coronary heart disease (CHD), according to a new study...
Dec 02, 2024
New Delhi, Dec 2 (IANS) Four oral glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor (GLP1R) drugs, currently under Phase III trials, are in the race for approval, according to a report.
Dec 02, 2024
New Delhi, Dec 2 (IANS) Early diagnosis and treatment can help 70 per cent of patients with epilepsy -- a chronic neurological condition -- to lead normal lives, said health experts here on Monday.
Dec 02, 2024
New Delhi, Dec 2 (IANS) Long-term exposure to antibiotics may significantly raise the risk of Parkinson's disease, finds a study.
Dec 01, 2024
New Delhi, Dec 1 (IANS) India is taking a lead in global AIDS control by being the net supplier of HIV medicines to the world, said Union Health Minister J.P. Nadda on Sunday.
Dec 01, 2024
Shimla, Dec 1 (IANS) Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu on Sunday launched the ‘Car Bin’ initiative to promote HIV awareness and cleanliness.
Dec 01, 2024
New Delhi, Dec 1 (IANS) While India has made a significant effort in combating HIV/AIDS, the rate of vertical transmission, which happens from mother to child, remains a major concern in the country...
Dec 01, 2024
Seoul, Dec 1 (IANS) A consultative body involving the ruling party, the government and doctors' groups broke up Sunday, 20 days after its creation for the resolution of a prolonged walkout by trainee...
Dec 01, 2024
Seoul, Dec 1 (IANS) South Korea's disease control agency on Sunday said that it has newly designated 66 rare diseases subject to the government's support this year, as per officials.
Need more neurologists, must leverage telemedicine to tackle stroke burden in India: Health Ministry
Nov 30, 2024
New Delhi, Nov 30 (IANS) Increasing the number of neurologists in India as well as leveraging digital health technology like telemedicine is crucial to combat the burden of strokes in India, the...
Nov 30, 2024
Bengaluru, Nov 30 (IANS) Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Saturday announced the suspension of state Drug Controller Umesh for negligence in connection with the recent maternal deaths at...
Nov 30, 2024
New Delhi, Nov 30 (IANS) The Southeast Asia region, including India, has about 3.9 million people living with HIV (PLHIV), representing 10 per cent of the global burden, WHO's Regional Director,...
Nov 30, 2024
Prayagraj, Nov 30 (IANS) The Pradhan Mantri Jan Aarogya Yojana (PM-JAY) launched by Prime Minister Narendra Modi has saved many lives, particularly of the underprivileged and destitute, and brought a...
Nov 30, 2024
Bengaluru, Nov 30 (IANS) Taking a suo-moto cognizance, Karnataka Upalokayukta Justice B. Veerappa on Saturday ordered registration of a case against the doctors of the District Hospital and Ballary...
Nov 30, 2024
New Delhi, Nov 30 (IANS) While over 2.5 million people are living with HIV in India, the country has made notable progress, and outperformed the global reduction rate, said the Ministry of Health and...
Nov 30, 2024
Guwahati, Nov 30 (IANS) Empowering the youth of the country with research and also fostering innovation is crucial for India in the run-up to Viksit Bharat in 2047, said Union Minister Dr Jitendra...
Nov 30, 2024
New Delhi, Nov 30 (IANS) SARS-CoV-2, the virus behind the Covid-19 pandemic, remains in the skull and meninges for years after infection, leading to a long-lasting effect on the brain, according to a...
Nov 30, 2024
New Delhi, Nov 30 (IANS) Social media intermediaries are required to ensure expeditious action towards the removal of content related to online gaming and potential harms like addiction to children,...
Nov 30, 2024
New Delhi, Nov 30 (IANS) Analysing malaria parasite genomes may usher new and more effective treatments for the deadly mosquito-borne disease and also help predict drug resistance, according to a...
Nov 30, 2024
New Delhi, Nov 30 (IANS) Pregnant women’s exposure to fine particulate air pollution (PM2.5) may alter immune responses, leading to adverse birth outcomes, according to a new study.
Nov 29, 2024
New Delhi, Nov 29 (IANS) The U-WIN digital platform has recorded the administration of about 27.77 crore vaccine doses to pregnant women, and children in India, with Bihar and Uttar Pradesh taking...
Nov 29, 2024
Seoul, Nov 29 (IANS) South Korea's health ministry on Friday said it will ban remote prescribing of weight loss medications, including Wegovy, released in the country in October, to prevent potential...
Nov 29, 2024
Bengaluru, Nov 29 (IANS) After the death of five women post-delivery in two government hospitals in Ballary City, Karnataka BJP has demanded the resignations of the Health and Medical Education...
Nov 29, 2024
New Delhi, Nov 29 (IANS) A team of US researchers has developed a novel Artificial Intelligence (AI)-based tool that can pick subtle signs of Alzheimer’s disease that emerge decades before a formal...
Nov 29, 2024
Seoul, Nov 29 (IANS) South Korea's exports of bio-health products jumped 22.5 per cent in the third quarter from a year earlier, data showed on Friday, driven by growing demand for pharmaceutical...
Nov 28, 2024
New Delhi, Nov 28 (IANS) Long-term sex hormone treatment in transgender individuals can lead to significant changes in body composition and risk factors for cardiovascular disease, particularly in...
Nov 28, 2024
Hyderabad, Nov 28 (IANS) Dr. Reddy’s Laboratories on Thursday announced the launch of Toripalimab in India to treat adults with Nasopharyngeal carcinoma (NPC) -- a rare and aggressive form of head...
Nov 28, 2024
New Delhi, Nov 28 (IANS) The Centre is working on converging the Employees’ State Insurance Corporation (ESIC) with Ayushman Bharat- Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (AB-PMJAY), a move that will...
Nov 27, 2024
New Delhi, Nov 27 (IANS) Insulin resistance can increase the risk of aortic stenosis -- a common heart valve disease -- in men over the age of 45, finds a study on Wednesday.
Nov 27, 2024
New Delhi, Nov 27 (IANS) The failure of the trial of the drug AZD4041 by pharma giant AstraZeneca, to combat opioid use disorder (OUD), highlights the challenges in developing non-opioid medications...
Nov 27, 2024
New Delhi, Nov 27 (IANS) Senores Pharmaceuticals and Dr. Reddy's Laboratories, have announced the launch of ivermectin tablets USP, 3 mg. in the US market.
Nov 27, 2024
Mumbai, Nov 27 (IANS) The Indian healthcare sector is growing rapidly and is projected to reach $638 billion by 2025, according to a report.
Nov 27, 2024
New Delhi, Nov 27 (IANS) Men with cardiovascular disease risk factors such as type 2 diabetes, obesity, high blood pressure, and smoking may have brain health decline, leading to dementia, 10 years...
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