New Delhi, June 16 (IANS) Indian pharmaceutical exports are likely to cross $20 billion by 2020 from $14 billion in 2016, by registering a compounded annual growth rate (CAGR) of eight per cent, said an…
Colombo, June 16 (IANS) Sri Lanka’s Ministry of Health on Thursday launched a dengue eradication programme as the number of cases rose to over 18,000 with 24 people reported dead. According to the ministry, the…
New York, June 16 (IANS) Men suffering from prostate cancer may significantly reduce their risk of mortality by consuming nuts like almonds, cashews, hazelnuts, pistachios and walnuts, new research suggests. Prostate cancer is the most…
New York, June 16 (IANS) Obese people may find it difficult to stay away from sweet foods than individuals who are lean, because of a dysfunction in their brains, finds a new study. Extra body…
New York, June 16 (IANS) The same behavioural skills that are commonly taught to fight depression can also help unemployed people land a job, new research has found. These skills included identifying negative thoughts and…
By Rupesh Dutta New Delhi, June 16 (IANS) Arunachal Pradesh Chief Minister Kalikho Pul sounded upbeat when he promised drastic changes to improve the health sector in his border state. And to ensure that, he…
New York, June 16 (IANS) Taking antibiotics for a longer time not only can change the microbiota of our gut but also push growth of harmful pathogens, leading to diseases, researchers have found. The findings…
A protective collar in development puts gentle pressure on the jugular veins to increase the volume of blood in the brain. That could help protect it from traumatic injury.(Credit:technologyreview.com) New York, June 16 (IANS) Wearing…
New York, June 16 (IANS) Shedding new light on why extra weight is so difficult to shed permanently, researchers have found that overeating reduces levels of a hormone that signals the feeling of fullness in…
Men with chest pain – heart attack New York, June 16 (IANS) Researchers have found that increasing the levels of a protein in older adults could reduce the amount of plaque buildup in their arteries,…
Brasilia, June 16 (IANS) Brazil has confirmed 1,581 cases of microcephaly related to the Zika virus since October 2015, the Health Ministry announced. A total of 7,936 suspected cases of microcephaly were reported in the…
New Delhi, June 15 (IANS) The Health Ministry on Wednesday said that a special immunisation drive needs to be taken up in Hyderabad and Rangareddy districts of Telangana, following reports that polio virus (P2 strain)…
Thiruvananthapuram, June 15 (IANS) Amid reports of rejection of the immunisation programme for school children in Muslim-dominated Malappuram district, the new Kerala government is planning a state-wide survey in government-run schools to find out the…
New Delhi, June 15 (IANS) The Union Cabinet on Wednesday approved raising of the retirement age of central government doctors to 65 years, union Minister Ravi Shankar Prasad said on Wednesday. The retirement age of…
New York, June 15 (IANS) Both lack or excess of sleep can lead to health risks like hypertension, obesity, diabetes and depression among children and teenagers, warns a research team led by an Indian-origin scientist….
New York, June 15 (IANS) Researchers have found that injecting a hormone secreted by bones can help the ageing muscles become youthful as well as increase the capacity of exercise in the elderly, finds a…
Washington, June 15 (IANS) Drinking coffee at normal temperature would not increase your risk of contracting cancer, says a new report by the World Health Organisation’s cancer research arm. The WHO classified coffee as a…
New Delhi, June 15 (IANS) Chat-based health and fitness company FitCircle on Wednesday launched chatbots on Facebook Messenger platform to help users with personalised health and fitness tips. The chatbots will cater to the users…
By Paras Ramoutar Port-of-Spain, June 15 (IANS) Yoga can be the antidote to violence. With that message, Rolston Nelson, the acting Chief Justice of the Caribbean Court of Justice, has urged the Trinidad Ministry of…
New York, June 15 (IANS) While a conclusive answer to why women have a longer lifespan as compared to men still eludes scientists, a host of factors – from differences in hormones to immune system…