Category: HEALTH/MEDICINE

Mpox deaths surpass 1,900 in Africa since 2024: Africa CDC

Addis Ababa, Aug 9 (SocialNews.XYZ) The death toll from Africa's ongoing mpox outbreak has surpassed 1,900 since the start of…

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One year of RG Kar rape and murder: A quick look shows mixed bag of achievements and failures

Kolkata, Aug 9 (SocialNews.XYZ) In August last year, West Bengal was rocked by widespread protests over the ghastly rape and…

5 months ago

WHO declares Kenya free of sleeping sickness

Nairobi, Aug 9 (SocialNews.XYZ) The World Health Organisation (WHO) certified Kenya as having eliminated human African trypanosomiasis, also known as…

5 months ago

Stung by goof-ups, Kerala govt unlikely to proceed against whistleblower doctor

Thiruvananthapuram, Aug 9 (SocialNews.XYZ) With support pouring in from all quarters for Thiruvananthapuram Medical College whistleblower Dr Harris Chirackal --…

5 months ago

India committed to boost global regulatory cooperation in herbal medicines: Ayush secy

New Delhi, Aug 9 (SocialNews.XYZ) India is committed to enhancing global regulatory cooperation in the herbal medicines sector, said Vaidya…

5 months ago

Scientists find antibodies that can protect children from deadly Strep A infection

New Delhi, Aug 9 (SocialNews.XYZ) UK scientists have discovered how some children develop natural immunity to Strep A, a common…

5 months ago

Need collective action to put rural women at centre of climate, health agendas: Prataprao Jadhav

New Delhi, Aug 8 (SocialNews.XYZ) Union Minister of State for Health Prataprao Jadhav on Friday called for collective action to…

5 months ago

Mizoram’s ‘Project BLOOM’ gets national recognition for maternal, child healthcare

Aizawl, Aug 8 (SocialNews.XYZ) Mizoram's Lunglei district administration earned national recognition as its flagship maternal and child health initiative --…

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India recorded over 15 lakh cancer cases in 2024: Minister

New Delhi, Aug 8 (SocialNews.XYZ) In 2024, India witnessed a surge in cancer cases, with over 15 lakh people diagnosed…

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224 cases of Japanese Encephalitis reported from 11 states in 2025: Centre

New Delhi, Aug 8 (SocialNews.XYZ) A total of 224 cases of Japanese Encephalitis -- a viral disease transmitted by mosquitoes…

5 months ago

ICMR’s SHINE initiative to ignite scientific curiosity, foster innovation in students

New Delhi, Aug 8 (SocialNews.XYZ) The Indian Council of Medical Research's (ICMR) nationwide SHINE initiative will help ignite scientific curiosity…

5 months ago

Indian pharma market up by 7.9pc in July, cardiac & anti-diabetes therapies show strong volume

New Delhi, Aug 8 (SocialNews.XYZ) The Indian pharmaceutical market (IPM) grew 7.9 per cent in July this year, and the…

5 months ago

Study finds new genomic risk factors for uterine cancer

New Delhi, Aug 8 (SocialNews.XYZ) An international team of researchers has identified new risk factors in DNA that promote tumour…

5 months ago

Govt caps ceiling price of 4 emergency-use medicines, 37 antibiotics, painkillers

New Delhi, Aug 8 (SocialNews.XYZ) The Union government has fixed the ceiling price of four emergency-use medicines and 37 other…

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Study identifies reasons behind deadly weight loss in cancer patients

New Delhi, Aug 8 (SocialNews.XYZ) Increasing weight loss experienced by cancer patients that often leads to deaths may be caused…

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Healthy habits can slash future risks to heart in women with gestational diabetes

New Delhi, Aug 7 (SocialNews.XYZ) While gestational diabetes is known to affect the heart, women who follow healthy habits like…

5 months ago

Study shows AI chatbots can blindly repeat incorrect medical details

New Delhi, Aug 7 (SocialNews.XYZ) Amid increasing presence of Artificial Intelligence tools in healthcare, a new study warned that AI…

5 months ago

Non-antibiotic drugs can disrupt microbiome, raise gut infection risk

New Delhi, Aug 7 (SocialNews.XYZ) While antibiotics are known to harm the gut microbiome, a new study showed that non-antibiotic…

5 months ago

Binging on French fries thrice a week may raise diabetes risk by 20 pc: Study

New Delhi, Aug 7 (SocialNews.XYZ) Love to eat potatoes? Consume the starchy vegetable baked or boiled, but not as French…

5 months ago

Over 1.3 lakh foreign tourists visited India for medical purposes till April: Centre

New Delhi, Aug 7 (SocialNews.XYZ) More than 1.3 lakh foreign tourists visited India for medical purposes till April, the Centre…

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