Low risk of contracting pneumonia virus from China, says Public Health Agency
A deadly type of pneumonia originating in Wuhan, a city in central China is being monitored by Canada’s Public Health Agency who this week put …
AI tool to detect changes in patients’ mental health
New York, Jan 17 (IANS) Researchers, including one of Indian-origin, have developed an artificial intelligence (AI) tool that can accurately detect changes in clinical states …
‘Electric nose’ to monitor health and environment: Study
New York, Jan 17 (IANS) A highly sensitive, wearable gas sensor like an ‘electronic nose’ for environmental and human health monitoring may soon become commercially …
Eat walnuts daily for better gut, heart health
New York, Jan 17 (IANS) Walnuts may not just be a tasty snack, they may also promote good-for-your-gut bacteria, say researchers, adding that these ‘good’ …
Panel notified to solicit opinion on Sharif’s health reports
Lahore, Jan 16 (IANS) As the fresh medical reports of former Pakistan Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif were expected to be received by the Punjab government …
Health officials suspended after children’s death in MP
Shahdol (Madhya Pradesh), Jan 15 (IANS) Madhya Pradesh Health Minister Tulsiram Silavat on Wednesday suspended Chief Medical Officer Rajesh Pandey and Civil Surgeon Umesh Namdev …
Is your lifestyle affecting your bone health?
New Delhi, Jan 15 (IANSlife) Osteoporosis which means porous bone, is a disease in which the density and quality of the bones deteriorate. As you …
Anya Singh: Father’s death, mother’s health kept me away from acting
Mumbai, Jan 14 (IANS) Actress Anya Singh, who makes her digital debut with “Never Kiss Your Best Friend”, says she stayed away from acting after …
Cafe photo adds to PTI’s suspicion over Sharif’s health
Islamabad, Jan 14 (IANS) A viral photo of former Pakistan Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif at a London restaurant with his family members, raising suspicions within …
Cutting aluminium intake can minimise potential health risk
Berlin, Jan 13 (IANS) Researchers have found that reducing the consumption of food kept in aluminium packaging can minimise the potential health risks. A high …
Australia announces mental health funding for bushfire victims
Canberra, Jan 13 (IANS) The Australian government has announced 76 million Australian dollars ($52.4 million) in funding for mental health services in bushfire-affected communities. Prime …
Ontario’s red-and-white health cards to be phased out by July 1
If you have a red-and-white health card, it’s time to get it changed. The Ontario government has set July 1 as the date they will …
Pornography is not ‘public health crisis’: Study
New York, Jan 10 (IANS) Existing evidence suggests pornography may negatively affect some individuals, but it does not qualify as a public health crisis, and …
HDFC completes acquisition of Apollo Munich Health Insurance
Mumbai, Jan 9 (IANS) Mortgage lending major HDFC on Thursday said that it has completed the acquisition of 50.80 per cent share of Apollo Hospitals …
Women’s health app has 18 per cent Indian male users: Report
Lucknow, Jan 9 (IANS) Both women and men in north India appear to be more concerned and aware of women’s health and wellness matters, according …
Poor sexual health more common in women than men
London, Jan 9 (IANS) Researchers have found that poor sexual health is more common in women and affects them in more diverse ways than men. …
Selena Gomez opens up about single life, mental health
Los Angeles, Jan 9 (IANS) Singer Selena Gomez says there are perks to being single. “I love going to my room at the end of …
Smoking cigarettes linked to poor mental health
Jerusalem, Jan 9 (IANS) Researchers have found that smoking not only causes physical damage, but is also detrimental to mental health. According to the study, …
Cabinet okays health pact with Gates Foundation
New Delhi, Jan 8 (IANS) The Union Cabinet has given ex post facto approval to the memorandum of cooperation (MoC) signed between the government and …
Air pollution may affect psychological health in kids
London, Jan 8 (IANS) Air pollution may affect our physical and psychological health in the long run as researchers have found that the children who …
CCI nod for ROC Star Investment’s stake buy in Star Health
New Delhi, Jan 7 (IANS) The Competition Commission of India (CCI) has approved the acquisition of upto 2.39 per cent stake in Star Health and …
UP Governor visits Mulayam, inquires about his health
Lucknow, Jan 6 (IANS) Uttar Pradesh Governor Anandiben Patel, on Monday, visited the residence of Samajwadi Party patriarch Mulayam Singh Yadav and inquired about his …
12,000 doctors to discuss medical health in Taj city
Agra, Jan 5 (IANS) More than 12,000 medical practitioners from all over India and 50 odd countries will join the four-day international conference to deliberate …
Air pollution linked to poor bone health among Indians
New Delhi, Jan 5 (IANS) High level of air pollution may be weakening the bones of Indians, in addition to increasing risk for other health …
How diet affects your mental health
London, Jan 4 (IANS) Diet significantly influences mental health and wellbeing, but this link is firmly established only in some areas such as the ability …
Govt health policies to blame for mishaps like Kota: IMA
New Delhi, Jan 3 (IANS) First in Gorakhpur in Uttar Pradesh, then in Muzaffarpur in Bihar and now in Kota Rajasthan, hundreds of children have …
Health, set, goal: Add these 5 superfoods to your diet now
New Delhi , Jan 3 (IANSlife) Healthy eating is ever-evolving as it seems every day we tend to learn something new about the benefits of …
Team of experts to reach Kota on Friday: Health Minister
New Delhi, Jan 2 (IANS) Union Health and Family Welfare Minister Harsh Vardhan on Thursday announced that a multidisciplinary expert team of top paediatricians is …
Would exchange 2019 success for father’s health: Stokes
London, Jan 1 (IANS) England all rounder Ben Stokes said that he would trade the extraordinary success he experienced in 2019 if that meant that …
Imran launches health card scheme for transgenders
Islamabad, Dec 31 (IANS) Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan had launched the ‘Sehat Insaf’ health insurance card for members of the country’s transgender community. Addressing …
Top 5 health news that kept Indians worried in 2019
New Delhi, Dec 29 (IANS) From the World Health Organisation’s (WHO) global findings on physical activeness to the bill passed in Indian Parliament on banning …
Govt says PSB health restored, 13 banks report profit
New Delhi, Dec 28 (IANS) The Ministry of Finance on Saturday said that the health of public sector banks which have been reeling under non-performing …
Health, Sports ministries join hands to promote ‘Fit India’
New Delhi, Dec 27 (IANS) The Union Health Minister Harsh Vardhan and Sports Minister Kiren Rijiju jointly announced on Friday that their respective ministries will …
Health fair for poor to mark Atal birth anniversary
Lucknow, Dec 24 (IANS) A two-day health fair ‘Atal Samarpan Swasthya Mela’ has been organised in Lucknow to mark the birth anniversary of former Prime …
Pregnant teens more likely to have poor mental health
Toronto, Dec 23 (IANS) Researchers have found that women who get pregnant during their teenage years are more likely to fall victim to poverty, have …
Caffeine may offset health risks of diets high in fat, sugar
New York, Dec 23 (IANS) Caffeine may offset some of the negative effects of an obesogenic diet by reducing the storage of lipids in fat …
Clarke thought she would lose GoT due to her health scare
London, Dec 20 (IANS) Actress Emilia Clarke says she believed suffering from two brain aneurysms would get her fired from her role on popular fantasy …
Health, WCD ministries to work for women, children welfare
New Delhi, Dec 17 (IANS) The ministries of Health, and Women and Child Development (WCD) have identified the areas of convergence for enhancing nutrition and …
Sydney pollution labelled ‘public health emergency’
Sydney, Dec 16 (IANS) A joint statement signed by 22 organisations has labelled Sydney’s poor air quality a “public health emergency” that requires urgent government …
Brampton and Etobicoke form one Ontario Health Team
The Ontario provincial government’s plan to revamp health care is underway. The Brampton/Etobicoke and Area Ontario Health Team (OHT) is one of the first 24 …
Deepika bags award for mental health awareness
Mumbai, Dec 13 (IANS) Actress Deepika Padukone has been honoured by the 26th Annual Crystal Award for raising mental health awareness. She is the only …