Tuesday, December 24, 2024

HEALTH

Measles alert issued in Sydney

Sydney, Feb 15 (IANS) The Australian state of New South Wales (NSW) has issued another public warning over measles infection, only a few days...

Beat depression better with walking, jogging, yoga and strength training

London, Feb 15 (IANS) Battling hard against depression? Walking or jogging, yoga and strength training seems to be the most effective exercises to ease...

Confirmed case of measles in child who travelled, possible exposure at Mississauga Walmart, hospital...

Brampton (Feb 14) – Peel Public Health (PPH) is investigating a confirmed case of measles in a child with a recent history of international...

New sensor can detect breast cancer using saliva in just 5 seconds

New York, Feb 14 (IANS) Even as breast cancer cases are rising across the globe, an international team of scientists has developed a hand-held...

Japan culls 14,000 birds after avian flu outbreak

Tokyo, Feb 12 (IANS) About 14,000 birds have been culled in the southern Japan after an avian influenza outbreak was confirmed, local authorities said...

1 in 5 Indian seniors show signs of mild neurocognitive disorder: Study

New Delhi, Feb 9 (IANS) Almost 1 in 5 Indian adults aged 60+ show signs of mild neurocognitive disorder, according to a study. Given an...

Karnataka bans sale, consumption of hookah products

Bengaluru, Feb 8 (IANS) The Karnataka government has banned hookah bars and sale of hookah products in the state with immediate effect on Wednesday. The...

Cardiologist shares 5 tips to help prevent heart disease

Brampton (Feb 7) - Each year, more than 60,000 Canadians suffer their first heart attack. Dr. Farrukh Hussain, Physician Lead for the Cardiac Cath...

New heart treatment to grow a replacement valve inside body

London, Feb 6 (IANS) Replacement heart valves that grow inside the body may be a step closer to reality. Researchers at the Imperial College London...

Monkey fever spreads in Karnataka, 21 cases reported

Bengaluru, Feb 2 (IANS) At least 21 cases of monkey fever have been reported from Karnataka’s Uttara Kannada district so far, officials said on...