New report shows benefits of eating whole plant foods over meat and processed alternatives
With barbecue season in full swing, many will be opting for veggie burgers in an attempt to eat more sustainably and improve their health.
IBNS•Aug 28, 2024
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UNHCR warns refugees and displaced face heightened threat from mpox outbreak in African countries
The UN refugee agency (UNHCR) warned on Tuesday that the mpox outbreak could have devastating effects on refugees and displaced families in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) and other affected African countries if urgent support is not forthcoming.
IBNS•Aug 28, 2024
Bharat Biotech develops oral cholera vaccine Hillchol
Hyderabad: Bharat Biotech International Limited (BBIL) has announced the launch of Hillchol (BBV131), a new single-strain Oral Cholera Vaccine (OCV) developed under a license from Hilleman Laboratories, which is funded by Merck, USA, and Wellcome Trust, UK. The vaccine aims to combat cholera.
IBNS•Aug 27, 2024
How to Save Money on Family Health Insurance Premiums
When it comes to safeguarding your family's health, family health insurance is a vital investment. However, the cost of these premiums can sometimes strain your budget. With the right strategies, you can reduce your family health insurance premiums without compromising on the quality of coverage. This article will guide you through effective methods to save money on family health insurance, ensuring that you get the best value for your investment.
IBNS•Aug 27, 2024
Polio vaccines arrive in Gaza days after first case reported in over two decades
The UN Children’s Fund (UNICEF) announced on Monday the arrival of 1.2 million doses of vital polio vaccines in Gaza, amid urgent calls for humanitarian pauses to reach hundreds of thousands of at-risk children.
IBNS•Aug 27, 2024
Elon Musk's SpaceX to bring US astronauts Sunita Williams and Barry Wilmore back to Earth: NASA
NASA has chosen Elon Musk’s SpaceX to bring US astronauts Sunita Williams and Barry Wilmore back from space next year.
IBNS•Aug 25, 2024
Elon Musk's SpaceX to bring US astronauts Sunita Williams and Barry Wilmore back from space: NASA
NASA has chosen Elon Musk’s SpaceX to bring US astronauts Sunita Williams and Barry Wilmore back from space next year.
IBNS•Aug 25, 2024
Gurugram health department issues alert in area over possible Mpox outbreak
Gurugram/IBNS: The Gurugram health department has issued an alert about a potential outbreak of Mpox in the district.
IBNS•Aug 25, 2024
Mpox: WHO seeks $135 million to defeat current outbreak
The current mpox outbreak “can be controlled and can be stopped”, the head of the World Health Organization (WHO) emphasized on Friday, announcing an action plan that calls for $135 million over the next six months.
IBNS•Aug 24, 2024
National Space Day: Jitendra Singh says an Indian will land on Moon surface in 2040
Indian Science and Technology Minister Jitendra Singh on Friday said an Indian will land on the surface of the Moon in 2040.
IBNS•Aug 23, 2024
Microplastics are invading human brain, new study finds
Plastic pollution is causing environmental contamination and is now damaging human health with scientists detecting microplastics in various organs.
IBNS•Aug 23, 2024
Thailand detects the first deadlier case of mpox infection in Asia
Thailand, one of the most popular tourist destinations in the world, has found the deadlier strain of the mpox infection in a recently detected patient.
IBNS•Aug 23, 2024
Study shows red, processed meat consumption associated with higher type 2 diabetes risk
Meat consumption, particularly consumption of processed meat and unprocessed red meat, is associated with a higher type 2 diabetes risk, an analysis of data from almost two million participants has found.
IBNS•Aug 21, 2024
Europe can defeat mpox, must support Africa in getting vaccines, assures WHO
Mpox is “not the ‘new COVID’” and European governments need to show strong political commitment to eliminate it, while standing in solidarity with Africa, a top official of the UN World Health Organization (WHO) said on Tuesday.
IBNS•Aug 21, 2024
Optimising Post-Kidney Transplant Health: Does one need to change the diet?
A kidney transplant is a life-changing event that requires many emotional and physical adjustments. Embracing this new chapter involves not only adapting to the changes but also committing to a refreshed approach to diet and lifestyle to ensure the health of your new organ. Think of it as giving your body a new lease of life, where every meal and every choice plays a pivotal role in ensuring the long-term success of your transplant.
IBNS•Aug 21, 2024
The Impact of Kidney Donation: Transforming Lives Across India
In moments of quiet reflection, we often think about the powerful impact of a single act of kindness. Consider the life-changing difference that a kidney donation can make. West Bengal saw nine organ donations this year. The kidneys of one canteen errand boy who died in an accident were transplanted into two patients, giving them a new lease of life.
IBNS•Aug 21, 2024
Mpox: Three Delhi govt hospitals directed to setup isolation rooms for suspected patients
The health department has directed three Delhi government hospitals to set up specific isolation rooms for suspected and confirmed mpox patients.
IBNS•Aug 21, 2024
Kolkata: 32-year-old Bhutanese man undergoes complex surgical management of multiple Enteroanastomotic Fistula repair in Peerless Hospital
Kolkata doctor successfully conducted complex surgical management of multiple Enteroanastomotic Fistula repair of a 32-year-old Bhutanese man in Kolkata’s Peerless Hospital.
IBNS•Aug 20, 2024
Mpox: All you need to know about latest public health emergency which is leaving nations alert
The swift spread of a new virulent strain of the mpox virus across Africa triggered the World Health Organization (WHO) to declare it once again a public health emergency of international concern last week.
IBNS•Aug 20, 2024
Pakistan: Mpox cases touch four after another suspect spotted in Islamabad airport
Pakistan's Border Health Services (BHS) spotted another suspected mpox-infected person at Islamabad Airport on Monday
IBNS•Aug 20, 2024
Two back-to-back earthquakes hit Jammu and Kashmir's Baramulla, no casualty
Two moderate-intensity earthquakes hit Jammu and Kashmir's Baramulla district on Tuesday, officials said.
IBNS•Aug 20, 2024
Centre alerts airports, borders amid global mpox cases' spike
New Delhi/IBNS: The Centre has directed authorities at airports, ports, and land borders with Bangladesh and Pakistan to remain alert about incoming international passengers who show symptoms of monkeypox (mpox) amid the widespread outbreak of the virus globally, media reports said.
IBNS•Aug 19, 2024
Elephant, who strayed into Bengal's village, dies after being attacked with spike rods, fireballs
Kolkata/IBNS: An elephant reportedly died after it was attacked by 'hulla' groups in West Bengal's Jhargram who wanted to drive it out of the area.
IBNS•Aug 19, 2024
Narendra Modi continues to monitor Mpox situation amid WHO declaring it as global health emergency
Indian PM Narendra Modi has been continuously monitoring the MPox situation amid recent detection in cases in several countries including neighbouring Pakistan.
IBNS•Aug 18, 2024
European body advises travellers to consider mpox vaccine
The European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control has directed travellers who are planning to visit Africa should consider getting vaccinated amid mpox outbreak in the region.
IBNS•Aug 16, 2024
Pakistan registers three mpox cases
Pakistan has registered three mpox cases, a disease which has now been described by the World Health Organisation as an international global health emergency.
IBNS•Aug 16, 2024
After Sweden, Pakistan reports three cases of deadly Mpox virus, patients came from UAE
Islamabad/IBNS: Officials of the health department in northern Pakistan's Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) province reported on Friday (Aug 16) that it had detected three cases of the monkeypox (Mpox) virus.
IBNS•Aug 16, 2024
ISRO places Earth Observation Satellite successfully into orbit
The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) scripted one more success story when it launched Earth Observation Satellite EOS-8 and a passenger satellite using the Small Satellite Launch Vehicle (SSLV) from the Spaceport of Sriharikota on Friday.
IBNS•Aug 16, 2024
Sweden reords first mpox case,WHO backs African efforts to combat disease
The World Health Organization (WHO) is supporting African countries to scale up response to curb mpox, which is now an international global health emergency.
IBNS•Aug 16, 2024
IIT Kanpur hands over oral cancer detection device developed at institute's lab
Kanpur: Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur (IITK) has transferred its unique technology, 'Munh Parikshak,' a portable device for detecting oral cancer, invented by Prof. Jayant Kumar Singh and his team from the Department of Chemical Engineering, to Scangenie Scientific Pvt. Ltd.
IBNS•Aug 13, 2024
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