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India reports 6,050 new Covid-19 cases in last 24 hrs

India reports 6,050 new Covid-19 cases in last 24 hrs

New Delhi/UNI: India has recorded a single-day jump of 6,050 fresh Covid-19 cases in the last 24 hours, taking the active caseload to 28,303, according to the Union Health Ministry on Friday.

IBNSApr 07, 2023
Hikikomori: Thousands in Japan slipping into complete social withdrawal

Hikikomori: Thousands in Japan slipping into complete social withdrawal

Hikikomori, a psychological condition in which a person shows complete withdrawal from their surroundings, has become increasingly prominent in Japan over the recent years with hundreds of thousands of people in the working age group in the country living as recluses, media reports said.

IBNSApr 06, 2023
Covid-19: Maharashtra records 569 new cases and two deaths in 24 hours

Covid-19: Maharashtra records 569 new cases and two deaths in 24 hours

Mumbai/UNI: Maharashtra recorded 569 new cases of Covid-19 and two virus related deaths during the past 24 hours, said the health bulletin released by the Health department on Thursday.

IBNSApr 06, 2023
Delhi sees 509 new Covid cases in 24 hours, positivity rate jumps to 26 pct

Delhi sees 509 new Covid cases in 24 hours, positivity rate jumps to 26 pct

New Delhi/IBNS: The national capital Wednesday reported 509 fresh Covid-19 cases with the positivity rate spiking up to 26 per cent from 15.64 per cent a day before.

IBNSApr 05, 2023
Tick-borne encephalitis detected in England, warns health agency: What is known so far

Tick-borne encephalitis detected in England, warns health agency: What is known so far

London:  The UK Health Security Agency has warned that tick-borne encephalitis is likely to be detected in England.

IBNSApr 05, 2023
Smart watches could predict higher risk of heart failure: Study

Smart watches could predict higher risk of heart failure: Study

London: The peer-reviewed study, published in The European Heart Journal – Digital Health, looked at data from 83,000 people who had undergone a 15-second electrocardiogram (ECG) comparable to the kind carried out using smart watches and phone devices.

IBNSApr 05, 2023
UAE govt issues travel advisory against Marburg virus

UAE govt issues travel advisory against Marburg virus

Abu Dhabi: UAE's  Ministry of Health and Prevention (MoHAP) has urged the public to be aware of the virus causing Marburg hemorrhagic fever and to avoid travelling to Tanzania and Equatorial Guinea unless it’s necessary due to the recent spread of Marburg virus.

IBNSApr 05, 2023
Maharashtra sees 186 pct hike in single-day Covid cases, 4 deaths in last 24 hrs

Maharashtra sees 186 pct hike in single-day Covid cases, 4 deaths in last 24 hrs

Mumbai/IBNS: At least four people died as Maharashtra witnessed a whopping 711 new Covid-19 cases in the state in the last 24 hours, which is a jump of nearly 186 percent in a single day.

IBNSApr 04, 2023
Covid spike in Haryana leaves 1 dead, 193 new positive cases

Covid spike in Haryana leaves 1 dead, 193 new positive cases

Chandigarh/UNI: One person succumbed to Coronavirus on Tuesday in Yamunanagar of Haryana and 193 new positive cases were reported in the state, official sources said.

IBNSApr 04, 2023
Achievements in Health Sector in Goa showcased in run up to 2nd G20 Health Working Group Meeting

Achievements in Health Sector in Goa showcased in run up to 2nd G20 Health Working Group Meeting

Panaji: The Union Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, in partnership with the Directorate of Health Services, Government of Goa, organized an exclusive tour of Primary Health Care Centres (PHC) performing exceptionally in the state, ahead of the second G20 Health Working Group Meeting scheduled to take place in Goa from April 17-19, 2023.

IBNSApr 04, 2023
Keeping COVID-19 in check likely to require periodic boosters

Keeping COVID-19 in check likely to require periodic boosters

Between natural infection and a global vaccination campaign, most people now have some immunity against the virus that causes COVID-19.

IBNSApr 04, 2023
mRNA vaccine beats infection for key defense against COVID-19, Stanford Medicine scientists find

mRNA vaccine beats infection for key defense against COVID-19, Stanford Medicine scientists find

The Pfizer/BioNTech mRNA vaccine directed at COVID-19 is much better than natural infection at revving up key immune cells called killer T cells to fight future infection by SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19, Stanford Medicine investigators have found.

IBNSApr 04, 2023
ISRO’s RLV LEX boosts indigenous tech to power India’s defence needs

ISRO’s RLV LEX boosts indigenous tech to power India’s defence needs

Bengaluru: As the scientists at ISRO broke the news of launch of Reusable Launch Vehicle’s Autonomous Landing Mission, RLV LEX, at Chitradurga, Karnataka on Sunday morning the entire country rejoiced at this unique milestone with several firsts that bolstered India’s image several notches high.

IBNSApr 04, 2023
WHO calls for action to protect, support and expand global health force

WHO calls for action to protect, support and expand global health force

New York: Ahead of its 75th anniversary on Friday, the World Health Organization (WHO) is calling for countries to both address inequities in care and protect the workers who provide it, many of whom are burned out from the COVID-19 pandemic.

IBNSApr 04, 2023
WMO calls for more investment in integrated weather and climate services

WMO calls for more investment in integrated weather and climate services

New York: The global transition to renewable energy will require greater investment in integrated weather and climate services, the World Meteorological Organization (WMO) said on Monday.

IBNSApr 04, 2023
COVID-19: Nepal confirms spread of XBB.1.16 sub-variant

COVID-19: Nepal confirms spread of XBB.1.16 sub-variant

Kathmandu: Nepal has confirmed the spread of Omicron’s sub-variant XBB.1.16 in the Himalayan nation.

IBNSApr 04, 2023
One in six people worldwide is affected by infertility: WHO

One in six people worldwide is affected by infertility: WHO

New York: One in six people worldwide is affected by infertility and access to affordable care is insufficient, the UN World Health Organization (WHO) warned on Tuesday, in a major new report.

IBNSApr 04, 2023
Massive 150-foot asteroid approaching Earth on April 6: NASA warns

Massive 150-foot asteroid approaching Earth on April 6: NASA warns

As many as five asteroids are approaching Earth with two of them making their closest approaches to the planet on Monday,  the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) said in a statement.

IBNSApr 04, 2023
US health body sounds alert after deadly Marburg virus spreads in Africa

US health body sounds alert after deadly Marburg virus spreads in Africa

Marburg virus, which is equally dangerous as Ebola, is spreading rapidly in Africa, particularly in Tanzania and Guinea. In order to curb the deadly infection, America's Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is sending personnel to these regions, media reports said.

IBNSApr 02, 2023
India logs 2,994 new Covid-19 cases in last 24 hrs

India logs 2,994 new Covid-19 cases in last 24 hrs

New Delhi/UNI: India has registered a slight dip in Covid-19 cases on Saturday with 2,994 cases in the last 24 hours, taking the active caseload over 16,354-mark, in the last 24 hours, as per the Health Ministry.

IBNSApr 01, 2023
Net Zero Fellowship 2023 program brings leaders together for a low-carbon world

Net Zero Fellowship 2023 program brings leaders together for a low-carbon world

Panaji: The School of Policy and Governance, an independent think-tank, has announced the 2023 Net Zero Fellowships.

IBNSApr 01, 2023
Women-led Swachh Mashaal March rally for garbage free India across 3000 plus cities

Women-led Swachh Mashaal March rally for garbage free India across 3000 plus cities

New Delhi: The first- ever Swachh Mashaal March is a sight to behold as citizens from across various cities mobilize themselves to rally for Garbage-Free Cities and conduct cleanliness drives and zero waste events across the nation.

IBNSMar 31, 2023
Shedding pounds may benefit your heart: Study

Shedding pounds may benefit your heart: Study

Dallas: Losing weight with lifestyle changes in an intensive behavioral weight loss program was associated with a decrease in risk factors for cardiovascular disease and Type 2 diabetes for at least five years — even if some weight was regained, according to a systematic review of research, published today in Circulation: Cardiovascular Quality and Outcomes, a peer-reviewed American Heart Association journal.

IBNSMar 31, 2023
Children with high blood pressure often become adults with high blood pressure: Study

Children with high blood pressure often become adults with high blood pressure: Study

Dallas: High blood pressure in children is not uncommon, and research shows it may lead to high blood pressure in adulthood, as well as problems with the heart, blood vessels and kidneys, according to a new scientific statement from the American Heart Association published today in the Association’s Hypertension journal.

IBNSMar 31, 2023
Marburg virus outbreaks highlight link between health and planet: Tedros

Marburg virus outbreaks highlight link between health and planet: Tedros

New York: The head of the UN World Health Organization (WHO) said on Wednesday that the agency was working to help contain Marburg virus disease outbreaks in Equatorial Guinea and Tanzania, advocating for more global action to implement a UN-led “One Health” approach.

IBNSMar 31, 2023
India reports 3,095 new Covid-19 cases in last 24 hours

India reports 3,095 new Covid-19 cases in last 24 hours

New Delhi/UNI: India has registered 3,095 new Covid-19 cases in the last 24 hours, taking the total active case in the country to 15,208, as per the Health Ministry on Friday.

IBNSMar 31, 2023
China detects third human case of H3N8 strain of bird flu

China detects third human case of H3N8 strain of bird flu

Beijing: China has reported its third human case of the H3N8 strain of bird flu, media reports said.

IBNSMar 31, 2023
Earth images captured by EOS-06 satellite released by ISRO

Earth images captured by EOS-06 satellite released by ISRO

Chennai: The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) has released the images of earth captured by EOS-06 Satellite launched by its reliable launch vehicle PSLV on November 26, 2022.

IBNSMar 30, 2023
India logs 3,016 new Covid-19 cases in last 24 hours

India logs 3,016 new Covid-19 cases in last 24 hours

New Delhi/UNI: India has registered 3,016 new Covid-19 cases in the last 24 hours, taking the total active case in the country at 13,509, as per the Health Ministry on Thursday.

IBNSMar 30, 2023
UNICEF sounds alarm over fast-spreading cholera outbreaks in Africa

UNICEF sounds alarm over fast-spreading cholera outbreaks in Africa

New York: The UN Children’s Fund (UNICEF) is calling for emergency funding to broaden efforts to reach millions living across 11 eastern and southern African countries which have been hit hard by fast-spreading cholera outbreaks.

IBNSMar 29, 2023

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