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  • Specially-bred mosquitoes help prevent dengue outbreaks in Australian city

    In a first, Australian researchers have successfully protected an entire city from dengue outbreaks by deploying captive-bred mosquitoes that are unable to spread the deadly virus. Mosquitoes bred to carry naturally-occurring Wolbachia bacteria, which prevents the transmission of viruses, were let loose over 66 square kilometres of Townsville, Queensland in places where they could naturally […]

    MAA ENT Hospital

    Hyderabad  : MAA ENT Hospital and MAA Research foundation are conducting a live surgery training workshop on 4th and 5thAugust 2018 which will be attended by more than 400 ENT doctors from all over the country. ENT Experts from India and Singapore will be performing more than 40 surgical operations at State of the Art MAA ENT […]

    DPR Korea, Timor-Leste eliminate measles, six countries in WHO South-East Asia achieve rubella control

    New Delhi :  In a significant win against childhood killer diseases, two countries of WHO South-East Asia Region, DPR Korea and Timor-Leste, were today verified for eliminating measles, and six countries certified for controlling rubella and congenital rubella syndrome, two years ahead of the target year 2020. “These achievements demonstrate the commitment and resolve of […]

    Why Ayurveda is an Effective Treatment for Diabetes

    Diabetes Mellitus is a metabolic disorder that occurs due to zero (Type 1 diabetes) or insufficient (Type 2 diabetes) production of insulin hormone which increases sugar metabolism. That’s why patients get a high level of blood sugar. 90 percent of diabetic patients suffer from Type 2. It affects the eyes (diabetic retinopathy), kidneys (diabetic nephropathy), nerves (diabetic […]

    About 70% of Early-stage Breast Cancer Patients May Avoid Agony of Chemotherapy: Study

    Mumbai : Breakthrough finding by the landmark Trial Assigning Individualized Options for Treatment (TAILORx) demonstrates the Oncotype DX Breast Recurrence Score® Test definitively identifies the 70% of women with early-stage breast cancer who receive no benefit from chemotherapy, and the 30% of women for whom chemotherapy benefit can be life-saving. “This study will have a […]

    On the occasion of Breastfeeding, Fortis Hospital conducts a series of activities to spread awareness on Breastfeeding

    Bangalore : On the occasion of World Breastfeeding Week, Fortis Hospital, Bannerghatta road undertook a series of activities throughout the week, to create awareness on the need for breastfeeding. Earlier, this week, Fortis trained 50 new mothers at Public Healthcare Centre (PHC) Gottigere and enhanced mothers’ knowledge about their baby’s nutrition intake, right from birth […]

    Artificial Sweeteners give bitter taste to people’s health: Health Experts

    New Delhi: Artificial sweeteners and other sugar substitutes are commonly found in a variety of food and beverages, including soft drinks, chewing gum, jellies, baked goods, candy, fruit juice, ice cream and yogurt. Marketed as “sugar-free” or “diet option”, these artificial sweeteners give a person the same pleasure as sugar but reduce the calories. But, […]

    Breastfeeding Week – August 1st – 7th 2018, “BREAST-FEEDING – Foundation of Life”

    World Breast-feeding Week is celebrated every year from 1 to 7 August all over the globe to encourage breastfeeding and improve the health of babies around the world. The theme for the week this year is, “BREAST-FEEDING – Foundation of Life”.   Breastfeeding is one of the best cares a mother can give her infant. In […]

    Apollo Hospitals Navi Mumbai launches comprehensive Obesity and Bariatric Surgery programme

    by Sachin Murdeshwar Mumbai: Apollo Hospitals Navi Mumbai today announced the launch of a comprehensive Obesity and Bariatric Surgery programme led by one of Europe’s renowned Obesity, Metabolic and Bariatric surgeon, Dr. Vigyan Jain, along with Internal Medicine Consultant, Dr. Sanjay Khare. The programme would take a one-of-its-kind approach in redefining obesity care and would […]

    Women are more prone to Depression and they outnumber men in commiting suicide: Anna Chandy

    Hyderabad :Anna Chandy, Chairperson of Deepika Padukone’s The Live Love Laugh Foundation, which champions the cause of mental health in India, addressEd FLO members in the city today at The Park, Somajiguda on “Impact of Silence–Psychological Abuse” Depression and Anxiety are sisters. They come together. Depression has four Quadrons— Family is not therapists. They can’t […]