Medibulletin Desk
Research is more likely to report gender differences if one of the authors is a woman
Almost three quarters (70%) of biomedical research papers do not report outcomes for men and women.
According to a new analysis of over 11.5 million...
Preparatory Meeting of the Sixth Global Fund Replenishment in Delhi is attended by international delegates
India is committed to increasing its health spend, health minister J P Nadda reiterated on Friday.
“I am happy to share that India has set an example...
The new finding could help scientists regrow damaged kidneys
Blocked kidneys in newborns have a remarkable ability to repair themselves after the obstruction is removed. This discovery has come as a boon for scientists seeking to regrow damaged kidneys.
The finding...
AYUSH minister Shripad Naik made the announcement about health and wellness centres in the fourth conference of AYUSH ministers
The fourth Conference of AYUSH/Health Ministers of States/UTs was inaugurated by minister of state for AYUSH (Independent Charge) Shripad Yesso Naik...
Study shows that women's brains stay sharper longer than men of the same age
Time wears differently on women's and men's brains.
While the brain tends to shrink with age, men's diminish faster than women's. The brain's metabolism slows as people...
National Health Authority will be an autonomous organisation for the implementation of PMJAY
Marking a paradigm shift in the country's health sector, health minister J P Nadda on Tuesday inaugurated the National Health Authority on Tuesday. This effectively takes the...
However mindfulness exercises cannot replace sleep, they warn
When entrepreneurs are feeling exhausted but can't afford the time for adequate sleep, they may be able to replenish their energy with mindfulness exercises such as meditation. New research from Oregon State...
WHO regional director asks countries to pursue policies to reduce cancer incidence
Cancer is far from an equal-opportunity killer. In 2018 - 18.1 million new cases developed worldwide, while around 9.6 million people died from the disease.
70% of those deaths...
Statins reduce the risk of vascular events in older people, even those above 75
A meta-analysis has found that despite less evidence in the over 75s than in younger patients, statins work at every age in reducing cardiovascular risks.
The research...
Ashwini Kumar Choubey says 8000 health and wellness centres are functional
Cabinet ministers skipped the meeting of the Mission Steering Group (MSG), the highest decision making body of the National Health Mission. Minister of state for health Ashwini Kumar Choubey...
