New Lancet Commission report exposes "collective failure" to address mental health needs
A new Lancet Commission report on mental health released today exposes a "collective failure to respond to this global health crisis,".
Unaddressed mental health issues, the report assessed, cause long-lasting and preventable harm to people, communities and...
Australia could be the first country to eradicate cervical cancer
Australia’s cervical cancer prevention program is highly effective and will eradicate the disease from the country’s list of public health problems in the next two decades, says a study.
According to...
Antioxidants cause malignant melanoma to metastasize fasterFresh research at Sahlgrenska Academy has found that antioxidants can double the rate of melanoma metastasis in mice. The researchers say anti-oxidants like Vitamin E and carotene, present in skin and suntan lotions could...
Following Supreme Court ruling, Aadhar made mandatory for seeking PMJAY benefits for the second timeIn a decision that could affect the long term implementation of the scheme, the National Health Agency has decided that any person who seeks benefits...
Indian origin scientist led team develops a novel AI based approach to predict Alzheimer's disease
Scientists at McGill University in Canada have developed an Artificial Intelligence based model which can predict onset of Alzheimer’s disease upto five years in advance....
Acute Flaccid Myelitis (AFM) is paralyzing kids in Minnesota, USA rare but potentially severe condition that causes weakness or even paralysis in the arms and legs of children is on the rise, the Centers for Disease and Control of...
Microbiologists have said that a microbial 'Noah's Ark' is needed in order to protect global health
Scientists from Rutgers University in new Brunswick, Canada have suggested preserving beneficial bugs found in the guts of people living in some of the...
DNA that we inherited from Neanderthals helps protect us against various diseases like influenza and hepatitis
It was a result of interbreeding between Neanderthals and modern humans which took place about 50,000 years ago, that we inherited genetic defences against...
The US Food and Drug Administration expanded the coverage of HPV vaccine to include men and women aged 27 to 45 years
The US Food and Drug Administration has expanded the recommended coverage of HPV vaccine, to include men and...
Mukwege’s unwavering dedication to treat thousands of women and children affected by rape and sexual violence made him a hero in his homeland
Denis Mukwege, a 63 years old gynecological surgeon, who has dedicated his life to treating thousands of...
