World not on track to meet 2020 milestone for malaria control: WHO
Currently, less than one per cent of the global funds for health R&D investment are allocated to develop tools to fight malaria
India has fourth highest number of measles cases in the world: WHO
The country’s disease incidence rate per million is 29.68, the lowest in the top 10 countries
India should beware of 10 viral threats, including Ebola
The diseases include Ebola, MERS-CoV, yellow fever, bird flu, Usutu virus, Tilapia novel orthomyxo-like virus, Cyclovirus, Banna Reo virus and …
This diabetes drug can prevent cardiovascular, kidney diseases: Study
Dulaglutide reduced heart attacks and strokes by 12%, decreased risks of kidney failure by a third
Patients having atopic dermatitis, food allergy have structural differences in skin
Identifying such differences will help prevent children at an elevated risk from developing food allergies
Soon, a tear-based screening test for childhood blinding condition
Researchers at LV Prasad Eye Institute in Hyderabad have identified a few proteins that cause inflammation in the eye leading to abnormal blood …
WHO launches high impact plan to check malaria
The newly launched response, high burden to high impact, builds on the principle that no one should die from a disease that can be easily prevented
Method to prescribe tamarind for chikungunya yet to be found
A new study shows that tamarind seed can help cure chikungunya but the method to prescribe it is yet to be found, says an author of the study
3,000 adolescents die every day of preventable causes: WHO
Gains from investments in maternal and child health programmes are not sustained in adolescence
Researchers identify protein's function to help treat inflammatory diseases
Researchers identified immune-modulatory function of a protein that could potentially help in treating sepsis and other inflammatory diseases
Fenugreek and onions are good for diabetic heart
The fibre-rich fenugreek seeds and sulfur compound-rich onion are now understood to possess significant sugar-lowering as well as lipid-lowering …
Nipah outbreak synonymous with India's ill-preparedness to deal with health crises
Nipah virus is part of a clutch of emerging pandemics threatening the world due to global warming and environmental pressure
Mizoram swine flu outbreak: humans at risk of infection
The swine flu and PRRS outbreak, which killed over 2,900 pigs in Mizoram since March, could mean an increased risk of transmission of swine …
Health in news on April 17
Here’s a round-up of today’s news reports and developments around health
Centre bans sale of 14 over-the-counter steroid creams
The ban applies to skin creams that contain steroids or other prescription drugs and not for ordinary face-cleansing and moisturisers
What is ‘noma’, the latest addition to WHO’s list of neglected tropical diseases
The severe gangrenous disease of mouth and face has 90% mortality rate and is associated with extreme poverty, malnutrition
‘Pollution OPD’ launched in Delhi as worsening air quality poses health hazards
Open once a week now, the OPD at Ram Manohar Lohia will operate more frequently if number of patients increase
In polluted Delhi, children have no place to hide from diseases
Seasonal measures, graded action not enough when millions of children are at risk of chronic ailments
Antimicrobial resistance: How biosecurity in livestock can be a tool to improve animal health, reduce antimicrobial use
Inability to measure biosecurity and hygiene status of a farm has been a major obstacle
Genetically modified pig heart took longer than usual to beat for human receiver: Scientists
Longer ECG parameters signal heart diseases
Researchers develop reusable, paper-based lycopene sensors
Lycopene-rich foods may reduce cancer risks
Bites by exotic snakes rising in UK, as more people keep them as part of their occupation or hobby
Such bites are a challenge to healthcare professionals in the country, says a new study
Invasive alien species threaten agriculture and biodiversity in Africa: Study
Africa may lose about $3.66 trillion annually due to impact of IAS on agriculture
Countries commit to tackling non-communicable diseases
A UN declaration, which was signed by several heads of states, asks food manufacturers to reduce salt, free sugars and saturated and industrially …
Tapeworm is spreading in Kenya – demand for meat brings parasite to new areas
The intersection of infected livestock from endemic tapeworm regions and dogs scavenging for disposed animal by-products creates conditions under …