Young Leaders Program for primary eye care concludes in Chennai
Chennai: Eleven emerging young leaders in the primary eye health sector from across India today concluded their six-month training in the Young Leaders Program (YLP).
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Supermarket trolleys set to help diagnose common heart rhythm disorder and prevent stroke: Study
Edinburgh: It could be the shopping trip that saves your life: supermarket trolleys are helping to diagnose atrial fibrillation which can then be treated to prevent disabling or fatal strokes.
Depressed patients less likely to take their heart medications: Study
Edinburgh: Patients who feel low when having a cardiac device implanted are more likely to stop taking their heart medications than those without depression, according to research presented today at ACNAP 2023, a scientific congress of the European Society of Cardiology (ESC).
Loneliness linked with elevated risk of cardiovascular disease in patients with diabetes: Study
Sophia Antipolis: Loneliness is a bigger risk factor for heart disease in patients with diabetes than diet, exercise, smoking and depression, according to research published today in European Heart Journal, a journal of the European Society of Cardiology (ESC).
Water fasts can help you lose weight but study warns you may regain once again
Water fasts — where people consume nothing but water for several days — might help you lose weight, but it’s unclear how long you’ll keep it off, according to research from the University of Illinois Chicago.
Canada bans tensing of cosmetics on animals
Toronto/Ottawa: The Canadian government has banned the testing of cosmetics on animals.
Theism Belgachia celebrates first aniversary with free medical camp and health awareness campaign
Kolkata/IBNS: Theism Belgachia, India's pioneering health station, commemorated its first anniversary by organizing a free medical consultation and checkup camp in collaboration with Theism Diagnostics and Metro Railway Kolkata.
Eastern DR Congo: Health system at breaking point warns WHO
New York: Increased violence, natural disasters and disease outbreaks have fueled a deteriorating health situation in the eastern part of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) a senior official with the World Health Organization warned on Friday.
Tripura: Government-run college is working hard to scientifically produce giant prawns
Agartala’s College Tilla is trying to make a revolution in the state and has emerged as a scientific breeding ground for a specific species of fish that has huge demand in the local market of Tripura.
Australia become first nation to authorise MDMA, magic mushrooms use, but who can access them
Australia has now emerged as the first nation in the world that legalised the use of psychedelics to treat some mental health conditions.
UN space agency vigilant over threat posed by ‘near-Earth objects’
New York: With over 18,000 near-Earth objects (NEOs) lurking beyond the stratosphere, 2,000 of which are classified as potentially hazardous, the UN Office for Outer Space Affairs (UNOOSA) is using Friday’s International Asteroid Day to raise awareness across the planet.
Child health: More focus needed on earliest years, urges WHO
A new progress report launched on Thursday by UN agencies highlights the need to step up investment in nurturing care – especially in the poorest and most fragile countries.
New Zealand bans plastic produce bags from July 1
Wellington: New Zealand's major supermarkets have been preparing for the second phase of the national plastics ban starting from Saturday, which will see the phase-out of more single-use plastics.
UN agencies head up new $115 million push for cleaner, healthier oceans
New York: The UN’s Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) and four partner agencies have been tasked with leading a new push to help countries curb the land-based pollution of coastal areas and shorelines.
Improving access to water, sanitation and hygiene can save 1.4 million lives per year, says new WHO report
Geneva: Half of the world’s population still does not have adequate access to safe drinking water, sanitation and hygiene (WASH) which could have prevented at least 1.4 million deaths and 74 million disability-adjusted life years in 2019, according to the latest report by the World Health Organization (WHO) and an accompanying article published in The Lancet.
A Haryana village resists government buildings to protect iconic trees
The Thaska village in Haryana is known for its enormous and well-branched Salvadora trees. Some village residents are opposing the construction of the government buildings, However, those supporting the proposal claim that newer construction would mean more livelihood opportunities for the village youth. Mongabay-India writer Sat Singh reports
Mumbai receives heavy rainfall, 1 killed, waterlogging seen in many areas
Mumbai/ IBNS: Mumbai received heavy rains Wednesday leading to waterlogging in many areas and forcing the closure of the busy Andheri subway, media reports said.
WHO: ‘Long COVID’ may obstruct return to normal life for 36 million Europeans
While no longer a global emergency, COVID-19’s lasting effects alongside such other threats as mpox and seasonal heat waves may challenge Europe through the summer months, the head of the World Health Organization (WHO) regional office warned on Tuesday.
Legal protection essential for people displaced by climate change: UN expert
New York: An independent UN-appointed climate expert on Tuesday called for full legal protection to be given to those displaced by the impacts of climate change, to guarantee their human rights.
US not prepared for next pandemic: CDC director
Washington: The United States is not prepared for the next pandemic because parts of the public health systems are still reliant on "old fax machines," said outgoing director of the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Rochelle Walensky in an article published on Tuesday.
J&K: IGSSS and Quality Healthcare Hospital Collaborate to organize free medical camp in remote Kashmir village
The Indo Global Social Service Society (IGSSS) and Quality Healthcare Hospital, Bramri, teamed up to host a free medical camp in the distant village of Manzpathra, located in the Kupwara District, Kashmir.
Low-pressure area formed over Northwest Bay of Bengal
Bhubaneswar: A Low-pressure area has been formed over Northwest Bay of Bengal adjoining North Odisha-West Bengal coasts Under influence of Saturday’s cyclonic circulation.
Assam Flood: 2 dead, over 1500 villages submerged, nearly 5 lakh people affected
Guwahati: The flood situation in Assam continues to be grim, affecting nearly 4.89 lakh people in 19 districts have been affected.
Nagaland: Dr Kelühol Tase embarks on mission to conserve and revive endangered Rhododendron tree
In an effort to combat the alarming decline of plant and animal species, Dr. Kelühol Tase has undertaken a crucial mission to conserve and revive the Rhododendron tree, the esteemed state flower of Nagaland.
Monsoon finally arrives in Mumbai
Mumbai: The parts of Mumbai and its suburbs on Saturday received rainfall which brought much-needed respite and also marked the arrival of monsoon in the city.
Tribal women farmers in Tripura village embrace organic farming, transforming livelihoods and nourishing community
In the village of Bairagipara, West Tripura district, the Sumili river acts as a barrier during monsoons, isolating the 50 agriculture families living there. Hanna Debbarma, a determined tribal farmer, calls for a bridge to connect their village with the rest of the world.
Himalayan glacier thinning: Clear and present danger of outburst floods
The formation of new glacial lakes and expansion of existing ones in the Himalayas can potentially release catastrophic volumes of water and trigger glacial lake outburst floods (GLOFs), says a new study. GLOFs are natural disasters which can cause devastating impacts downstream, including loss of lives, infrastructure damage, and economic loss. Mongabay India writer Mudassir Kuloo reports how the changing climate has increased glacier thinning and heterogeneous mass loss globally.
India to give major boost to cyclone warning systems with new radars and supercomputers
New Delhi: India is set to enhance its cyclone forecasting capabilities by investing in new supercomputers, high-resolution radar systems, and automated weather observatories over the next five years, according to the country's chief meteorologist, reported Reuters.
Canada: Donnie Creek Wildfire largest in British Columbia's history, says Wildfire Service
Vancouver/IBNS: Donnie Creek wildfire in British Columbia (BC) has grown into the largest blaze ever recorded in the province's history, Wildfire Service reports.
Europe warming twice as fast as other continents, warns WMO
New York: Europe has been warming twice as fast as the global average since the 1980s it was revealed on Monday, with extreme weather causing excess deaths and economic disruption.