Why early identification & intervention for hearing loss is necessary

IANS | March 3, 2024 11:04 AM

New Delhi, March 3 (IANS) Timely recognition of hearing impairments is crucial, especially in young children, as it enables us to initiate interventions promptly, significantly influencing developmental trajectories, said experts here on World Hearing Day on Sunday.

Indian scientists ace 1st human clinical trial of haemophilia A gene therapy

IANS | February 28, 2024 7:27 PM

New Delhi, Feb 28 (IANS) Scientists at the Christian Medical College (CMC) Vellore have successfully conducted the country's first human clinical trial of gene therapy for haemophilia A (FVIII deficiency), Union Minister Dr. Jitendra Singh said on Wednesday. He said this while addressing the "National Science Day 2024" programme at Vigyan Bhawan here.

UN agencies call for adding NCDs care in humanitarian emergencies

IANS | February 27, 2024 9:35 PM

Copenhagen, Feb 27 (IANS) Adding noncommunicable diseases (NCDs), such as cardiovascular disease, cancer, chronic respiratory disease and diabetes -- responsible for 75 per cent of deaths worldwide -- to humanitarian emergency preparedness may help save more lives, according to a joint report by UN agencies.

What's flexitarian diet & how does it affect heart?

IANS | February 25, 2024 2:33 PM

New Delhi, Feb 25 (IANS) A flexitarian diet, also known as a semi-vegetarian diet, emphasises plant foods with limited or occasional meat consumption. As per a new study, a flexitarian diet was linked with lower cardiovascular risk than an omnivorous diet.

PM Modi to dedicate AIIMS Bathinda to the nation today

IANS | February 25, 2024 9:25 AM

Chandigarh, Feb 25 (IANS) In a significant step towards strengthening tertiary healthcare in Punjab’s Malwa region facing high health risks, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday will virtually dedicate to the nation All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) Bathinda.