Tokyo, Dec 4 (SocialNews.XYZ) Japan has confirmed an outbreak of highly pathogenic avian influenza at a poultry farm in the southwestern prefecture of Kagoshima, local media reported. The Kagoshima prefectural government said that work to…
New Delhi, Dec 3 (SocialNews.XYZ) In a historic move, the COP28 UAE Presidency, in collaboration with the World Health Organization (WHO) is hosting the first ever Health Day at a COP on Sunday, to explore…
Islamabad, Dec 3 (SocialNews.XYZ) Pakistan confirmed a new case of poliovirus in northwest Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province, raising this year’s tally of the disease-infected cases to six, the Ministry of National Health Services Regulations and Coordination…
New York, Dec 3 (SocialNews.XYZ) An international team of researchers have identified how three novel genes cause neurodevelopmental disorders, particularly developmental delay, intellectual disability and autism. Identification of the genes — U2AF2, PRPF19, RBFOX1 –…
Thiruvananthapuram, Dec 2 (SocialNews.XYZ) Even though there are 60 million arthritis patients in India, the disease is yet to be considered a major non-communicable disease (NCD) by the authorities, experts said at a global conclave,…
Kolkata, Dec 2 (SocialNews.XYZ) Physical harassment and assaults on doctors, nurses and other hospital staff by close relations or associates of the patients are reaching alarming proportions in the state, West Bengal Governor CV Ananda…
New Delhi, Dec 2 (SocialNews.XYZ) While smoking tobacco is one of the major reasons behind lung cancer, a new study suggests genes may also be a risk factor. The study, published in journal The Lancet,…
Toronto, Dec 2 (SocialNews.XYZ) If you hear your friend has lost a loved one or a neighbour’s car was stolen, what happens in your mind? Do you take on the pain of your friend or…
New York, Dec 2 (SocialNews.XYZ) Scientists are studying dopamine to understand decision-making and human behaviour. Dopamine is a neurotransmitter produced in the brain that serves as a chemical messenger, facilitating communication between nerve cells in…
London, Dec 2 (SocialNews.XYZ) Vitamin D supplements do not increase bone strength or prevent bone fractures in children with the vitamin deficiency, claims a major clinical trial of over 8,000 kids. Around one-third of children…
Thiruvananthapuram, Dec 1 ( IANS) Union Ayush Minister Sarbananda Sonowal on Friday said there was a huge potential and scope for young entrepreneurs to launch startups in various domains of the Ayush sector and they…
London, Dec 1 (SocialNews.XYZ) Lack of knowledge, awareness and stigma about PrEP — a drug which stops HIV infecting the body — are the major barriers that limit young men at HIV risk from taking…
Lucknow, Dec 1 (SocialNews.XYZ) About 36 per cent people living with HIV (PLHIV) in Uttar Pradesh, lack awareness regarding their HIV status. They remain largely asymptomatic, refraining from testing, leading to virus transmission to others….
New Delhi, Nov 30 (SocialNews.XYZ) The 35th World AIDS Day (WAD), which began in 1988, is an occasion to take stock and reflect upon what has been achieved towards the prevention, control and management of…
London, Dec 1 (SocialNews.XYZ) Eating leafy greens, such as spinach, cabbage and broccoli, rich in folate, may help to reduce the risk of colorectal cancer, according to a study. Folate is a natural form of…
Lucknow, Dec 1 (SocialNews.XYZ) In a welcome move, at least 500 people living with HIV/AIDS (PLHIV) in Uttar Pradesh, have shown an interest in getting married and have even begun the initial paperwork required for…
New York, Dec 1 (SocialNews.XYZ) Researchers have harnessed the power of Artificial Intelligence (AI) to map visual functions in the brain, which they say will also remove biases that may arise when looking at responses….
Ottawa, Dec 1 (SocialNews.XYZ) The Canadian government has launched 988, a new three-digit suicide crisis helpline to provide suicide prevention support. The Public Health Agency of Canada said in a statement that the helpline is…
Hyderabad, Dec 1 (SocialNews.XYZ) A man’s attempt to treat his daughter’s illness through antibiotics using Internet knowledge led to severe kidney infection, doctors said. The case underlines the need to follow responsible healthcare practices The…
Sydney, Dec 1 (SocialNews.XYZ) A simple-to-apply, needle-free vaccine patch is being developed to protect people from the potentially deadly mosquito-borne Zika virus. Zika virus has been a risk to people across the Pacific, Southeast Asia,…