Category: HEALTH/MEDICINE

S. Korea asks patients with mild illness to visit community hospitals amid doctors strike

Seoul, Sep 3 (SocialNews.XYZ) The South Korean health ministry on Tuesday asked patients with mild illness to visit community hospitals…

3 months ago

Study shows kidney, diabetes drug may boost survival in heart failure patients

New Delhi, Sep 3 (SocialNews.XYZ) Finerenone -- a medication used to reduce the risk of kidney function decline -- can…

3 months ago

RG Kar issue: Orthopedic Association terminates membership of Sandip Ghosh

Kolkata, Sep 3 (SocialNews.XYZ) A prominent doctor’s body, the West Bengal Orthopedic Association (WBOA), on Tuesday, terminated the membership of…

3 months ago

Here’s how more screen time, no exercise may push you to digital dementia

New Delhi, Sep 3 (SocialNews.XYZ) Does your work keep you glued to screens for a longer period? Beware, coupled with…

3 months ago

TN commences preventive measures as dengue cases surge

Chennai, Sep 3 (SocialNews.XYZ) Tamil Nadu Health Department has initiated measures for the prevention and early detection of dengue as…

3 months ago

Women less likely to screen for breast cancer over false-positive mammograms

New Delhi, Sep 3 (SocialNews.XYZ) While early detection of breast cancer via mammograms -- an x-ray scan -- is crucial…

3 months ago

Chattisgarh’s Durg reports fourth death due to swine flu

Durg, Sep 3 (SocialNews.XYZ) Another death due to swine flu was reported in Chattisgarh's Durg on Tuesday, taking the district's…

3 months ago

IASST study shows existing antidepressant could treat breast cancer

New Delhi, Sep 2 (SocialNews.XYZ) An existing antidepressant drug could potentially be used to treat breast cancer, researchers at the…

3 months ago

RG Kar tragedy: Third round of talks with police fails, junior doctors adamant on continuing sit-in (Lead)

Kolkata, Sep 2 (SocialNews.XYZ) The third round of discussions on Monday between the top officials of Kolkata Police and protesting…

3 months ago

India among top 3 countries with highest road deaths in SE Asia: WHO

New Delhi, Sep 2 (SocialNews.XYZ) India, Indonesia, and Myanmar are the top 3 countries with the highest road deaths in…

3 months ago

Daily screen time for teens should not exceed three hours: Sweden’s health agency

Helsinki, Sep 2 (SocialNews.XYZ) Children under two years old should avoid digital screens entirely, while teenagers should limit their daily…

3 months ago

Madras HC dismisses writ petition by TN medical college owner against ED summons

Chennai, Sep 2 (SocialNews.XYZ) The Madras High Court on Monday dismissed a writ petition filed by the owner of a…

3 months ago

Maintain ideal heart rate key for better heart health, say doctors

New Delhi, Sep 2 (SocialNews.XYZ) Heart problems are a worldwide plague but maintaining an ideal heart rate may be key…

3 months ago

Pakistan: 10 new dengue cases reported in Punjab

Islamabad, Sep 2 (SocialNews.XYZ) Pakistan's eastern Punjab province reported 10 new dengue cases during the last 24 hours, said a…

3 months ago

Nearly 70 pc of S. Koreans support gradual increase in medical school quota: Survey

Seoul, Sep 2 (SocialNews.XYZ) Nearly 7 out of 10 South Koreans voiced support for a gradual increase in the medical…

3 months ago

NP-NCD, FSSAI plan policy for salt reduction in India

New Delhi, Sep 2 (SocialNews.XYZ) Experts from the National Programme for Prevention and Control of Non-Communicable Diseases (NP-NCD) and Food…

3 months ago

Study shows kidney drug can boost treatment outcomes for heart attack patients

New Delhi, Sep 2 (SocialNews.XYZ) An international team of researchers, led by one of Indian origin, has demonstrated that a…

3 months ago

Can fish powder help meet protein requirements in children?

New Delhi, Sep 2 (SocialNews.XYZ) Fish powder, or fish protein powder, is a dietary supplement made from dried and powdered…

3 months ago

Doctor’s registration suspended on delinquency, incompetence charges in J&K

Srinagar, Sep 2 (SocialNews.XYZ) The Jammu & Kashmir Medical Council (JKMC) on Monday suspended the registration of a doctor terming…

3 months ago

S. Korean health minister seeks to soothe concerns over hospital emergency rooms

Seoul, Sep 2 (SocialNews.XYZ) South Korean Health Minister Cho Kyoo-hong on Monday tried to soothe concerns about hospital emergency rooms,…

3 months ago



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