Seoul, Sep 3 (SocialNews.XYZ) The South Korean health ministry on Tuesday asked patients with mild illness to visit community hospitals during the Chuseok holiday, as some doctors have warned of a potential disruption of emergency…
New Delhi, Sep 3 (SocialNews.XYZ) Finerenone — a medication used to reduce the risk of kidney function decline — can lower death risk and boost survival in patients with heart failure, which impacts more than…
Kolkata, Sep 3 (SocialNews.XYZ) A prominent doctor’s body, the West Bengal Orthopedic Association (WBOA), on Tuesday, terminated the membership of Sandip Ghosh, the former principal of R.G. Kar Medical College and Hospital. Ghosh was arrested…
New Delhi, Sep 3 (SocialNews.XYZ) Does your work keep you glued to screens for a longer period? Beware, coupled with no physical activity, it might take a toll on your brain’s cognitive functions and lead…
Chennai, Sep 3 (SocialNews.XYZ) Tamil Nadu Health Department has initiated measures for the prevention and early detection of dengue as the state has registered a spike in vector-borne disease cases. The Health Department officials will…
New Delhi, Sep 3 (SocialNews.XYZ) While early detection of breast cancer via mammograms — an x-ray scan — is crucial for better treatment outcomes, false positive results, meaning which do not result in a cancer…
Durg, Sep 3 (SocialNews.XYZ) Another death due to swine flu was reported in Chattisgarh’s Durg on Tuesday, taking the district’s toll to four. The deceased was a resident of Bhilai’s Chouhan Green Valley. In the…
New Delhi, Sep 2 (SocialNews.XYZ) An existing antidepressant drug could potentially be used to treat breast cancer, researchers at the Institute of Advanced Study in Science and Technology (IASST), an autonomous institute under the Department…
Kolkata, Sep 2 (SocialNews.XYZ) The third round of discussions on Monday between the top officials of Kolkata Police and protesting junior doctors and medical students demanding the resignation of Kolkata Police Commissioner Vineet Kumar Goyal…
New Delhi, Sep 2 (SocialNews.XYZ) India, Indonesia, and Myanmar are the top 3 countries with the highest road deaths in South-East Asia, according to a World Health Organisation (WHO) report on road safety launched on…
Helsinki, Sep 2 (SocialNews.XYZ) Children under two years old should avoid digital screens entirely, while teenagers should limit their daily screen time to a maximum of three hours, according to the latest recommendations published by…
Chennai, Sep 2 (SocialNews.XYZ) The Madras High Court on Monday dismissed a writ petition filed by the owner of a group of educational institutions, including a medical college, against summons by the Enforcement Directorate (ED)…
New Delhi, Sep 2 (SocialNews.XYZ) Heart problems are a worldwide plague but maintaining an ideal heart rate may be key in preventing cardiovascular diseases (CVDs) which account for 17.9 million deaths annually, doctors said on…
Islamabad, Sep 2 (SocialNews.XYZ) Pakistan’s eastern Punjab province reported 10 new dengue cases during the last 24 hours, said a statement on Monday. The Primary and Secondary Healthcare Department of Punjab released the latest statistics…
Seoul, Sep 2 (SocialNews.XYZ) Nearly 7 out of 10 South Koreans voiced support for a gradual increase in the medical school admission quota rather than a drastic hike, a survey showed on Monday. The survey…
New Delhi, Sep 2 (SocialNews.XYZ) Experts from the National Programme for Prevention and Control of Non-Communicable Diseases (NP-NCD) and Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) are in talks to introduce a policy to…
New Delhi, Sep 2 (SocialNews.XYZ) An international team of researchers, led by one of Indian origin, has demonstrated that a drug used to treat kidney diseases can be safely administered to patients who are hospitalised…
New Delhi, Sep 2 (SocialNews.XYZ) Fish powder, or fish protein powder, is a dietary supplement made from dried and powdered fish that can help manage the protein gap in children, said health experts as part…
Srinagar, Sep 2 (SocialNews.XYZ) The Jammu & Kashmir Medical Council (JKMC) on Monday suspended the registration of a doctor terming him as “delinquent” and “incompetent.” The action was taken against Dr Ishtiyaq Abdullah, Assistant Professor…
Seoul, Sep 2 (SocialNews.XYZ) South Korean Health Minister Cho Kyoo-hong on Monday tried to soothe concerns about hospital emergency rooms, as some doctors have warned of a potential disruption of emergency care due to a…