Category: Features
Cheap Drugs Campaign Launched
A country-wide campaign to make quality generic drugs available at affordable prices has been launched by the government. The ‘Jan Aushadhi Campaign’ has been initiated by the Department of Pharmaceuticals in collaboration with state governments by opening of ‘Jan Aushadhi’ […]
Malaria Remains a Major Threat, Say Experts
Health experts say that malaria continues to pose a grave threat to millions in the country. An estimated one million fresh cases of the disease – which causes body ache and fever – are reported in India each year. About […]
Technology effects shifts in healthcare delivery in Asia-Pacific, says report
The healthcare industry in Asia-Pacific is transforming at the backdrop of an evolving consumer profile, dynamic disease patterns and increasing healthcare costs. “Efficient, affordable and timely delivery of quality healthcare services is a priority for governments across the region,” says Natasha […]
Mangoes Help Lower Blood Sugar, Cancer Risk
Consumption of mangoes have a positive effect on blood sugar levels and help lower the risk of cancer, finds research. The study led by Edralin Lucas, Ph.D., associate professor of nutritional sciences at Oklahoma State University, examined the effects of […]
Vaccination Drive Against Japanese Encephalitis Launched
A vaccination drive to cover 1.8 million children against Japanese encephalitis has been launched in Bihar, says minister. “It is to provide immunity against the deadly Japanese encephalitis to children in the age group of 1-15 years in the state,” […]
Berries Protect Against Mental Decline
Eating berries may promote autophagy – the brain’s natural housekeeping mechanism, finds study. The protective effect of berries against inflammation has been documented in many studies. Diets supplemented with blueberries and strawberries have also been shown to improve behavior and […]
Bacteria shows promise against pancreatic cancer: Study
An experimental therapy that uses Listeria bacteria to infect pancreatic cancer cells and deliver tumour-killing drugs has shown promise in lab animal research, US scientists said Monday. While it remains unknown whether the method might work in people, researchers at […]
China Sends Samples of New Bird Flu Virus Strain to Taiwan
China has sent samples of the new human H7N9 virus strain to Taipei so that researchers can study their biological features. The transfer of the virus strain samples indicates that cross-strait cooperation on infectious disease prevention and control has entered […]
Osteoporosis Drug Stops Bone Formation: Research
According to a recent study, although the drug zoledronic acid slows bone loss in osteoporosis patients, it also boosts levels of a biomarker that stops bone formation. The study got accepted for publication in The Endocrine Society’s Journal of Clinical […]
Chinese celebrity puts malaria on spotlight
Renowned Chinese singer and actress Karen Mok is the latest celebrity to render her gift for singing to join the global fight against malaria. During a press conference held recently alongside the World Health Summit Regional Meeting-Asia (WHSRMA) in Singapore, […]
