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Tata Trusts to roll out cancer care programme in Nagaland
Tata Trusts today signed an agreement with Nagaland government to roll out a cancer care programme in collaboration with the public healthcare system of the state. "The government of Nagaland and the Tata Trusts today signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to implement a programme for providing comprehensive cancer care in the state," an official release from the Tata Trusts said. The Tata Trusts and the Nagaland government will establish a joint venture -- Nagaland Cancer Care Foundation -- and the collaboration will build on the public healthcare system to make cancer care accessible and affordable, it said. The MoU was signed between Taraporevala and Nagaland Health and Family Welfare Commissioner and Secretary Himato Zhimomi, the statement said. Speaking on the development, Tata Trusts senior advisor Burzis Taraporevala said, "Nagaland is among the states that have the highest per capita burden of cancer in India. Through the partnership, we aim to provide the ..
Commonly used chemotherapy drug can lead to heart failure: Study
A chemotherapy drug, widely used for treatment of ovarian, bladder, lung, thyroid and stomach cancers, has the potential to cause heart toxicity that can lead to congestive heart failure, a study led by a professor of Indian origin, has found.
Here's why pizza is your best friend while drinking!
Be it during a drinking session or after, pizza and other unhealthy foods are definitely the best accompaniments ever. But, have you ever wondered why?A recent study by University at Buffalo was conducted to find just that."Given the obesity epidemic and the rates of alcohol consumption on college campuses, we need to be aware of not only the negative effect of alcohol consumption, but also the impact it has on what people are eating while they are drinking," said lead author Jessica Kruger of University at Buffalo.The inspiration for the study came from an ad, she and some of her co-authors saw in a university newspaper. "It said, 'Got Drunchies?' and had ads for pizza, tacos, and other fast-food places that were open late after the bars closed," Kruger said.Consider, for example, that an average beer contains 150 calories. If a person drinks five beers, that's 750 calories, or a third of their daily energy intake. Add two slices of pizza or a burrito to that at the end of the night,
Saudi Arabia stops medical treatment programmes in Canada
Saudi Arabia has stopped all medical treatment programmes in Canada and is coordinating for the transfer of Saudi patients to medical facilities outside the country, Saudi press agency reported on Wednesday.
Parent's smoking, depression may up ADHD risk in children
Parents, please take note. A new study has found that smoking and depression in parents may increase the risk of attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) in their children.
China orders recall from overseas as vaccine scandal churns
China's National Health Commission says investigators have begun recalling defective vaccines produced by a Chinese drugmaker from domestic and overseas markets. Investigators say they found Changchun Changsheng Life Sciences Ltd. had blended expired fluids in its vaccines and falsified records from as early as April 2014. The names of the overseas countries involved were not given, but the recall indicated the scandal gripping China may have spread to foreign markets, dealing a potentially heavy blow to the reputation of China's massive pharmaceutical industry. China's National Health Commission announced the recall in a statement Tuesday but did not immediately respond to a fax Wednesday seeking comment. Regulators ordered a production halt last month, but public anger soared after leaked documents showed regulators had found inconsistencies in 2017 but failed to act.
Soy milk, tofu can boost women's bone health: Study
Soy-based whole foods, such as tofu and soy milk, can improve women's bone strength and counter the negative health effects of menopause, a study has found. Osteoporosis, decreased physical activity and weight gain are serious health concerns for postmenopausal women. Researchers from the University of Missouri in the US studied the effects of soy versus corn-based diets on rats selectively bred to have low fitness levels. The found that soy in food may not only counter the negative effects of menopause on bone and metabolic health, but also have positive impacts on bone strength for women who have not yet reached menopause. "The findings suggest that all women might see improved bone strength by adding some soy-based whole foods, such as tofu and soy milk, to their diet," said Pamela Hinton, a professor at University of Missouri. "We also believe that soy-based diets can improve metabolic function for postmenopausal women," said Hinton. The rats were divided between those with and ...
Surrogate ads matter of concern, have approached I&B Min: Health Ministry official
Surrogate advertising is a matter of concern and the Health Ministry has suggested to the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting to come up with some measures to address the issue, a top official said. Joint Secretary in the health ministry Vikas Sheel said this in response to a question at the five-day India Tobacco Control Program hosted by the Johns Hopkins University that got underway at South Goa's Majorda, about 30 km from here, on Monday. Surrogate advertising is used to promote products like alcohol and cigarettes, for which advertisements are prohibited, in the guise of other products. There are several ostensibly innocuous products which are advertised in print or screen, where the targeted audience are tobacco-users. These are 'proxy' or 'surrogate ads. It is a matter of concern for us (health ministry) and we are working on it, Sheel said. During a panel discussion on Monday on 'Incorporating Tobacco Control in Non-Communicable Diseases Agenda and Sustainable Development
'Drunchies' behind youth obesity epidemic
Drunchies, or the desire to eat salty, unhealthy foods after a night of heavy drinking, may be contributing to the obesity epidemic among college students, scientists say. Researchers from University at Buffalo in the US decided to look at a sample of 286 college students to better understand how drinking affects what they eat, both that night and for their first meal the next day when, most likely, they are hungover. "Given the obesity epidemic and the rates of alcohol consumption on college campuses, we need to be aware of not only the negative effect of alcohol consumption, but also the impact it has on what people are eating while they are drinking," said Jessica Kruger, an assistant professor at the University at Buffalo. Research on the effects of drinking and diet is scarce, Kruger said, adding that eating more unhealthy foods following alcohol consumption is an often overlooked behaviour in traditional addiction research. The inspiration for the study, published in the ...
Tofu, soy milk can boost bone strength in women
Women who consume soy protein found in foods such as tofu and soy milk might be able to counter the negative effects of menopause on bone and metabolic health, a study suggests.
Study finds link between eye diseases and Alzheimer's
There is no simple way to detect Alzheimer's. But now, in a new study, researchers have found that eye conditions provide new lens screening for the disease.A study of 3,877 randomly selected patients found a significant link between three degenerative eye diseases - age-related macular degeneration, diabetic retinopathy and glaucoma - and Alzheimer' disease.The results offer physicians a new way to detect those at a higher risk of this disorder, which causes memory loss and other symptoms of cognitive decline."We don't mean people with these eye conditions will get Alzheimer's disease. The main message from this study is that ophthalmologists should be more aware of the risks of developing dementia for people with these eye conditions and primary care doctors seeing patients with these eye conditions might be more careful on checking on possible dementia or memory loss," said lead researcher Dr. Cecilia Lee at the UW School of MedicineThe participants in the study were aged 65 and ...
Indian Americans have lowest rate of SUID deaths, says study
Indian-Americans have the highest percentage of sleeping with their babies among the ethnic groups in the US state of New Jersey, but the lowest rate of sudden unexpected infant deaths (SUID) which can be caused by bed-sharing, according to the Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences study. The American Academy of Paediatrics usually consider bed-sharing to be a high risk factor in SUID, which includes sudden infant death syndrome, accidental suffocation and strangulation in bed, and ill-defined and unknown causes in children under one year old. The researchers attributed this paradoxical finding to a variety of compensatory factors, including Indian-Americans' practice of placing their infants on their backs to sleep. "Conditions that substantially increase the risk of SUID while bed-sharing include smoking, alcohol use and maternal fatigue," said lead author Barbara Ostfeld, a professor of pediatrics at Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School. He said: "Indian-Americans smoke and .
Quick meditation can boost brain skills
Just a short session of meditation can significantly boost one's ability to quickly and accurately complete cognitive tasks, even if they have never meditated before, a study has found. Researchers from Yale University and Swarthmore College in the US found that college students who listen to a 10-minute meditation tape perform better on cognitive tests than peers who listen to a "control" recording on a generic subject. The study, published in the journal Frontiers of Neuroscience, shows even people who have never meditated before can benefit from even a short meditation practice. "We have known for awhile that people who practice meditation for a few weeks or months tend to perform better on cognitive tests, but now we know you don't have to spend weeks practicing to see improvement," said Hedy Kober, associate professor at Yale. The research team randomly divided college students into two groups. One group listened to a 10-minute recording on meditation prior to performing ...
Soy diet may increase bone strength in women
Women undergoing menopause face serious health concerns including osteoporosis, decreased physical activity and weight gain.In a new animal study, researchers from the University of Missouri now have discovered that soy protein found in food might counter the negative effects of menopause on bone and metabolic health.Moreover, the researchers believe that soy protein might also have positive impacts on bone strength for women who have not yet reached menopause.Professor of nutrition and exercise physiology, Pamela Hinton said, "The findings suggest that all women might see improved bone strength by adding some soy-based whole foods, such as tofu and soy milk, to their diet."Hinton along with, co-author and associate professor of nutrition and exercise physiology, Victoria Vieira-Potter, studied the effects of soy versus corn-based diets on rats selectively bred to have low fitness levels."Prior research has shown that these rats are good models, average American women are relatively ..
UP health minister undergoes angioplasty after complaining of chest pain
Uttar Pradesh Health Minister Sidharth Nath Singh underwent angioplasty at a civil hospital tonight after complaining of chest pain. Singh (54) was rushed to Ram Manohar Lohia Hospital here where the doctors performed angioplasty and three stents were inserted, an official release said. He was later shifted to ICCU, it said, adding his condition was stated to be normal.
Limit screen time for kids, urges American Heart Association
Parents, please take note: If your child spends more than one to two hours on screen-based devices such as computers, phones, tablets, video games or TV, they may be at a higher risk of developing obesity, warns American Heart Association in an advisory.
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Surrogate advertising is a matter of concern and the Health Ministry has suggested to the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting to come up with some measures to address the issue, a top official said. Joint Secretary in the health ministry Vikas Sheel said this in response to a question at the five-day India Tobacco Control Program hosted by the Johns Hopkins University that got underway yesterday at South Goa's Majorda, about 30 km from here. Surrogate advertising is used to promote products like alcohol and cigarettes, for which advertisements are prohibited, in the guise of other products. There are several ostensibly innocuous products which are advertised in print or screen, where the targeted audience are tobacco-users. These are 'proxy' or 'surrogate ads. It is a matter of concern for us (health ministry) and we are working on it, Sheel said. During a panel discussion yesterday on 'Incorporating Tobacco Control in Non-Communicable Diseases Agenda and Sustainable Development .
Cabinet approves proposal for enhancing financial assistance to people living with HIV/AIDS
The Cabinet today approved a proposal for enhancing the amount of assistance to the people living with HIV/AIDS in the national capital. The monetary assistance given to people and children living with HIV/AIDS on anti-retroviral therapy (ART) have been increased from the existing Rs 1,000 to Rs 2,000, while for orphans infected with the disease was enhanced from Rs 2,050 to Rs 4,100. The assistance for destitute children suffering from HIV/AIDS in institutional care was increased to Rs 4,100 from Rs 2,050 while the financial assistance for orphan children affected by the disease has been increased from Rs 1,750 to Rs 3,500. The Cabinet also approved the Social Welfare Department's proposal for removing the age restriction on financial assistance to individuals with special needs, which means the pension, as per the quantum in existence at the time, will be continued lifelong or until the conditions under which the assistance was granted no longer exists. However, the beneficiary ...
Significant decline in Karunanidhi's health: Hospital
Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) chief M. Karunanidhi's health has significantly declined over the past few hours, as confirmed by the Kauvery Hospital's Executive Director Aravindan Selvaraj on Tuesday.In a press release, Selvaraj stated, "There has been a significant decline in the clinical conditions of Kalaignar Dr M Karunanidhi over the last few hours. Despite maximum medical support, his vital organ functions continue to deteriorate. His condition is extremely critical and unstable."DMK supporters gathered outside the hospital following the release about the five-time Chief Minister's deteriorating health.This is the second consecutive day that reports of Karunanidhi's falling vital signs have been released by the hospital.West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee is rushing to Chennai. Earlier, several high-profile politicians, including Congress President Rahul Gandhi, Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan, and actor-politician Rajinikanth among others, visited the ...
DMK chief Karunanidhi passes away
Doyen of Tamil politics, Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) chief, M. Karunanidhi passed away on Tuesday after a prolonged illness. He was 94.Tamil Nadu's Kalaignar breathed his last at Kauvery Hospital, where he was undergoing treatment for a Urinary Tract Infection (UTI)."With deep anguish, we announce the demise of our beloved Kalaignar Dr M Karunanidhi on 07.08.2018 at 06 10 PM. Despite the best possible efforts by our team of doctors and nurses to resuscitate him, he failed to respond. We profoundly mourn the loss of one of the tallest leaders of India and we share the grief of family members and fellow Tamilians worldwide," Dr Aravindan Selvaraj, Executive Director of Kauvery Hospital, Chennai said in a statement while announcing his death.The DMK chief was first admitted to Kauvery Hospital on July 18 for a change of Tracheostomy Tube. However, he was discharged the same day after the procedure.In the following weeks, Karunanidhi developed fever after his UTI infection aggravated .