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Karachi: Pakistan has become the first country in the world to introduce a new typhoid vaccine, officials said Friday, as the country grapples with an ongoing outbreak of a drug-resistant strain of the potentially fatal disease. The vaccine, approved by the World Health Organization (WHO), will be used during a …

In a study published in in Lancet Public Health, researchers from the Norwegian University of Science and Technology emphasised how keeping fit can ward off the disease. “It is important to say that it is never too late to begin exercising,” says Atefe Tari of the Cardiac Exercise Research Group (CERG) at the Norwegian University …

Practicing yoga and a special type of breathing exercise may have a long-term impact on clinical depression, anxiety, and sleep quality, according to new research. It’s known that yoga is linked to changes in the severity of depression, but the new study indicates just how little effort it takes to …

Washington D.C: In a recent study it has been found that statins that is an effective medication for treating patients with heart disease is consumed by only six per cent. The study was discussed in the meeting, ‘2019 American Heart Association Scientific Sessions.’ The study which was aimed for heart …

Europe’s leading doctors are to call for tighter regulation of traditional Chinese medicine, anxious that recent recognition by the World Health Organization will encourage the use of unproven therapies that can sometimes be harmful. The Federation of European Academies of Medicine (FEAM) and the European Academies’ Science Advisory Council will issue a joint …

LONDON — Cannabis-based medicines were approved on Monday for use by the National Health Service in England and Wales, a milestone decision that could change the lives of thousands of patients. Three treatments using medicinal cannabis were authorized by the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence, a public body …

A new study conducted by researchers from the Stanford University School of Medicine, has presented preliminary results of the Apple Heart Study. According to study authors, the wearable tech can detect heart rate irregularities, which on subsequent testing were found to be atrial fibrillation, which cause strokes. Launched in November 2017 by …

Have you been eating a lot of ultra-processed food? You may be putting your heart health at risk. According to a latest study, excess consumption of fast food is linked to poor heart health. “Eating ultra-processed foods often displaces healthier foods that are rich in nutrients, like fruit, vegetables, whole …

Dr Reddy’s Laboratories Ltd on Thursday announced entry into the nutrition segment with the launch of ‘Celevida’ in India. It is a first-of-its-kind under Dr Reddy’s nutrition portfolio and clinically proven to help manage blood glucose levels among Indian patients, a company press release said. The brand ‘Celevida’ is derived from …

One in six people with diabetes in the world is from India. The numbers place the country among the top 10 countries for people with diabetes, coming in at number two with an estimated 77 million diabetics. China leads the list with over 116 million diabetics. On International Diabetes Day, the International …