Nepal bans trans-fatty acids in food
The World Health Organization WHO has complimented Nepal for restricting levels of industrially produced trans-fatty acids in the food supply through a legislation, a move aimed at promoting health and…
Correlation between early age pregnancy and frailty in middle-aged
By Dr. Anita Kant Women who first gave birth at an earlier age, ≤ 26 years, have a higher likelihood of frailty in middle-and older age. This association was particularly…
Cronic constipation and primary care
Chronic constipation is a common complaint and adversely impacts quality of life. Most patients with chronic constipation largely present to the primary care physician, who is most often the first…
Growing call to make Big Tobacco pay for health and environment harms
BY BOBBY RAMAKANT Would you not be surprised to learn that an industry whose products kill over 8 million people every year (even when used as the manufacturer intended), and…
Tips for New Breastfeeding Moms
BY Swapnil Bhowmick Breast milk is the best source of nourishment for babies. It has a nearly ideal balance of vitamins, protein, and fat, providing your kid with everything he…
Govt aims to provide affordable & accessible healthcare for all: Health Minister
AMN Union Health Minister Dr Minister Mansukh Mandaviya has said that the government aims to provide affordable and accessible healthcare for all. Dr Mandaviya said this while laying the foundation…
WHO launches bid to tackle inequalities behind global breast cancer threat
Each year, more than 2.3 million women are diagnosed with breast cancer, making it the most common cancer in the world affecting all adults, according to WHO. AMN WHO NEWS…
Cancer rates set to rise 77 per cent by 2050
AMN / UN NEWS Global cancer cases are expected to rise around 77 per cent by the middle of the century, UN health authorities said, highlighting the growing burden of…
AIIMS launches AI-based platform for early cancer detection
iOncology.ai is focused on early detection of breast and ovarian cancers. In a groundbreaking collaboration between AIIMS, New Delhi, and the Centre for Development of Advanced Computing (CDAC), Pune, a…
Diabetic Nephropathy: Could Thiamine be the Remedy?
BY Dr Suneet Kumar Verma, Dept. of Internal Medicine, Alchemist Hospital, Panchkula, & Sparsh Clinic, Zirakpur, India; and Dr Sanjay Kalra, DM (AIIMS); Imm. Past President SAFES, Bharti Hospital, Karnal,…