Health officials admit Zika virus scarier than thought
Public health officials have admitted the Zika virus is scarier than first thought and its impact on the US could be greater than predicted. In a briefing at White House…
India to popularise Ayurveda across the world: Naik
AMN Union Minister of State for Health and Family Welfare Shripad Yesso Naik has said the Ayush Ministry will sign an agreement with the World Health Organisation (WHO) to popularise…
First map of Zika virus will help develop treatments and vaccines
Scientists, have for the first time determined the structure of the Zika virus, a breakthrough that may help develop effective vaccines for the mosquito-borne virus. A team led by Purdue…
World has more overweight than underweight people
AMN More than 640 million people globally now weigh in as obese and the world has more overweight than underweight people, according to an analysis of global trends in body…
Beneficiaries can self-print E-CGHS cards
Health Ministry has provided a facility for the Central Government Health Scheme (CGHS) beneficiaries to print their card electronically to avail the benefits. The facility of the self-printing of the…
Nadda launches Rotavirus vaccination programme
The Centre has launched Rotavirus vaccine as part of Universal Immunization Programme to prevent child mortaility due to Rotavirus diarrhoea. Launching the vaccine at a function in Bhubaneswar, Union Health…
Mint can help fight cancer: CIMAP experts
AMN / Scientists at CSIR-Central Institute of Medicinal and Aromatic Plants (CIMAP) Lucknow have discovered that a compound called ‘L-Menthol’ derived from Mentha plant, popularly known as mint, can also…
Zika virus: India among 5 countries where projects underway to develop vaccines
India is among five countries where projects are underway to develop vaccines to fight the Zika virus. The World Health Organization (WHO) says, at present, more than 30 companies are…
Nadda launches new anti TB drug; CBNAAT diagnostic machine
AMN / Health Minister J P Nadda today launched CBNAAT diagnostic machine for the quick diagnosis of Tuberculosis, TB, within two hours. Speaking on the occasion, Mr Nadda said this…
New blood test may detect multiple diseases
Scientists have developed a new blood test that may detect multiple diseases, including diabetes, cancer, traumatic injury and neurodegeneration, in a highly sensitive and specific manner. The novel method, developed…