May 17-World Hypertension Day
By Saima Wazed Hypertension, in the words of the World Hypertension League (WHL), is ‘a driving force in the global epidemic of non-communicable diseases (NCDs) and the leading risk factor…
Govt Slashes Prices of 41 Commonly Used Medicines, 6 Formulations
AMN The Government has slashed the prices of 41 commonly used medicines and six formulations used to treat diseases such as diabetes, heart and liver ailments. The decision was taken…
ICMR Releases Updated Dietary Guidelines For Indians In 2024
AMN The Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) has released upgraded Dietary Guidelines for Indians to suit modern eating habits for 2024. Framed by researchers from the Hyderabad-based National Institute…
Health Secretary Urges Timely Thalassemia Detection And Prevention
Bisheshwar Mishra / New Delhi Union Health Secretary Apurva Chandra today stressed on the importance of timely detection and prevention of Thalassemia to tackle the disease. He added that there…
AstraZeneca withdraws sales of Covid-19 vaccine globally
The AstraZeneca Vaxzevria vaccine, also manufactured by the Serum Institute of India, was marketed in India as Covishield. AMN / WEB DESK AstraZeneca has initiated the worldwide withdrawal of its…
Asthma education is a critical tool to improve lives of people living with this disease
On World Asthma Day (May 7), WHO calls for better education to empower people living with asthma HEALTH DESK WHO has said that Asthma education is a critical tool to…
World Thalassemia Day Is Being Observed Today
AMN World Thalassemia Day is being observed today to raise awareness among people about the prevention and treatment of thalassemia. It is a genetic blood disorder that affects haemoglobin production…
War or Peace, midwives keep delivering: UNPFA
Millions of lives each year rely on the expertise and care of midwives and yet a global shortage is squeezing the profession like never before, the UN sexual and reproductive…
SAVE LIVES: Clean Your Hands
5 May is World Hand Hygiene Day Hand hygiene saves millions of lives every year when performed at the right times in health care. Research from the OECD found that…
Benefits and risks of physical activity and sedentary behavior
Physical activity has significant health benefits for hearts, bodies and minds Regular physical activity, such as walking, cycling, wheeling, doing sports or active recreation, provides significant benefits for health. Some…