Health Update

Mangalore Govt To Take Immediate Actions To Control Malaria

Mangalore Govt To Take Immediate Actions To Control MalariaKarnataka government will take immediate precautionary actions in Dakshina Kannada region in order to put control over Malaria as other zones in the state are confronting the threat of the outbreak spreading from the port city.

While lecturing at a press meet, Mr. Madan Nayak, Joint Secretary of Health and Family Welfare, stated that the pandemic should be controlled within two months to catch a possible statewide eruption.

Mr. Nayak also said that the Dakshina Kannada has topped the list with 64% of the total malaria cases in the state.

Drive For Kidney Disease Awareness On March 12

Hyderabad To Celebrate World Kidney Day On March 12Kidney disease is a major health problem in the world. It has been on the rise in India and many other countries. So, there is a need to start a global health awareness campaign that will mainly focus on the importance of kidneys, and helps in lessening the occurrence and impact of kidney disease and its related health troubles globally.

Bionic eye: hope for blind

Bionic eye: hope for blindRon, A 73-year-old man is able to see flashes of l

Loopholes in antenatal and maternity care causing stillbirths

Loopholes in antenatal and maternity care causing stillbirthsRecent study done by Sands, the stillbirth and neonatal death charity revealed that stillbirth rate has not dropped over the last ten years still 2,500 babies are either born dead or die shortly after birth each year. Researchers believed that these deaths could be avoided with the help of more midwives, increased funding of antenatal and maternity care and research into the causes of such deaths.

Suffolk County legislature bans Bisphenol-A (BPA) in baby bottles and sippy cups

Suffolk County legislature bans Bisphenol-A (BPA) in baby bottles and sippy cupsBisphenol-A (BPA) is used in polycarbonate plastic baby products. Environment California's report, "Toxic Baby Bottles," in 2007 questioned the safety of this chemical. Study found this hormone-disrupting chemical was found to be leaking from baby bottles. Earlier studies have already shown harmful effects of this chemical.

Suffolk County legislature passed a rule on Tuesday to ban the use of the chemical BPA in baby bottles and sippy cups sold for use by children under 4.

Two glass of milk can save elderly from grip of Alzheimer

Two glass of milk can save elderly from grip of AlzheimerRecent research led by Oxford University revealed that two glasses of milk everyday can offer protection against memory loss and Alzheimer's disease in old age. Researchers discovered that milk is one of the best sources of vitamin B12. It is believed that this vitamin reduces neurological damage to the brain.

Study also revealed that elderly patients with low levels of B12 suffer twice shrinkage of the brain as compared with those having higher levels of it in their bodies.

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