News for 'Journal of Health'

India can deliver COVID-19 vaccine swiftly and efficiently

India can deliver COVID-19 vaccine swiftly and efficiently

Rediff.com4 Jan 2021

'Rolling out the vaccine is not a major challenge in India.'

These foods will improve your sex life

These foods will improve your sex life

Rediff.com10 Nov 2015

It's your diet that holds the key to a fulfilling sex life. Boost libido by changing what you eat.

Ministry refutes Ayurvedic drug toxicity claims

Ministry refutes Ayurvedic drug toxicity claims

Rediff.com4 Sep 2008

Terming the report as a 'rehash' of an earlier JAMA article by the same author in 2004, the ministry said it discloses 'a strong bias against Ayurvedic medicines.' The earlier JAMA report, also by Robert B Saper of Boston Medical Centre, had prompted drug regulatory agencies of the US and European countries to repeatedly warn against the use of Indian Ayurvedic products and ban some of them in 2004.

Americans should never shake hands again: US top Doc

Americans should never shake hands again: US top Doc

Rediff.com9 Apr 2020

'Not only would it be good to prevent coronavirus disease, it probably would decrease instances of influenza dramatically in this country'

Slow march on the path to immortality

Slow march on the path to immortality

Rediff.com20 Oct 2019

Is it possible to extend lifespans to, say, 120 years, or longer, asks Devangshu Datta.

Medical experts want Rio Olympics delayed or moved due to Zika

Medical experts want Rio Olympics delayed or moved due to Zika

Rediff.com28 May 2016

More than 100 medical experts, academia and scientists on Friday have called for the Rio Olympic Games to be postponed or moved because of fears that the event could speed up the spread of the Zika virus around the world. Their assessment counters the view of some leading experts of infectious disease who say that as long as the necessary precautions are taken there is no reason to cancel the Games. On Thursday, Dr. Tom Frieden, director of the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, declared there was no public health reason to cancel or delay this summer's Games. In a public letter posted online, the group of 150 leading public health experts, many of them bioethicists, said the risk of infection from the Zika virus is too high. The letter was sent to Dr. Margaret Chan, director-general of the World Health Organization, and urged that the Games, due to be held in Rio de Janeiro in August, be moved to another location or delayed.

Dark chocolate does more harm than good

Dark chocolate does more harm than good

Rediff.com21 Dec 2007

Dark chocolate contained no flavanols but was rich in fat and sugar, both potentially harmful to heart and arteries

AFSPA: 'A symbol of oppression, an object of hate'

AFSPA: 'A symbol of oppression, an object of hate'

Rediff.com10 Dec 2021

The Supreme Court found enough grounds to order a CBI probe into 1,528 extra-judicial killings in Manipur between 2000 and 2012.

Men beware! This may cause your sperm count to drop

Men beware! This may cause your sperm count to drop

Rediff.com22 Dec 2017

Watching TV for 5 or more hours daily cuts sperm count by 35 per cent.

How about a 'Think for India' campaign?

How about a 'Think for India' campaign?

Rediff.com17 Aug 2017

The best of India's brains are instead busy solving the world's problems (I deliberately exaggerate a bit to drive home the point), as our policies incentivise them to do so.

Using a mouthwash can increase risk of diabetes?

Using a mouthwash can increase risk of diabetes?

Rediff.com2 Dec 2017

Nearly all popular mouthwash solutions include ingredients that kill bacteria -- both the good and bad.

ICMR revises testing strategy; suggests containment in 36 districts

ICMR revises testing strategy; suggests containment in 36 districts

Rediff.com10 Apr 2020

The ICMR said people having symptoms like fever, cough, sore throat and runny nose and residing in hotspots or cluster areas and in evacuee centres will now be tested for coronavirus infection.

269,000 people died to liberate B'desh: Study

269,000 people died to liberate B'desh: Study

Rediff.com20 Jun 2008

The study, titled 'Fifty years of violent war deaths from Vietnam to Bosnia: analysis of data from the world health survey programme', published in the British Medical Journal said: 'War causes more deaths than previously estimated, and there is no evidence to support a recent decline in war deaths'.

Do you really need that test?

Do you really need that test?

Rediff.com5 Jan 2015

With attractive health check-up packages and a growing trend of over-investigation, one needs to be cautious while going for such diagnostic tests.

Opposition seeks compensation for migrants who died during lockdown

Opposition seeks compensation for migrants who died during lockdown

Rediff.com16 Sep 2020

Several opposition members, including from the Dravida Munnetra Kazagham and the Communist Party of India-Marxist, also pointed out that the government took almost two months to impose the lockdown after the first case came to light in January, and claimed the delay had proved costly.

Teenagers smoke to lose weight

Teenagers smoke to lose weight

Rediff.com14 Oct 2016

A recent survey revealed that 46 percent of girls and 30 percent of boys in the US, most of who are in their teens smoke to control their weight.

Here's the secret to having a super sharp memory

Here's the secret to having a super sharp memory

Rediff.com4 Nov 2017

The answer has something to do with lasting friendships.

Eat less meat to slow global warming

Eat less meat to slow global warming

Rediff.com13 Sep 2007

The study called for people in wealthy countries to more than halve their daily meat intake -- particularly red meat -- over the next 40 years to stop emission levels from rising further.

How polio can be eradicated from India

How polio can be eradicated from India

Rediff.com17 Nov 2006

The study appearing in the November 17 issue of the journal Science said that vaccination was the key to eradicating polio from countries like India, where the poor sanitation and overcrowding was letting the virus rage unhindered.

You'll stop eating sugar after reading this!

You'll stop eating sugar after reading this!

Rediff.com5 Oct 2017

A high sugar diet could increase your risk of heart disease.

Gaining weight? Blame it on stressed marriage

Gaining weight? Blame it on stressed marriage

Rediff.com14 Oct 2016

The stress experienced by partners, and not the individual's stress, was associated with increased waist circumference, a new study has revealed.

India's COVID-19 tally tops 2 lakh; doubled in 15 days

India's COVID-19 tally tops 2 lakh; doubled in 15 days

Rediff.com3 Jun 2020

Authorities also said the recovery rate of COVID-19 patients was improving consistently in India and it was in a much better position in handling the pandemic, which has seen more than 63 lakh people testing positive for this virus since its emergence in China last December and over 3.7 lakh having lost their lives.

Television or exercise: Pick one

Television or exercise: Pick one

Rediff.com9 Aug 2006

Experts believe watching televison deprives you of even minimum exercise.

Separating from In-laws? 10 Tips for You

Separating from In-laws? 10 Tips for You

Rediff.com9 Jul 2021

Being polite and respectful is the best choice you can make to avoid any embarrassment or bitterness, advises wellness coach Pooja Khera.

Lancet Study finds Russian vaccine safe, effective

Lancet Study finds Russian vaccine safe, effective

Rediff.com4 Sep 2020

Results from early-phase non-randomised vaccine trials in a total of 76 people show that two formulations of the vaccine have a good safety profile detected over 42 days, and induce antibody responses in all participants within 21 days.

There's one more reason to not work long hours!

There's one more reason to not work long hours!

Rediff.com15 Jan 2015

Long work hours can increase risk of alcohol abuse, a study has revealed.

Does India need condom ads? YES!

Does India need condom ads? YES!

Rediff.com30 Dec 2017

With India set to be the world's most populous country by 2030, there is a growing need to control population through better use of contraceptives, says Abhishek Waghmare.

The hidden link between IQ and obesity

The hidden link between IQ and obesity

Rediff.com27 May 2018

Study finds link between childhood obesity, school performance.

Insecurity in love takes a toll on your immunity

Insecurity in love takes a toll on your immunity

Rediff.com15 Feb 2007

Experiments showed that the women's natural killer immune system cells were less lethal compared with those from other study participants.

Joe Biden's Many Challenges

Joe Biden's Many Challenges

Rediff.com23 Jan 2021

'India should be aware that China will take full advantage of US domestic turmoil and reduced international prestige,' warns Colonel Anil A Athale (retd).

Tea is a boon but without milk

Tea is a boon but without milk

Rediff.com9 Jan 2007

Those who drink milk with their tea should seriously consider going without on occasion, in order to boost the healthiness of their heart.

Revealed! Why youngsters indulge in unsafe sex

Revealed! Why youngsters indulge in unsafe sex

Rediff.com23 Mar 2019

As part of a study, young couples revealed different condom negotiation strategies to cope with unprotected sex.

Why close father-daughter ties are important

Why close father-daughter ties are important

Rediff.com1 Sep 2018

According to a study, fathers play a key role in helping their young daughters overcome loneliness.

Less salt means lower risk of BP and heart attack

Less salt means lower risk of BP and heart attack

Rediff.com20 Apr 2007

The study showed that those who ate less salty food have as much as 25 per cent less chance of cardiac arrest or stroke, and consequently a 20 per cent lower risk of early death

All you need to know about Nipah virus

All you need to know about Nipah virus

Rediff.com7 Jun 2019

Here is all you need to know about the virus, its symptoms and how you can prevent it.

Heart patients, do THIS to live longer!

Heart patients, do THIS to live longer!

Rediff.com1 Jun 2018

Aim for a fitter self for a longer life.

How to refuel your body after a workout

How to refuel your body after a workout

Rediff.com1 Nov 2017

Eating poorly may make you feel exhausted after a workout.

Ending the scourge of measles

Ending the scourge of measles

Rediff.com29 May 2019

Vaccination against measles has been declining steadily over the last ten years in India. This must be reversed in order to avoid a serious outbreak of the disease, says Phalasha Nagpal.

Chappell brothers ask Adani to abandon Australian project

Chappell brothers ask Adani to abandon Australian project

Rediff.com16 Mar 2017

'We are writing to respectfully ask you to abandon the Adani Group's proposal in Queensland's Galilee Basin...Pollution from burning coal was the single biggest driver of global warming, threatening life in Australia, India and all over the world'

Chappells tell Adanis coal mine could affect cricketing ties

Chappells tell Adanis coal mine could affect cricketing ties

Rediff.com16 Mar 2017

90 prominent Australians warn Indian energy giant Adani that its controversial coal mine project in Queensland could damage bilateral ties and even affect sporting links.