Health News

World Breastfeeding Week: Here is how breastfeeding is good for mother's health

Breastfeeding provides deep emotional and physical connect between a mother and her child and has several benefits for mothers.

Jul 26, 2016

Cheap anti-malarial drug can treat certain stubborn cancers

The anti-malarial drug works by making the resistant tumours more responsive to radiotherapy.

Jul 26, 2016

Dengue fever grips Delhi: First death reported, 40 cases in last one week

The state health department in Delhi has opened Dengue clinics where the patients showing symptoms of the disease are being treated.

Jul 26, 2016

Medical Council of India likely to be scrapped soon

The MCI has been accused of mishandling the medical education sector in the country besides being a hub of corruption, nepotism.

Jul 25, 2016

Karnataka reports six dengue deaths in 20 days

Dengue crisis has loomed large over the southern and central India during the monsoon season

Jul 25, 2016

A herbal combo-pack gives hope of warding-off colon cancer

Two compounds derived from plants have been found effective in the treatment of colon cancer , a new study said.

Jul 25, 2016

Could this be the cheapest way to fight depression and anxiety?

The mere act of talking over a course of time has been found to ward-off depression and anxiety.

Jul 25, 2016

These exercises may help you avoid knee surgery

A new study has found that some exercises done under supervision may be as effective as knee surgery.

Jul 23, 2016

Women smokers have higher chances of brain bleeding, stroke than non-smokers

Women, who have more than a pack of cigarettes, were eight times more likely to suffer from brain bleeding, the study said.

Jul 23, 2016

What keeps 'Kabali' superstar Rajinikanth fit?

Suparstar Rajinikanth, although suffering from many health complications, is known to maintain a strict diet and exercise regimen.

Jul 22, 2016

Cigarettes, alcohol, no exercise making Indian teens prone to non-communicable diseases

The report highlighted various factors that have led to increased incidence of non-communicable diseases among young Indians.

Jul 22, 2016

Brain-dead Kerala teenager saves 4 lives by organ donation

Fifteen-year-old Vishal's heart, kidneys and liver were donated to four different people after he was declared brain-dead.

Jul 22, 2016

Hyderabad: Two test postive for Swine Flu

The state government has ordered free screening of patients for Swine Flu

Jul 22, 2016

Zika alert: New drug may cut down virus tranmission from mother to baby

Antibiotic Duramycin was found to be effective even when taken in low dosages by pregnant women.

Jul 21, 2016

Medical puzzle: Nine-year-old Indian girl who sneezes 8,000 times a day

Doctors have said they haven't seen such a case, and the girl's mother has appealed for help from anyone who has any information.

Jul 21, 2016