Health News

Bird flu: All you need to know to keep this fatal disease at bay

Bird flu first caused an epidemic in 1997 and claimed many lives, according to the World Health Organisation (WHO).

Oct 20, 2016

Bhubaneswar hospital fire: Owner of SUM Hospital Manoj Nayak arrested

Nayak and his wife were issued a notice by the police not to go out of the country.

Oct 20, 2016

Bhutan: Actor Aamir Khan supports UNICEF campaign on child nutrition

The campaign aims at curbing the stunted growth of kids throughout South Asia, which is caused by malnutrition.

Oct 19, 2016

Bhut jolokia: World's hottest chilli burns a hole in American man's throat

Bhut jolokia or ghost peppers are grown in Arunachal Pradesh, Assam, Nagaland and Manipur.

Oct 19, 2016

Mangosteen: The 'queen of tropical fruits' prevents Alzheimer's disease

This delicious fruit is packed with numerous nutrients and has many health benefits.

Oct 19, 2016

Coconut oil: Uses and benefits you never knew!

The much-hated coconut oil is actually a boon, here's why.

Oct 18, 2016

How cucumbers keep you healthy

Cucumber is a rich source of fibre, vitamins, minerals, phytonutrients, potassium and a great quantity of water content.

Oct 18, 2016

National Summit on Food Fortification: Modi government aims to prevent micronutrient malnutrition

Lack of macro and micronutrients in food causes diseases like anemia and TB.

Oct 18, 2016

Beetroot health benefits during pregnancy

Beetroot consumption has many health benefits for pregnant women, but a doctor should be consulted to prevent side effects.

Oct 18, 2016

This experimental drug might be the breakthrough for HIV cure

The medication used need to be administered permanently as stopping its consumption would revive the virus in the body.

Oct 17, 2016

Sugar addiction is similar to tobacco addiction, can ruin dental health, say experts

In India, 50 percent of the overall population suffers from dental caries, which include one to two-year-old infants.

Oct 17, 2016

Moderate brisk walking and limiting inactivity curbs cardiometabolic risks: Research

Oregon-based researchers establish link between the cardiometabolic risk factors and step-defined physical activity.

Oct 17, 2016

Half of the world's school-age children with disabilities don't go to school: Report

Stigma and misinformation, along with lack of data on number of disabled children are contributing to the problem

Oct 17, 2016

Indigenous drugs being developed for Hepatitis B and Diabetes; expected to cost lower than the present drugs

There are around 40 million hepatitis B patients and 66 million diabetics in India.

Oct 17, 2016

World Food Day 2016: What is it, and why is it celebrated?

Find out when World Food Day is, what the theme for this year is, and how it is significant for people all over the world.

Oct 16, 2016