Health News

World Mental Health Day 2016: Theme and stories shared by Deepika Padukone, Anushka Sharma and Varun Dhawan

WHO reveals that around 50 million Indians suffer from mental illnesses, which makes India one of the most depressed nations in the world.

Oct 10, 2016

Juveniles suffering from PTSD are more prone to turn to substance abuse, says study

Teenagers, between 14 and 18 years of age, convicted with a serious offence were analysed for seven years.

Oct 8, 2016

Mangalore: More than 100 people suffer from food poisoning after consuming Red Snapper fish

Deputy commissioner, Jagadeesha KG, asked the restaurants to be more cautious while serving fish to their customers.

Oct 8, 2016

Amazing health benefits of guava

Guava, a seasonal fruit, is also called sand plum in Central America.

Oct 8, 2016

gripAble: This new tool can aid patients with arm disabilities and paralysis

A tool has been devised by researchers called, gripAble, which would aid patients with arm disability and paralysis by acting as a virtual physiotherapist.

Oct 7, 2016

More men agree to date an HIV positive person than women: Survey

At present, around 1.2 million Americans are living with human immunodeficiency virus (HIV).

Oct 7, 2016

FDA: Pricey Hepatitis C medicines can revive Hepatitis B virus

More than 3 million US citizens are suffering from Hepatitis C, according to media reports.

Oct 7, 2016

This is what Pepsi and Coke have to say about study highlighting harmful toxins in PET bottles

The study found heavy metals such as antimony, lead, chromium and cadmium in PET bottles used by soft drink firms.

Oct 6, 2016

New brain pathway method to help overcome depression

The latest findings can help understand the causes of depression and also aid in developing better therapies.

Oct 6, 2016

Quinoa: All you need to know about this superfood

Consuming quinoa for the first time? Here's all you need to know about the superfood.

Oct 6, 2016

Breast cancer awareness month October 2016: Causes, prevention and diet women should know about

Here's all you need to know about causes and prevention of breast cancer.

Oct 6, 2016

Amendments to HIV and AIDS Bill prohibit discrimination against patients

The bill provides the patients suffering from HIV/AIDS the right to get antiretroviral therapy (ART).

Oct 5, 2016

First week of October 2016 marked as Borderline Personality Disorder Awareness Week

Statistics state that 10 percent of people suffering from BPD turn suicidal and end their lives.

Oct 5, 2016

1.5 million American women affected by Lupus genetic disease

A genetic disease affecting 1.5 million American women called 'Lupus' is found to be triggered by environmental factors too.

Oct 4, 2016

Chikungunya outbreak: Delhi minister Satyendra Jain fined Rs 25,000 for not disclosing names of non-compliant officers

The court had said on Friday that the government would have to submit names of officers who were reluctant to work rather than making claims about it.

Oct 3, 2016