Health News

Health Ministry asked to rename 'Asha' condoms after health workers in Punjab refuse to distribute them

When the government changed the name of the contraceptives from Deluxe to Asha in May, Asha volunteers were perturbed.

Jul 10, 2016

Nasal Allergy Awareness Week: Find out what causes nasal allergy in leading Indian cities

Symptoms of Nasal allergy are often confused with common cold that leads to its delayed treatment.

Jul 9, 2016

28,000 botles of eye drug seized in Telangana after 7 patients go blind in one eye

A case has also been registered against the doctors who conducted the cataract surgery at Sarojini Devi Eye Hospital.

Jul 9, 2016

Karnataka High Court quashes PIL seeking ban on Patanjali's health supplement promising male offspring

The court dismissed the PIL and directed the petitioner to approach the authorities concerned.

Jul 5, 2016

India launches an Ayurvedic anti-diabetes pill priced at Rs. 5

The anti-diabetes pill combines six Ayurvedic drugs and has minimal side effects, the scientists claimed.

Jun 28, 2016

Using smartphone in bed? You may go temporarily blind, suggests a study

People who view smartphone screens with one eye are more prone to temporary blindness, a new study noted.

Jun 28, 2016

In India, even 29-year-old women are approaching menopause

Experts are blaming the current lifestyle disorders for the growing concern of premature menopause among Indian women.

Jun 28, 2016

India may introduce coding system to check sale of fake medicines

India has a unique identification system for checking medicines that are exported, but lacks one for drugs sold in the country.

Jun 25, 2016

After parents seek mercy killing of baby, Andhra Pradesh govt offers help

The couple had earlier approached a civil court seeking mercy killing of their baby girl, who needs a liver transplant.

Jun 25, 2016

Free eye surgery costs 16 patients their sight in Tamil Nadu

The hospital conducted 23 surgeries, out of which 16 patients complained of losing their sight

Jun 25, 2016

Injection turns fatal, burns skin of Telangana girl

The girl developed a toxic reaction to an injection in Kamineni Hospital, Telangana.

Jun 23, 2016

India's drug regulator allows Biocon to conduct research on its breakthrough eye disease drug

Biocon said the drug may be helpful in treating the rare eye disease that afflicts thousands of Indians.

Jun 23, 2016

Fortis Hospital operates on wrong leg of Delhi man; 5 staffers fired

The doctors, even after conducting X-ray and CT scan on the patient, operated on the wrong leg.

Jun 23, 2016

Ramadan 2016: Avoid reheating these foods for pre-dawn meal

Certain foods on reheating may lead to bacterial infection and food poisoning.

Jun 22, 2016

42 million Indians have thyroid disorders: Study

Abnormal thyroid hormone levels are more prevalent among Indian women than men, the study said

Jun 22, 2016