Health News

Here's how Ayurveda can help prevent Dengue and Chikungunya

Around 12,255 cases of chikungunya were reported throughout the country till 31 August, 2016.

Sep 30, 2016

Even passive smoking is life threatening: Study

Apart from revealing about reduction in life expectancy, the study emphasises on preventive measures for non-smokers.

Sep 29, 2016

World Heart Day 2016: When is it and why is it celebrated?

Find out the significance of World Heart Day, and the theme for this year.

Sep 29, 2016

World Heart Day 2016: Ten tips for a healthy heart

This year's theme aims at following a healthy lifestyle and working out.

Sep 28, 2016

World Heart Day 2016: Simple ways to keep your heart healthy

World Heart Day is celebrated on September 29.

Sep 28, 2016

World's first 'three-parent baby' born in Mexico

Mitochondrial transfer was legalised in the United Kingdom in 2015, but no other country has permitted the procedure so far.

Sep 28, 2016

Oral hygiene: Tips to prevent that bad breath or diabetes

Here are some simple techniques to improve and maintain your oral health and flaunt a beautiful smile.

Sep 28, 2016

Rabies widely prevalent in countries lacking veterinary systems, says WHO

Countries have joined hands to work towards eliminating any human deaths caused by rabies by the year 2030.

Sep 28, 2016

Type-2 diabetes: Simple and effective tips to fight the disease

A simple way to deal with type-2 diabetes is by following the protein-rich Mediterranean diet.

Sep 27, 2016

Wrong diagnosis led Portuguese man to spend 43 years in wheelchair

Portuguese man named Rufino Borrego was wrongly diagnosed and spent more than 4 decades of his in a wheelchair.

Sep 26, 2016

Karan Johar shares his battle with depression

Karan Johar reveals suffering from panic and anxiety attack in the past.

Sep 26, 2016

Even planned abortion can cause depression

Women are likely to suffer from post abortion stress syndrome irrespective of the reason of the abortion.

Sep 26, 2016

Mauritius health minister to attend health awareness event in India on October 2

Anil Gayan will attend a health campaign event organised by RK HIV Aids Research and Care Centre in Surat, Gujarat.

Sep 26, 2016

In photos: Jellyfish may look like floating pieces of art, but lately they have sparked health warnings and closed down beaches

According to reports, sightings of Portuguese Man-of-War jellyfish have triggered health warnings in parts of United Kingdom.

Sep 26, 2016

Prices of 100 medicines, including those of diabetes, hypertension, to rise by 10%

The government lifts the price ceiling of certain medicines that are no longer part of the national list of essential drugs.

Sep 25, 2016