Health News

Tiny bubbles released by cells may hold answer to being healthy or sick

Scientists are studying the biology of extracellular vehicles and their relationship to human diseases.

Dec 13, 2015

'Customisable' internet makes people select info that reinforces belief systems

'Selective exposure' behaviour leads to avoiding contrary information, a new study suggests.

Dec 13, 2015

Moderate drinking may cut death risk in early Alzheimer's

Moderate drinking already associated with lower risk of developing and dying from heart disease, stroke.

Dec 11, 2015

Novel device brings tears to treat 'dry eye' syndrome

Dry eye leads to inflammation of the cornea and conjunctiva.

Dec 11, 2015

Imbalanced gender ratios affect casual sex, hook-ups

People's views changed on volume of individuals of opposite gender in their vicinity or neighbourhood.

Dec 10, 2015

First puppies born by in vitro fertilisation

Nineteen embryos transferred to host female dog, which gives birth to seven healthy puppies.

Dec 10, 2015

Age, genes responsible for impulsive behaviour: Report

Studof 602 twins showed they were able to withhold immediate gratification as they grew older.

Dec 10, 2015

Swine Flu: Uttar Pradesh on high alert after 37-year-old dies of H1N1 virus

The victim's neighbours and family are now being examined for any infection.

Dec 10, 2015

FDA clears space age syringe that can plug bullet wounds in seconds

The XSTAT 30 is an expandable, multi-sponge dressing used to control severe, life-threatening bleeding from wounds.

Dec 9, 2015

Jharkhand: Private path lab botches blood test; declares woman HIV positive

Head of Department (Medicine) said that RIMS will write to Jharkhand State Aids Control Society to take action against the lab.

Dec 9, 2015

Beijing: Red alert on smog; 2 million cars grounded, schools closed

A grey haze hung heavy over China's capital on Tuesday after it announced the most severe smog warning.

Dec 8, 2015

Novel compound to tackle Type-2 diabetes discovered

An anti-diabetes compound with a novel mechanism of action has been found.

Dec 8, 2015

Smog covers parts of northern and central China again

It will cause medium-level or heavy air pollution in the coming days.

Dec 6, 2015

Mercury level in dolphins linked to exposure in humans

Study 'exemplifies role of dolphins as an animal sentinel in identifying a public health hazard', says researcher

Dec 5, 2015

Eatthismuch app creates detailed meal plans to deal with weight goals

The Eatthismuch app automates the recipes.

Dec 5, 2015