Health News

Global health experts blame WHO for 'egregious failure' on Ebola

A panel of global health experts makes 10 key reform proposals aimed at preventing such catastrophes further.

Nov 23, 2015

Study: New boutique chocolates to satisfy sweet cravings

Striking difference in aroma among chocolates made from different yeast fermentations.

Nov 22, 2015

Fake pesticides endangering crops, human health across Indian farms

Fake pesticide industry is expanding at 20% per year while the overall market is growing at 12%.

Nov 20, 2015

Global fight to end TB depends on India increasing funding, says WHO

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has been facing criticism for cutting federal health budget by 20%.

Nov 20, 2015

US: Health regulators give green signal to genetically engineered salmon

FDA had approved the genetically engineered Atlantic salmon 5 years ago.

Nov 20, 2015

Empowering the disabled: India Inclusion Summit takes place 20-21 November

IIS 2015 hosts eminent personalities who focus on empowering people with disabilities.

Nov 19, 2015

American Medical Association wants ban on consumer ads for prescription drugs

AMA says such ads lead to increasing costs and demand from patients for expensive treatment.

Nov 19, 2015

Biohackers look to produce affordable generic insulin

They aim to create and refine synthetic insulin from E coli bacteria and document the process.

Nov 19, 2015

New Ebola vaccine is safe, stimulates strong immune response, reveals fresh trial

The vaccine consists of a modified cold virus so that it does not cause illness in human beings.

Nov 19, 2015

Tennis ace Nadal to debut in Indian print ads to promote Spanish olives in India

Nadal said olives should be promoted in order for people to know and enjoy the fruit's nutritious values.

Nov 18, 2015

Indians' genomics could reveal bird flu resisting characteristics: Expert

Highly pathogenic sub-types of avian flu can spread across borders, the US Virologist added.

Nov 18, 2015

Confusion over antibiotics' role fuels 'superbug' threat, says WHO

Around one-third of people surveyed wrongly believed they should stop taking antibiotics once they feel better.

Nov 17, 2015

Alcoholism drug can 'wake up' HIV cells in patients and kill it: Study

The drug, branded as Antabuse, is sold as a generic called disulfiram.

Nov 17, 2015

Govt opens AMRIT pharmacy at AIIMS to sell cancer drugs at 60-90 per cent discount

The pharmacy retail stores will also sell cardiac implants at 50-60 per cent discount.

Nov 16, 2015

3D model shows it's best to breathe slowly to smell food better

It's a 3D-printed model of the human airway from nostril to trachea.

Nov 15, 2015