Health News

McDonald's salads leave 30 ill in Illinois and Iowa

Over 30 have been hospitalised after intestinal illness leading to diarrhoea and nausea. McDonald's has temporarily stopped salads from its current supplier and is working with health officials to determine the cause.

Jul 13, 2018

Dengue grips Himachal town Bilaspur with 110 confirmed cases

A team from the central government is dispatched to monitor the situation.

Jul 8, 2018

How often do you feel isolated? It's all in the genes, suggests a new research

If you are feeling lonely and isolated while your friend is enjoying a party, it is partially due to your genetic coding, says the new research from the University of Cambridge.

Jul 7, 2018

How to keep foodborne illness away at your Fourth of July cookout

The Fourth of July party may be exciting, but how do you keep food poisoning at bay at your cookout party?

Jul 4, 2018

Brain stimulation may help reduce violence, suggests new study

The brain seems to not only reduce willingness to commit violence, but also reduce the intent to think that way by introducing a moral angle to the scenario.

Jul 4, 2018

Can drinking six cups of coffee a day slash early death risk?

Drinking six to seven cups of coffee per day could extend your life by as much as 16 percent, a new study has revealed.

Jul 3, 2018

New revolutionary treatment of noninvasive radiation beam for the heart

A new treatment enables noninvasive mapping of cardiac arrhythmias with electrocardiographic imaging and noninvasive delivery of precise ablative radiation therapy.

Jul 3, 2018

Does parent-child therapy help depressed young children?

Early intervention supports kids in processing emotions. Interactive therapy between parent and kids help reduce depression rates.

Jul 2, 2018

Air pollution behind 3.2 million new diabetes cases worldwide, finds study

Air pollution has contributed to about 3.2 million new cases of diabetes worldwide. Already there are over 30 million diabetic Americans and over 31.7 million diabetic Indians, and this number is expected to double by 2030.

Jul 2, 2018

Will you trust an AI smartphone app to diagnose your illness?

A healthcare company in the UK has developed an AI smartphone app that asks patients about 30 questions regarding pain and symptoms to diagnose the illness.

Jun 29, 2018

A packet of Marlboro cigarettes made by Philip Morris are pictured in this photo illustration

Australia wins WTO approval for plain packaging of cigarettes

In a landmark decision, World Trade Organisation has approved the Australian government's move to allow cigarettes to be sold in plain packages with health warnings, rejecting complaints that it violates international trade policies.

Jun 29, 2018

New friend in sight for Diabetics as AI, radar tech lend a helping hand

Blood sugar levels can now be detected without pricking your finger! Artificial Intelligence and radar devices are being invented to detect blood sugar levels without drawing blood.

Jun 29, 2018

Risk of death by old age reduces as people get older, says new study

Ageing is a topic that has seen much debate through most of human history. A new study has found that human longevity is actually increasing over time.

Jun 29, 2018

If listening to music sends shivers down your spine, you might have a unique brain!

A lump in your throat, or perhaps a tingling sensation on the back of your neck while listening to music means you have a unique brain. Study finds music could be crucial in managing emotions.

Jun 28, 2018