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Nipah virus outbreak contained in Kerala, says Health Minister KK Shailaja

After presiding over the cabinet meeting, Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan on Wednesday announced an ex-gratia payment of Rs 5 lakh each to the families of the dead.

May 23, 2018

Nipah virus outbreak in Kerala: Symptoms to precautions, all you need to know

The Kerala government has sanctioned an emergency fund of Rs 20 lakh to the Kozhikode Medical College soon after the Nipah outbreak to keep the situation under control.

May 22, 2018

Indian baby with mermaid syndrome dies minutes after birth

What is Sirenomelia? Indian baby with mermaid feature dies minutes after birth

The baby, "with a fish-like body" at the Swami Ramanand Teerth Rural Government Hospital at Ambajogai in Maharashtra, died minutes after birth.

May 22, 2018

Nipah virus outbreak: Centre sends NCDC team after 3 people die in Kerala

Nine others remain critical in Kerala after contracting the rare Nipah virus, the Health Department of Kerala said.

May 21, 2018

Ramadan: This is why you should break your fast with dates

If you are fasting this Ramadan, stack up on dates as the dry fruits are not only a great source of energy, but they also control your blood sugar level and are cholesterol-free.

May 20, 2018

Toxic mushrooms kill 9, poison over 700 in Iran: Tips to identify the deadly fungi

The victims consumed the toxic mushrooms as they were not distinguishable from the edible ones, said the Yasuj University of Medical Sciences.

May 20, 2018

Delhi man lands in hospital after plastic found in Burger King meal, manager booked

Rakesh Kumar, a resident of Delhi, bought a cheese veggie burger and landed at the Lady Hardinge Hospital with a throat injury. He said that there was a piece of the sauce pouch in the burger and when he told the outlet manager that he was feeling unwell after eating the burger, the manager turned him away.

May 16, 2018

What causes PCOS? New research suggests path is set even before a girl is born

PCOS patients face a hormonal disorder that causes enlarged ovaries with small cysts on the outer edges. They also face heavy painful period, depression and weight gain.

May 15, 2018

Melania Trump undergoes kidney embolisation, what is the procedure?

Melania Trump's spokesperson said that the kidney embolisation surgery was successful and there were no complications, but the first lady is likely to spend the rest of the week recovering at the Walter Reed National Military Medical Center, Maryland.

May 15, 2018

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Health News

Nipah virus outbreak contained in Kerala, says Health Minister KK Shailaja

Nipah virus outbreak in Kerala: Symptoms to precautions, all you need to know

What is Sirenomelia? Indian baby with mermaid feature dies minutes after birth

Nipah virus outbreak: Centre sends NCDC team after 3 people die in Kerala

Ramadan: This is why you should break your fast with dates

Toxic mushrooms kill 9, poison over 700 in Iran: Tips to identify the deadly fungi

Delhi man lands in hospital after plastic found in Burger King meal, manager booked

What causes PCOS? New research suggests path is set even before a girl is born

Melania Trump undergoes kidney embolisation, what is the procedure?

No need for Viagra, scientists upbeat with this new technique to cure erectile dysfunction

Woman wakes up from coma after listening to Jay Chou's song

What is Lupus? Disease attacks entire body, despite the person looking healthy

Injured soldier gets new ear after doctors grow it in her arm

Microwaving food in plastic containers can lead to infertility, cancer: Experts

Why third-hand smoke is dangerous – aerosol toxins easily find their way indoors

Time for India to follow suit? France, Germany, Netherlands, US banned use of EVMs [here's why]

Dhanush's Captain Miller has no buyers in Telugu states? Here's why

Deepika Padukone is a sight to behold in velvet gown; attends Academy Museum Gala with Selena Gomez, Dua Lip [see pics]