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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

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

Viagra is a popular drug used to treat erectile dysfunction but it can also increase the risk of heart attack, ventricular arrhythmias, and increased intraocular pressure.

May 14, 2018

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

The Chinese woman had reportedly been in the coma since November 2017 after suffering a brain dysfunction due to lack of oxygen.

May 13, 2018

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

The disease is difficult to diagnose since its symptoms are often similar to other common ailments. The most distinctive sign of the disease is a butterfly-shaped facial rash on nose and both cheeks.

May 12, 2018

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

Army doctors carved a new ear out of a cartilage which was harvested from soldier Shamika Burrage's rib. It was then placed under the skin of the forearm to allow the ear to grow.

May 11, 2018

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

Experts advise shifting to glass containers as they are safe and do not transfer any hazardous chemicals the way plastics do. The BPA we ingest gets into our bloodstream, causing a series of problems like infertility, high blood pressure and cancer.

May 10, 2018

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

Even non-smoking zones in buildings are not necessarily smoke free as aerosols carry particulate matter indoors. The particles hitch a ride on hair, skin and clothes and get dispersed through the HVAC system.

May 10, 2018

What is sepsis? Man almost dies after biting his nails

The 28-year-old man in the United Kingdom, who is a father-of-two, had to spend four days in the hospital after he suffered an infection after biting his own fingernails.

May 9, 2018

Ebola outbreak declared: 17 hemorrhagic fever deaths reported in Republic of Congo

WHO has set up an emergency response team and a group of medical professionals from Doctors Without Borders have reached the Bikoro region.

May 9, 2018

First private-funding mission to the moon to be carried out in 2019

Breathing Moon dust could decimate cells, alter human DNA and cause cancer

Dust on the Moon is widespread and prevalent. It is also electrostatically charged, so it will stick to everything, this includes the insides of lungs. Lunar dust could alter and destroy human tissue to the point where it cannot be recognized anymore.

May 9, 2018

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Health News

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

What is sepsis? Man almost dies after biting his nails

Ebola outbreak declared: 17 hemorrhagic fever deaths reported in Republic of Congo

Breathing Moon dust could decimate cells, alter human DNA and cause cancer

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]