Health News

From 'nariyal pani' to fruit juices - Coca-Cola looks to woo health-conscious Indians

Sales of carbonated drinks have stagnated as consumers worried about obesity and diabetes turn to healthy alternatives with less sugar.

Mar 12, 2018

Storm Emma exposes killer plants: What makes hemlock water dropwort so poisonous

Hemlock water dropwort has parsnip-like roots which are extremely toxic and can kill people by attacking the nervous system.

Mar 11, 2018

Heart health data on your fingertips: Smartphone with BP monitor coming soon

Michigan State Universty scientists believe that the new blood pressure sensor on smartphones will help users get easier access to their heart health.

Mar 11, 2018

Woman slices open throat of choking boyfriend, saves his life

A woman saved her boyfriend, who was choking on food, by slicing open his throat. The doctors said he would have suffered brain damage or organ failure without the procedure.

Mar 10, 2018

What is botulism? Married couple left paralyzed after eating canned green beans

While the German couple was left paralyzed after consuming canned green beans, their son escaped the horrific ordeal by refusing to eat the beans.

Mar 10, 2018

What is exorcist syndrome? Rare condition makes 9-year-old girl act 'possessed'

Exorcist syndrome, or Pediatric Autoimmune Neuropsychiatric Disorders Associated with Streptococcal Infection (PANDAs), is triggered by severe tonsillitis.

Mar 9, 2018

Can marijuana damage your brain, lower IQ and increase stroke risks? Heated debate continues

Use of marijuana is often linked to lower IQ among other health risks, says one research report, but other studies challenge such bold conclusions.

Mar 9, 2018

What to know about mumps, a virus tens of thousands of cheerleaders may have been exposed to

The mumps virus has been going around after someone with the virus entered a cheerleading competition.

Mar 9, 2018

World Kidney Day 2018: What is the theme this year and how can you keep your kidney healthy?

Around 195 million women suffer from Chronic Kidney Disease globally, of whom 600,000 die annually. It is the eighth-leading cause of death among women.

Mar 8, 2018

Hearing loss prevention drugs show promise

Over 360 million people around the world suffer from hearing loss, but there are no FDA-approved drugs to treat the condition.

Mar 8, 2018

How does death spread through the body? Rigor-mortis observed for the first time in worms [Video]

The video shows how death spreads through multi-cellular organisms and provides clues on age-related death in humans.

Mar 8, 2018

What is Glioblastoma multiforme? All you need to know about the most aggressive brain cancer

Glioblastoma multiforme a devastating brain cancer that can result in death in the first 15 months after diagnosis.

Mar 7, 2018

Biostasis Program, US Department of Defense (DOD) , Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA)

Biostasis Program: US military's plan to save critically injured soldiers beyond the golden hour

DARPA hopes to biologically slowdown the body reaction to a critical wound and increase the endurance level of an injured soldier through Biostasis program.

Mar 7, 2018

What is Pneumocephalus? Rare brain condition makes a man fall again and again

After medical scans, it was revealed that the man has a 9cm air-filled pocket in the brain that made him fall again and again.

Mar 6, 2018

What is Moebius syndrome? Toddler with rare nerve disorder needs $125,000 surgery to smile for the first time

Three-year-old Addison Garvey from New York needs a life-changing surgery to recover from Moebius syndrome, a rare kind of neurological disorder.

Mar 6, 2018

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Health News

From 'nariyal pani' to fruit juices - Coca-Cola looks to woo health-conscious Indians

Storm Emma exposes killer plants: What makes hemlock water dropwort so poisonous

Heart health data on your fingertips: Smartphone with BP monitor coming soon

Woman slices open throat of choking boyfriend, saves his life

What is botulism? Married couple left paralyzed after eating canned green beans

What is exorcist syndrome? Rare condition makes 9-year-old girl act 'possessed'

Can marijuana damage your brain, lower IQ and increase stroke risks? Heated debate continues

What to know about mumps, a virus tens of thousands of cheerleaders may have been exposed to

World Kidney Day 2018: What is the theme this year and how can you keep your kidney healthy?

Hearing loss prevention drugs show promise

How does death spread through the body? Rigor-mortis observed for the first time in worms [Video]

What is Glioblastoma multiforme? All you need to know about the most aggressive brain cancer

Biostasis Program: US military's plan to save critically injured soldiers beyond the golden hour

What is Pneumocephalus? Rare brain condition makes a man fall again and again

What is Moebius syndrome? Toddler with rare nerve disorder needs $125,000 surgery to smile for the first time

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]