Zika virus in Europe: Denmark resident tested positive The mosquito-borne virus has spread in at least 21 countries in Latin America and the Caribbean. Jan 27, 2016
Zika virus scare: Colombia, El Salvador, Ecuador and Jamaica ask women to delay pregnancies The Zika virus has spread to 20 countries in Latin America and the Caribbean. Jan 23, 2016
India issues alert to deter use of Roche's Avastin drug for eyes Avastin is often used by doctors globally for eye ailments even though it does not have US Food and Drug Administration approval. Jan 22, 2016
Zika virus scare: Brazil sees surge in babies born with abnormality from affected mothers Zika is transmitted from a mosquito that is also known to spread dengue and chikungunya. Jan 21, 2016
Sierra Leone registers Ebola death hours after WHO declares epidemic over With the end of Ebola outbreak active transmission of the virus has been plugged. Jan 15, 2016
Overeating healthy food can cause weight gain Consumers hold an implicit belief that healthy foods are less filling than unhealthy foods. Dec 28, 2015
Blocking naturally occurring protein for transporting fats may increase lifespan says research The new study showed that the longevity benefits associated with increased lipophagy are hindered by too much VIT. Dec 28, 2015
Toddlers playing with electronic toys may have language problems Children playing with electronic toys get to make less use of language. Dec 24, 2015
Gurgaon hospital refuses to hand over child's body until bill paid The mother, a domestic help, was asked to pay Rs.4.5 lakh for treatment. Dec 18, 2015
Quality of food served in schools under mid-day meal scheme poor: CAG The scheme is currently operational in 27 states and seven union territories. Dec 18, 2015
Heart disease and stroke top killers worldwide in 2013: Research While 31% of all deaths were from cardiovascular disease, stroke accounted for 11.8% of all deaths. Dec 18, 2015
Indian-origin professor in US creates 'supercondom' that can fight HIV, enhance sexual pleasure The condom is enmeshed with a plant-based antioxidant ingredient that has anti-HIV properties. Dec 17, 2015
SC directive for Maggi samples to be tested in Mysuru lab The court said the test report would be submitted before it. Dec 16, 2015
Stem cells used to create specialised nerve cell that makes serotonin Serotonin affects emotions, sleep, anxiety, depression, appetite, pulse and breathing. Dec 16, 2015
Now, a revolutionary app to record causes of death globally Two in three deaths - 35 million each year - are unregistered worldwide, including in India. Dec 16, 2015
