Health News

Deadly sleeping sickness spreads through skin, study finds

The parasitic disease, which is spread through the bite of an infected tsetse fly, kills thousands in Sub-Saharan Africa, every year

Dec 20, 2016

Chikungunya vaccine: First safe and effective prophylaxis developed

Chikungunya symptoms include fever, severe joint pain in the hands and feet, muscle pain, headache, rash or joint swelling.

Dec 20, 2016

Doctor's gender affects the patient's survival rate? Seriously?

A recent study in the US found that patients who received most of their care from women had more chances of leaving the hospital alive than those who were treated by men.

Dec 20, 2016

Modi govt undertakes massive biomedical equipment management and maintenance program

JP Nadda has directed officials to devise mechanisms to ensure that medical equipment are maintained beyond their guarantee period.

Dec 19, 2016

Henry Heimlich, creator of the Heimlich manoeuvre dies aged 96; here's a step-by-step guide to the life-saving move

The technique created by Heimlich to prevent people from choking has saved thousands of lives.

Dec 19, 2016

Youngest bone marrow donor in India is a Pakistani infant

Eight-month-old Rayan donated bone marrow for his sister, Zeenia, who is two-and-half-years old.

Dec 18, 2016

Did you know kiwi fruit is good for heart health?

Here are some amazing health benefits of kiwi you probably never knew about!

Dec 17, 2016

HIV treatment may trigger Alzheimer's disease: Study

Protease inhibitors used in HIV/AIDS and Hepatitis C medications can lead to the secretion of peptide beta amyloid -- usually linked to Alzheimer's

Dec 17, 2016

Raul Hinojosa tragedy: Man dies of leukemia hours after getting married

Hospitalised at Baptist St. Anthony's Hospital, Raul wanted to fulfil his last wish of marrying 34-year-old Yvonne Lamas.

Dec 16, 2016

Three-Parent Baby treatment: UK becomes first country to approve the therapy

This miraculous process will help in safeguarding the baby as well as future generations from getting fatal genetic diseases.

Dec 16, 2016

DMK Chief Karunanidhi undergoes tracheostomy in Chennai hospital, condition stable

DMK chief Karunanidhi had a throat and lung infection the hospital said

Dec 16, 2016

Dubai woman gives birth to baby using ovary frozen when she was 9

Moaza Al Matrooshi, 24, has become the first woman to give birth to a healthy baby with the help of her frozen ovary tissues.

Dec 15, 2016

Johnson & Johnson facing thousands of lawsuits by men for giving them 'man boobs'

Risperdal, which is prescribed for anxiety and bipolar disorder, has breast-enlarging side effects.

Dec 15, 2016

Malaria drug has the potential to treat prostate cancer, say scientists

After clinical trials were conducted, it was found that the androgen receptor could be blocked using the malaria drugs.

Dec 15, 2016

International Tea Day 2016: Did you know drinking tea enhances your heart and bone health?

Tea is the most widely consumed beverage after water and it can be found in almost 80 percent of all American households.

Dec 14, 2016

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Health News

Deadly sleeping sickness spreads through skin, study finds

Chikungunya vaccine: First safe and effective prophylaxis developed

Doctor's gender affects the patient's survival rate? Seriously?

Modi govt undertakes massive biomedical equipment management and maintenance program

Henry Heimlich, creator of the Heimlich manoeuvre dies aged 96; here's a step-by-step guide to the life-saving move

Youngest bone marrow donor in India is a Pakistani infant

Did you know kiwi fruit is good for heart health?

HIV treatment may trigger Alzheimer's disease: Study

Raul Hinojosa tragedy: Man dies of leukemia hours after getting married

Three-Parent Baby treatment: UK becomes first country to approve the therapy

DMK Chief Karunanidhi undergoes tracheostomy in Chennai hospital, condition stable

Dubai woman gives birth to baby using ovary frozen when she was 9

Johnson & Johnson facing thousands of lawsuits by men for giving them 'man boobs'

Malaria drug has the potential to treat prostate cancer, say scientists

International Tea Day 2016: Did you know drinking tea enhances your heart and bone health?

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]