Age, genes responsible for impulsive behaviour: Report Studof 602 twins showed they were able to withhold immediate gratification as they grew older. Dec 10, 2015
Swine Flu: Uttar Pradesh on high alert after 37-year-old dies of H1N1 virus The victim's neighbours and family are now being examined for any infection. Dec 10, 2015
FDA clears space age syringe that can plug bullet wounds in seconds The XSTAT 30 is an expandable, multi-sponge dressing used to control severe, life-threatening bleeding from wounds. Dec 9, 2015
Jharkhand: Private path lab botches blood test; declares woman HIV positive Head of Department (Medicine) said that RIMS will write to Jharkhand State Aids Control Society to take action against the lab. Dec 9, 2015
Beijing: Red alert on smog; 2 million cars grounded, schools closed A grey haze hung heavy over China's capital on Tuesday after it announced the most severe smog warning. Dec 8, 2015
Novel compound to tackle Type-2 diabetes discovered An anti-diabetes compound with a novel mechanism of action has been found. Dec 8, 2015
Smog covers parts of northern and central China again It will cause medium-level or heavy air pollution in the coming days. Dec 6, 2015
Mercury level in dolphins linked to exposure in humans Study 'exemplifies role of dolphins as an animal sentinel in identifying a public health hazard', says researcher Dec 5, 2015
Eatthismuch app creates detailed meal plans to deal with weight goals The Eatthismuch app automates the recipes. Dec 5, 2015
Bihar govt to get more help from Gates Foundation to improve healthcare Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates meets Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar during a three-day visit. Dec 5, 2015
Pot smokers beware! Marijuana can lead to serious mental disorder The person using the drug can lose contact with external reality, the study warns. Dec 4, 2015
600 million fall ill from food contamination every year: WHO The report also looked at the way food is traded and sold. Dec 3, 2015
India restores govt funding for AIDS programme after criticism The central government had slashed its contribution and asked individual states to fill the gap. Dec 2, 2015
Ethicists squabble over mores of gene editing tools and techniques Several groups have already called for restrictions on use of the technology known as CRISPR-Cas9. Dec 2, 2015
New blood sugar tests can better detect pre-diabetes Two blood sugar tests rather than a single test would improve detection of pre-diabetes. Dec 1, 2015
