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Do you know enough about amazing health benefits of dragon fruit?

Dragon fruit, or pitaya, helps in improving memory and eye sight, and can also be used as a beauty product.

Sep 22, 2016

Nicotine could help combat dementia and obesity, says US university research

Texas A&M University researchers say that consumption of nicotine aids in protecting the brain from certain diseases.

Sep 22, 2016

Cuddling cats can be deadly, says report

Health institute CDC has requested cat owners to avoid kissing their pets and wash hands often to prevent deadly ailments.

Sep 21, 2016

India vs New Zealand 2016: Chikungunya and dengue cause major worry ahead of Kanpur Test match

More than 900 people have tested positive so far for the vector-borne diseases in Kanpur.

Sep 21, 2016

New technology to make cancer detection possible in 30 minutes

The new technology, which is likely to be developed in 2 years, uses Raman nano-sensor to detect pre-cancerous and cancerous cells.

Sep 20, 2016

Here are a few things you should know about hangovers

Drinking might be fun, but hangovers are not and so here are a few tips to help you deal with a hangover.

Sep 20, 2016

Home care, hydration and hydrotherapy key to fight chikungunya, says AIIMS director MC Misra

Misra talks about chikungunya and tries to dispel wrong notions about the disease.

Sep 19, 2016

Top 6 benefits of consuming cranberries

Here's why cranberries are considered as one of the healthiest foods in the world.

Sep 19, 2016

Chikungunya in Delhi: Death toll rises to 14

The Narendra Modi government has sought a detailed report from the Delhi government.

Sep 17, 2016

Vidya Balan gets dengue, neighbour Shahid Kapoor fined for stagnant pool

Shahid and another neighbour were fined Rs 10,000 each by the Bombay Municipal Corporation.

Sep 17, 2016

Top 5 tips to fight fever

Here's all you need to do during fever and help yourself heal better and faster.

Sep 17, 2016

West Bengal records highest dengue deaths, positive cases in India in 2016

Dengue has caused 60 deaths so far in the state, and as many as 56 people have tested positive in Darjeeling district alone.

Sep 16, 2016

Over 1 hour of napping symptomises higher chances of type-2 diabetes

A study by Japanese researchers found that sleeping for more than an hour can make one 45 percent more prone to type-2 diabetes.

Sep 16, 2016

India declares itself free from bird flu

However, the government stressed the need for continued surveillance on the matter.

Sep 14, 2016

This is how you can get rid of bad breath

The embarrassing problem of bad breath can be cured through some simple means.

Sep 14, 2016