Health News

Medscape India Award 2012: Doctors Honoured for Excellence in Medicine (Winners List)

Medscape India announced its first ever edition of awards on Sunday. Baba Amte's son Vikas Amte, Dr. Ramakanta Panda and TATA Memorial win inaugural Medscape India Awards 2012.

Jun 18, 2012

Asian Heart Institute (AHI) in Mumbai Ranked Safest Cardiac Hospital in the World

Mumbai's well-known Asian Heart Institute (AHI), Bandra, has been named the "safest cardiac hospital in the world" with lowest mortality, by the international healthcare organization, the Joint Commission International (JCI).

Jun 14, 2012

Rohtak Shelter Home Case: Children Forced to Perform Oral Sex, Naked Yoga; Probe Panel Asks Special Court for Speedy Trial

The Punjab and Haryana High court investigation board report on the Rohtak shelter home, Apna Ghar, has made shocking revelations. According to the report, children - many between five and 10 years - were forced to perform oral sex and naked yoga at the shelter home. Earlier in May, the Rohtak Shelter Home was raided by a National Commission for Protection of Child Rights (NCPCR).

Jun 14, 2012

Mysterious Encephalitis Syndrome kills 74 Children in Bihar

As many as 74 children have been suspected to have died due to a mysterious Acute Encephalitis Syndrome (AES) that has spread in Gaya, Muzaffarpur and Patna districts of Bihar in the last one month, according to health officials

Jun 9, 2012

Satyamev Jayate Row: Aamir Khan Hurts Doctors; IMA Demands Apology

Aamir Khan brought himself a mixed bag of positive response and brickbats from the doctor's fraternity after he debated about the unethical practices by a section of doctors to rob of the ignorant patients' money, in his latest TV show Satyamev Jayate.

Jun 7, 2012

After Breast Cancer, Sheryl Crow Diagnosed With Brain Tumour; What is Meningioma?

American singer-songwriter Sheryl Crow, who survived breat cancer a few years ago, is diagnosed with brain tumour.

Jun 6, 2012

Yuvraj Singh ' Recovering Well', Likely To Play Cricket Soon

Cricketer Yuvraj Singh is likely to return to the field soon, following his successful recovery from a malignant rare germ cell cancer. The all-rounder is recovering well and also attended fitness drills at the national cricket academy

Jun 5, 2012

UN Chief Ban Meets Indian PM, Lauds Progress On Health

Chief of the United Nation Ban Ki-moon, who is on a four-day visit to India, met the Prime Minister Manmohan Singh and lauded the country's progress in health sector.

Apr 28, 2012

Warren Buffett Has Prostate Cancer, Curable

Prudent and greatest investor Warren Buffett on Tuesday announced that he has a stage 1 prostate cancer. However he expressed the confident of overcoming the Big C (cancer). Doctors attending to Buffett said that since the cancer was detected at a very early stage the situation may not be that certain. Furthermore they added Buffett faces good odds, even at his age.

Apr 18, 2012

One in Five Adolescents hears Voices in Head: Research

One in five adolescents hears voices in their head, especially children aged 11 to 13, a new psychiatric study says.The findings reports that children who continue to suffer auditory hallucination, even after a particular age limit, could be at a higher risk of developing mental illness or behavioural disorders.

Apr 13, 2012

Say Cheers With Beer and Sharpen up Your Mind, Says Research

Drinking two pints of beer or two medium glasses of wine alcohol can sharpens your mind, say researchers.

Apr 13, 2012

Swine Flu Death Toll Touches 26; Symptoms and Remedies

After creating panic in several countries including India in 2009, swine flu has returned. 26 swine flu deaths have been reported in the country this year and over 300 tested H1N1 positive.

Apr 7, 2012

World Health Day: UN Calls For Adequate Health Services For Aged People

The UN called all the nations to provide adequate health service to aged people on the World Health Day (WHD) on Saturday.

Apr 7, 2012

Will 'Hindu Tea' Change American Lifestyle?

A leading tea and infusion company in the U.S. is reportedly producing an organic tea called Hindu.

Feb 26, 2012

Amitabh Bachchan to Undergo Surgery this Saturday

Bollywood superstar Amitabh Bachchan will undergo surgery for abdominal pain on February 11. The 69-year-old actor revealed on his blog that the surgery is likely to take place on Saturday.

Feb 9, 2012