Health News

World Breastfeeding Week: Celebrating the mother-child bond [Photo Essay]

Here are some pictures from all over the world to celebrate the World Breastfeeding Week.

Aug 5, 2016

Indian toothpastes can give you cancer, liver disease: Study

The toxic chemical called Triclosan has been found present in toothpastes beyond permitted limits

Aug 4, 2016

Govt to launch mobile app to check overpricing of drugs: Report

The app, to be launched this month-end, will provide information about the ceiling prices of medicines in any particular state.

Aug 4, 2016

Getting high? Now wear a tattoo that measures blood alcohol levels

The wearable device will display the level of alcohol in a person's blood on a mobile phone or laptop.

Aug 3, 2016

No official record of cancer cases in Karnataka: Report

The state health department is facing hurdles in coordination with private hospitals for preparing cancer registeries.

Aug 3, 2016

World's best-known cancer drugs to be launched in India soon: Report

The two breakthrough biological drugs have shown efficacy in combating lung and skin cancers.

Aug 3, 2016

Two in every five Indian married women face sexual violence

Nearly 52% of the women who faced violence were in the age group of 21-25 years, according to the Indian Journal of Community Medicine.

Aug 2, 2016

Omega-3 fatty acids may help heart attack patients in recovery

Omega-3 fatty acids effectively reduce the fibrosis of heart muscles and improve the blood pumping function.

Aug 2, 2016

Chennai, Pune authorities reject public breastfeeding events to avoid 'skin shows'

Authorities in Chennai and Pune not only rejected the a group's plea for public breastfeeding but also accused them of "skin show" if such events take place.

Aug 1, 2016

Your nose contains an effective antibiotic that may prevent deadliest infections

An antibiotic, Lugdunin, found in human nose may act against many resistant bacteria.

Aug 1, 2016

Conjoined twins who share a heart present medical puzzle for Mumbai doctors

The twins share a heart and liver, have three arms, and are joined from above the chest.

Aug 1, 2016

World Breastfeeding Week: Delaying breastfeeding in first few hours can lead to baby's death, says UNICEF

Delaying breastfeeding by over 24 hours after birth can increase the risk of a baby's death by 80 percent, according to UNICEF.

Aug 1, 2016

Late puberty, menopause may help women live longer

Women who experience delayed puberty, menopause are less likely to suffer from diabetes, cardio vascular diseases, according to a new study.

Jul 29, 2016

Doctors should replace branded medicines with generic ones to make medicines affordable, says Govt

The Government said that its measure is aimed at increasing the accessibility of inexpensive medicines in the country.

Jul 29, 2016

Remove transgender identity from category of mental disorders, scientists tell WHO

Trangenders often face distress because of social rejection, the study added.

Jul 29, 2016