Health News

18 Killed and Dozens Injured in Himachal Pradesh Bus Mishap

Himachal Pradesh got its second major shock in a month when eighteen people were killed and 14 others injured as a bus carrying them fell into a 500 deep feet gorge in Sirmaur district of the state.

Jun 7, 2013

4 Feared Dead as Second Penang Bridge in Malaysia Collapses

Four people are feared dead as the Second Penang Bridge in Malaysia collapsed on to their vehicle around 7 pm on Thursday. The incident took place at the Batu Maung section of the bridge which is under construction.

Jun 7, 2013

Oldest Evidence of Cancer Found in Neanderthal Bone

Researchers have found the earliest evidence of bone cancer in the rib of a 120,000-year-old Neanderthal from Krapina, Croatia.

Jun 6, 2013

Paris Jackson Hospitalised after Suicide Bid, Used Meat Cleaver to Cut Arm

Paris Jackson, the 15-year-old daughter of pop icon Michael Jackson, was reportedly rushed to hospital earlier on Wednesday after a possible suicide bid.

Jun 6, 2013

Simple Vinegar Test Cuts Cervical Cancer Death in India by One-Third, Says Study

Nearly 73,000 deaths across the world from cervical cancer could be prevented by a simple vinegar test, according to a study.

Jun 3, 2013

Nomophobia: 9 out of 10 Mobile Phone Users Fear Losing Contact, Says Survey

How many of you often check and re-check your gear or pockets to make sure you haven't forgotten your mobile phone? There are nine in 10 chances that you may be suffering from nomophobia, a new symptom which is gripping mobile users worldwide.

Jun 3, 2013

Why Microsoft Founder Bill Gates Wants to Meet Bollywood Actor Aamir Khan?

Bill Gates in his blog - thegatenotes - had expressed his wish to meet Bollywood actor Aamir Khan and since then the speculations regarding why the Microsoft founder want to meet Amir is circulating.

Jun 1, 2013

Kerala Reports First Death of the Season from H1N1

Kerala has reported the season's first death due to H1N1. Simi Mol, a 27 year old pregnant lady is the first victim of the epidemic.

Jun 1, 2013

World No Tobacco Day 2013: 6 Million Die Every Year from Tobacco Use, Says WHO

The World Health Organisation (WHO) celebrates World No Tobacco Day 2013 on Friday with the theme "ban tobacco advertising, promotion and sponsorship", highlighting the health risks associated with tobacco use and the need to advocate policies that will reduce its consumption.

May 31, 2013

WHO Cautions of Deadly SARS-Like Virus; Death Toll at 27

The World Health Organisation (WHO) on Wednesday issued a warning to all its member states to continue their surveillance for a SARS-like, fast spreading and extremely deadly virus known as Middle East Respiratory syndrome Coronavirus (MERS-CoV).

May 30, 2013

Father Loses Hope, Seeks Euthanasia For 3 Sons

Abdul Rahim, a desperate father from Shillong, has pleaded with the government to permit euthanasia or mercy killing for his three sons who are suffering from Thalassemia, a blood disease.

May 30, 2013

Manisha Koirala Wins Battle Against Cancer

Bollywood actress Manisha Koirala has won her six month long battle against cancer.

May 15, 2013

Angelina Jolie's Breast Cancer Scare: Actress Underwent Double Mastectomy [PHOTOS]

Hollywood actress Angelina Jolie, 37, has revealed that she underwent a double mastectomy over fears of developing a breast cancer and removed both breasts in February.

May 14, 2013

Meet Roona Begum: 18-Month-Old Girl with Abnormally Large Head Suffering from Hydrocephalus [PHOTOS]

Roona Begum, a 18-month-old girl from Tripura, is suffering from a rare medical condition, Hydrocephalus, which causes her head to swell up to a huge size.

Apr 14, 2013

Indian Conjoined Sisters Refuse Separation; Court Upholds Plea of Saba and Farah

Saba and Farah are conjoined in the head with only one of them having kidneys. Medical experts have warned that surgery to separate them might leave only one of the girls survive.

Apr 10, 2013