Health News

Happy Holi: Tips to Save Your Skin and Hair

The festival of Holi is right around the corner and people across the country are eagerly waiting to engage in the massive throwing of colours at each other. But as the fun-filled celebration comes to an end, getting rid of those coloured stains becomes a bit of nuisance. Also, the chemicals used in the dyes can turn the skin and hair rough and itchy.

Mar 26, 2013

Jan 1, 1970

Bird Flu Outbreak in Karnataka: Over 33,000 Poultry Birds Culled at CPDO

Fear of avian influenza continued to create panic in Karnataka after more than 33,000 poultry birds -19,235 chicken, 13,673 ducks and 369 emus - were culled at Central Poultry Development Organization (CPDO) in Hesaraghatta, 40 km from Bangalore.

Oct 30, 2012

More than 68 pct milk in India has Paint, Detergent: Government

Over 68 percent of milk in World's largest milk producing country does not conform to the safety standards set by the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI).

Oct 21, 2012

Heart Surgeon Mukesh Hariawala Recounts Bollywood Icon R D Burman's Surgery on 73rd Anniversary

Indian-American heart surgeon Mukesh Hariawala, who performed "Bypass Surgery" with British surgeon Dr John Wright on RD Burman in the early 1990's, recollects some emotionally touchy episodes at the Princess Grace Hospital in London, UK.

Jun 27, 2012

IMA Doctors Call For Day-Long Nationwide Strike, Medical Services to be Affected

The members of the Indian Medical Association will hold a nationwide day-long strike to protest against government's amendments to the Clinical Establishment Act, 2010 and other policies including the National Council for Human Resources in Health Bill-2011 and the new three-year Bachelor of Rural Health and Care programme.

Jun 25, 2012

Apollo Hospitals Group Wins G20 Challenge Award

India's Apollo Hospitals Group won the G20 Challenge on Inclusive Business Innovation, a competition launched by the Group of 20 and International Finance Corporation (IFC), at a ceremony hosted in Mexico.

Jun 21, 2012

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