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Karnataka High Court quashes PIL seeking ban on Patanjali's health supplement promising male offspring

The court dismissed the PIL and directed the petitioner to approach the authorities concerned.

Jul 5, 2016

Sperm protein discovery could lead to better contraception and conception

India launches an Ayurvedic anti-diabetes pill priced at Rs. 5

The anti-diabetes pill combines six Ayurvedic drugs and has minimal side effects, the scientists claimed.

Jun 28, 2016

Doordarshan announces free TV service for mobile phones

Using smartphone in bed? You may go temporarily blind, suggests a study

People who view smartphone screens with one eye are more prone to temporary blindness, a new study noted.

Jun 28, 2016

In India, even 29-year-old women are approaching menopause

Experts are blaming the current lifestyle disorders for the growing concern of premature menopause among Indian women.

Jun 28, 2016

India may introduce coding system to check sale of fake medicines

India has a unique identification system for checking medicines that are exported, but lacks one for drugs sold in the country.

Jun 25, 2016

After parents seek mercy killing of baby, Andhra Pradesh govt offers help

The couple had earlier approached a civil court seeking mercy killing of their baby girl, who needs a liver transplant.

Jun 25, 2016

Free eye surgery costs 16 patients their sight in Tamil Nadu

The hospital conducted 23 surgeries, out of which 16 patients complained of losing their sight

Jun 25, 2016

Injection turns fatal, burns skin of Telangana girl

The girl developed a toxic reaction to an injection in Kamineni Hospital, Telangana.

Jun 23, 2016

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India's drug regulator allows Biocon to conduct research on its breakthrough eye disease drug

Biocon said the drug may be helpful in treating the rare eye disease that afflicts thousands of Indians.

Jun 23, 2016

Fortis Hospital operates on wrong leg of Delhi man; 5 staffers fired

The doctors, even after conducting X-ray and CT scan on the patient, operated on the wrong leg.

Jun 23, 2016

Eggs, meat will not give you bad cholesterol.

Ramadan 2016: Avoid reheating these foods for pre-dawn meal

Certain foods on reheating may lead to bacterial infection and food poisoning.

Jun 22, 2016

42 million Indians have thyroid disorders: Study

Abnormal thyroid hormone levels are more prevalent among Indian women than men, the study said

Jun 22, 2016

India bans use of carcinogenic food additive potasium bromate in bread

Last month, the FSSAI had recommended removal of potassium bromate as a food additive.

Jun 20, 2016

Kerala to review vaccination drive in Malappuram after boy dies of diphtheria

The state health department has ordered a fresh survey in Malappuram district to ascertain the number of unimmunised children.

Jun 20, 2016

Finger surgery gone wrong: Bengaluru boy slips into coma, Karnataka govt promises action against erring doctors

Five-year-old Lakshya has been in coma for nine days after doctors performed a surgery on his finger that was injured in school.

Jun 20, 2016

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Health News

Karnataka High Court quashes PIL seeking ban on Patanjali's health supplement promising male offspring

India launches an Ayurvedic anti-diabetes pill priced at Rs. 5

Using smartphone in bed? You may go temporarily blind, suggests a study

In India, even 29-year-old women are approaching menopause

India may introduce coding system to check sale of fake medicines

After parents seek mercy killing of baby, Andhra Pradesh govt offers help

Free eye surgery costs 16 patients their sight in Tamil Nadu

Injection turns fatal, burns skin of Telangana girl

India's drug regulator allows Biocon to conduct research on its breakthrough eye disease drug

Fortis Hospital operates on wrong leg of Delhi man; 5 staffers fired

Ramadan 2016: Avoid reheating these foods for pre-dawn meal

42 million Indians have thyroid disorders: Study

India bans use of carcinogenic food additive potasium bromate in bread

Kerala to review vaccination drive in Malappuram after boy dies of diphtheria

Finger surgery gone wrong: Bengaluru boy slips into coma, Karnataka govt promises action against erring doctors

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