Health News

Ramadan 2016: Oman village fasts only for 3 hours? No, says govt

The Oman government has denied reports that people in its Wukan village fast only from 11 a.m until 2.30 p.m. during Ramadan.

Jun 11, 2016

After Zika, now 'super bacteria' scare surrounds Rio Olympics

Two studies have showed that drug-resistant super bacteria is present in many beaches of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, Reuters reported.

Jun 11, 2016

Govt avoids last year's fracas, Vice President Hamid Ansari to inaugurate Yoga Day event

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will perform yoga with nearly 30,000 people in Chandigarh on June 21, the International Yoga Day.

Jun 11, 2016

Kidney transported from Pune saves woman's life in Nashik

The Nashik Police cleared traffic in the city to enable speedy transport of the kidney from Pune, the Times of India reported.

Jun 9, 2016

India says US study on pollution not true

The study said that the air pollution in India is reducing the life expectancy of its residents.

Jun 9, 2016

Fizzy drinks may help treat difficult cancers, scientists say

Fizzy drinks supply oxygen to cancerous tissues, making them more responsive to treatments.

Jun 9, 2016

AIIMS may give the world first oral Hepatitis B vaccine

The oral vaccine could be a safer, painless and cost-effective alternative to the injectable ones

Jun 8, 2016

Hypertension, arthritis, cholesterol drugs are most purchased in India: Poll

Indians in the age group of 18-35 years are buying prescription medicines the most, the survey said.

Jun 8, 2016

Blood test may be enough to detect cancer soon: Study

Liquid biopsies may provide a safer alternative to invasive biopsies, scientists said.

Jun 7, 2016

Delhi's air pollution reduces six years from the lifetime of its residents: Study

Maharashtra and Uttar Pradesh reported the highest number of deaths due to air pollution, the study said.

Jun 7, 2016

Illegal kidney trade: Delhi Police arrests three donors, including two women

Delhi government has ordered a separate probe to investigate the lapses made by Apollo Hospital.

Jun 7, 2016

Chennai : Medical student dies after undergoing hair transplant

The salon that conducted the procedure has been sealed and the doctors have been served notices.

Jun 7, 2016

Scientists find breakthrough pill that may reverse ageing

The dietary supplement, a mix of vitamins B, C, D, folic acid, green tea extract and cod liver oil, may be available for human use after two years.

Jun 6, 2016

North-Indian parents favour boys over girls for heart disease treatment: Study

The study said that the unhealthy trend in North India could be due to societal pressures.

Jun 6, 2016

Study finds what women find masculine in men

Smelling good is a key when it comes to attraction between men and women, a study done by University of Stirling, Scotland showed.

Jun 4, 2016