Health News

surgeries

World's most advanced magnetic heart surgery conducted for the first time in India

The surgery could be a breakthrough in treating end-stage heart failures, doctors said.

Jun 3, 2016

stents

India may soon reduce the cost of stents; medical devices industry frowns

A Rajya Sabha committee said that checking the prices of stents will help people suffering from heart diseases.

Jun 3, 2016

Bishop

Indian bishop donates kidney to save Hindu man's life

Bishop Jacob Murickan said the donation served him with an opportunity to act on his sermons.

Jun 2, 2016

Ramdev

Baba Ramdev's Patanjali in the dock for misleading mustard oil ad

Advertisement for Patanjali's mustard oil claims that other refined edible oils contain carcinogens.

Jun 2, 2016

Zika,

Zika scare: Germany reports 12 fresh cases in a month

The WHO has warned that the Zika virus threat is not over yet

Jun 2, 2016

milk

World Milk Day: Check out how much milk you should drink daily

Milk, although an essential source of nutrients, should not be taken in excessive amount.

Jun 1, 2016

Wheat

Unusual weather leading to toxicity of food: UN report

Major food crops are producing toxins, which affect human health.

Jun 1, 2016

Bengaluru Marathon

Bengaluru boy only HIV positive athlete in Thailand marathon

15-year-old Babu Senappa will represent India at the international marathon in Thailand.

Jun 1, 2016

doctors protest

Doctors demand allowances, security as Govt increases their retirement age

The Modi government approved the proposal of increasing the retirement age of doctors to 65 on Tuesday.

Jun 1, 2016

Intex launches Aqua Secure with fingerprint scanner, USB Type-C port for Rs. 6,499: Can it beat Xiaomi?

Smartphone addiction greater among women than men: Study

Women use smartphones for facebook and instagram more than for making calls.

May 31, 2016

AIDS/HIV

Over 2,000 Indians infected with HIV in 17 months due to blood transfusion

Uttar Pradesh reported the highest number of new blood-transmitted HIV cases.

May 31, 2016

heart disease

Mumbai marathoner suffers 2 heart attacks simultaneously

Doctors said that family history can have a major impact on heart attacks risk

May 31, 2016

tobacco

India may adopt plain packaging for tobacco products; industry despises the proposal

The WHO has urged all the countries to adopt plain packaging to reduce the tobacco consumption.

May 31, 2016

Cooking oil

Ghee, Mustard, Coconut oil healthier than refined oil: Study

A new study busts the healthy claim of refined edible oils.

May 30, 2016

EU referendum: Family holidays to Europe will rise by Â£230 after Brexit claims David Cameron

Britain urges G7 countries to act fast against killer superbug

Concern over antimicrobial resistance has grown after the first case of antibiotic-resistant bacteria was found in a U.S. woman.

May 28, 2016

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