Health News

South Korea: MERS Cases Rise to 150, 16 Dead

The ministry also said a patient infected with the MERS virus had died, the 16th fatality in an outbreak that began in May.

Jun 15, 2015

UP: After Nestle Crisis, Complan under Scanner as Dead Worms Found in Energy Drink Pack

Food Safety Wing of Uttar Pradesh has sent the sample for testing.

Jun 14, 2015

South Korean MERS Outbreak Large and Complex: WHO

WHO experts have said that the outbreak of Middle East Respiratory Syndrome (MERS) is "large and complex" and more cases should be anticipated.

Jun 13, 2015

South Korea: 12 New Cases of MERS, Total Now 138; One More Death

The 12 new cases, including an ambulance driver who transported a previous patient, follow four that were reported on Friday.

Jun 13, 2015

Maggi Crisis: US Tests Instant Noodles after India Recall

Nestle is seeking to defend its reputation in India after it pulled Maggi noodles from stores

Jun 12, 2015

Tests Show no Food Safety Violation, No Ban on Maggi in West Bengal: CM Mamata Banerjee

It comes at a time when the FSSAI has asked Nestle India to withdraw 9 variants of Maggi Noodles and stop further production.

Jun 5, 2015

Nestle Maggi Crisis: AAP Bans Noodles' Sale for 15 Days in Delhi; Lead within Permissible Limit in Kerala

The Food and Drug Administration has asked all states to test Maggi noodles' samples.

Jun 3, 2015

Live Insects in Milk Powder Bug Nestle After Maggi Crisis

A Tamil Nadu resident found live larvae in the milk powder that he had served to his 18-month-old baby.

Jun 2, 2015

Reduce Menace of Tobacco Consumption: PM Modi

31 May is observed as World No Tobacco Day.

May 31, 2015

British Man Survives After Head Ripped off in Accident

Indian-origin neuro-surgeon Anant Kamat re-attached Tony Cowan's skull to his spine in a rare operation.

May 24, 2015

'Plastic Baby' Born in Amritsar [PHOTO]

A baby with similar skin disorder was born in Amritsar in 2014, who died within three days of birth.

May 11, 2015

World Red Cross and Red Crescent Day 2015: History, Facts about the Day

The theme of this year's Red Cross Day is "Power of Humanity: The Fundamental Principles in Action".

May 8, 2015

Ebola Survivors Must Wear Condoms 'Always' During Intercourse: CDC

CDC issued the warning after a woman in Liberia contracted Ebola after having unprotected sex with a man who recovered from the illness five months ago.

May 4, 2015

Indian Father Plans to Sell Kidney for 3 Obese Kids' Treatment [PHOTOS]

The daily diet of Yogita and Anisha includes 18 chapatis, two bowls of broth, 3lbs of rice, six packets of chips, five packs of biscuits, 12 bananas, and a litre of milk.

Apr 16, 2015

Yo Yo Honey Singh Sweats it out at the Gym; Is it for a New Film? [PHOTOS+VIDEO]

Yo Yo Honey Singh has been posting photos of him pumping iron at the gym for his fans