Health News

Surgical sponges found in woman's abdomen 6 years after operation, but doctor washes hands of the matter

Doctors found two surgical sponges inside a woman's abdomen, but when she approached her surgeon he blatantly refused it on the grounds of lack of clear proof.

Feb 22, 2018

Intestine Chip set to make future medical treatments painless and affordable

Besides relieving pain and bringing down treatments costs, Intestine Chip and related technology will also put an end to cruel animal testing for medicine development.

Feb 22, 2018

Doctors slam Emirates airline after flight crew kick out a British woman who complained of period pains

The woman, who says her pain's intensity was "one out of ten", was perfectly happy to take the seven-hour flight before the airline decided otherwise.

Feb 21, 2018

Google retinal scans can predict risk of heart attack

Scientists from Google and Verily have developed a new Artificial Intelligence (AI) algorithm that can determine a persons risk of heart attack through their retinal scan.

Feb 21, 2018

Is having sex and orgasms during pregnancy safe?

Many might believe that pregnant women can't have sex or orgasm, but they are wrong.

Feb 20, 2018

Google's breakthrough AI technique can predict heart attack risk by just scanning your eyes

Google's new AI technique can reduce blood draws and invasive tests to diagnose heart disease.

Feb 20, 2018

Wonder 'Graphair' filter can make drinking water from sea quickly and efficiently

The new graphene-based filter, called Graphair and developed by Australian scientists, holds the answer to the world's drinking water problem.

Feb 20, 2018

17-month-old 'crystal child' from UK has multiple broken bones but his smile will win your heart [Photos]

Harry Titley from Birmingham, England, suffers from brittle bone disease and broke a rib while still in his mother's womb.

Feb 19, 2018

FDA warns pet-owners of canned food with lethal drug: Were you buying these brands?

FDA found traces of a lethal drug in canned foods for pets manufactured by a renowned company.

Feb 19, 2018

What is piggyback transplant? Medical procedure leaves an Indian man with two beating hearts

An Indian man now has two beating hearts after he recently underwent a life-saving transplant.

Feb 19, 2018

Buy fish, get worm free! Living insect greets US woman inside cod she bought from Costco [Video]

Maryland woman Emily Randolph was grossed out after finding a live worm in an Atlantic cod. She posted a video of it on Facebook and it went viral.

Feb 19, 2018

Doctors tasted patients' urine, used zodiac signs for diagnosis and treatment, reveals 15th-century book

The rare book on medicine, Fasciculus medicinae reveals how zodiac signs and urine tasting methods were used to treat patients during the 15th century.

Feb 18, 2018

Biomonitors with wings: Here's how pigeons help track urban pollution and spread of toxins

Researchers from the University of California said that pigeons can help prevent the spread of toxins and disease by acting as biomonitors.

Feb 18, 2018

Don't freak out if your cat is sleeping too much: Experts reveal the truth about the habit

Cats sleep for long hours and experts advise cat parents not to freak out until and unless they see some stark changes in the pattern.

Feb 18, 2018

High-tech on-skin wearable lets doctor monitor patients' biometric vitals anywhere, anytime

Measuring just 1 mm in thickness, the nanomesh technology-based "on-skin" wearable can track heartbeat rates and other biometric vitals of patients.

Feb 18, 2018