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Modern education ruining children's 'vision'? Longer study hours linked to short-sightedness

The longer a child spends in the education system, the worse off it is for their eyes. Spending time outdoors, however, can help slow down the eye disease.

15 days ago

Kolkata second-most polluted city in India: WHO

The City of Joy has earned the infamy of being the lung cancer capital of India. Pollution levels in Kolkata saw a rapid increase during 2017-18 due to a steady increase in biomass burning and the number of vehicles, among other factors.

16 days ago

Not sleeping but glued to mobile phone or TV? Then face these consequences, say experts

The more time teenagers spend browsing the internet, watching movies, and generally staring directly into screens, the higher their rate of insomnia and depression symptoms, says the American Academy of Sleep Medicine.

16 days ago

Fond of mascaras? Beware of this infection that could have blinded a woman

The doctor said that mascara buildup caused dark lumps under her eyelids and could have led to a potential infection.

18 days ago

Obese people are more likely to survive infections in hospitals than others

In three different studies conducted in the United States and Denmark, obese people in hospitals are found to be more likely to survive infections ranging from pneumonia to sepsis, say researchers.

28 days ago

Sleeping through weekends could help you avoid an early death, keep you healthy

Getting enough sleep is a life or death situation, so if you are not getting enough sleep in the week, stay in during the weekends and hit the snooze button.

29 days ago

Nipah virus outbreak contained in Kerala, says Health Minister KK Shailaja

After presiding over the cabinet meeting, Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan on Wednesday announced an ex-gratia payment of Rs 5 lakh each to the families of the dead.

May 23, 2018

Nipah virus outbreak in Kerala: Symptoms to precautions, all you need to know

The Kerala government has sanctioned an emergency fund of Rs 20 lakh to the Kozhikode Medical College soon after the Nipah outbreak to keep the situation under control.

May 22, 2018

What is Sirenomelia? Indian baby with mermaid feature dies minutes after birth

The baby, "with a fish-like body" at the Swami Ramanand Teerth Rural Government Hospital at Ambajogai in Maharashtra, died minutes after birth.

May 22, 2018

Nipah virus outbreak: Centre sends NCDC team after 3 people die in Kerala

Nine others remain critical in Kerala after contracting the rare Nipah virus, the Health Department of Kerala said.

May 21, 2018

Ramadan: This is why you should break your fast with dates

If you are fasting this Ramadan, stack up on dates as the dry fruits are not only a great source of energy, but they also control your blood sugar level and are cholesterol-free.

May 20, 2018

Toxic mushrooms kill 9, poison over 700 in Iran: Tips to identify the deadly fungi

The victims consumed the toxic mushrooms as they were not distinguishable from the edible ones, said the Yasuj University of Medical Sciences.

May 20, 2018

Delhi man lands in hospital after plastic found in Burger King meal, manager booked

Rakesh Kumar, a resident of Delhi, bought a cheese veggie burger and landed at the Lady Hardinge Hospital with a throat injury. He said that there was a piece of the sauce pouch in the burger and when he told the outlet manager that he was feeling unwell after eating the burger, the manager turned him away.

May 16, 2018

What causes PCOS? New research suggests path is set even before a girl is born

PCOS patients face a hormonal disorder that causes enlarged ovaries with small cysts on the outer edges. They also face heavy painful period, depression and weight gain.

May 15, 2018

Melania Trump undergoes kidney embolisation, what is the procedure?

Melania Trump's spokesperson said that the kidney embolisation surgery was successful and there were no complications, but the first lady is likely to spend the rest of the week recovering at the Walter Reed National Military Medical Center, Maryland.

May 15, 2018