Health News

Mysterious Encephalitis Syndrome kills 74 Children in Bihar

As many as 74 children have been suspected to have died due to a mysterious Acute Encephalitis Syndrome (AES) that has spread in Gaya, Muzaffarpur and Patna districts of Bihar in the last one month, according to health officials

Jun 9, 2012

Satyamev Jayate Row: Aamir Khan Hurts Doctors; IMA Demands Apology

Aamir Khan brought himself a mixed bag of positive response and brickbats from the doctor's fraternity after he debated about the unethical practices by a section of doctors to rob of the ignorant patients' money, in his latest TV show Satyamev Jayate.

Jun 7, 2012

After Breast Cancer, Sheryl Crow Diagnosed With Brain Tumour; What is Meningioma?

American singer-songwriter Sheryl Crow, who survived breat cancer a few years ago, is diagnosed with brain tumour.

Jun 6, 2012

Yuvraj Singh ' Recovering Well', Likely To Play Cricket Soon

Cricketer Yuvraj Singh is likely to return to the field soon, following his successful recovery from a malignant rare germ cell cancer. The all-rounder is recovering well and also attended fitness drills at the national cricket academy

Jun 5, 2012

UN Chief Ban Meets Indian PM, Lauds Progress On Health

Chief of the United Nation Ban Ki-moon, who is on a four-day visit to India, met the Prime Minister Manmohan Singh and lauded the country's progress in health sector.

Apr 28, 2012

Warren Buffett Has Prostate Cancer, Curable

Prudent and greatest investor Warren Buffett on Tuesday announced that he has a stage 1 prostate cancer. However he expressed the confident of overcoming the Big C (cancer). Doctors attending to Buffett said that since the cancer was detected at a very early stage the situation may not be that certain. Furthermore they added Buffett faces good odds, even at his age.

Apr 18, 2012

One in Five Adolescents hears Voices in Head: Research

One in five adolescents hears voices in their head, especially children aged 11 to 13, a new psychiatric study says.The findings reports that children who continue to suffer auditory hallucination, even after a particular age limit, could be at a higher risk of developing mental illness or behavioural disorders.

Apr 13, 2012

Say Cheers With Beer and Sharpen up Your Mind, Says Research

Drinking two pints of beer or two medium glasses of wine alcohol can sharpens your mind, say researchers.

Apr 13, 2012

Swine Flu Death Toll Touches 26; Symptoms and Remedies

After creating panic in several countries including India in 2009, swine flu has returned. 26 swine flu deaths have been reported in the country this year and over 300 tested H1N1 positive.

Apr 7, 2012

World Health Day: UN Calls For Adequate Health Services For Aged People

The UN called all the nations to provide adequate health service to aged people on the World Health Day (WHD) on Saturday.

Apr 7, 2012

Will 'Hindu Tea' Change American Lifestyle?

A leading tea and infusion company in the U.S. is reportedly producing an organic tea called Hindu.

Feb 26, 2012

Amitabh Bachchan to Undergo Surgery this Saturday

Bollywood superstar Amitabh Bachchan will undergo surgery for abdominal pain on February 11. The 69-year-old actor revealed on his blog that the surgery is likely to take place on Saturday.

Feb 9, 2012

Cancer-stricken Yuvraj Singh Thanks His Fans and Well-wishers

Cancer-stricken India cricketer Yuvraj Singh, who is currently undergoing treatment for lung cancer in USA, is overwhelmed by the support and good wishes pouring in from all quarters. He took to twitter to thank his fans around the world and his well-wishers for their prayers and support.

Feb 8, 2012

SAFHeR: Azad Calls for Collaboration in Health Research to Solve Challenges

The Union Health and Family Welfare Minister, Ghulam Nabi Azad, has urged the South Asian Forum for Health Research (SAFHeR) to explore ways for strengthening collaboration by sharing innovative methods for tackling the problems faced by countries in the region.

Feb 6, 2012

World's Most Expensive Spa Treatment

Many people spend their holidays at spas and go for expensive spa treatments to rejuvenate themselves. People don't care about money as long as they get what they want and make them feel good. Here are world's 10 most expensive spa treatments.

Jan 24, 2012