Health News

Why sisters may be the key to understanding autism risk

Through the Autism Sisters Project, scientists are hoping to understand why being female provides some protection from developing autism.

Jun 13, 2017

Yemen cholera toll reaches 859: WHO

The epidemic, which began in April, has spread to 20 out of the 22 provinces in the country; especially in capital Sanaa.

Jun 13, 2017

8-year-old survives coma caused by frying pan!

People doubted if the eight-year-old would survive with her memory intact after extensive skull injuries, but the operation to save her was a success.

Jun 9, 2017

World Brain Tumour Day 2017: Symptoms that you should be aware of!

Brain tumour can occur at any age and can involve any part of the brain.

Jun 9, 2017

Suffering from asthma? You could head to Hyderabad for the well-known 'fish prasadam'

A 5-cm long live and wiggling murrel fish is stuffed with a yellow paste – said to be the herbal medicine – and then slipped down the throat of the one suffering from asthma.

Jun 9, 2017

Looking forward to sleeping in during the weekend? Here's why you shouldn't

The study has found that sleeping longer on weekends leads to social jet lag, which increases the risk of heart diseases by about 11 percent.

Jun 6, 2017

Is your child obese? The television in their bedroom could be the reason

A University College London research has found out that children who have television sets in their bedroom since the age of seven are at a higher risk of obesity by the time they become 11.

Jun 5, 2017

Want to slow aging of your skin? THIS antioxidant can do it for you

Methylene blue, also known as methylthioninium chloride, is used as a medication and dye.

Jun 3, 2017

Bored of the gym and looking for a new form of workout? Goat yoga is the latest fad

Goat yoga, another workout trend that is fast catching on, is fun but be warned, it comes with a four-legged workout buddy that bleats.

Jun 3, 2017

After Asparagus and flaxseeds, rice bran might just be the newest superfood

The newest member to join the long list of superfoods seems to be rice bran, which is said to contain high amounts of fats, proteins, minerals and micronutrients such as vitamin B.

Jun 3, 2017

Zika Virus: Tips, causes and prevention

The fact that none of the Zika infected patients, their spouses or relatives had travelled to any country with Zika virus transmission, is making it more of a cause for concern.

Jun 1, 2017

World No Tobacco Day 2017: Beating tobacco for health, prosperity, environment and national development

Tobacco use kills more than seven million people every year and costs households and governments over $1.4 trillion through healthcare expenditure and lost productivity.

May 31, 2017

Smartphone thumb: Are you suffering from the latest plague?

Excessive texting could lead to thumb arthritis. Doctors advise that to keep this problem at bay, one should text using the forefinger or use voice to dictate the text message.

May 30, 2017

Bengaluru: Timely surgery gifts construction worker life after iron rod pierced his buttock

The 25-year-old man slipped while working on a site and fell on the 13-inch rod from a height causing him the life-threatening injury.

May 30, 2017

Fiber-rich diet could lower risk of painful osteoarthritis

Apart from reducing osteoarthritis risk, fibre also helps in enhancing bowel movement, weight management and lowering blood cholesterol.

May 27, 2017