Health News

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

Love rice but worried about calories? This ingredient may just be what you need

In case you too love rice and cannot imagine giving it up, this trick might just be what you need. It also cuts obesity rates.

May 27, 2017

Baby Boomers feel fitter and healthier than younger generations, reveals study

Access to healthcare is becoming more limited and so many people are realising the importance of staying active as they advance in years to remain healthy for as long as possible.

May 27, 2017

Six-year-old boy undergoes a rare heart surgery in India

The six-year-old is on oral feeds presently and will be discharged in a week's time.

May 24, 2017

Top 5 tips to stay healthy this rainy season

Follow these simple tips and precaution to keep sickness at bay this monsoon.

May 23, 2017

South African team performs successful penis transplant for second time

A team successfully performed a penis transplant on a 40 year old male. He had lost his penis 17 years ago due to complications after a traditional circumcision.

May 23, 2017