Health News

Mosquito birth control: Scientists find new way to sterilise mosquitoes in push to prevent Zika, dengue

Mass-reared male mosquitoes sterilised through radiation are released in the target area where their mating with female Aedes mosquitoes results in no offspring and, over time, reduce the overall insect population.

Jan 8, 2017

SeaWorld star Tilikum dead: Orlando bids farewell to Blackfish star that exposed widespread abuse

Tilikum, an Orca, was involved in the death of three people, and heavily featured in the 2013 documentary Blackfish.

Jan 7, 2017

Antibiotic resistance: How to make sure that you aren't at risk of losing ability to kill bacterial growth

At least 10 million people will die by 2050 due to antibiotic resistance.

Jan 7, 2017

Alcoholism treatment: Australian researchers impressed by Canada's controversial alcohol management programs

Canada has come up with a very controversial program for alcoholics, which is said to help in managing their addiction by providing them with doses of wine at hourly basis.

Jan 6, 2017

Autism treatment gets a boost after team identifies area of brain linked with ASD

A team of researchers have used MRI scanning technology to locate the area of the brain linked to behavioral patterns in those with ASD

Jan 4, 2017

There's a spanking new 'organ' in your body... meet the Mesentery

In fact, Grey's Anatomy has been updated to encompass the new information found on the mesenteric organ.

Jan 4, 2017

Cannabis oil: Is this the new miracle cure for epilepsy?

Florida is planning to reduce restrictions on medical cannabis after 71 percent people voted to support an amendment to the state constitution.

Jan 3, 2017

A pint of Guinness a day keeps hearing loss away: Research

Patients in England used to be served Guinness before being operated and the reason behind it used to be its high iron content.

Dec 31, 2016

Will Dentsu employee Matsuri Takahashi's suicide change Japan's workaholic culture?

The causes of death caused by overwork were found to be suicide, heart attack, heart failure or heart stroke, which are an outcome of excessive stress.

Dec 31, 2016

What do Kim Kardashian, Selena Gomez, Shakira and Miley Cyrus have in common? Incurable diseases

These celebrities are rich, famous and have a huge fan following, but they have been diagnosed with diseases which are incurable!

Dec 30, 2016

Happy New Year 2017: Avoid that holiday hangover by switching from spirits to beer with more hops

A good idea could be to switch from alcohol like rum, whisky and vodka to fermented alcohol like beers that have plenty of hops.

Dec 29, 2016

Women's health: Regular sex improves the memory of young women

Previously conducted research showed that frequent intercourse resulted in enhanced memory in young men.

Dec 29, 2016

Death spiral: Scientists discover the 4th phase of life

It's found that 75% of ailment-causing genes in humans are present in fruit flies too.

Dec 28, 2016

Bird Flu resurfaces in India: Culling, other measures recommended for Odisha village after H5N1 outbreak

Odisha will now have to implement the Action Plan of Animal Husbandry for Preparedness, Control and Containment of Avian Influenza 2015.

Dec 27, 2016

Mental Health: One more study suggests a link between cannabis use and schizophrenia

Cannabis has been linked to symptoms of psychosis, such as paranoia and delusional thinking, in up to 40 percent of users.

Dec 27, 2016