Health News

13 Indians test positive for Zika virus in Singapore

The number of Zika-infected cases in Singapore has risen to 115.

Sep 1, 2016

Check out some tips to prevent Zika infection

Here are some simple ways to save yourself from mosquito-borne Zika infection.

Aug 31, 2016

Contraceptives with oestrogen boost Vitamin D levels

Researchers found higher levels of vitamin D in women consuming contraceptives containing estrogen.

Aug 31, 2016

Moderate chocolate intake lowers heart ailment and diabetes risk

People who consumed 100g of dark chocolate a day were found to have better liver enzymes, along with higher insulin resistance.

Aug 31, 2016

Cereal bars and toast with jam too sugary for breakfast, says nutrition expert

London based nutritionist Rob Hobson says that cereal bards and toast with jam are wrong breakfast choices.

Aug 29, 2016

Western junk food diet triggers Alzheimer's disease: Study

Less meat eating countries like India, Nigeria and Japan are 50% less prone to Alzheimer's compared to US.

Aug 29, 2016

Sleep-regulating melatonin hormone can lower breast cancer risk

A recent study revealed that breast cancer risk caused by improper sleep can be lowered with the help of a hormone called melatonin.

Aug 29, 2016

New data follows money trail in India's healthcare sector

Scholars have for many years argued that the Indian government needs to increase its expenditure on healthcare.

Aug 28, 2016

41 cases of Zika virus confirmed in Singapore

Singapore health ministry officials confirmed 36 foreign construction workers were infected in the southeast of the island.

Aug 28, 2016

5 must-have foods for healthy breasts

Breast health is of crucial importance and women can ensure it in a delicious way by including these five food items to their diet.

Aug 27, 2016

5 most consumed dieting foods that don't help in cutting body fat

These are 5 dieting food products one should never consume while dieting.

Aug 26, 2016

Depressed HIV survivors are more susceptible to heart attacks: Study

Researchers found that HIV infected adults who suffered from depression were 30 percent more prone to cardiovascular diseases in comparison to those who did not experience depression.

Aug 26, 2016

Soaring insulin prices leave diabetics in the lurch

Prices of insulin have risen more than three times over the last few years, making this life-saving drug out of reach for several patients.

Aug 26, 2016

Go easy on your grandparents active on Facebook and Twitter

The use of social media among the elderly population has been proven to be beneficial

Aug 26, 2016

Mysterious fever in Noida village claims 12 lives in 15 days

The villagers are blaming the contaminated water for sudden spike in deaths although authorities remain clueless

Aug 26, 2016