Health News

Americans blame obesity on laziness and lack of willpower, says study

One-third of Americans are found to be obese and over-weight.

Nov 3, 2016

Lose weight, not portions of your morning meal: Experts

You need not starve or lower the quantity of food you eat to shed your weight anymore.

Nov 2, 2016

Bird (avian) flu in Kerala: One lakh ducks to be culled, says animal husbandry minister

The minister has confirmed that the virus that caused the death of ducks will not affect human beings.

Nov 2, 2016

The Movember movement: All you need to know!

The movement's main aim is to reduce the number of premature male deaths by 25 percent by 2030.

Nov 2, 2016

Breast cancer deaths to rise 60% by 2030 in developing nations, says US study

One out of seven women dies of cancer, which is the second major cause of death after heart ailments.

Nov 2, 2016

66 crore children breathe toxic air in north India, neighbouring countries: Unicef

The risk of living in areas with high pollution levels range from damage to lungs to brains and other organs.

Oct 31, 2016

Now you have one more reason to be depressed...the end of Daylight Savings Time

Exposure to sunlight may help people with depression and that people who live in areas where it is dark for longer periods of time are more likely to suffer from it

Oct 31, 2016

SHOCKING! You just inhaled smoke of 100s of cigarettes by burning firecrackers

A new study suggests six most popular firecrackers emit particulate matter thousands of times beyond the safe limits suggested by the WHO.

Oct 30, 2016

Mixing alcohol and caffeine likely to have similar effects like cocaine: Scientists

Most of the knowledge about human brains has been perceived from studying and analysing mice.

Oct 29, 2016

World Stroke Day 2016: India observes the campaign for the first time with ambassador Sunil Gavaskar

Around 1.7 million new stroke cases are annually reported in India.

Oct 29, 2016

World Stroke Day 2016: Stroke is Treatable

Cellular therapy has been shown to reduce the size of infarcts and improve functional outcomes in stroke victims.

Oct 29, 2016

Diwali 2016: How to celebrate the festival of lights with infants

Some simple tips will help parents and guardians celebrate Diwali while keeping the baby safe.

Oct 29, 2016

Diwali 2016: This piece of advice can aid your oral health

We always have sweets and desserts after finishing the main course; tweaking this habit a bit can help to a great extent in maintaining your dental health.

Oct 28, 2016

Here's why superfoods like broccoli, avocado and cabbage make you younger

A compound - nicotinamide mononucleotide - lowers deterioration of bone density, liver function, metabolism and eye functions.

Oct 28, 2016

32 years after death, Gaetan Dugas aka 'Patient Zero' cleared of charges of triggering AIDS in US

Though Dugas passed away in 1984, he continued to be recognised as 'Patient Zero'.

Oct 28, 2016