Health News

Scientists can use music for diagnosing diseases: Study

This invention is believed to aid the doctors in diagnosing ailments in a much better way in the future.

Oct 27, 2016

Central government under pressure from tobacco industry ahead of WHO conference

The Indian tobacco industry, which is the world's third-biggest tobacco producer, wants the Modi government to soften its stance on tough controls.

Oct 27, 2016

Testing your baby for heart risk could prevent early heart attacks, says UK study

Britain could avoid 600 heart attacks in people below the age of 40 by conducting heart risk screening of kids.

Oct 27, 2016

World Neighbors (WN) NGO lowers the incidence of teen births in Madhubani, Bihar

According to the US Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), in 2014 the child birth rate was 24.2 per 1,000 girls aged 15-19 years in USA.

Oct 27, 2016

Sleeping in two shifts at night is better than sleeping continuously: Dr Michael Mosley

Avoid television and work like checking mails when suffering from insomnia.

Oct 26, 2016

Kerala hit by bird flu outbreak after Delhi and MP

MP and former Union Minister K C Venugopal has said farmers who faced losses because of the Avian Influenza outbreak in Kerala have to be compensated.

Oct 26, 2016

As 23-weeks-old foetus, baby Lynlee Hope battled a fatal tumour

The sacrococcygeal teratoma (SCT) tumour competes with the growth of the baby while feeding on the baby's blood flow.

Oct 25, 2016

Osteoporosis: Eating yogurt is vital for you

Yogurt is very vital for osteoporosis patients. It helps in slowing the impact of this ailment and prevents fractures with the help of calcium and vitamin D.

Oct 25, 2016

Baby girl 'born twice' in Texas after life-saving surgery

The baby girl had a mass on her spine which was diverting the flow of the blood from the foetus.

Oct 25, 2016

This new male birth control pill works almost instantly

The male birth control pill or nasal spray functions by making the sperm immobile for some days.

Oct 25, 2016

Avian Influenza: Results of only 3 out of 50,000 samples received in 9 days, delays Delhi govt's action plan

The Delhi government has issued a list of precautions to prevent people from getting infected by the virus.

Oct 25, 2016

Diwali 2016: Tips to celebrate a healthier, cleaner and safer festival this year

Here are a few tips you could adapt this Diwali and make it healthier, cleaner and safer.

Oct 24, 2016

Bird flu: Scare grows as more birds die in Delhi

The zoological park and the deer park will remain shut to prevent the contagious disease from spreading.

Oct 24, 2016

Beer healthier than milk, says PETA

While beer aids longevity and strengthens bones, milk causes obesity, diabetes and cancer, PETA says.

Oct 24, 2016

Environment ministry sets up committee to monitor bird flu outbreak

The three-member committee will submit daily reports on the situation to the ministry.

Oct 23, 2016