Science & Health

Hiranandani kidney racket: Maharashtra govt tightens noose around hospitals

New rules framed for conducting kidney transplant in Maharashtra

Aug 17, 2016

Fifth fundamental force of nature discovered? Physicists say it is possible

Further experimentation in the field is crucial to confirm any such existence.

Aug 16, 2016

Perseid Meteor Shower 2016: Stargazers capture stunning images of shooting stars [PHOTOS+VIDEOS]

The Perseid meteor shower or shooting stars occur annually from mid-July to mid-August.

Aug 12, 2016

Organ Donation Day: What donors and recipients need to know

A complex procedure as organ donation needs regular medical monitoring throughout one's life.

Aug 12, 2016

UP govt sacks chief medical officer after infant dies following demands of bribe by hospital staff

A 10-month-old boy died after his treatment was allegedly delayed by the hospital staff members who insisted upon collecting bribe.

Aug 12, 2016

Perseid Meteor Shower 2016: When and how to watch rare celestial show; live streaming information

Here is the live streaming information of Perseid Meteor Shower 2016.

Aug 10, 2016

For Kashmir's injured, the healing touch of doctors is setting new examples

Doctors are working round the clock and are also helping in raising donations in bruised Kashmir.

Aug 8, 2016

33 foods that will help you in weight loss

An occasional binge on your favourite pizza will do you no harm.

Aug 8, 2016

Dengue outbreak hits West Bengal: Death toll reaches 13

Dengue virus has raised alarm bells in Karnataka, Delhi, Maharashtra and West Bengal.

Aug 8, 2016

How Indian doctors helped an Omani child survive rarest of the rare cancer

Fathima was diagnosed with Bilateral adrenal neuroblastoma, a cancer that has been reported in only 50 children globally until now.

Aug 6, 2016

World Breastfeeding Week: India launches awareness drive, Maa, with Madhuri Dixit as brand ambassador

Currently 20 percent of newborn deaths in India occur due to poor breastfeeding practices.

Aug 6, 2016

Finger surgery gone wrong: How a parents' Whatsapp group helped Bengaluru boy recover

This Bengaluru boy, Lakshya recovered from a deadly comma thanks to the efforts of his school, acquaintances

Aug 5, 2016

World Breastfeeding Week: Celebrating the mother-child bond [Photo Essay]

Here are some pictures from all over the world to celebrate the World Breastfeeding Week.

Aug 5, 2016

Indian toothpastes can give you cancer, liver disease: Study

The toxic chemical called Triclosan has been found present in toothpastes beyond permitted limits

Aug 4, 2016

Govt to launch mobile app to check overpricing of drugs: Report

The app, to be launched this month-end, will provide information about the ceiling prices of medicines in any particular state.

Aug 4, 2016