Science & Health

Why are India's health workers refusing to distribute condoms?

The social health workers say the new name given to the condoms causes them embarrassment, reports the Hindustan Times.

Jun 3, 2016

World spent $107 billion on cancer drugs in 2015: Report

Only a few developed countries have access to modern cancer drugs, a report released by health data firm IMS Health showed.

Jun 3, 2016

Seven bread samples found safe after cancer scare in India

The Food and Drug Administration said none of the samples showed traces of harmful chemicals, the Times of India reported.

Jun 3, 2016

Floods force Louvre museum to remove artwork as state of emergency declared

The Musée dOrsay on the opposite bank of the Seine, will also close so staff can move the priceless art.

Jun 3, 2016

World's most advanced magnetic heart surgery conducted for the first time in India

The surgery could be a breakthrough in treating end-stage heart failures, doctors said.

Jun 3, 2016

India may soon reduce the cost of stents; medical devices industry frowns

A Rajya Sabha committee said that checking the prices of stents will help people suffering from heart diseases.

Jun 3, 2016

Indian bishop donates kidney to save Hindu man's life

Bishop Jacob Murickan said the donation served him with an opportunity to act on his sermons.

Jun 2, 2016

Baba Ramdev's Patanjali in the dock for misleading mustard oil ad

Advertisement for Patanjali's mustard oil claims that other refined edible oils contain carcinogens.

Jun 2, 2016

Zika scare: Germany reports 12 fresh cases in a month

The WHO has warned that the Zika virus threat is not over yet

Jun 2, 2016

Solar implulse pilot takes a selfie from the cockpit

Pilot Betrand Piccard records a short clip while flying the aircraft

Jun 1, 2016

World Milk Day: Check out how much milk you should drink daily

Milk, although an essential source of nutrients, should not be taken in excessive amount.

Jun 1, 2016

Unusual weather leading to toxicity of food: UN report

Major food crops are producing toxins, which affect human health.

Jun 1, 2016

Bengaluru boy only HIV positive athlete in Thailand marathon

15-year-old Babu Senappa will represent India at the international marathon in Thailand.

Jun 1, 2016

Doctors demand allowances, security as Govt increases their retirement age

The Modi government approved the proposal of increasing the retirement age of doctors to 65 on Tuesday.

Jun 1, 2016

King Tut's knife had an out-of-this-world origin

Scientists used non-invasive, portable X-ray fluorescence spectrometry to analyse the dagger the Egyptian king was buried with.

Jun 1, 2016