Science & Health

New evidence links Zika to serious brain, spinal cord infections

Scientists suspect Zika virus can cause permanent disability and paralysis.

Apr 6, 2016

Govt introduces free injectable, oral contraceptives for women in India

Amitabh Bachchan has been appointed the brand ambassador of family planning programme.

Apr 6, 2016

Govt to seize cigarette, tobacco packs without large size health warnings

Union Health Ministry says all packs that leave factories after April 1 should bear health warnings sized 85 percent.

Apr 6, 2016

Google launches 'health card' in India to provide credible information on diseases

Google has partnered with Apollo Hospitals to create health cards on 400 diseases.

Apr 6, 2016

Nasa releases stunning time-lapse of the Earth from ISS

Video released by Nasa on 4 April, shows a spectacular view of the Earth as seen from the International Space Station (ISS). The video shows city lights and lightning flashes as the ISS circles the Earth.

Apr 5, 2016

People in developed countries more prone to bowel cancer

Poor lifestyle choices, like bad diet, less physical activity, excessive smoking and drinking contribute to colorectal cancer.

Apr 4, 2016

Latest Ebola flare-up: Deaths reported in West Africa

Deaths reported from Liberia, Guinea and Sierra Lone, days after WHO said Ebola is no longer a public health emergency.

Apr 4, 2016

Govt-tobacco industry standoff: ITC says it will not print large health warnings on cigarette packs

India's largest cigarette maker said the government acted in haste without considering the parliamentary panel's recommendations.

Apr 4, 2016

Breakthrough anti-eczema drug clears big clinical trials

The USFDA had fast-tracked the testing of Dupilumab, likely to be the first approved drug for eczema .

Apr 2, 2016

The British Medical Journal urges Indian govt to overhaul Medical Council of India

BMJ said corruption in MCI is widespread and has political support.

Apr 2, 2016

Nestle dragged to court in UP after food regulator found 'ash' in Maggi noodles

Calling the charges "misleading," Nestle said it had not received "any notice from the concerned authorities."

Apr 2, 2016

Cigarette makers to shut factories over Govt's larger pictorial warning decision

The cigarette manufacturers face a loss of Rs 350 crore per day due to the shutdown.

Apr 2, 2016

Number of diabetes patients doubles in 13 years in India: WHO

Diabetes will be world's 7th largest killer by 2030, says WHO; asks South-East Asian nations to focus on control.

Apr 1, 2016

GlaxoSmithKline to not seek patent for new drugs in low-income countries

GSK also plans to give licenses to the generic drug companies in middle-income countries in exchange for a small royalty on sales.

Apr 1, 2016

Chaos among chemists, pharma firms over drug ban timelines

Kerala High Court tells chemists to return banned drugs to companies within three months.

Apr 1, 2016