Science & Health

Scientists find breakthrough pill that may reverse ageing

The dietary supplement, a mix of vitamins B, C, D, folic acid, green tea extract and cod liver oil, may be available for human use after two years.

Jun 6, 2016

North-Indian parents favour boys over girls for heart disease treatment: Study

The study said that the unhealthy trend in North India could be due to societal pressures.

Jun 6, 2016

Study finds what women find masculine in men

Smelling good is a key when it comes to attraction between men and women, a study done by University of Stirling, Scotland showed.

Jun 4, 2016

Bihar's conjoined twins share all vital organs, have only one pair of legs

The twins are fused from waist down and share skin as well

Jun 4, 2016

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