Science & Health

Canada-based firm to sell fresh air in India at Rs 725-1,400 per bottle

Canada's Vitality Air said it has shipped 100 bottles to India where it would be test-marketed soon.

May 3, 2016

Newly discovered planets may boost search for life beyond Earth

The Earth-sized planets are orbiting their parent star, located in the constellation Aquarius relatively close to Earth at 40 light years away.

May 3, 2016

Cow urine effective in cancer treatment, Indian researchers found

Researchers at Lucknow-based CSIR have found that cow urine distillate possesses antioxidant and bio-enhancing properties, Minister of State for AYUSH Shripad Yesso Naik said in Parliament.

May 2, 2016

US approves first drug for delusions in Parkinson's disease

Nuplazid treats hallucinations that occur in 50 percent of the patients with Parkinson's disease.

May 2, 2016

World's 'first' Ayurvedic surgery conducted in Meerut, India

Doctors removed a 240-gram prostate from a man without the use of antibiotics.

May 2, 2016

US-based funds aiding cigarette smuggling in India, says ITC chairman

ITC chairman Yogesh Deveshwar said some Indian NGOs are acting at the behest of foreign funders.

Apr 30, 2016

Maharashtra doctors demand gun licenses from government for self protection

Fourty incidents of physical violence against doctors were reported this year, Maharashtra resident doctors association said

Apr 30, 2016

US reports its first Zika-related death

A 70-year-old Puerto Rican man died in February after developing auto-immune reaction to Zika infection.

Apr 30, 2016

Govt likely to invest Rs. 600 crore for new bulk drug parks

India currently imports 80 percent of its bulk drugs from China.

Apr 30, 2016

Lawmakers' panel suggests one-time settlement of drug overpricing cases

The government is seeking Rs. 4,551 crore from pharma companies for overcharging consumers for drugs.

Apr 29, 2016

HealthifyMe fitness app raises $6 million in Series A funding; plans to reach 5 million users

All you need is 1 minute a day to stay fit

A new study found that one minute of intense exercise may have the same health benefits as 45 minutes of moderate exercise.

Apr 29, 2016

Heat wave leading to more asthma cases, doctors say

Extreme heat and rising pollution levels can have the worst effect on asthma patients.

Apr 29, 2016

Patanjali impact: Dabur Honey's sales slow down

Dabur said it would invest Rs. 500 crore on expansion of manufacturing facilities

Apr 29, 2016

Mumbai Police, doctors transport a heart in 16 minutes to save man's life

The heart was transported through a green corridor, travelling a distance of 18 kilometres within 16 minutes.

Apr 29, 2016

Young gay, bisexual men more likely to suffer depression, says new study

Poor mental health among gay/bisexual men aged 26 and below may be because of the societal marginalisation or discrimination.

Apr 28, 2016

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Science & Health

Canada-based firm to sell fresh air in India at Rs 725-1,400 per bottle

Newly discovered planets may boost search for life beyond Earth

Cow urine effective in cancer treatment, Indian researchers found

US approves first drug for delusions in Parkinson's disease

World's 'first' Ayurvedic surgery conducted in Meerut, India

US-based funds aiding cigarette smuggling in India, says ITC chairman

Maharashtra doctors demand gun licenses from government for self protection

US reports its first Zika-related death

Govt likely to invest Rs. 600 crore for new bulk drug parks

Lawmakers' panel suggests one-time settlement of drug overpricing cases

All you need is 1 minute a day to stay fit

Heat wave leading to more asthma cases, doctors say

Patanjali impact: Dabur Honey's sales slow down

Mumbai Police, doctors transport a heart in 16 minutes to save man's life

Young gay, bisexual men more likely to suffer depression, says new study

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