Science & Health

Happiness Linked to Physical Fitness in Old Age

Health Tips: Being happy may help one remain physically strong during old age, researchers reveal.

Jan 21, 2014

Sleeping Well at Night May Ward Off Prostate Cancer in Men: Study

Health Tips: Getting a goodnight's sleep may help lessen the risk of developing prostate cancer, a new study says.

Jan 20, 2014

Emraan Hashmi's Son Ayaan to Undergo Chemotherapy in US

Bollywood actor Emraan Hashmi is planning to take his son Ayaan Hashmi abroad for chemotherapy.

Jan 20, 2014

Pulse Polio Immunisation: 2 Children in Tamil Nadu Die Hours after taking Polio Drops

Two children lost their lives reportedly after taking polio drops on Sunday.

Jan 20, 2014

New Test Predicts Death, Heart Attack Risk among Diabetic Patients

A simple test can accurately predict death and heart attack risk associated with diabetes.

Jan 17, 2014

Soon, a Device to Monitor Blood Sugar Level 24/7 (GovernmentZA/Flickr)

Chinese Herbal Medicine can Prevent Progression of Prediabetes

Health Tips: Certain traditional Chinese herbs can help manage blood sugar levels in people diagnosed with prediabetes, a new study says.

Jan 17, 2014

Google Developing Contact Lens that Monitors Blood Sugar Levels

Google unveiled Smart Contact Lens to Monitor Blood Sugar Levels

Jan 17, 2014

Gene Therapy Effective in Restoring Vision in Choroideremia Patients

A new technique based on gene therapy can help restore vision in people affected with an inherited type of disorder that causes progressive vision loss and permanent blindness, latest research shows.

Jan 16, 2014

Beauty Products in India Packed with Toxic Chemicals [VIDEO]

Most of the beauty products available in India contain toxic heavy metals that can cause deadly diseases including cancer, according to a new report.

Jan 16, 2014

Doctors Remove Tumour, Emraan Hashmi's Son Ayaan Recovering Well

Doctors have successfully operated on Ayaan, the three-year-old son of Bollywood actor Emraan Hashmi, to remove tumour from his kidney.

Jan 16, 2014

Emraan Hashmi's Son Ayaan Diagnosed with Kidney Cancer

Bollywood actor Emraan Hashmi's son Ayaan has been diagnosed with kidney cancer, just weeks before his fourth birthday.

Jan 15, 2014

Green Tea Combined with Medications Proves Fatal, Popular Beverage Lowers Effects of Blood Pressure Drugs

Drinking green tea regularly can interfere with the proper functioning of certain medications used to manage blood pressure, researchers reveal.

Jan 15, 2014

30 minutes of daily meditation may reduce anxiety and depression

New Delhi, Jan 14 (ANI): A new study by Indian origin researcher has revealed that meditating for 30 minutes daily may help improve symptoms of anxiety and depression. Lead author of the study Madhav Goyal from the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine said in their research meditation appeared to provide as much relief from some anxiety and depression symptoms as what other studies have found from antidepressants.

Jan 14, 2014