Science & Health

World Breastfeeding Week: India launches awareness drive, Maa, with Madhuri Dixit as brand ambassador

Currently 20 percent of newborn deaths in India occur due to poor breastfeeding practices.

Aug 6, 2016

Finger surgery gone wrong: How a parents' Whatsapp group helped Bengaluru boy recover

This Bengaluru boy, Lakshya recovered from a deadly comma thanks to the efforts of his school, acquaintances

Aug 5, 2016

World Breastfeeding Week: Celebrating the mother-child bond [Photo Essay]

Here are some pictures from all over the world to celebrate the World Breastfeeding Week.

Aug 5, 2016

Indian toothpastes can give you cancer, liver disease: Study

The toxic chemical called Triclosan has been found present in toothpastes beyond permitted limits

Aug 4, 2016

Govt to launch mobile app to check overpricing of drugs: Report

The app, to be launched this month-end, will provide information about the ceiling prices of medicines in any particular state.

Aug 4, 2016

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Getting high? Now wear a tattoo that measures blood alcohol levels

The wearable device will display the level of alcohol in a person's blood on a mobile phone or laptop.

Aug 3, 2016

No official record of cancer cases in Karnataka: Report

The state health department is facing hurdles in coordination with private hospitals for preparing cancer registeries.

Aug 3, 2016

Researchers develop a new sensitive test to detect antibodies for Cancer, HIV

World's best-known cancer drugs to be launched in India soon: Report

The two breakthrough biological drugs have shown efficacy in combating lung and skin cancers.

Aug 3, 2016

Two in every five Indian married women face sexual violence

Nearly 52% of the women who faced violence were in the age group of 21-25 years, according to the Indian Journal of Community Medicine.

Aug 2, 2016

Omega-3 fatty acids may help heart attack patients in recovery

Omega-3 fatty acids effectively reduce the fibrosis of heart muscles and improve the blood pumping function.

Aug 2, 2016

Chennai, Pune authorities reject public breastfeeding events to avoid 'skin shows'

Authorities in Chennai and Pune not only rejected the a group's plea for public breastfeeding but also accused them of "skin show" if such events take place.

Aug 1, 2016

Your nose contains an effective antibiotic that may prevent deadliest infections

An antibiotic, Lugdunin, found in human nose may act against many resistant bacteria.

Aug 1, 2016

Conjoined twins who share a heart present medical puzzle for Mumbai doctors

The twins share a heart and liver, have three arms, and are joined from above the chest.

Aug 1, 2016

World Breastfeeding Week: Delaying breastfeeding in first few hours can lead to baby's death, says UNICEF

Delaying breastfeeding by over 24 hours after birth can increase the risk of a baby's death by 80 percent, according to UNICEF.

Aug 1, 2016

Late puberty, menopause may help women live longer

Women who experience delayed puberty, menopause are less likely to suffer from diabetes, cardio vascular diseases, according to a new study.

Jul 29, 2016

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Science & Health

World Breastfeeding Week: India launches awareness drive, Maa, with Madhuri Dixit as brand ambassador

Finger surgery gone wrong: How a parents' Whatsapp group helped Bengaluru boy recover

World Breastfeeding Week: Celebrating the mother-child bond [Photo Essay]

Indian toothpastes can give you cancer, liver disease: Study

Govt to launch mobile app to check overpricing of drugs: Report

Getting high? Now wear a tattoo that measures blood alcohol levels

No official record of cancer cases in Karnataka: Report

World's best-known cancer drugs to be launched in India soon: Report

Two in every five Indian married women face sexual violence

Omega-3 fatty acids may help heart attack patients in recovery

Chennai, Pune authorities reject public breastfeeding events to avoid 'skin shows'

Your nose contains an effective antibiotic that may prevent deadliest infections

Conjoined twins who share a heart present medical puzzle for Mumbai doctors

World Breastfeeding Week: Delaying breastfeeding in first few hours can lead to baby's death, says UNICEF

Late puberty, menopause may help women live longer

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