Science & Health

India home to largest number of stunted children in world: Report

A major reason for malnutrition, and thereby stunting, is the lack of access to sanitation and water.

Jul 27, 2016

Hyderabad: Power shortage leads to several deaths in city hospital

The hospital emergency departments were subjected to extremely low-voltage electricity, which led to discomfort for many patients.

Jul 26, 2016

World Breastfeeding Week: Here is how breastfeeding is good for mother's health

Breastfeeding provides deep emotional and physical connect between a mother and her child and has several benefits for mothers.

Jul 26, 2016

Cheap anti-malarial drug can treat certain stubborn cancers

The anti-malarial drug works by making the resistant tumours more responsive to radiotherapy.

Jul 26, 2016

Dengue fever grips Delhi: First death reported, 40 cases in last one week

The state health department in Delhi has opened Dengue clinics where the patients showing symptoms of the disease are being treated.

Jul 26, 2016

Can this Indian start-up land a spacecraft on the moon?

Bengaluru-based TeamIndus is India's only entry for $30 million Google Lunar XPrize that looks for start-ups to land a rover on the moon.

Jul 25, 2016

Medical Council of India likely to be scrapped soon

The MCI has been accused of mishandling the medical education sector in the country besides being a hub of corruption, nepotism.

Jul 25, 2016

Karnataka reports six dengue deaths in 20 days

Dengue crisis has loomed large over the southern and central India during the monsoon season

Jul 25, 2016

A herbal combo-pack gives hope of warding-off colon cancer

Two compounds derived from plants have been found effective in the treatment of colon cancer , a new study said.

Jul 25, 2016

Could this be the cheapest way to fight depression and anxiety?

The mere act of talking over a course of time has been found to ward-off depression and anxiety.

Jul 25, 2016

Solar Impulse 2 at the finish line after historic world journey [Video timeline]

The solar powered plane has left the Egyptian capital, Cairo and is expected to reach Abu Dhabi within 24 hrs, the place it began the circumnavigation in March 2015.

Jul 24, 2016

These exercises may help you avoid knee surgery

A new study has found that some exercises done under supervision may be as effective as knee surgery.

Jul 23, 2016

Women smokers have higher chances of brain bleeding, stroke than non-smokers

Women, who have more than a pack of cigarettes, were eight times more likely to suffer from brain bleeding, the study said.

Jul 23, 2016

What keeps 'Kabali' superstar Rajinikanth fit?

Suparstar Rajinikanth, although suffering from many health complications, is known to maintain a strict diet and exercise regimen.

Jul 22, 2016

Cigarettes, alcohol, no exercise making Indian teens prone to non-communicable diseases

The report highlighted various factors that have led to increased incidence of non-communicable diseases among young Indians.

Jul 22, 2016

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Science & Health

India home to largest number of stunted children in world: Report

Hyderabad: Power shortage leads to several deaths in city hospital

World Breastfeeding Week: Here is how breastfeeding is good for mother's health

Cheap anti-malarial drug can treat certain stubborn cancers

Dengue fever grips Delhi: First death reported, 40 cases in last one week

Can this Indian start-up land a spacecraft on the moon?

Medical Council of India likely to be scrapped soon

Karnataka reports six dengue deaths in 20 days

A herbal combo-pack gives hope of warding-off colon cancer

Could this be the cheapest way to fight depression and anxiety?

Solar Impulse 2 at the finish line after historic world journey [Video timeline]

These exercises may help you avoid knee surgery

Women smokers have higher chances of brain bleeding, stroke than non-smokers

What keeps 'Kabali' superstar Rajinikanth fit?

Cigarettes, alcohol, no exercise making Indian teens prone to non-communicable diseases

Time for India to follow suit? France, Germany, Netherlands, US banned use of EVMs [here's why]

Dhanush's Captain Miller has no buyers in Telugu states? Here's why

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