Science & Health

Assam: 90,000 cancer cases reported in last five years

The Assam government has stepped up the screening and treatment facilities in the state in the wake of increased cancer cases

Jul 20, 2016

Trinamool Congress MP demands ban on spitting in public places

The lawmakers said in Rajya Sabha that spitting in public is leading to rise in many diseases.

Jul 20, 2016

Bangalore woman suffers multiple organ failure after ignoring a toothache

Twenty-six-year-old Mala's oral bacterial infection spread to her vital organs, that risked her life.

Jul 19, 2016

1 in 4 Indians at the risk of premature death from non-communicable diseases: WHO

The WHO said that premature deaths due to NCDs comprise 70 percent of all mortalities

Jul 19, 2016

Pokemon Go alternatives: Best AR-based games that can fill the void

Play Pokemon Go to treat your anxiety, depression, OCD

Many Pokemon Go users have reported that the game has improved anxiety and depression levels, and infused energy into their lives.

Jul 19, 2016

SC asks six states to respond on condition of patients in mental hospitals

Uttar Pradesh, West Bengal Rajasthan, Kerala, Jammu and Kashmir and Meghalaya were issued notices by a bench comprising Chief Justice T S Thakur and Justice A M Khanwilkar.

Jul 18, 2016

More than half of the doctors in India not medically qualified: WHO

The Medical Council of India said that the doctors who do not have medical degree are classified as quacks

Jul 18, 2016

Gujarat: Over 1,000 evacuated in Kheda after chlorine gas tank leaks

Over 20 people were rushed to the hospital with complaints of difficulty in breathing.

Jul 18, 2016

Ten things to do to prevent a stroke

High blood pressure, lack of physical activity and poor diet often lead to strokes, the study showed.

Jul 18, 2016

15 years after a botched surgery, Chennai court fines doctor, hospital

The court said the hip-replacement surgery was conducted by a doctor who had no knowledge of the procedure.

Jul 18, 2016

New pill to improve imaging techniques for breast cancer diagnosis

Why are India's young women at an increased risk of cancer now?

Cervical and breast cancers have been found to be the most common types among young Indian women.

Jul 18, 2016

Hospital on a train: Lifeline Express completes 25 years

The train, a project of Impact India Foundation and the Indian Railways, provides medical aid in rural areas of the country.

Jul 16, 2016

Baby stolen from Bangalore hospital: Police crack the case

A woman who was asked to watch over the baby girl allegedly stole her from the hospital.

Jul 16, 2016

NHRC sends notice to Telangana govt over botched-up eye surgeries

NHRC has asked the Telangana government to respond within two weeks over the issue of medical negligence at a state-tun hospital.

Jul 16, 2016

India becomes first Yaws-free country, no cases of maternal, neonatal tetanus either

WHO certifies India as neonatal, maternal tetanus and Yaws free country.

Jul 15, 2016

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Science & Health

Assam: 90,000 cancer cases reported in last five years

Trinamool Congress MP demands ban on spitting in public places

Bangalore woman suffers multiple organ failure after ignoring a toothache

1 in 4 Indians at the risk of premature death from non-communicable diseases: WHO

Play Pokemon Go to treat your anxiety, depression, OCD

SC asks six states to respond on condition of patients in mental hospitals

More than half of the doctors in India not medically qualified: WHO

Gujarat: Over 1,000 evacuated in Kheda after chlorine gas tank leaks

Ten things to do to prevent a stroke

15 years after a botched surgery, Chennai court fines doctor, hospital

Why are India's young women at an increased risk of cancer now?

Hospital on a train: Lifeline Express completes 25 years

Baby stolen from Bangalore hospital: Police crack the case

NHRC sends notice to Telangana govt over botched-up eye surgeries

India becomes first Yaws-free country, no cases of maternal, neonatal tetanus either

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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