Science & Health

AIIMS may give the world first oral Hepatitis B vaccine

The oral vaccine could be a safer, painless and cost-effective alternative to the injectable ones

Jun 8, 2016

Hypertension, arthritis, cholesterol drugs are most purchased in India: Poll

Indians in the age group of 18-35 years are buying prescription medicines the most, the survey said.

Jun 8, 2016

Uma Bharti threatens hunger strike if environment ministry delays Ken-Betwa river linking project

The project requires clearances from the environment ministry as it would submerge at least 7 percent of the Panna Tiger Reserve in Madhya Pradesh.

Jun 8, 2016

Blood test may be enough to detect cancer soon: Study

Liquid biopsies may provide a safer alternative to invasive biopsies, scientists said.

Jun 7, 2016

Delhi's air pollution reduces six years from the lifetime of its residents: Study

Maharashtra and Uttar Pradesh reported the highest number of deaths due to air pollution, the study said.

Jun 7, 2016

Illegal kidney trade: Delhi Police arrests three donors, including two women

Delhi government has ordered a separate probe to investigate the lapses made by Apollo Hospital.

Jun 7, 2016

Chennai : Medical student dies after undergoing hair transplant

The salon that conducted the procedure has been sealed and the doctors have been served notices.

Jun 7, 2016

Australia storms cause three deaths

Residents flee as seven inches if rain falls in 24 hours

Jun 6, 2016

Scientists find breakthrough pill that may reverse ageing

The dietary supplement, a mix of vitamins B, C, D, folic acid, green tea extract and cod liver oil, may be available for human use after two years.

Jun 6, 2016

North-Indian parents favour boys over girls for heart disease treatment: Study

The study said that the unhealthy trend in North India could be due to societal pressures.

Jun 6, 2016

Study finds what women find masculine in men

Smelling good is a key when it comes to attraction between men and women, a study done by University of Stirling, Scotland showed.

Jun 4, 2016

Bihar's conjoined twins share all vital organs, have only one pair of legs

The twins are fused from waist down and share skin as well

Jun 4, 2016

Why are India's health workers refusing to distribute condoms?

The social health workers say the new name given to the condoms causes them embarrassment, reports the Hindustan Times.

Jun 3, 2016

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

World spent $107 billion on cancer drugs in 2015: Report

Only a few developed countries have access to modern cancer drugs, a report released by health data firm IMS Health showed.

Jun 3, 2016

Seven bread samples found safe after cancer scare in India

The Food and Drug Administration said none of the samples showed traces of harmful chemicals, the Times of India reported.

Jun 3, 2016

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Science & Health

AIIMS may give the world first oral Hepatitis B vaccine

Hypertension, arthritis, cholesterol drugs are most purchased in India: Poll

Uma Bharti threatens hunger strike if environment ministry delays Ken-Betwa river linking project

Blood test may be enough to detect cancer soon: Study

Delhi's air pollution reduces six years from the lifetime of its residents: Study

Illegal kidney trade: Delhi Police arrests three donors, including two women

Chennai : Medical student dies after undergoing hair transplant

Australia storms cause three deaths

Scientists find breakthrough pill that may reverse ageing

North-Indian parents favour boys over girls for heart disease treatment: Study

Study finds what women find masculine in men

Bihar's conjoined twins share all vital organs, have only one pair of legs

Why are India's health workers refusing to distribute condoms?

World spent $107 billion on cancer drugs in 2015: Report

Seven bread samples found safe after cancer scare in India

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

Deepika Padukone is a sight to behold in velvet gown; attends Academy Museum Gala with Selena Gomez, Dua Lip [see pics]