Science & Health

India may adopt plain packaging for tobacco products; industry despises the proposal

The WHO has urged all the countries to adopt plain packaging to reduce the tobacco consumption.

May 31, 2016

Ghee, Mustard, Coconut oil healthier than refined oil: Study

A new study busts the healthy claim of refined edible oils.

May 30, 2016

EU referendum: Family holidays to Europe will rise by Â£230 after Brexit claims David Cameron

Britain urges G7 countries to act fast against killer superbug

Concern over antimicrobial resistance has grown after the first case of antibiotic-resistant bacteria was found in a U.S. woman.

May 28, 2016

Larger health warnings on tobacco product packages ineffective: Survey

The government had recently directed implementing larger health warnings on tobacco product packs.

May 28, 2016

Half of Indian girls don't know about menstruation until they get their first period: Study

Though May 28 is observed as Menstrual Hygiene Day, studies find that periods are still a taboo for most women across the world.

May 28, 2016

WHO rejects scientists' appeal to move Olympics from Rio

A group of 150 health experts had urged the World Health Organization to shift or postpone Rio Olympics due to Zika threat.

May 28, 2016

New brain scanning tool to predict if patients in vegetative state will ever wake up

Brain scans can determine the chances of brain-damaged patients returning to the normal state from vegetative state.

May 27, 2016

First antibiotic-resistant bacteria found in a US woman

Experts said the "nightmare bacteria," or superbug, showed resistance to all the antibiotics and could pose a serious danger.

May 27, 2016

World's heaviest baby girl born in India, doctors say

The 6.8 kg baby girl was born to a 20-year-old woman at Hassan Institute of Medical Sciences Karnataka on Sunday.

May 26, 2016

Delhi has the highest prevalence of childhood cancer: Govt report

North-East India reported the most number of cancer cases among all age groups.

May 26, 2016

No Surya Namaskar, compulsory Om Chanting this Yoga Day: Indian Govt

The government has said that no changes have been made in yoga protocol this year.

May 26, 2016

Health ministry orders probe on cancer-causing bread

India's food regulator said that it would order the removal of the concerned chemicals from food products.

May 24, 2016

McDonald's India rubbishes CSE report; says products are safe

A CSE study said that many popular Indian breads and fast food may contain carcinogens

May 24, 2016

Popular Indian bread brands may contain carcinogens: Study

Most samples of bread contained potassium bromate, potassium iodate or both, found a Centre for Science and Environment study.

May 23, 2016

India may provide child daycare facilities in all companies

The WCD ministry has moved a proposal aimed to set up crÃ¨che facilities within 4-5 months.

May 23, 2016

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Science & Health

India may adopt plain packaging for tobacco products; industry despises the proposal

Ghee, Mustard, Coconut oil healthier than refined oil: Study

Britain urges G7 countries to act fast against killer superbug

Larger health warnings on tobacco product packages ineffective: Survey

Half of Indian girls don't know about menstruation until they get their first period: Study

WHO rejects scientists' appeal to move Olympics from Rio

New brain scanning tool to predict if patients in vegetative state will ever wake up

First antibiotic-resistant bacteria found in a US woman

World's heaviest baby girl born in India, doctors say

Delhi has the highest prevalence of childhood cancer: Govt report

No Surya Namaskar, compulsory Om Chanting this Yoga Day: Indian Govt

Health ministry orders probe on cancer-causing bread

McDonald's India rubbishes CSE report; says products are safe

Popular Indian bread brands may contain carcinogens: Study

India may provide child daycare facilities in all companies

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