Science & Health

Two people die of withdrawal symptoms after liquor ban in Bihar

Hundreds of people are thronging de-addiction centres in Bihar after Chief Minister Nitish Kumar banned all forms of liquor in the state.

Apr 9, 2016

SpaceX to launch Nasa expandable habitats to ISS

SpaceXs Dragon spacecraft is scheduled to launch on 8 April, carrying a cargo ship that will take an experimental inflatable habitat to the International Space Station (ISS). The privately owned SpaceX, which is owned by Tesla entrepreneur Elon Musk, has partnered with Nasa to launch resupply missions to the ISS.

Apr 8, 2016

USFDA objections hurting exports, says Dr Reddy's Labs

Dr Reddy's Laboratories chairman said dialogue between Indian government and USFDA is important.

Apr 7, 2016

Healthy lifestyle can prevent diabetes: Curofy survey

Patients prefer homeopathy over allopathic treatments, according to the poll conducted by Curofy, an online network of doctors in India.

Apr 7, 2016

World Health Day: Top 10 important facts about diabetes

Diabetes has emerged as a global killer with even children getting an increased risk for Type 2 diabetes

Apr 7, 2016

PM Modi cautions India against diabetes on World Health Day

"Give up online gaming, go out and sweat it out," said Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

Apr 7, 2016

Practo partners with Twitter to bring healthcare solutions in real time

The new partnership will enable millions of users to get instant replies to health related queries with a simple tweet, according to Practo.

Apr 6, 2016

Zika: Biologists develops possible mosquito-repellent clothes detergent

New evidence links Zika to serious brain, spinal cord infections

Scientists suspect Zika virus can cause permanent disability and paralysis.

Apr 6, 2016

Govt introduces free injectable, oral contraceptives for women in India

Amitabh Bachchan has been appointed the brand ambassador of family planning programme.

Apr 6, 2016

Govt to seize cigarette, tobacco packs without large size health warnings

Union Health Ministry says all packs that leave factories after April 1 should bear health warnings sized 85 percent.

Apr 6, 2016

Google launches 'health card' in India to provide credible information on diseases

Google has partnered with Apollo Hospitals to create health cards on 400 diseases.

Apr 6, 2016

Nasa releases stunning time-lapse of the Earth from ISS

Video released by Nasa on 4 April, shows a spectacular view of the Earth as seen from the International Space Station (ISS). The video shows city lights and lightning flashes as the ISS circles the Earth.

Apr 5, 2016

People in developed countries more prone to bowel cancer

Poor lifestyle choices, like bad diet, less physical activity, excessive smoking and drinking contribute to colorectal cancer.

Apr 4, 2016

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Latest Ebola flare-up: Deaths reported in West Africa

Deaths reported from Liberia, Guinea and Sierra Lone, days after WHO said Ebola is no longer a public health emergency.

Apr 4, 2016

Govt-tobacco industry standoff: ITC says it will not print large health warnings on cigarette packs

India's largest cigarette maker said the government acted in haste without considering the parliamentary panel's recommendations.

Apr 4, 2016

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Science & Health

Two people die of withdrawal symptoms after liquor ban in Bihar

SpaceX to launch Nasa expandable habitats to ISS

USFDA objections hurting exports, says Dr Reddy's Labs

Healthy lifestyle can prevent diabetes: Curofy survey

World Health Day: Top 10 important facts about diabetes

PM Modi cautions India against diabetes on World Health Day

Practo partners with Twitter to bring healthcare solutions in real time

New evidence links Zika to serious brain, spinal cord infections

Govt introduces free injectable, oral contraceptives for women in India

Govt to seize cigarette, tobacco packs without large size health warnings

Google launches 'health card' in India to provide credible information on diseases

Nasa releases stunning time-lapse of the Earth from ISS

People in developed countries more prone to bowel cancer

Latest Ebola flare-up: Deaths reported in West Africa

Govt-tobacco industry standoff: ITC says it will not print large health warnings on cigarette packs

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]