Science & Health

Health ministry plays down reports of deworming tablets making children sick

Drug is approved by WHO, and may show side effects in 1-2 percent of children, says ministry.

Feb 12, 2016

Health Ministry launches framework to eliminate malaria by 2030

The framework defines the objectives and strategies as well as the targets to eliminate malaria from the country in a phased manner.

Feb 12, 2016

Einstein's gravitational waves detected in scientific milestone

The researchers said they detected gravitational waves coming from two distant black holes.

Feb 12, 2016

Prenatal paracetamol use may lead to higher risk of asthma in kids: Study

The study suggests that 5.7% of children exposed to paracetamol in the womb developed current asthma at the age of three, and 5.1% had asthma at age seven.

Feb 11, 2016

USFDA approves Levofloxacin in Dextrose injection by Aurobindo Pharma

Aurobindo Pharma's Levofloxacin in Dextrose injections approved by US Food & Drug Administration (USFDA), soon after its Q3 results.

Feb 11, 2016

National Deworming Day: 27 crore children to benefit from National Deworming initiative

The Union Minister for Health and Family Welfare launched the National Deworming Day, Tuesday, Feb.9 targeting more than 27 crore children in the country.

Feb 10, 2016

China sees first case of Zika virus imported from Latin America

A Chinese man had traveled to Venezuela last month and showed symptoms associated with the Zika virus.

Feb 10, 2016

Tim Peake: British astronaut posts incredible time-lapse video of lightning storm over Earth

British astronaut filmed the stunning time-lapse of Earth whilst aboard the International Space Station.

Feb 9, 2016

Will asteroid destroy Earth on 5 March? NASA rules out collision

Asteroid 2013 TX68 will fly past earth in March but NASA said that it won't destroy Earth.

Feb 9, 2016

Zika virus: 10 new lab diagnosis facilities to be operational by February end

The Ministry of Health and Family Welfare has announced that 10 new lab facilities will become operational for Zika Virus testing by the end of February 2016.

Feb 9, 2016

USFDA approves Sernivo spray by Dr Reddy's Laboratories

Promius Pharma Llc, the US subsidiary of Dr. Reddy's Laboratories Ltd. has received approval for anti-psoriasis spray, Sernivo, from the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA).

Feb 8, 2016

Man killed by 'meteorite' in Tamil Nadu is first fatality due to space rock in 2 centuries

A man was killed and three others injured on Saturday due to a mysterious explosion in Tamil Nadu's Vellore district.

Feb 8, 2016

Don't kiss at Rio Carnival, Brazil scientists tell pregnant women after finding Zika virus in saliva

Scientists have, for the first time, found active Zika virus in saliva and urine samples of patients.

Feb 6, 2016

Japan: Sakurajima volcano erupts 30 miles from Sendai nuclear plant spewing lava and ash 2km into sky

The volcano has erupted causing a 2km radius evacuation zone to be put in place.

Feb 5, 2016

Colombia sees three deaths due to Guillain-Barré syndrome, linked to Zika virus

The Guillain-Barré syndrome, which leads to muscle weakness and even paralysis in patients is believed to be linked to the Zika virus.

Feb 5, 2016