Health News

India's drug regulator allows Biocon to conduct research on its breakthrough eye disease drug

Biocon said the drug may be helpful in treating the rare eye disease that afflicts thousands of Indians.

Jun 23, 2016

Fortis Hospital operates on wrong leg of Delhi man; 5 staffers fired

The doctors, even after conducting X-ray and CT scan on the patient, operated on the wrong leg.

Jun 23, 2016

Ramadan 2016: Avoid reheating these foods for pre-dawn meal

Certain foods on reheating may lead to bacterial infection and food poisoning.

Jun 22, 2016

42 million Indians have thyroid disorders: Study

Abnormal thyroid hormone levels are more prevalent among Indian women than men, the study said

Jun 22, 2016

India bans use of carcinogenic food additive potasium bromate in bread

Last month, the FSSAI had recommended removal of potassium bromate as a food additive.

Jun 20, 2016

Kerala to review vaccination drive in Malappuram after boy dies of diphtheria

The state health department has ordered a fresh survey in Malappuram district to ascertain the number of unimmunised children.

Jun 20, 2016

Finger surgery gone wrong: Bengaluru boy slips into coma, Karnataka govt promises action against erring doctors

Five-year-old Lakshya has been in coma for nine days after doctors performed a surgery on his finger that was injured in school.

Jun 20, 2016

Human heart transported across 26 km in 13 minutes saves techie's life

A 29-year-old techie got a new lease of life after he received a heart from a brain dead accident victim.

Jun 18, 2016

After Telangana, suspected polio case found in Uttar Pradesh

Even as WHO is investigating the matter, the union health ministry said it is not a polio case.

Jun 18, 2016

International Yoga Day: Top Yoga Asanas you can practice in the comfort of your home

Here are some recommended Yoga postures, which will help you relax and tone your body

Jun 18, 2016

International Yoga Day 2016: Watch Virat Kohli give out a strong message

The International Yoga Day will be in its second year this time around.

Jun 17, 2016

Vaccine-derived polio: Expect more such cases this year, warn experts

India's switch to bivalent polio vaccine earlier this year may make children prone to infection.

Jun 17, 2016

Karnataka bans e-cigarettes; beedis, cigarettes under govt scanner too

Sale, production, distribution of e-cigarettes is now an offence, with fine of up to Rs 1 lakh and/or imprisonment up to 5 years.

Jun 17, 2016

Tata Memorial Hospital to train doctors to be 'cancer warriors' for rural areas

Tata Hospital, Mumbai will train doctors on spreading cancer awareness and its early detection across 24 districts of the state.

Jun 17, 2016

Dengue crisis in Karnataka: Here's how you can protect yourself from the disease

Dengue Crisis in Karnataka: Symptoms, treatment and prevention

Jun 16, 2016