Health News

Now, a revolutionary app to record causes of death globally

Two in three deaths - 35 million each year - are unregistered worldwide, including in India.

Dec 16, 2015

Saline water cleans wounds better than soap and water, says study

Very low water pressure was an acceptable, low-cost alternative for washing out open fractures

Dec 16, 2015

Drug MNCs pump combination drugs into Indian market without approval

Many pharmaceutical manufacturers have obtained permission from a single state to make new fixed-dose combination (FDC) drugs.

Dec 16, 2015

Low and middle-income countries see cancer rates rising, says study

Incidence and mortality rates from cancer in high-income countries are declining.

Dec 14, 2015

Drinking coffee leads to subtle changes in the brain

Changes were noticed in 'connectome' , the way different parts of the brain communicate.

Dec 13, 2015

Tiny bubbles released by cells may hold answer to being healthy or sick

Scientists are studying the biology of extracellular vehicles and their relationship to human diseases.

Dec 13, 2015

'Customisable' internet makes people select info that reinforces belief systems

'Selective exposure' behaviour leads to avoiding contrary information, a new study suggests.

Dec 13, 2015

Moderate drinking may cut death risk in early Alzheimer's

Moderate drinking already associated with lower risk of developing and dying from heart disease, stroke.

Dec 11, 2015

Novel device brings tears to treat 'dry eye' syndrome

Dry eye leads to inflammation of the cornea and conjunctiva.

Dec 11, 2015

Imbalanced gender ratios affect casual sex, hook-ups

People's views changed on volume of individuals of opposite gender in their vicinity or neighbourhood.

Dec 10, 2015

First puppies born by in vitro fertilisation

Nineteen embryos transferred to host female dog, which gives birth to seven healthy puppies.

Dec 10, 2015

Age, genes responsible for impulsive behaviour: Report

Studof 602 twins showed they were able to withhold immediate gratification as they grew older.

Dec 10, 2015

Swine Flu: Uttar Pradesh on high alert after 37-year-old dies of H1N1 virus

The victim's neighbours and family are now being examined for any infection.

Dec 10, 2015

FDA clears space age syringe that can plug bullet wounds in seconds

The XSTAT 30 is an expandable, multi-sponge dressing used to control severe, life-threatening bleeding from wounds.

Dec 9, 2015

Jharkhand: Private path lab botches blood test; declares woman HIV positive

Head of Department (Medicine) said that RIMS will write to Jharkhand State Aids Control Society to take action against the lab.

Dec 9, 2015

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Health News

Now, a revolutionary app to record causes of death globally

Saline water cleans wounds better than soap and water, says study

Drug MNCs pump combination drugs into Indian market without approval

Low and middle-income countries see cancer rates rising, says study

Drinking coffee leads to subtle changes in the brain

Tiny bubbles released by cells may hold answer to being healthy or sick

'Customisable' internet makes people select info that reinforces belief systems

Moderate drinking may cut death risk in early Alzheimer's

Novel device brings tears to treat 'dry eye' syndrome

Imbalanced gender ratios affect casual sex, hook-ups

First puppies born by in vitro fertilisation

Age, genes responsible for impulsive behaviour: Report

Swine Flu: Uttar Pradesh on high alert after 37-year-old dies of H1N1 virus

FDA clears space age syringe that can plug bullet wounds in seconds

Jharkhand: Private path lab botches blood test; declares woman HIV positive

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]