Health News

'Made in China' drugs may provide tough competition to MNCs

China is focusing its industrial might to the challenge of making more of its own drugs for a vast and aging population.

Nov 30, 2015

AIDS related adolescent deaths tripled over the last 15 years: UNICEF

AIDS is the number one cause of death among adolescents in Africa.

Nov 28, 2015

Elementary school children with ADHD not getting medication, therapy: Study

Impact on the family and the child's age are the biggest determinants of whether parents tap into available services.

Nov 27, 2015

Interactive web system plus smartphone can help control BP: Study

Scientists developed an interactive web system, that along with the smartphone helped the participants in controling their blood pressure.

Nov 27, 2015

Japan: HIV-inhibiting protein in humans identified

The virus in the cells with the protein, known as MARCH8, did not affect the healthy cells.

Nov 26, 2015

Designers developing high-tech tattoos to track human bodies

The tattoo can easily be washed off just like a normal, temporary fashionable tattoo.

Nov 24, 2015

Genetically-modified mosquitoes may help stop spread of malaria

Introduction of the modified insects into normal mosquito populations curb transmission of malaria.

Nov 24, 2015

Padma awards 2016: 13 Kerala nominees; Mohanlal, Boby Chemmanur not on list

The names of the recipients of the top civilian awards are announced every year on Republic Day.

Nov 24, 2015

Robust mini-intestine grown in lab for nutritional research

A nutrient solution in a test tube stimulated stem cells to develop into an organ-like structure.

Nov 23, 2015

Global health experts blame WHO for 'egregious failure' on Ebola

A panel of global health experts makes 10 key reform proposals aimed at preventing such catastrophes further.

Nov 23, 2015

Study: New boutique chocolates to satisfy sweet cravings

Striking difference in aroma among chocolates made from different yeast fermentations.

Nov 22, 2015

Fake pesticides endangering crops, human health across Indian farms

Fake pesticide industry is expanding at 20% per year while the overall market is growing at 12%.

Nov 20, 2015

Global fight to end TB depends on India increasing funding, says WHO

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has been facing criticism for cutting federal health budget by 20%.

Nov 20, 2015

US: Health regulators give green signal to genetically engineered salmon

FDA had approved the genetically engineered Atlantic salmon 5 years ago.

Nov 20, 2015

Empowering the disabled: India Inclusion Summit takes place 20-21 November

IIS 2015 hosts eminent personalities who focus on empowering people with disabilities.

Nov 19, 2015

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Health News

'Made in China' drugs may provide tough competition to MNCs

AIDS related adolescent deaths tripled over the last 15 years: UNICEF

Elementary school children with ADHD not getting medication, therapy: Study

Interactive web system plus smartphone can help control BP: Study

Japan: HIV-inhibiting protein in humans identified

Designers developing high-tech tattoos to track human bodies

Genetically-modified mosquitoes may help stop spread of malaria

Padma awards 2016: 13 Kerala nominees; Mohanlal, Boby Chemmanur not on list

Robust mini-intestine grown in lab for nutritional research

Global health experts blame WHO for 'egregious failure' on Ebola

Study: New boutique chocolates to satisfy sweet cravings

Fake pesticides endangering crops, human health across Indian farms

Global fight to end TB depends on India increasing funding, says WHO

US: Health regulators give green signal to genetically engineered salmon

Empowering the disabled: India Inclusion Summit takes place 20-21 November

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]