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India's Deadly Killers - TB, Malaria, HIV/AIDS Claimed Lakhs of Lives Last Year

India is still seeing a disturbingly high number of deaths related to these diseases.

Jul 22, 2014

20 Surprising Facts About the Human Body

Here are the 20 facts about your body, which will blow your mind.

Jul 20, 2014

Encephalitis Kills 40 in West Bengal in 2 weeks; Epidemic Lurking Around?

The death of 40 people, in the North Bengal town of Siliguri, due to encephalitis, could signal that the disease is spreading rapidly.

Jul 19, 2014

Arthritis Drug Etanercept Prevents Alzheimer's Progression

A drug called etanercept halted progression of the brain disease within six months of starting the treatment.

Jul 18, 2014

Encephalitis kills 25 in West Bengal

Siliguri, July 17 (ANI): Encephalitis syndrome looms large over West Bengal killing around 25 people while 70 others are undergoing treatment in the hospital. In the past few days, the North Bengal Medical College and Hospital (NBMCH) near Siliguri under Darjeeling district has been flooded with patients complaining of Encephalitis symptoms. According to health department official at least 100 patients with suspected encephalitis were under treatment at different hospitals across north Bengal, especially in Darjeeling and Jalpaiguri districts. He added that the figure was increasing everyday. Father of an admitted patient, Nirmal Roy said that lots of people have died due to sudden outbreak of fever. Meanwhile, the hospital authorities denied commenting on the death cases. Encephalitis is an acute inflammation of the brain and can be due to both viral and bacterial infections. Japanese encephalitis, which is caused by the Japanese encephalitis virus, is more prevalent in the region than other forms of the illness. Symptoms include high fever, convulsion and frigidity around the neck area. There is no specific treatment for the disease.

Jul 17, 2014

Complete Darkness at Night Crucial to Remain Fertile and Get Pregnant

Researchers found that staying in complete darkness for at least eight hours was crucial for the proper functioning of the reproductive system and for keeping the developing baby safe in the womb.

Jul 17, 2014

Fish Oil Supplements Good for Ageing Brain: Study

Fish oil supplements intake protected against cognitive decline and brain shrinkage, says study.

Jul 16, 2014

Marijuana Compound may Fight Cancer

Study indicates that certain compounds found in marijuana can slow down tumour growth. However, doctors caution against self-medication.

Jul 16, 2014

Food Capsules to Curb Hunger; Fight Obesity, Diabetes

The food supplements that work by tricking the brain is expected to be available in Britain in the next five years.

Jul 15, 2014

Risk of Alzheimer's Could be Reduced by Simple Diabetes Drug, Says German Study

Some researchers from Germany might have found a drug that prevents Alzheimer's.

Jul 14, 2014

Lifestyle Changes Help Prevent Alzheimer's Disease - Cambridge Study

The Cambridge University study found that lack of physical activity, smoking, depression, midlife hypertension, obesity, diabetes and lack of proper education played a huge role in the brain disease and that one in three cases of the disease were preventable by targeting these issues and taking appropriate steps.

Jul 14, 2014