18-month-old stable after complex surgery
byGurgaon, June 19 (IANS) An 18-month-old girl suffering a rare disorder in which her head swelled to an unprecedented 94 cm is stable and…
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Weekend lie-in can prevent diabetes
byLondon, June 19 (IANS) If you happen to be one of those who prefer staying asleep up till late on the weekend, you could…
Scientists discover new TB drug
byWashington, June 19 (IANS) Scientists have hit upon a novel drug that attacks the tuberculosis bacteria, a finding that could prove to be an…
Now talcum powder linked to ovarian cancer!
byLondon, June 19 (IANS) A new research has suggested women regularly using talcum powder to keep fresh actually increase their risk of developing ovarian…
Will try to fulfil UPA’s health sector plan: Chowdhary
byNew Delhi, June 18 (IANS) Newly-appointed Minister of State for Health Santosh Chowdhary Tuesday said she will try and fulfil the government’s plans for…
World’s first paediatric hand transplant program begins
byWashington, June 18 (IANS) A US hospital has announced that it is looking for kids for the world’s first paediatric hand transplant program. Boston…
Beautiful smile: Dental makeover on the upswing (Trend Feature)
byNew Delhi, June 18 (IANS) For young or old, a visit to a dentist was seen as a painful experience. Only bleeding gums and…
Vaccination at frontiers to make India polio free
byAgartala, June 18 (IANS) To make the country polio-free, the central government has asked all the border states to step up thier vaccination efforts…
Plastic bottle drinks may raise cancer risk in womb
byLondon, June 18 (IANS) A US study has suggested expectant women drinking from plastic bottles could be increasing their unborn child’s chances of developing…
Preventive oncology important part of healthcare, says Bengal governor
byKolkata, June 18 (IANS) With the introduction of sophisticated techniques in cancer detection and therapy like PET-CT scan, preventive oncology has become a critical…