Chandy announces health initiatives in tribal areas
byThiruvananthapuram, May 29 (IANS) Kerala Chief Minister Oommen Chandy Wednesday announced a slew of health initiatives for tribal areas in Palakkad district, where 28…
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Meghalaya man moots court sanction to kill ailing sons
byShillong, May 29 (IANS) A father has decided to seek permission from the Meghalaya High Court for mercy killing of his three sons who…
Shukla still critical: Doctors
byGurgaon: Congress leader V.C. Shukla, who was critically injured in the Maoist attack on party leaders in Chhattisgarh last week, continues to remain critical, doctors…
Childhood bullying linked to self-harm behaviour in adolescence
byLondon, May 29 (IANS) Researchers have found that childhood bullying could increase the risk of self-harm among individuals during their adolescent years. Self-harm behaviours…
New molecule designed to fight prostate cancer
byHouston, May 29 (IANS) Scientists have designed a novel, small molecule that could open up new avenues in the treatment of prostate cancer. In…
Make sure your next mobile isn’t a health hazard
byNew Delhi, May 29 (IANS) When Gaurav asked for a mobile phone, with all his classmates showing off their smartphones, his mother was unwilling…
NHRC issues notice to Kerala over infant deaths
byNew Delhi, May 28 (IANS) The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) Tuesday sought a report over the malnutrition deaths of several infants at Attappadi…
Total ban on tobacco products’ ads favoured
byNew Delhi, May 28 (IANS) The government and non-governmental organisations Tuesday favoured a complete ban on advertising, promotion and sponsorship of tobacco products in…
Parents’ ignorance spells doom for kids with eye cancer
byNew Delhi, May 28 (IANS) Driven by ignorance, many parents in India don’t start timely treatment for a killer form of eye cancer, retinoblastoma,…
Africa meditates for peace
byBangalore, May 28 (IANS) Twenty-three African countries came together recently for a unique online meditation programme involving Art of Living founder Sri Sri Ravi…