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…
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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…
Pesticide exposure linked to Parkinson’s disease
byRome, May 28 (IANS) Researchers have analysed more than 100 global studies to show that exposure to pesticides, weed killers and solvents is likely…
Innovation council formed for healthcare ecosystem
byBangalore, May 28 (IANS) The union health ministry has formed a national innovation council to build an ecosystem for healthcare products and services across…
Most Americans still oppose Obamacare: poll
byWashington, May 28 (IANS) A majority of Americans still oppose President Barack Obama’s signature health care reform, dubbed Obamacare, three years after it became…
Kin of Indian girl with rare cancer in UAE needs money
byDubai, May 27 (IANS) An 11-year-old Indian girl in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) has a rare cancer and her family is racing against…