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Ranbaxy should improve on compliance: Vikas Dandekar

Tue, 11 Jun 2013 04:57:17 +0530

The Supreme Court will hear a PIL on Tuesday seeking a ban on Ranbaxy drugs. The petitioner cited the pharma giant's case in the US where Ranbaxy USA admitted to selling substandard and adulterated drugs. The pharma giant has been asked to pay a fine of 500 million dollars. Ranbaxy has been facing the heat even in India with a few hospitals banning its drugs. Pharmaceutical industry expert Vikas Dandekar joined IBNLive readers for an interaction on the issue.

SC to hear PIL seeking a ban on Ranbaxy drugs today

Tue, 11 Jun 2013 08:49:54 +0530

The Supreme Court will hear a PIL on Tuesday seeking a ban on Ranbaxy drugs. The petitioner cited the pharma giant's case in the US - where Ranbaxy USA admitted to selling substandard and adulterated drugs.

Apollo Pharmacy resumes selling Ranbaxy drugs

Mon, 10 Jun 2013 01:06:42 +0530

Apollo Pharmacy started selling Ranbaxy drugs at its stores again on Monday after the company recertified its stocks. Apollo Pharmacy had on Friday issued a cautionary advisory against Ranbaxy drugs and had temporarily suspended their sale. Earlier, Mumbai's Jaslok Hospital had also stopped the use of Ranbaxy drugs.

Hospitals, chemists to wait for regulatory word on Ranbaxy

Sun, 09 Jun 2013 12:51:05 +0530

Drug regulator DGCI is conducting a "focussed scrutiny" of medicines sold by Ranbaxy and some other drugmakers, but says it remains confident of the quality standards of Indian medicines despite concerns raised by US authorities over some of Ranbaxy's products.

Apollo Pharmacy issues advisory against Ranbaxy drugs

Fri, 07 Jun 2013 04:57:37 +0530

Apollo Pharmacy on Friday issued a cautionary advisory against Ranbaxy drugs and temporarily suspended their sale. Earlier, Mumbai's Jaslok Hospital had stopped the use of Ranbaxy drugs.

Ranbaxy CEO says the pharma company's medicines have always been safe

Thu, 06 Jun 2013 08:10:22 +0530

Under attack for manufacturing spurious drugs, Ranbaxy CEO Arun Sawhney told CNN-IBN that Ranbaxy medicines are completely safe and that his company has resumed supplying medicines to Jaslok Hospital in Mumbai.

Adulterated drugs: Mumbai hospital stops Ranbaxy products

Wed, 05 Jun 2013 07:05:13 +0530

In more trouble for pharma giant Ranbaxy, one of Mumbai's top hospitals asked its consultants to stop buying its products over the adulterated drugs controversy. Mumbai's Jaslok hospital asked its consultants to stop prescribing Ranbaxy products on Wednesday after the company agreed to pay $ 500 million in settlement for making and selling adulterated drugs for over four years in the US.

Ranbaxy case: Should Indian patients worry over sub-standard drugs?

Wed, 05 Jun 2013 02:26:17 +0530

India exports drugs worth more than 15 billion dollars every year, a majority of which are US-bound. Questions are being raised about the standards and quality, after Ranbaxy's whopping 500 million dollar settlement with the US government.

PIL in SC against Ranbaxy for manufacturing adulterated drugs

Wed, 05 Jun 2013 09:22:46 +0530

A Public-interest litigation (PIL) has been moved in the Supreme Court against Ranbaxy Pharma.

Balanced lifestyle will help fight depression: Dr Sameer Malhotra

Tue, 04 Jun 2013 06:22:59 +0530

Depression has become a part and parcel of a modern man or woman's life, often driving some to the point of committing suicide. So how do we fight it? Dr Sameer Malhotra, head of the Department of Mental Health and Behavioural Sciences at Max Healthcare joined IBNLive readers on the matter.

New York college claims Vitamin C kills drug resistant tuberculosis

Tue, 04 Jun 2013 10:44:28 +0530

An unexpected discovery at a New York medical college reveals that Vitamin C can kill drug resistant forms of tuberculosis. This comes as a huge relief for India as the country grapples with the world's fifth highest TB deaths.

First look into HIV's coating may lead to AIDS cure

Fri, 31 May 2013 12:49:59 +0530

Scientists have for the first time built a detailed molecular model of the complex structure of the inner protein shell of HIV, paving way for potential new treatments for the deadly virus.

World No Tobacco Day: Have gutka bans, increase in taxes worked?

Fri, 31 May 2013 10:03:14 +0530

It's World No Tobacco Day on Friday and CNN-IBN finds out if the government's recent moves to curb health hazards has worked or not. Tobacco is addictive, causes cancer and is killing nearly 8 lakh Indians every year. What's more alarming is that a tenth of all cigarette smokers of the world are in India and that figure is set to rise.

World No Tobacco Day 2013: 10 ads that can make smokers quit

Fri, 31 May 2013 08:25:30 +0530

On World No Tobacco Day a selection of the best ads to spread the anti-tobacco message.

J&K: Fake drugs racket busted, Omar government orders probe

Tue, 28 May 2013 08:50:27 +0530

A shocking fake drug racket has been busted in Jammu and Kashmir. CNN-IBN has found that spurious medicines are being administered in place of life-saving drugs at various hospitals.

Drink at least 12 glasses of water in summer: Dr Shikha Sharma

Fri, 24 May 2013 05:46:30 +0530

Dr Shikha Sharma joined IBNLive readers for an interaction on what to eat and drink and what to avoid to beat the blistering summer heat.

Diarrhoea is life threatening for children under 2 years: Dr NK Arora

Thu, 23 May 2013 04:40:30 +0530

A landmark study published in 'The Lancet' pinpoints rotavirus as the major cause of diarrhoeal disease among Indian children. The findings can guide prevention, treatment and research on diarrhoeal diseases which globally claim the lives of 800,000 children every year. Dr NK Arora, executive director, The Inclen Trust, joined IBNLive readers for an interaction on how to prevent diarrhoea and what causes it.

Life-saving drugs to get cheaper by up to 80 per cent

Fri, 17 May 2013 08:00:55 +0530

Prices of 348 medicines, including life-saving drugs, will be cheaper soon by up to 80 per cent as the new Drug Price Control Order has come into effect. Industry experts said the implementation of the new drug policy will lead to slashing of prices of many anti-cancer and anti-infective drugs by 50-80 per cent.

India's first indigenous vaccine to be the cheapest cure for diarrhoea

Tue, 14 May 2013 06:54:23 +0530

In one of the big news developments in the world of health, India on Tuesday developed its first indigenous vaccine ever. The rotavirus vaccine tackles diarrhoea that kills more than 1.6 lakh children every year.

MSD India to invest $ 10 mn to reduce maternal mortality

Tue, 14 May 2013 03:50:49 +0530

Drug firm MSD India on Tuesday said it will invest USD 10 million over next three years in the country as part of its global initiative to help reduce maternal mortality.

'Chattai Therapy' provides relief to kids suffering from cancer

Tue, 14 May 2013 11:28:14 +0530

A special chattai therapy is providing some relief to little children suffering from cancer. CanKids initiative at AIIMS Delhi helps children undergo treatment by helping them with motivational and self esteem talks.

'Sex superbug' as deadly as the AIDS virus hits Hawaii

Tue, 07 May 2013 09:25:34 +0530

At least two cases of a resistant strain of gonorrhoea have hit Hawaii.

Human health is not a priority for our government: Dr T Jacob John

Fri, 26 Apr 2013 05:14:38 +0530

The week between April 24 and April 30 is marked as World Immunization Week. India has already weeded out Polio but several other life-threatening diseases remain. What should be the next priorities? Virologist and pediatrician Dr. Jacob John shared his perspective with IBNLive readers for an interaction on the issue.

First vaccine to help control autism symptoms developed

Fri, 26 Apr 2013 12:41:03 +0530

Scientists have developed the first-ever vaccine for gut bacteria common in autistic children that may also help control some autism symptoms. Researchers from the University of Guelph in Canada have developed a carbohydrate-based vaccine against the gut bug Clostridium bolteae.

WHO praises Bihar immunisation drive

Wed, 17 Apr 2013 05:00:10 +0530

World Health Organisation (WHO) appreciated the successful implementation of health programmes, particularly anti-polio and immunisation campaigns, in Bihar on Wednesday.

Alcohol consumption does not affect breast cancer survival: study

Tue, 09 Apr 2013 05:27:20 +0530

Drinking alcohol has no impact on breast cancer survival, a new study has claimed. Although previous research has linked alcohol consumption to an increased risk of developing breast cancer, a new study has found that alcohol consumption does not impact survival from the disease.

Dengue vaccine closer to reality, say researchers

Tue, 09 Apr 2013 01:30:16 +0530

Researchers have inched closer to developing a novel therapy using mutated antibodies to protect people from the dengue virus. Scientists, from Massachusetts Institute of Technology's Koch Institute of Integrative Cancer Research, said that nearly half of the world's population is at risk of infection by the dengue virus, yet there is no specific treatment for the disease.

World Health Day: 9.4 mn Indians die due to hypertension

Sun, 07 Apr 2013 08:42:02 +0530

It's World Health Day on Sunday and the focus is on one of the biggest killers of this century. High blood pressure which affects one in three adults globally and 214 million Indians are projected to by hypertensive by 2030.

Low salt food and exercise can bring down high BP: Dr Ravi R Kasliwal

Fri, 05 Apr 2013 05:58:27 +0530

High blood pressure and hypertension are the new lifestyle diseases afflicting India's urban middle class. Dr Ravi R Kasliwal, Chairman, Clinical & Preventive Cardiology, Medanta-The Medicity, joined IBNLive readers for an interaction on the issue.

Patent row: HC refuses interim relief to Merck

Fri, 05 Apr 2013 05:54:36 +0530

The Delhi High Court on Friday refused to grant interim relief on a patent row to US pharmaceuticals major Merck Sharp and Dohme (MSD) which sought a restraint on Indian firm Glenmark Pharmaceuticals manufacturing and marketing anti-diabetes drugs Zita and Zita-Met. Justice Rajiv Sahai Endlaw dismissed the interim application of the multinational pharma major the Mumbai-based firm be restrained from manufacturing and selling the anti-diabetes medicines on the grounds that the salt used in the drugs were not of generic nature.

Medical seats sale: CD of sting operation sent to MCI

Fri, 05 Apr 2013 04:54:14 +0530

CNN-IBN on Friday submitted a CD containing the sting operation on how medical colleges in three states are selling post-graduate seats for crores of rupees to the Medical Council of India (MCI). India's top doctors have demanded the government steps in and acts immediately to check the shocking contempt of law displayed by administrators of some private medical and dental colleges.

Antibiotic resistance on the rise in India

Thu, 04 Apr 2013 08:50:04 +0530

All antibiotics, tuberculosis drugs and other habit-forming medicines may soon have a label, warning users against over the counter medication, according to the latest draft notification by the health ministry.

Novartis verdict will encourage genuine innovation: Prathiba M Singh

Wed, 03 Apr 2013 06:33:41 +0530

Prathiba M Singh, advocate for Ranbaxy and Cipla, fought the Glivec patent case against Novartis. She joined IBNLive readers for an interaction on the legal and moral compulsions behind this courtroom battle and the significance of the Supreme Court's decision for Indian pharma firms and the people of the country.

'US industry reviewing SC decision on Novartis'

Wed, 03 Apr 2013 01:00:57 +0530

The US industry on Wednesday said it is reviewing the order of the Supreme Court early this week that denied patent on Glivec, a cancer medication produced by Swiss drug maker Novartis, as Corporate America expressed dismay at the court verdict.

'SC order on Novartis will impact investment in India'

Wed, 03 Apr 2013 10:43:39 +0530

Expressing unease over the Supreme Court ruling against pharmaceutical giant Novartis denying the company a patent on its cancer drug, a major business advocacy group on Tuesday said that this would impact innovation and investment climate in India at a time when the country needs foreign direct investment the most.

Investments in India by global pharma cos to continue: Vikas Dandekar

Mon, 01 Apr 2013 05:30:51 +0530

In a landmark verdict, the Supreme Court dismissed a plea by the Swiss pharmaceutical giant Novartis on Monday for a patent on its cancer drug Glivec, paving the way for more affordable life-saving cancer drugs. How does it affect the Indian pharmaceutical industry and the global biggies who are looking at India as a quick-growth market? Pharmaceutical industry expert Vikas Dandekar joined IBNLive readers for an interaction on the issue.

Will now invest in India 'cautiously', says Novartis

Mon, 01 Apr 2013 03:28:41 +0530

Pharmaceutical giant Novartis on Monday termed the Supreme Court's judgement of not granting a patent to its cancer drug Glivec as "disappointing" and warned that though it will continue to introduce new products in India, it will now invest "cautiously". In a landmark verdict, the apex court dismissed the Swiss company's plea, paving way for more affordable life saving cancer drugs.

'SC ruling discourages innovative drug discovery'

Mon, 01 Apr 2013 01:38:57 +0530

Swiss pharmaceutical company Novartis, which lost its battle for patent on its cancer drug Glivec in India on Monday, said the Supreme Court's ruling discourages innovative drug discovery and is a setback for patients.

Generic cancer drug to cost 92 pc less than Novartis's Glivec

Mon, 01 Apr 2013 12:03:21 +0530

The Supreme Court's denial of a patent to Novartis for its cancer drug Glivec in India is a blow to the pharmaceutical company, but a big relief for the patients. The generic cancer drug costs around Rs 10,000 for a monthly dosage, which is a fall of almost 92 per cent from Glivec's price that was Rs 1.2 lakh for a monthly dosage.

Novartis stock down 4.5 per cent after SC verdict

Mon, 01 Apr 2013 11:48:13 +0530

Shares of the Swiss pharmaceutical giant Novartis fell about 4.5 per cent on Monday after the Supreme Court of India dismissed its plea for a patent on its cancer drug, Gelvic. Shares of select Indian pharmaceutical companies rallied as the industry is set to receive a boost following the verdict.

Timeline: Novartis's patent plea for Glivec in India

Mon, 01 Apr 2013 11:25:34 +0530

The Supreme Court dismissed a plea by the Swiss pharmaceutical giant Novartis on Monday for a patent on its cancer drug Glivec, paving way for more affordable life saving cancer drugs. Novartis had sought to overturn a clause in Indian Patents Law that restricts patent protection for newer forms of existing molecules, and the ruling could set a precedent for how other similar patent claims are treated.

SC denies patent to Novartis for Glivec

Mon, 01 Apr 2013 11:05:17 +0530

In a landmark verdict, the Supreme Court of India dismissed a plea by the Swiss pharmaceutical giant Novartis on Monday for a patent on its cancer drug Glivec, paving way for more affordable life saving drug. Novartis had sought to overturn a clause in Indian Patents Law that restricts patent protection for newer forms of existing molecules, and the ruling could set a precedent for how other similar patent claims are treated.

SC verdict on Novartis's cancer drug Glivec today

Mon, 01 Apr 2013 08:37:21 +0530

The Supreme Court on Monday is likely to pronounce its verdict in the much awaited patent case involving Glivec - the anti-cancer drug manufactured by Swiss pharma-giant Novartis - priced at a whopping Rs 1.2 lakhs for a monthly dosage. The case dates back to India's denial of a patent in 2006 on the grounds that it wasn't considered a new molecule, but an altered version of one that had been around for 15 years.

Coffee may protect against liver damage in alcohol drinkers

Sun, 24 Mar 2013 04:45:22 +0530

Heavy coffee consumption may protect against liver damage in men who drink alcohol, a new study has claimed. Researchers asked nearly 19,000 Finnish men and women between ages 25 and 74 about their coffee and alcohol consumption.

Drug resistant tuberculosis on the rise

Sun, 24 Mar 2013 08:52:54 +0530

The world is battling an epidemic of drug resistant tuberculosis. A disease which was declared a global health emergency in 1993, continues to grow unchecked even today.

French scientists claim 'functional cure' for HIV

Sun, 24 Mar 2013 07:55:17 +0530

After the news of a baby girl who was effectively cured of HIV in the US, a new study reports a functional cure for adults with HIV/AIDS, who were treated very early. Scientists in France said they selected 14 patients, who were treated within 10 weeks of being infected with HIV. They received treatment for three years but after that, the patients did not need antiretroviral treatment anymore.

Health agencies warn of global tuberculosis threat

Mon, 18 Mar 2013 09:38:23 +0530

Deadly strains of tuberculosis (TB) resistant to multiple drugs are spreading around the world, and authorities urgently need another $1.6 billion a year to tackle them, global health officials said on Monday. Donors should step up with "significant funding" to help experts track down all existing cases and treat the most serious ones, said the World Health Organisation (WHO) and the Global Fund to Fight AIDS, TB and Malaria in joint statement.

Swine flu virus now resistant to current medicine Tamiflu

Mon, 18 Mar 2013 05:44:34 +0530

Swine flu virus may be now resistant to key medicine Tamiflu, raising fears a new outbreak may be difficult to fight, Australian research has warned. While just 2 per cent of swine flu (H1N1) strains around the world are resistant to Tamiflu, the Australian research found mutations in all strains of the swine flu that suggest they might be prone to develop resistance.

Neurological disabilities hit 3.5 million Indians every year

Mon, 18 Mar 2013 09:46:07 +0530

To what's being called India's hidden epidemic, neurological disabilities hit 3.5 million people every year. The Kessler Foundation estimates there are 7 cases in India every minute, with people left unable to function on their own, even walk, like in spinal cord or traumatic brain injuries.

High BP, if uncontrolled, can affect kidney: Dr Sanjay K Agarwal

Thu, 14 Mar 2013 07:00:11 +0530

On World Kidney Day, Dr Sanjay K Agarwal, the head of the department of Nephrology at AIIMS joined IBNLive readers for an interaction on the subject.

Jodhpur retreat says 'wear helmets' to prevent head injuries

Wed, 13 Mar 2013 12:33:08 +0530

Many call India the head injury capital of the world. Nearly 2 lakh Indians die every year of head injuries, according to NIMHANS. The simplest preventive is getting people to wear helmets. That's the key message that came out of retreat in Jodhpur.

Is the swine flu H1N1 virus evolving?

Sat, 09 Mar 2013 07:32:02 +0530

North India has borne the brunt of the swine flu virus this year. New Delhi has reported the maximum cases, with 1,150 cases in two months alone. Rajasthan has reported 549 cases but the highest number of casualties, with 115 swine flu deaths. Gujarat has reported 260 cases and 49 deaths, followed by Haryana which has 294 cases and 36 deaths.

Cervical cancer claims 72,000 lives every year in India: Dr Neerja Bhatla

Fri, 08 Mar 2013 07:22:20 +0530

Dr Neerja Bhatla, gynecologist and obstetrician at AIIMS, joined IBNLive readers for an interaction on fighting cervical cancer.

Govt issues new guidelines on surrogacy, experts call them backward, unfair

Thu, 07 Mar 2013 09:36:06 +0530

In a big development, the Union Home Ministry has come up with new guidelines which bars foreign gay and lesbian couples from seeking surrogacy services in India. Furthermore, only those couples who have been married for at least two years can apply for babies via surrogacy.

Patent board rules against Bayer in cancer drug case

Tue, 05 Mar 2013 09:30:16 +0530

An Indian board in Chennai has upheld a domestic pharmaceutical company's right to sell a generic version of Bayer AG's cancer drug Nexavar at much cheaper prices, but increased the royalty it should pay. Bayer has decided to challenge the decision.

Kerala doctor invents syringe that can't be reused

Mon, 25 Feb 2013 05:24:09 +0530

In a major breakthrough, a doctor in Kerala has developed a cheap, effective and eco-friendly medical syringe that can never be reused.

Healthcare industry seeks increased tax benefits

Sun, 24 Feb 2013 10:13:24 +0530

The healthcare industry in India is currently worth 65 billion dollar and is poised to double to 125 billion dollars by 2015. With the Union Budget around the corner, Fortis Hospital is pitching hard for increased allocation and tax benefits for the industry.

Full list of Swine Flu testing centers in India

Mon, 18 Feb 2013 04:07:13 +0530

With 54 deaths, Rajasthan has seen the maximum casualties this year, followed by Haryana, Delhi and Punjab.

Women give up diets after 5 wks, 2 days, 43 mins

Tue, 12 Feb 2013 05:44:13 +0530

Most women give up dieting after an average of five weeks, two days and 43 minutes, according to a new UK research.

Swine flu spreading its tentacles, claims more lives across country

Sun, 10 Feb 2013 10:01:25 +0530

Two fresh cases of swine flu were reported in Noida, Uttar Pradesh; one person died in Rajkot, Gujarat, while the number of cases rose to 37 in Faridabad, Haryana, on Saturday. The state of Uttarakhand is on high alert. The state has not reported a single case of swine flu so far.

Swine flu: 91 dead across country, Rajasthan worst hit

Fri, 08 Feb 2013 08:50:26 +0530

Swine flu has re-emerged in India and cases are rising across the country, with Rajasthan being the worst hit state so far. However, health authorities have said there's no reason to panic. As many as 246 people have tested positive for H1 N1 and 54 people have lost their lives in Rajasthan due to swine flu, according to the Health Ministry.

Symptoms of swine flu, 91 deaths in 2013

Fri, 08 Feb 2013 07:52:08 +0530

Swine Flu has resurfaced in the country with 456 cases and 91 deaths since the start of the year.

People living in crowded environments are more vulnerable to Swine Flu: Dr Monica Mahajan

Thu, 07 Feb 2013 05:07:05 +0530

How to prevent Swine Flu and what to do if one is infected? Dr Monica Mahajan, physician at Max hospital joined IBNLive readers for an interaction on the subject.

40 per cent cancers are said to be tobacco-related: Dr Manish K Singhal

Wed, 06 Feb 2013 01:42:13 +0530

On World Cancer Day (4th February), Dr Manish K Singhal, Cancer Specialist, Fortis Hospital joined IBNLive readers for an interaction on the subject.

Dental Council of India: The history of controversies

Sat, 02 Feb 2013 08:38:08 +0530

In a fresh twist to the Dental Council scam, letters written by the members of Dental Council of India (DCI), accessed exclusively by CNN-IBN, have raised serious questions against the present Chairman of the Council, Dr Dibyendu Majumdar. This is clearly not the first time when the Dental Council of India is making headlines. CNN-IBN had reported on the story three years back.

DCI members' letters raise questions against Chairman

Fri, 01 Feb 2013 10:00:37 +0530

In a fresh twist to the Dental Council scam, letters written by the members of Dental Council of India (DCI), accessed exclusively by CNN-IBN, have raised serious questions against the present Chairman of the Council, Dr Dibyendu Majumdar. In one of the letters, written by a member of the DCI Dr Joseph Issac to the Union Health Ministry, questions the manner in which the Council is being managed to suit private colleges.

Fine tuning: Pick of best and quirkiest that money can buy

Tue, 29 Jan 2013 05:00:05 +0530

1. Smart Driving Parrot's Minikit Smart is a multifunctional Bluetooth car smart cradle designed to work like a universal car mount: It can be attached on to your car windshield or dashboard and can cradle your smart phone horizontally. It hooks up with the phone over Bluetooth. The cradle makes it quite useful for GPS navigation. It has retractable microphones, and can even power your phone when it's connected to the included car charger.

What are the 'Tiranga' Tri-Vortex bangles?

Tue, 29 Jan 2013 11:38:58 +0530

Jindal's website said the bangle created cellular coherence, allowing the body to be more capable of pain relief.

Why are women so paranoid about their weight?

Tue, 29 Jan 2013 11:01:55 +0530

Behind the light-hearted frivolity and sleigh-of-hand posturing, however, these bon mots betray a strong sense of apprehension, concern, distress, nervousness, worry and tension.

People who quit smoking at 40 reverse the damage, live longer: study

Mon, 28 Jan 2013 09:47:06 +0530

There is some good news and bad news for smokers. A new study published in the New England Medical Journal has found that if you smoke, you are likely to lose 10 years of life. But if you quit smoking at 40, you are likely to gain those years back.

'Organ donations can make healthcare sector richer'

Thu, 17 Jan 2013 09:32:12 +0530

Mumbai is one of the few cities to see a surge in organ donations. Not only do they save lives but they are also generating a lot of funds. Experts say the healthcare sector could get richer by Rs 5,000 crore.

Cervical cancer most common in India

Mon, 14 Jan 2013 04:26:20 +0530

Cervical cancer can be fully prevented if there is the required awareness. The tragedy, however, is that because of lack of knowledge and an it-cannot-happen-to-me attitude, it is the most common kind of cancer in India today.

India celebrates two years of being polio-free

Sun, 13 Jan 2013 11:35:08 +0530

It's a rare moment of pride for India as it celebrates two years of being polio-free on Sunday. The drive against polio is considered to be one of the most effective public health campaigns launched in India and has started yielding positive results.

Five fitness trends to watch for

Sat, 12 Jan 2013 10:57:16 +0530

Five fitness trends to watch out for - child obesity, women going toe to tow men, boot-camp training, senior citizen-specific activities and stay-at-home workouts.

India is second largest drug exporter to US: FDA

Wed, 09 Jan 2013 11:18:22 +0530

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) runs two offices in India to monitor the quality of foods and drugs made in India, the second largest drug exporter and the seventh largest food exporter to the US. Nearly one quarter of the spices, oils and food colourings used in the US comes from India, the largest producer, consumer and exporter of spices globally, the FDA said in a consumer update.

US: FDA okays new drug that fights drug-resistant TB

Sat, 05 Jan 2013 11:37:53 +0530

It's a breakthrough. A new line of treatment for multi-drug resistant (MDR) tuberculosis has been approved by the US Food and Drug Administration for the first time in 40 years. Tested on 440 patients in the US in two phase-II clinical trials, the drug Sirturo could prove to be a game changer.

Infosys award winner's research may help find AIDS cure

Thu, 03 Jan 2013 10:00:18 +0530

Twenty five years ago when Dr Satyajit Mayor shifted from engineering to chemistry while studying at IIT-Mumbai, he was the butt of jokes for moving to a non-lucrative course. But today Dr Mayor has shown he made the right choice. His research could now help find cure to fatal diseases like cancer and AIDS.

US: Scientists solve mystery behind human itching

Sun, 30 Dec 2012 10:27:03 +0530

Scientists have discovered nerve cells that deal solely with itching sensations in humans, a breakthrough which can lead to effective treatments for pain relief. The new findings are also important because they provide a target for new gen-next anti-itch medications.

751 women screened for cervical cancer in 8 hours

Thu, 27 Dec 2012 05:49:31 +0530

With 1,30,000 new cases of cervical cancer diagnosed every year in the country, India accounts for nearly a third of all new cases in the world. What's worse, in another decade, more than 2.3 lakh new cases of this preventable cancer might be diagnosed annually. Yet, doctors in this campaign found that awareness for cervical cancer is extremely low. 95 per cent of women who turned up for screening had no idea what cervical cancer was...Some called it cancer of the neck and cancer of the abdomen!

Health 2012: Fight against polio to dismal malnutrition figures

Thu, 27 Dec 2012 09:22:41 +0530

As 2012 comes to an end, CNN-IBN takes a look at the key health issues of the year - from the fight against polio that India can take pride in to the dismal malnutrition figures that shame the nation.

It's difficult for a rape survivor to deal with the trauma: Psychiatrists

Tue, 25 Dec 2012 09:36:01 +0530

Even as the nation prays for the 23-year-old gangrape survivor in Delhi, psychiatrists tell CNN-IBN that it could take quite some time to deal with the emotional trauma. The extensive media coverage could also trigger trauma in other rape survivors.

US: Suicide-triggering brain chemical discovered

Sun, 16 Dec 2012 05:25:29 +0530

Researchers have found the first evidence that a chemical in the brain called glutamate is linked to suicidal behaviour, offering new hope for efforts to prevent people from taking their own lives. Michigan State University's Lena Brundin and an international investigating team found the first evidence that glutamate is more active in the brains of people who attempt suicide.

Drug resistance in TB has increased in India: Dr MS Kanwar

Fri, 14 Dec 2012 05:30:15 +0530

Dr MS Kanwar, senior consultant, respiratory medicine at Indraprastha Apollo Hospitals, joined IBNLive readers for an interaction on why India is not being able to curb the incidence of TB cases.

Diabetes drug may restore memory in Alzheimer patients

Wed, 12 Dec 2012 06:16:35 +0530

A drug intended for diabetes appears to restore memory in brain cells affected by Alzheimer's disease, researchers say. Medical researchers at the University of Alberta led by Jack Jhamandas took brain tissue from animal models with Alzheimer's disease and tested the tissue in the lab, looking specifically at the cells' memory capacity.

Bedroom TV increases risk of obesity in children

Tue, 11 Dec 2012 03:28:15 +0530

Children watching TV in bedrooms might have greater chances of becoming obese, says a US study.

Formula food toxic for premature baby's cells

Tue, 11 Dec 2012 12:05:09 +0530

Infant formula causes cellular death that may contribute to necrotizing enterocolitis, a severe intestinal condition that is often fatal and occurs most commonly in premature infants, says a new study.

Testosterone shots may also prevent heart attacks

Mon, 10 Dec 2012 02:39:46 +0530

Testosterone shots not only can overcome low libido in men but also protect them against heart attacks, says a US study. A five-shot course of the hormone boosted male sex drive as well as their fitness levels, mood and their ability to concentrate.

Fruits, vegetables reduce risk of breast cancer

Sat, 08 Dec 2012 12:17:42 +0530

A diet full of fruits and vegetables could help women reduce risk of developing breast cancer, a study published in the Journal of the National Cancer Institute said.

Eating tomatoes helps fight depression: Study

Wed, 05 Dec 2012 01:04:42 +0530

Eating tomatoes few times a week can reduce your chances of suffering from depression by half, a new study has claimed.

Gene causing 'binge-drinking' in teens discovered

Tue, 04 Dec 2012 05:03:42 +0530

Gene that hard-wires people for binge-drinking, by boosting levels of a happy brain chemical triggered by alcohol, has been discovered, scientists claim.

Key molecule behind Alzheimer's disease identified

Tue, 04 Dec 2012 03:52:51 +0530

Canadian researchers have identified a key molecule that controls a scissor-like protein responsible for sprouting of plaques -- the telltale sign of Alzheimer's disease.

Doctor-patient trust helps brain fight pain, stress

Tue, 04 Dec 2012 09:26:25 +0530

A doctor-patient relationship built on trust and empathy has much more going on than merely putting patients at ease -- it helps the brain beat pain and stress.

Stop touching your face to avoid flu: Study

Mon, 03 Dec 2012 02:23:46 +0530

Something as innocuous as touching your face could infect you with flu, especially after your hands brush with contaminated surfaces, according to a study.

Kerala CM asks PM to impose country-wide ban on gutkha

Mon, 03 Dec 2012 11:53:03 +0530

Kerala Chief Minister Oommen Chandy has written to Prime Minister Manmohan Singh requesting for a country-wide ban on gutkha. Gutkha is banned in 14 states of India and the union territory of Chandigarh.

World AIDS Day: $ 100 mn spent, no vaccine yet

Sat, 01 Dec 2012 11:20:24 +0530

Thirty years since the first reported case of a person infected with the Human Immuno-deficiency Virus or HIV and 25 million deaths later, there's still no realistic prospect of a vaccine against the disease, AIDS.

Karnataka hospital a ray of hope for AIDS victims

Fri, 30 Nov 2012 02:56:26 +0530

Better healthcare and increased awareness have helped control the spread of HIV/AIDS, once feared as an epidemic, according to doctors attending to AIDS victims at the Asha Kiran Hospital, Karnataka's only specialised hospital for treating the disease that has 6,400 registered cases from the state at present.

30 years on, vaccine for HIV still a distant dream

Fri, 30 Nov 2012 11:56:38 +0530

Thirty years since the first case of a person infected with the Human Immunodeficiency Virus or HIV was reported, there is still no realistic prospect of a vaccine for the disease. Records show that in these 30 years, almost 25 million people died of HIV. In 2011, 25 million children worldwide were orphaned by AIDS. According to UNAIDS, there has been a 21 per cent dip worldwide in AIDS-related deaths but 34 million people are still living with HIV.

Hillary Clinton unveils plan for world without AIDS

Fri, 30 Nov 2012 09:53:13 +0530

US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton on Thursday unveiled a blueprint for ending the deadly AIDS virus worldwide, a two-pronged plan that requires increased prevention efforts and greater access to treatment.

Vitamin D may prevent tooth decay: Study

Wed, 28 Nov 2012 04:49:55 +0530

Vitamin D is associated with a 50 per cent reduction in tooth decay, according to new research. The new review of studies of children in several countries highlighted the potential role for vitamin D in helping to prevent tooth decay or dental caries.

Soft drinks increase risk of prostate cancer in men

Wed, 28 Nov 2012 09:16:29 +0530

Men who drink fizzy drinks are not just ruining their teeth but could also be at risk of aggressive prostate cancer, the Daily Mail reported on Tuesday.

Finally, a potential vaccine against kala azar

Tue, 27 Nov 2012 01:52:06 +0530

Scientists at the Indian Institute of Chemical Biology (IICB) here claim to have hit the bull's eye with a potential vaccine directed at the dreaded kala azar disease that claims dozens of lives in eastern India every year.

It's official! More Facebook friends means more stress

Tue, 27 Nov 2012 11:51:30 +0530

A wide circle of friends on Facebook may make you feel popular but it can also give you stress! The more people you have as your Facebook friends, the more likely you are to get stressed trying not to cause offence, according to a new report.

Teenage art lovers may become more depressed: Study

Mon, 26 Nov 2012 03:56:49 +0530

Teens involved in activities such as music, drama and painting after school may become more depressed or sadder than peers who are not so inclined, says a new study.

Both passivity and hyperactivity can damage knees

Mon, 26 Nov 2012 02:35:58 +0530

Both high and low levels of physical activities can speed up damage to the knee cartilage among the middle-aged, says a new study.

Smoking can rot your brain, warns study

Mon, 26 Nov 2012 12:46:49 +0530

Smoking 'rots' the brain by damaging memory, learning and reasoning, according to a new study. Researchers from the King's College London in brain tests and analysis of health and lifestyle data of a group of over-50s found that smoking affects the brain negatively even more than high blood pressure and obesity.

Nano particles protect brain from multiple sclerosis

Fri, 23 Nov 2012 02:26:12 +0530

Nano particles could prevent the immune system from attack of multiple sclerosis (MS), a debilitating nerve disease diagnosed between 20 and 40 years, according to a finding.

Want to remain young? Keep smartphone, watch reality TV

Thu, 22 Nov 2012 04:08:26 +0530

Owning a smartphone, watching reality TV shows and beating younger relatives at games are some of the secrets to keeping young, a new study has claimed.

4D scans show foetuses yawn in the womb: Study

Thu, 22 Nov 2012 01:56:11 +0530

Unborn babies not only hiccup, swallow and stretch in the womb, they also yawn, a new study has found. The 4D scans of 15 healthy foetuses, by Durham and Lancaster Universities, also suggest that yawning is a developmental process which could potentially give doctors another index of a foetus' health.

Cipla appoints Subhanu Saxena as new CEO

Thu, 22 Nov 2012 09:16:53 +0530

Drug-maker Cipla on Thursday said it has appointed Subhanu Saxena as the Chief Executive Officer of the company. The appointment is effective from February 1, 2013.

Gene keeps fat people happier than skinny ones

Wed, 21 Nov 2012 03:34:35 +0530

A specific gene could explain why fat people are happier than their thinner counterparts, says a new research from McMaster University, Canada. Scientists have linked the "fat gene" with the "happy gene".

Job loss may increase risk of heart attack

Tue, 20 Nov 2012 03:14:45 +0530

Being out of work could up the risk of a heart attack and it could be worse for those who are fired or asked to leave.

Encephalitis battle suffers from red tape in UP

Mon, 19 Nov 2012 09:22:37 +0530

Has the battle of the Uttar Pradesh government against Japanese Encephalitis (JE) and AES (Acute Encephalitis Syndrome) in its eastern part been lost to red tape? The answer, shockingly, seems to be yes.

World Diabetes Day & Children's Day: Kids vulnerable too

Wed, 14 Nov 2012 09:54:52 +0530

If you are under the impression that diabetes is an old man's disease, you are wrong. More and more children are falling prey to this lifestyle disease and doctors say it is best to screen children too.

India to have 101.1 million diabetics by 2030

Wed, 14 Nov 2012 08:20:30 +0530

India has 61 million diabetics between 20-79 years according to the International Diabetes Federation. By 2030, this figure is estimated to go up to 101.1 million. President of the International Diabetes Federation Professor Jean Claude Mbanya said, 'Major number of diabetics are in the middle and low income countries."

Pepsi to launch fat-blocking special soft drink

Mon, 12 Nov 2012 08:58:59 +0530

Pepsi plans to launch a version of its cola drink that it claims acts as a fat blocker, the Daily Mail reported on Monday. Pepsi Special is made with dextrin - an indigestible form of dietary fibre. Studies on rats suggest this can reduce the absorption of fat in the body and lower cholesterol levels.

Pregnant women, beware! Mobile radiation harms the baby

Mon, 12 Nov 2012 04:23:07 +0530

Cellphone radiation exposure during pregnancy impacts fetal brain development and may cause hyperactivity, researchers say.

1/3rd of babies born in 2012 could live upto 100 years

Mon, 12 Nov 2012 12:35:08 +0530

A third of new generation babies are expected to survive to celebrate their 100th birthday, thanks to improvement in living standards and medicine, a new study claims.

Mehndi may cause serious side effects, say doctors

Mon, 12 Nov 2012 10:15:02 +0530

Applying chemical-laced 'mehndi' (henna) on the hands can cause serious side effects including skin infection, doctors said, cautioning girls and women against using it.

Half of Indians with erectile dysfunction are diabetic

Mon, 12 Nov 2012 09:30:25 +0530

Diabetes is emerging as a leading cause of erectile dysfunction among Indian men. A recent study says that nearly half of Indian men above the age of 40 years suffering from the condition are diabetic.

100 mn deaths due to smoking in last 100 years in India

Mon, 12 Nov 2012 06:57:12 +0530

A new study has estimated that 100 million people have died due to smoking in India over the last 100 years, and the worst apparently is yet to come. Nearly 4.52 trillion cigarettes and 40.3 trillion beedis have been produced in 100 years, between 1910 and 2010 in India, according to a new study published in the journal Current Science. And in an even more shocking revelation, the study has estimated nearly a 100 million premature deaths in India, as a result of smoking in the last 100 years.

Gargling lemonade can help smokers quit the habit

Sat, 10 Nov 2012 01:19:13 +0530

For smokers willing to kick the butt, scientists have an unusual solution - gargling with a glass of lemonade. In a new study, scientists have found that the interaction of sugar (known as glucose) with the tongue boosts attention as well as energy and can improve self control.

Poor more prone to smoking in India: WHO study

Sat, 10 Nov 2012 01:14:36 +0530

Socio-economic milieu also has a bearing on the smoking habit as poor men in India smoke more than the rich, says a recent study. The World Health Survey (WHS) conducted by the WHO has found that 46.7 per cent of the poor men smoke in India as against 21.8 per cent of the rich men.

This Diwali, stay away from heavy food for glowing skin

Fri, 09 Nov 2012 12:16:48 +0530

Remember to drink water to keep your skin hydrated and stay away from heavy food for that flawless and glowing skin, say experts.

Pregnant diabetic women can use insulin pump now

Thu, 08 Nov 2012 03:22:03 +0530

Women who suffer from gestational diabetes during pregnancy may no longer need to prick themselves with shots of insulin. They can now use an insulin pump.

Bihar: 20 million students pledge not to use tobacco

Thu, 08 Nov 2012 10:53:16 +0530

About 20 million school students in Bihar on Wednesday took a pledge that they would never consume tobacco or related products, and would encourage their family and friends to do the same.

Religious leaders join hands for diabetes awareness

Thu, 08 Nov 2012 10:21:16 +0530

Leaders of different faiths have come forward to spread awareness on diabetes in the national capital ahead of the World Diabetes Day on Nov 14.

Young but having body ache? It's Vitamin D deficiency

Wed, 07 Nov 2012 04:38:56 +0530

Vitamin D deficiency among youngsters, which causes many health problems, is becoming common these days and is a growing health concern, doctors say.

Half of the dieters give up after a month: Study

Mon, 05 Nov 2012 11:58:32 +0530

Nearly 50 per cent people cannot stick to a diet for more than a month, according to a new survey conducted in the UK. Around 28 per cent of young people embark on a new diet each month and 45 per cent of them give up their new eating habits after a week.

Dengue menace in Delhi: Over 750 cases so far

Fri, 26 Oct 2012 09:49:14 +0530

Dengue fever continues to spread fast in the national capital with more than 750 people testing positive this season. Cases are on an all time rise in 2012.

India gearing up to be declared polio free by 2014

Wed, 24 Oct 2012 04:26:47 +0530

Having made unprecedented progress in polio eradication, India is now gearing up to be declared polio free by 2014 by guarding itself against the import of polio virus from neighbouring countries and by boosting routine immunisation. Earlier this year, the World Health Organisation (WHO) had removed India from the list of polio-endemic countries.

2000 kids die every year at Delhi govt hospital

Tue, 23 Oct 2012 10:13:51 +0530

Delhi government's hospital for children - Kalawati Saran Children's Hospital - is turning into a horror zone with almost six kids dying everyday. An RTI document has revealed that over 2000 out of the 24,000 kids admitted every year die at the hospital.

Delhi: AIIMS deputy director among 600 dengue patients

Tue, 23 Oct 2012 08:02:01 +0530

Delhi that has been hit by a dengue scare with over 600 cases and still counting. The latest victim is Vineet Choudhary, the deputy director of AIIMS, one the the country's best known hospitals.

68 pc milk in India non-conforming to FSSAI standard: Govt

Sun, 21 Oct 2012 11:13:10 +0530

Over 68 per cent of milk in the country does not conform to the standards set by the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI), the Centre has told the Supreme Court on a plea for checking sale of synthetic and adulterated milk and various dairy products. The submission has been made by the Centre in its affidavit which referred to a survey conducted by the FSSAI, which had found that over 68 per cent of the "non-conforming" milk was found in urban areas, 66 per cent of which was loose milk.

Women worry about sagging breasts after 29: Study

Fri, 12 Oct 2012 05:15:17 +0530

Sagging breasts, a wrinkly face, thread veins and thinning hair are things that women fret about when they cross the age of 29, according to a study.

Keralites spend 9 per cent of income on tobacco

Fri, 12 Oct 2012 05:06:33 +0530

Smokers in Kerala spend nearly nine per cent of their income on smoking, a survey by the Global Adult Tobacco Survey (GATS) has revealed. Chief Minister Oommen Chandy recently released the report to Paul Sebastian, director, Regional Cancer Centre and vice chairman of Tobacco Free Kerala.

Annoying people can slow down your brain: Study

Thu, 11 Oct 2012 03:02:55 +0530

Here is why you should avoid people who annoy you. Scientists have discovered that being in the company of annoying people slows the rate at which the mind processes movement.

Digital boom means more kids with poor eyesight

Thu, 11 Oct 2012 02:01:47 +0530

With increasing access to computers, smart phones, 3D television, ipads and numerous other gadgets, childhood myopia (near-sightedness) has become a huge risk for urban children, say experts.

Cabinet to discuss encephalitis prevention measures

Thu, 11 Oct 2012 10:45:31 +0530

Over 400 children died in 2012 due to the encephalitis epidemic in eastern Uttar Pradesh. Finally, the government is waking up to the crisis. The Cabinet will meet on Thursday morning and the agenda will be implementation of prevention and control of the disease.

Bihar reels under encephalitis outbreak

Thu, 11 Oct 2012 10:21:11 +0530

The Cabinet is finally set to discuss the encephalitis outbreak that has claimed the lives of hundreds of children this year. The disease is a cause for alarm not just in eastern UP but Bihar as well.

Dengue grips Bangalore, eight people dead

Wed, 10 Oct 2012 11:30:46 +0530

Eight people have died in Bangalore due to dengue and the number of people affected has doubled since July 2012. Bangalore is in the grip of the dengue fever. But what is especially alarming now is the rate at which it is spreading across the city. In October, 700 cases have been confirmed, up from the 373 in July.

Activists question new mental health bill to be proposed

Wed, 10 Oct 2012 10:57:04 +0530

A new mental health bill will soon be presented to the Cabinet for approval. But activists say the bill is only an eyewash. India has the highest suicide rates in the world, said a Lancet study. 10 per cent adult Indians have mental health disorders, according to the World health Organisation and an estimated 1 million Indians are in need of mental health services. 25 years since the mental health act of 1987 came into being, a new Mental Health Care Bill will soon be presented to the Cabinet for approval.

Medicine Nobel winner was once written off by teacher

Wed, 10 Oct 2012 10:43:12 +0530

A British researcher who won the 2012 Nobel Prize for Medicine was once dismissed by his school teacher about his ambition to become a scientist as "quite ridiculous".

Delhi: No home for 30 abandoned mentally ill women

Wed, 10 Oct 2012 10:12:34 +0530

On World Mental Health Day CNN-IBN finds out how being mentally ill is still a stigma. Thirty mentally ill women have been abandoned in Delhi. They have been living in a dilapidated amphitheatre for the past three years in Delhi.

'Gravity' font makes reading easier for dyslexic people

Tue, 09 Oct 2012 05:15:59 +0530

A US-based mobile app designer has created a font with a heavier bottom to give letters 'gravity' and prevent them from flipping and swapping around in the minds of dyslexic readers.

Don't shy away from seeking help for mental problems

Tue, 09 Oct 2012 03:25:24 +0530

With stress becoming an inescapable fact of modern day existence, doctors say depression and other mental problems are becoming common. Sadly, there is not enough awareness of the nature of mental illnesses, and few people seek medical help for them.

Food choices governed by sensitivity of mouth?

Tue, 09 Oct 2012 12:33:47 +0530

Wonder why wine accords so well with a meal. The secret lies in the sensitivity of our mouths, say researchers.

Swine flu claims one more life in Indore, toll up at 7

Mon, 08 Oct 2012 03:47:15 +0530

One more person died of swine flu, taking the death toll due to the virus to seven in Indore division of the state since May this year, a district health official said on Monday.

SC seeks details of clinical trials in the country

Mon, 08 Oct 2012 01:12:56 +0530

The Supreme Court on Monday asked the central government to provide details of clinical trials being conducted throughout the country, their side effects and deaths, if any.

Swine influenza cases on the rise in India

Mon, 08 Oct 2012 10:08:40 +0530

The end of the monsoon season has once again resulted in a spurt of cases of swine influenza, also knows as swine flu, across India.

Scientists crack secret of mosquito's immunity

Fri, 05 Oct 2012 04:04:25 +0530

Scientists have cracked the code of how mosquitoes develop immunity to virus, potentially opening the way to better vaccines for diseases such as dengue.

Watermelon helps prevent heart attack, curbs weight

Fri, 05 Oct 2012 01:27:43 +0530

A new US study has found a daily slice of watermelon could help prevent heart disease by halting the build-up of harmful cholesterol and also be a help in weight control.

Rare surgery in Delhi reconstructs half of baby's heart

Fri, 05 Oct 2012 10:17:39 +0530

In a first-of-its-kind surgery in India, doctors at Delhi's Sir Ganga Ram Hospital operated upon a 46-day-old baby to recreate half of her heart, giving her a normal life she would have otherwise missed.

Gorakhpur: Encephalitis death toll rises

Thu, 04 Oct 2012 11:33:42 +0530

The official toll of encephalitis deaths in Uttar Pradesh in 2012 has gone up to 400. However, if we factor in deaths that haven't been reported, the figure will touch around 1000. The National Child Rights panel has finally taken note after CNN-IBN highlighted encephalitis deaths. But why is the government a mute spectator as children continue to die?

Loopholes in pharma price policy, say drug experts

Thu, 04 Oct 2012 08:50:26 +0530

The Cabinet is expected to take a decision on the proposed pharma price control policy on Thursday, which has been in discussion since 2007. But five years, two GoMs and a Supreme Court deadline later, drug experts say there are major loopholes in it. The question is whether the new policy will cut down drug prices or will medical bills go higher up in the long term.

Dengue back to haunt Delhi, 98 cases confirmed

Wed, 03 Oct 2012 07:48:39 +0530

Dengue is back in Delhi with 98 cases identified ever since the outbreak. The experts have blamed it on the lack of fumigation and sources said that municipal workers were unwilling to work because they had not got their salaries.

Older drug Chloroquine found effective against malaria

Wed, 03 Oct 2012 05:18:24 +0530

Chloroquine, an efficacious old drug, is once again beginning to work against malaria, one of the most widespread scourges in the world.

Tanning beds linked to skin cancer

Wed, 03 Oct 2012 12:28:03 +0530

Indoor tanning beds can cause non-melanoma skin cancer, and the risk is greater the earlier one starts tanning, suggests a new scientific analysis.

Vitamin D does not cure severe cold

Wed, 03 Oct 2012 10:34:57 +0530

Vitamin D does not reduce the severity of colds, even for those who received a monthly dose of 100,000 units in a trial, says a study.

Soon, a drug to boost blood circulation

Mon, 01 Oct 2012 04:54:35 +0530

Researchers have launched worldwide trials of a drug that boosts the ability of red blood cells to carry oxygen around the body, and can aid faster recovery of patients with heavy blood loss.

224 million Indians undernourished: Report

Mon, 01 Oct 2012 12:49:28 +0530

India has 224.6 million undernourished people as nearly a fifth of the country's population does not receive the minimum number of calories required by an average individual, says the newly launched Global Food Security Index (GFSI).

Longer sleep hours lower diabetes risk in teenagers

Mon, 01 Oct 2012 12:18:14 +0530

Longer sleep hours could prevent the onset of diabetes among teenagers, besides improving their insulin resistance, suggests a new study.

Condom manufacturer 'adopts' Kerala village

Mon, 01 Oct 2012 12:09:16 +0530

Premier Indian condom manufacturer HLL Lifecare Limited has adopted Karakulam village in Thiruvananthapuram district as part of its corporate social responsibility programme.

Heartmate II offers new hope for terminal heart patients

Mon, 01 Oct 2012 10:57:03 +0530

There's new hope for terminal heart patients, with a new pumping device promising to provide rest to the worn-out heart and even recharge it - adding years and quality to a patient's life.

Indian Muslims at the bottom of healthcare: Kapil Sibal

Mon, 01 Oct 2012 10:53:11 +0530

Kapil Sibal, minister for HRD, Communications and IT on Saturday said that the Muslim community in India was at the "bottom of the pile" as far as healthcare was concerned.

World Heart Day: 5 ways to keep your heart healthy

Sat, 29 Sep 2012 08:09:34 +0530

It's a good time to pay attention to your heart - for September 29 is World Heart Day. Heart diseases currently are the leading cause of death - especially in urban and rural India. It is also estimated that by 2020, India will have the largest cardiovascular burden globally, accounting for almost one-third deaths.

Kerala firm prepares the largest blood donors directory

Fri, 28 Sep 2012 01:15:29 +0530

A Kerala company is preparing to launch what could be India's largest directory of blood donors.

GoM submits pharma pricing proposal to Cabinet

Fri, 28 Sep 2012 10:41:57 +0530

A ministers panel, headed by Agriculture Minister Sharad Pawar, on Thursday finalised the pharma pricing policy under which 348 essential drugs will come under price control of the government.

More young women falling prey to heart diseases: study

Fri, 28 Sep 2012 10:28:19 +0530

Ahead of the World Heart Day on September 29, new studies have revealed that more women are falling prey to heart diseases, breaking the myth about men being at a greater risk.

Antibiotics may replace surgery for appendicitis

Thu, 27 Sep 2012 05:31:02 +0530

Antibiotics can replace invasive surgery for the treatment of acute appendicitis involving the removal of the organ, as it could be just as effective, a new study has found.

Escorts Heart Institute to pay Rs 50,000 for negligence

Thu, 27 Sep 2012 04:25:43 +0530

Taking a tough stand against medical negligence, the apex consumer court has slapped a Rs 50,000 penalty on the Delhi-based Fortis Escorts Heart Institute for an infected blood transfusion that left a patient afflicted with Hepatitis B within weeks of undergoing a bypass surgery in 1995.

More Indian youths suffering from heart diseases

Thu, 27 Sep 2012 01:21:23 +0530

With an ever-increasing number of Indians suffering from heart diseases, a drastic change in lifestyle and eating habits is the need of the hour to tackle the alarming situation with a special focus on youth, say doctors.

In India, gift-giving drives drug makers' marketing

Wed, 26 Sep 2012 06:29:45 +0530

Doctors, drug reps and other healthcare insiders said domestic and multinational drug makers routinely shower Indian doctors with gifts, posh junkets abroad, and cash payments disguised as consultancy or other types of fees.

Xbox games get children moving, but benefits unclear

Wed, 26 Sep 2012 06:21:54 +0530

Kids burned more calories while playing dance and boxing video games than they did during a sedentary car racing game, in a new study.

Synthetic drug shows promise in brain cancer

Wed, 26 Sep 2012 05:36:52 +0530

Researchers led by an Indian-origin investigator are testing the suitability of a synthetic cannabinoid drug - dexanabinol - for curing brain cancer.

Fast-food logos light up children's brains

Wed, 26 Sep 2012 04:40:25 +0530

The appetite centres of children's brains light up when they are shown advertising images such as the McDonald's logo, a study reveals.

WHO issues guidance on SARS-like virus, gears up for haj

Wed, 26 Sep 2012 04:00:31 +0530

The World Health Organization on Wednesday urged health workers around the world to report any patient with acute respiratory infection who may have traveled to Saudi Arabia or Qatar and been exposed to a new SARS-like virus confirmed in two people so far.

Researchers harness skin virus to fight acne

Wed, 26 Sep 2012 03:47:07 +0530

Researchers are harnessing a harmless virus living in the pores of our skin to seek out and kill bugs that cause pimples, the biggest woe of teenagers.

'Urban Indians face greater heart disease risk'

Sun, 23 Sep 2012 10:37:05 +0530

A sedentary lifestyle, lack of exercise and poor eating habits are making millions of urban Indians face a high risk of heart disease, a study by a Mumbai-based consumer products major has revealed.

Chocolates create same high as opium: study

Fri, 21 Sep 2012 06:31:10 +0530

Are you a chocoholic? Then you may be suffering from a craving similar to drug addiction.

Indian vaccine for Japanese encephalitis launched

Thu, 13 Sep 2012 07:41:00 +0530

Pharma firm Biological E Ltd (BEL) on Thursday launched the country's first indigenous vaccine to tackle Japanese encephalitis (JE), a deadly viral disease.

Gym goers beware, killer steroids in supplements

Mon, 03 Sep 2012 08:50:31 +0530

A growing number of fitness gyms are selling and encouraging the use of body-building steroids. A family lost its young son Rijo to these drugs.

Scientist invents device for easy heart check-up

Wed, 29 Aug 2012 08:30:47 +0530

India is the global capital for heart disease. More than six crore Indians are already victims, and the number is rising every year.

56 pc drop in HIV infections in India since 2000

Fri, 24 Aug 2012 03:24:34 +0530

The number of new annual HIV infections has declined by around 56 per cent during the last decade in the country, the Lok Sabha was informed Friday.

Over half the world's population consumes tobacco

Fri, 17 Aug 2012 06:32:39 +0530

A new Lancet study reveals that there are more smokers worldwide than previously thought and that the global tobacco burden may have been underestimated. In the light of these revelations, does India need tighten its anti-tobacco campaign?

Mumbai woman is India's 1st to get lung transplant

Thu, 16 Aug 2012 11:52:36 +0530

In a major achievement, a Mumbai woman became the first India to have successfully got her lung transplanted. A year-long wait for a suitable lung and a complex 12-hour long operation gave Jayashree Mehta a fresh breath of life.

Cipla launches HIV/AIDS treatment kit at Rs 158

Tue, 14 Aug 2012 05:37:48 +0530

Drug major Cipla on Tuesday said it has launched 'Qvir', a four-drug kit priced at Rs 158 per kit to be used for treating HIV/AIDS. The kit consists of two tablets packaged together in one strip which represents a single day's treatment, Cipla said in a statement.

India witnesses 56 per cent drop in HIV cases

Tue, 14 Aug 2012 04:21:56 +0530

The country has witnessed a 56 per cent drop in HIV related cases in the last one decade, the government on Monday said. "HIV infections have declined by 56 per cent during the last decade from 2.7 lakh in 2000 to 1.2 lakh in 2009 in our country," Health and Family Welfare Minister Ghulam Nabi Azad said.

Stem cells drive human creativity: Scientists

Fri, 10 Aug 2012 06:48:24 +0530

Scientists claim to have discovered a new type of stem cells responsible for creative thinking and memories in humans. Researchers at The Scripps Research Institute identified a stem cell population that may give birth to neurons which play a key role in abstract thought and creativity.

Scientists close to developing anti-malaria vaccine

Mon, 06 Aug 2012 01:25:38 +0530

Australian researchers have made a major breakthrough in the quest for a vaccine against malaria, which snuffs out a million lives every year, particularly of children.

Scientists succeed in creating artificial skin

Thu, 02 Aug 2012 01:21:35 +0530

In some good news for burn victims and sufferers of other skin-related conditions, replacement skin may soon be easily available as scientists have engineered artificial skin by mixing biomaterials.

Cells responsible for cancer growth identified

Thu, 02 Aug 2012 12:43:48 +0530

In a breakthrough expected to develop a 'real cure' for cancer, scientists claimed to have identified cells that cause tumours to grow and are resistant to chemotherapy and radiotherapy causing cancer to relapse.

Demystified: What are gender tests?

Thu, 26 Jul 2012 08:51:21 +0530

Asian Games silver medallist Santhi Soundarajan's tragic story from being the nations top athlete to a daily wage labourer due to a gender test result made headlines. But what are these 'gender tests'? How exact are these tests that have also been conducted on another athlete Pinki Parmanik?

Anti-tobacco groups applaud gutka ban in states

Wed, 25 Jul 2012 10:00:08 +0530

In a major breakthrough, six states have banned gutka and other tobacco products. The anti-tobacco lobby is calling it a major victory. While the country is fighting the larger battle to ban gutka, Sarfabad in Uttar Pradesh has become the third village to go tobacco free. The Panchayat there has decided to ban gutka after several young people succumbed to critical diseases.

Potty training kids before age 3 may hurt them

Fri, 20 Jul 2012 03:41:47 +0530

Potty training your kid before the age of three may be harmful for them.

AIDS: Lack of funds hits ex-sex workers' rehab

Fri, 20 Jul 2012 01:30:34 +0530

Thirty years since the first reported case of a person infected with the HIV virus and 25 million deaths later, an AIDS-free generation still seems an audacious goal.

US approves first pill to help prevent HIV

Tue, 17 Jul 2012 11:27:53 +0530

The Food and Drug Administration on Monday approved the first drug shown to reduce the risk of HIV infection, the latest milestone in the 30-year battle against the virus that causes AIDS.

US pushing India to hike cancer drug price

Sat, 14 Jul 2012 01:04:12 +0530

Even as President Barack Obama is plugging his signature law to lower health care costs at home, his administration is pressurising India and other countries to impose higher prices even for lifesaver cancer drugs.

Cancer cure possible in a decade: Top scientist

Fri, 13 Jul 2012 07:04:47 +0530

The world could have a cure for four in five of all cancer cases in a decade, if scientists revolutionise the way they approach the deadly disease, a top scientist has said.

Delhi: Monsoon sees rise in malaria, dengue cases

Thu, 12 Jul 2012 01:40:11 +0530

Less than a week after the monsoon hit the national capital, scores of cases of dengue and malaria have already been reported. More than 86 cases of Malaria and five cases of dengue have been reported, which is almost double the number of cases reported in 2011 till early July. But health authorities say there is no cause for alarm.

World's first anti-obesity shot promising

Mon, 09 Jul 2012 06:23:47 +0530

The world's first anti-obesity vaccine has shown promising results in boosting weight loss, according to a study.

Coca Cola and Pepsi contain alcohol: Study

Thu, 28 Jun 2012 12:24:18 +0530

Coca-Cola and Pepsi contain minute traces of alcohol, a study has revealed. According to tests carried out by the Paris-based National Institute of Consumption, more than half of leading colas contain traces of alcohol, Daily Mail reported on Wednesday.

Health Ministry bans Tuberculosis antibody tests

Tue, 26 Jun 2012 09:48:50 +0530

The Union Health Ministry has ordered a blanket ban on Tubercolosis antibody tests after the World Health Organisation (WHO) raised an alarm. This came following inaccurate tests that gave false results leading to perfectly healthy patients being put on powerful TB drugs. The WHO had raised the alarm after reviewing 94 studies globally more than a year ago.

Cross-border polio spread a threat to India

Tue, 19 Jun 2012 09:49:19 +0530

India has been polio free for over a year. But the big danger now is a cross-border threat. Pakistan is seeing a sudden surge of new polio cases with the Taliban blocking the Polio vaccination drive in Waziristan.

Soon, a pill to motivate you to hit the gym

Thu, 14 Jun 2012 01:22:53 +0530

Want to shed those extra flab but struggle to get to the gym? Don't worry, scientists have now found a potential pill which they say could motivate you to exercise harder.

Fairness creams can lead to kidney damage: report

Thu, 14 Jun 2012 10:30:32 +0530

The fairness creams and soaps may promise you a fair skin but a new study now warns of dangerous side-effects, like kidney damage.

India a surrogacy hub despite the flip side

Tue, 12 Jun 2012 09:40:59 +0530

India is fast turning into a surrogacy hub for couples desperate to have children. But there is a flip side - the possibility of exploitation. CNN-IBN takes a look at both sides of what's being called the fertility industry.

CT scan in childhood increases brain cancer risk

Thu, 07 Jun 2012 03:13:10 +0530

Radiation exposure from multiple CT scans in childhood may triple the risk of brain cancer and leukaemia, a new study has warned. Researchers led by a team from the Newcastle University looked at the records of 175,000 children and young people under 21 aged who had CT(computerised tomography) scans in British hospitals between 1985 and 2002.

Senior citizens welcome new health insurance rules

Thu, 07 Jun 2012 09:41:27 +0530

The Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority's (IRDA) new policies have brought much relief to the senior citizens with the age limit raised to 65 years.

Maharashtra: Anti-tobacco rules being openly flouted

Mon, 04 Jun 2012 08:50:25 +0530

As Maharashtra struggles to curb the sale of tobacco products near schools, surveys done by the NGO Salaam Bombay Foundation throw up some disturbing statistics. 1 in 4 children at Mumbai's municipal schools use some form of tobacco.

Govt-run firms violate anti-tobacco treaty

Thu, 31 May 2012 07:10:38 +0530

On World No Tobacco Day, CNN-IBN has accessed an RTI query that shows that government run firms have invested in companies like ITC and VST that depend majorly on tobacco for profits. This is in violation of an international treaty India signed in 2004. Anti-tobacco groups are questioning the nexus between the government and tobacco majors.

Gates meets Rotary International India to discuss Polio campaign

Thu, 31 May 2012 06:59:07 +0530

Bill Gates met Rotary International India on Thursday in New Delhi on his three day visit to the country where he is expected to meet a number of Government functionaries before heading to Bangalore for a discussion on philanthropy with India's industrial leaders.

Andhra village to be declared tobacco-free

Wed, 30 May 2012 11:17:44 +0530

Sustained efforts of the members of Pongalipaka,a village in Andhra Pradesh have paid off as the place would be declared tobacco-free on May 31, the sources said. The announcement would be made on May 31, which is celebrated as the World No Tobacco Day.

Americans flocking to India for stem cell therapy

Mon, 28 May 2012 09:41:15 +0530

A growing number of Americans are travelling to India to seek treatment for rare diseases through India's experimental embryonic stem cell therapy, according to an investigative report.

Wheat allergy or celiac a cause of malnutrition

Mon, 28 May 2012 08:48:53 +0530

A recent study conducted by doctors at AIIMS and Maulana Azad Medical College has shown a startling increase in the number of celiac cases in the country. The study reveals that undiagnosed celiac or allergy to wheat may be a major cause of malnutrition in the country.

NASA space drink can reverse signs of ageing?

Sun, 27 May 2012 04:16:04 +0530

A "space drink" developed by NASA to protect astronauts from radiation can also reduce wrinkles and reverse the telltale signs of ageing in just four months, say researchers, following a human trial.

7 pc anti-malarial drugs in India fake: Study

Thu, 24 May 2012 01:14:52 +0530

A study in The Lancet says that one-third of malaria medicines in South East Asia and Africa are either fake or of poor quality.

'7 pc anti-malarial drugs sold in India fake'

Wed, 23 May 2012 10:11:02 +0530

A new study by UK-based medical journal Lancet has found that seven per cent of anti-malarial drugs tested in India are of poor quality and many are fake. The study goes on to say that 1 in every 3 anti-malarial drugs sold in southeast Asia are also fake.

'Antibiotic azithromycin can cause cardiovascular death'

Sun, 20 May 2012 09:39:07 +0530

A US study has found that the commonly used antibiotic, azithromycin, poses a big threat to the heart. The study published in the New England Journal of Medicine says that azithromycin can cause cardiovascular death.

What you should eat to fight the heat

Thu, 17 May 2012 05:27:05 +0530

With summers in full swing and the mercury heading north, doctors advise that apart from drinking lots of water, a special summer diet consisting of light and healthy food would ensure a cool mind and body.

'Drugs banned in developed world sold in India'

Thu, 10 May 2012 01:23:12 +0530

Pointing to a collusive nexus between drug manufacturers, officials of Drugs Control Organisation and medical experts in granting approvals to new drugs, a Parliamentary Panel said drugs banned, discarded or withdrawn in developed countries are in circulation in India.

Govt makes tuberculosis a notifiable disease

Wed, 09 May 2012 10:03:06 +0530

With cases of drug-resistant tuberculosis on the rise, the government has finally agreed to make this a notifiable disease.

Dana, Heisnam cases: Student suicides on the rise

Mon, 07 May 2012 09:32:28 +0530

The recent cases of student suicides - one in Gurgaon and the other in Bangalore - once again highlights the bitter question: Are we giving a suitable environment for our loved ones to grow?

'Low oxygen levels drive cancer growth'

Sun, 06 May 2012 05:31:48 +0530

Low oxygen levels in cells, not genetic mutations, may fuel uncontrollable cancer growth, says a new discovery.

Cancer drugs to cost less, Cipla slashes prices

Sat, 05 May 2012 07:51:31 +0530

After the Indian government recently lifted a patent license, Indian Pharma Major, Cipla, has announced a massive reduction of up to 76 per cent in its cancer drug prices.

Mumbai: 2 new cases of drug-resistant TB found

Mon, 30 Apr 2012 02:03:28 +0530

Four months after Mumbai's premier Hinduja hospital reported 12 cases of "Totally Drug Resistant TB", the hospital has reported 2 new cases. The bad news is that the state health department remains in denial.

Non-polio paralysis cases going up

Thu, 26 Apr 2012 09:24:08 +0530

The Pulse polio program may be a success, but are experts focusing too much on vaccination? Perhaps even over-dosing some children?

Malaria is turning drug resistant, incurable: Report

Wed, 25 Apr 2012 10:14:10 +0530

By the time you're done watching this report, somewhere in the world - a child would have succumbed to malaria. A public health disaster in sub-Saharan Africa and parts of South East Asia, Malaria poses a threat to a 100 crore Indians, according to the latest World Malaria Report. About 1.5 million people suffer from malaria annually.

57 people die of swine flu in India

Wed, 25 Apr 2012 06:02:25 +0530

As many as 57 people have died, mostly in Maharashtra, of swine flu in the country till April 18 this year, the Rajya Sabha was informed on Tuesday.

Swine flu claims one more life in Tamil Nadu

Wed, 25 Apr 2012 12:57:51 +0530

A 55-year-old woman succumbed to swine flu at Government Rajaji Hospital in Madurai on Tuesday taking the A (H1N1) virus toll in Tamil Nadu to three this month.

50 pc of world's pneumonia deaths in India

Tue, 24 Apr 2012 07:04:24 +0530

India contributes to more than 50 per cent of the world's pneumonia deaths. Pneumonia is fast emerging as the next big challenge after polio for the country. During the World Immunisation Week, the question is whether pneumonia vaccines should be introduced in India's national immunisation programme.

'Gutka contains carcinogen magnesium carbonate'

Fri, 20 Apr 2012 10:42:32 +0530

Gutka packets on average contain seven per cent magnesium carbonate, which is a chemical used in fire extinguishers, according to The Food And Drug Administration. The news is alarming as 206 million Indians use some form of smokeless tobacco.

'Breast cancer is actually 10 different diseases'

Thu, 19 Apr 2012 03:24:10 +0530

Breast cancer is "not one disease, but 10 different diseases", according to a "landmark" study that could revolutionise its treatment. An international team of researchers that analysed breast cancers from 2,000 women said the classifications could help improve treatment by tailoring drugs for patients' exact type of breast cancer and also predict survival more accurately.

MP becomes first state to ban sale of 'gutka'

Wed, 18 Apr 2012 06:32:16 +0530

More than seven months after the Centre's new food safety law banned tobacco containing products, the Madhya Pradesh government has been the first state to implement the ban, starting April 2012. Its mandate is very clear, no sale and no manufacture of any food that contains tobacco.

How to protect yourself from swine flu

Mon, 16 Apr 2012 02:19:49 +0530

Swine flu has spread across the country with hundreds of cases being reported. By far, 689 cases of H1N1 have been reported from 11 States so far. Given the rising concerns, here are some steps to protect yourself from swine flu.

Swine flu situation under control, says Govt

Thu, 12 Apr 2012 07:16:03 +0530

Some good news amidst the gloom. Doctors in Gujarat have confirmed the second death in the state due to swine flu. But there is some good news - The National Institute of Virology in Pune says the transmission rate has dropped.

Gujarat: 57-year-old dies of swine flu

Wed, 11 Apr 2012 09:54:41 +0530

Swine flu claimed another life in Gujarat. 57-year-old Yasmeena Bano Hussain died in an Ahmedabad hospital on Tuesday night. This was the second death in the state in three days. A 52-year-old man had died in Rajkot on Saturday.

Parkinson's disease remains largely misunderstood

Wed, 11 Apr 2012 09:54:07 +0530

India has an estimated 1 million patients suffering from Parkinson's disease. Parkinson's affects 1 in 1000 people, but remains largely misunderstood. It's mainly recognised by tell-tale tremors.

Delhi: Swine flu reported, govt says all's well

Tue, 10 Apr 2012 01:43:09 +0530

The Delhi government on Tuesday admitted that the capital has till now recorded six case of swine flu since January 2012. Delhi Health Minister Dr Ashok Kumar Walia said that all the six people, who tested positive for swine flu, have recovered and the government has been is keeping a close watch on the situation.

Swine flu panic goes viral in Chennai

Mon, 09 Apr 2012 10:19:00 +0530

CHENNAI: Though there hasnt been a steep rise in the number of swine flu cases reported in the city, all the talk over the H1N1 v..

'Yogathon' campaign to mark World Health Day

Sat, 07 Apr 2012 08:19:34 +0530

April 7 will be observed as World Health Day and thousands are expected to take part in a 'Yogathon' performing 'Surya Namaskars'. The event is being hosted by the Bangalore-based Art of Living, founded by spiritual guru Sri Sri Ravi Shankar.

Bangalore: Health Department to combat H1N1

Fri, 06 Apr 2012 10:34:00 +0530

Following the recent death of a 43-year-old woman to H1N1 influenza, the State Health Department said it was well-prepared to tackle the virus attack with adequate stock of vaccines. On March 27, the victim died at a Hebbal-based private hospital, where she was admitted on March 24.

Swine flu: 48-year-old dies, death toll up to 26

Fri, 06 Apr 2012 08:54:55 +0530

One more person has died in Pune of swine flu, taking the death toll in the city to 11 this year. The victim was a 48-year-old diabetic patient and was admitted on March 26 with fever and breathlessness. The swine flu death toll in the country has now gone up to 26 this year.

Swine Flu scare: Answers to all your questions

Thu, 05 Apr 2012 06:35:24 +0530

Dr Om Shrivastav, Head of Infectious Diseases, Jaslok Hospital answers some very important questions about Swine Flu.

Swine flu outbreak: How worried should you be?

Thu, 05 Apr 2012 02:31:27 +0530

More than 350 people have tested positive and 26 patients have succumbed to swine flu this year. The question is how worried should one be.

Swine flu reported from HP, one more case in TN

Thu, 05 Apr 2012 11:24:56 +0530

Two more suspected cases of swine flu have been reported. While one case is from Himachal Pradesh, the second patient is from Tamil Nadu. In Himachal Pradesh a 55-year-old woman from Mandi district was admitted to an isolation ward of the Indira Gandhi Medical College and Hospital in Shimla on Wednesday. The suspect is the first case in the state in 2012.

Swine flu returns, 350 people test positive

Wed, 04 Apr 2012 09:55:27 +0530

It's the return of swine flu with more than 350 people testing positive, and a 34-year-old in Nashik becoming the 25th casualty this season. Should we be worried? Maharashtra seems to be bearing the brunt of this outbreak of swine flu.

Swine flu claims 1 more life; 330 cases reported

Wed, 04 Apr 2012 10:34:49 +0530

One more swine flu death has been reported from Maharashtra. After getting treatment for more than a year, 35-year-old Nandu Chavan succumbed to swine flu in Nashik on Wednesday.

Tobacco's the biggest cause of cancers in India

Tue, 03 Apr 2012 05:42:48 +0530

Tobacco is addictive, causes cancer and is killing nearly 1.2 lakh young Indians. Two major studies were released in the past week. A study in the Lancet, and the World Tobacco Atlas both found that tobacco use is the single biggest cause of cancers in India, resulting in 40 per cent of cancer deaths in Indian men.

Highest number of cancer deaths among India's youth

Tue, 03 Apr 2012 08:39:55 +0530

Breast cancer gene discovered, say scientists

Mon, 02 Apr 2012 12:07:11 +0530

Scientists have discovered a gene which they claim can determine more accurately whether a woman has an increased risk of developing breast cancer.

Coping with autism, a poorly understood disorder

Mon, 02 Apr 2012 09:21:54 +0530

It is World Autism Awareness Day on Monday. At least 1 million people in India live with autism, which is a condition that is still very poorly understood. For many parents, one of the biggest challenge is teaching the world to adapt.

'Consensual sex can lead to as many injuries as rape'

Sun, 01 Apr 2012 04:26:21 +0530

Consensual sex can cause as many vaginal injuries in women as rape, according to a new study. Researchers at the University of Southern Denmark have carried out the study and found that vaginal injuries are as common among women who have had voluntary sex as among rape victims, Forensic Science International journal reported.

Junk food packet labels misleading: study

Sat, 31 Mar 2012 10:48:34 +0530

A new study by the Centre for Science and Environment has found that at least 16 major food brands may label themselves as 'healthy' but are in fact not so. Most junk foods contain very high levels of trans fats, salts and sugar, leading to obesity and diabetes.

Medical council scam: MCI secretary sacked

Sat, 31 Mar 2012 06:47:34 +0530

The Health Ministry has sacked Medical Council of India Secretary Sangeeta Sharma. This comes days after CNN-IBN reported how she was blocking investigations into the Medical council scam.

Fresh outbreak of H1NI, 21 deaths in 3 months

Fri, 30 Mar 2012 12:19:08 +0530

Fresh outbreaks of dreaded H1N1 virus have surfaced in Maharashtra, Rajasthan and some other states claiming at least 21 lives in the last three months. At least 309 cases have been reported in five states including Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka and Gujarat, according to the latest Health ministry figures.

6 lakh Indians died of cancer in 2010: report

Thu, 29 Mar 2012 09:02:28 +0530

A landmark study published in The Lancet has found that cancer hits Indians much earlier than Westerners. Cancer claimed 6 lakh Indian lives in 2010 and contrary to popular perception, cancer is no longer a disease of the rich. It killed twice as many as poor and illiterate Indians as their educated, wealthy urban counterparts, according to the new Million Death Study in The Lancet that used research from across 16 centres.

H1N1 cases rise; swine flu spreads to Gujarat

Tue, 27 Mar 2012 09:32:17 +0530

Swine flu has returned to the country. Nearly 211 cases from 5 states and 16 deaths across this country have been reported in this year itself, with Pune again worst-hit.

Pune swine flu spurt due to erratic weather: Doctors

Sun, 25 Mar 2012 09:58:14 +0530

Swine flu is back and like the 2009 crisis, Pune seems worst hit with 69 cases and 7 deaths in the last two weeks. However, the virus is not restricted to Pune alone. It is spreading to other parts of India as well. Nearly 27 cases have been reported from Andhra Pradesh and 28 from Rajasthan, with the latter reporting 5 deaths.

Swine flu returns, kills 14 in 15 days

Sun, 25 Mar 2012 07:18:32 +0530

A year after killing hundreds, swine flu is back across several cities in the country. Nearly 14 deaths have been reported in the past 15 days, out of which 8 were reported from Pune alone.

India has a long way to go to tackle TB

Sat, 24 Mar 2012 01:43:05 +0530

It's World Tuberculosis Day and India has a long way to go to tackle the disease. Two people die every three minutes in the country due to Tuberculosis, adding 1.8 million new cases every year. A preventable, curable disease which should have been eradicated 50 years ago, has turned deadlier.

World Tuberculosis Day: Myths and facts about TB

Sat, 24 Mar 2012 11:54:43 +0530

As a part of CNN-IBN's efforts to increase awareness about this disease, on World tuberculosis Day, Dr Sanjeev Mehta, leading Chest Physician with Lilavati Hospital, talks about the complications, risk factors and myths associated with the disease.

Swine flu scare returns, 12 die in two weeks

Fri, 23 Mar 2012 06:03:15 +0530

After a calm year, swine flu has again reared its head in Maharashtra, with 69 cases and seven deaths reported in the last fortnight in Pune.

Cancer drug made cheaper, patients to benefit

Tue, 13 Mar 2012 07:02:52 +0530

The Indian Patent Office has given the Hyderabad-based Natco Pharma Limited the go-ahead in the form of a compulsory license to legally make and sell a low-cost generic version of German company Bayer's anti-cancer drug, Nexavar.

Industry split over nod to Natco to sell Bayer's drug

Tue, 13 Mar 2012 04:56:09 +0530

India's decision to allow Natco Pharma to sell Bayer's patented cancer drug Nexavar has divided the pharmaceutical industry with domestic firms welcoming it while multinationals said 'arbitrarily' using of compulsory licenses will undermine innovation in the sector.

Rs 2.84-lakh cancer drug to cost Rs 8,880

Tue, 13 Mar 2012 11:31:33 +0530

Bringing huge relief to cancer and kidney patients in India, the government on Monday allowed Hyderabad-based Natco Pharma to manufacture and sell cancer-treatment drug Nexavar at a price over 30 times lower than charged by its patent-holder and German multinational Bayer Corporation under Section 84 of the Indian Patent Act.

Budget 2012: Wishlist of the healthcare sector

Tue, 13 Mar 2012 10:14:33 +0530

The Indian healthcare industry is rapidly growing at 12 per cent but yet the sector is in shambles. The sector, therefore, has high expectations from the Union Budget, both for reforms and expenditure.

Coke, Pepsi to make changes in colour

Fri, 09 Mar 2012 09:43:32 +0530

Coca-Cola Co and PepsiCo Inc are changing the way they make the caramel colouring used in their sodas as a result of a California law that mandates drinks containing a certain level of carcinogens bear a cancer warning label.

Mumbai: Rare surgery cures baby of birth defect

Fri, 02 Mar 2012 09:50:06 +0530

Like most infants, 14-month-old Pranav is fascinated by the sound of his rattle, thankfully oblivious to the complicated surgeries he's just undergone. Malnourished from birth, he also suffered from a rare congenital heart defect.

Cancer 'wonder drug' affects bone density: report

Thu, 01 Mar 2012 09:51:47 +0530

A new concern has come to light for those battling breast cancer. A drug commonly used in India to treat the condition has been found to decrease bone density in older women.

People over 65 die from stroke in developing nations

Thu, 01 Mar 2012 08:11:21 +0530

Stroke is one of the main cause of death among people over the age of 65 in developing countries like India and China, according to new research.

Health outlay to be increased to 2.5 pc of GDP

Wed, 29 Feb 2012 03:12:05 +0530

s directed by the Prime Minister a meeting was held in PMO on Government's priorities in Health sector, particularly over the next 5 years. The meeting specifically focused on implementation of recommendations of the National Commission for Macroeconomics & Health (NCMH) and the High Level Expert Group (HLEG) on Health set up by Planning Commission.

After polio, India to eliminate measles, tetanus

Sun, 26 Feb 2012 10:40:38 +0530

Laying emphasis on strengthening of routine immunisation, Union Health Minister Ghulam Nabi Azad said the lessons learnt from success of polio campaign could help eliminate measles-related child deaths and neonatal tetanus from the country.

WHO takes India off polio endemic countries list

Sat, 25 Feb 2012 11:26:17 +0530

India, which has been polio-free for over a year now, was today taken off the list of polio endemic countries by the World Health Organisation. This announcement was made by Health Minister Ghulam Nabi Azad at the polio summit 2012 here in the presence of Prime Minister Manmohan Singh.

Multiple Sclerosis treatment a challenge in India?

Tue, 21 Feb 2012 10:39:32 +0530

One in a lakh Indians is thought to suffer from multiple sclerosis, a life-long disorder of the nervous system. Support groups are lobbying to bring the disease under the Disability Act, and are fighting for insurance cover.

Superhero 'Balgam Bhai' spreads awareness on TB

Mon, 20 Feb 2012 10:03:07 +0530

A new superhero Balgam Bhai is now in town to spread awareness on tuberculosis. Much like Superman and Spiderman, he's got a message, which is perhaps most relevant for the 21st century India.

45,000 childhood cancer cases reported every year

Wed, 15 Feb 2012 10:22:33 +0530

Startling facts have come to light on the International Childhood Cancer Day on Wednesday. India records up to 45,000 new cases every year. Experts have said that this is just the tip of the iceberg.

Superbugs: Rare genetic fusion to blame for spread

Mon, 13 Feb 2012 10:06:37 +0530

British scientists conducting a study on superbugs have discovered that a highly rare genetic fusion is to blame for the superbug NDM1. This fusion has given NDM1 the power to easily jump between various species of bacteria at a superfast speed, consequently making them drug resistant.

Is India well equipped to battle cancer?

Wed, 08 Feb 2012 07:22:30 +0530

Cricketer Yuvraj Singh's battle against cancer has put the spotlight once again on the disease that claims 20,000 lives a day worldwide. The question is whether India is well equipped to battle the world's biggest killer.

Superbugs 'rampant' in India: German news report

Tue, 07 Feb 2012 07:42:05 +0530

Two years after the NDM 1 superbug was first detected in the country, a new report suggests between 100- 200 million Indians might be carrying two deadly forms of superbug, ha-MRSA and ca-MRSA - said to be resistant to all available antibiotics, except for one that has never been tried, because of its potentially fatal side effects.

Malaria kills 45 times more in India than current estimates

Fri, 03 Feb 2012 05:17:32 +0530

Malaria kills over 1.2 million people every year worldwide, twice as many deaths as thought earlier, while deaths from the mosquito-borne disease in India could be more than 45 times higher than what is currently estimated, a new study has claimed.

Leprosy cases on the rise in urban India

Tue, 31 Jan 2012 09:46:45 +0530

India has achieved a huge milestone in eradicating polio but when it comes to leprosy, the chilling fact is that cases are on the rise. In fact, India accounts for 55 per cent of the world's leprosy cases.

Govt downplaying the tuberculosis threat?

Fri, 20 Jan 2012 10:21:46 +0530

The Maharashtra government has labelled a hospital's claims of a fatal tuberculosis strain as premature. The question is whether the government is downplaying the disease.

India becomes polio-free, but threat remains

Tue, 17 Jan 2012 07:18:13 +0530

India has completed one entire year without registering a single polio case in any part of the country. Bringing down the number from 2 lakh a year to zero is a commendable achievement and an example before other countries to follow. But there is hardly any room for complacency.

Bumper crop from new maize gene?

Tue, 17 Jan 2012 11:23:25 +0530

The discovery by British scientists of a new 'provisioning' gene in maize plants that regulates the transfer of nutrients from the plant to the seed could lead to increased crop yields and improve food security.

Epilepsy gene 'discovered'

Mon, 16 Jan 2012 12:19:14 +0530

Scientists have discovered a gene which they claim is responsible for causing epileptic seizures in some babies. Benign familial infantile epilepsy (BFIE) is known as infantile seizures that run in families.

India marks first year without new polio cases

Fri, 13 Jan 2012 06:06:40 +0530

India has marked a significant milestone, with no new polio cases reported for one year. It's a result of a massive health programme - the routine pulse polio immunisation program. In the last few years India has mobilized 24 lakh volunteers and 1.5 lakh front line workers in an effort that's cost a 1000 crore rupees every year.

Over 68 pc milk adulterated; contains detergent

Wed, 11 Jan 2012 09:39:38 +0530

A glass of milk a day used to be a good idea. But, if the latest round of tests by the Food Safety Standards Authority are anything to go by, it's only safe to drink milk in Goa and Puducherry.

Homeopathy believers unmoved by accusations

Tue, 10 Jan 2012 11:03:24 +0530

Those who swear by homeopathy aren't deterred by the British Medical Association's (BMA's) comment that homeopathy is 'witchcraft' and remedies with no scientific basis to support them.

Homeopathy: Placebo or science?

Mon, 09 Jan 2012 09:19:19 +0530

Sceptics and scientists alike say homeopathy is a placebo. However, scientists at IIT Powai have done some ground-breaking research, and plan to release a new study this March.

Medical breakthroughs of 2011

Thu, 29 Dec 2011 08:45:54 +0530

2011 was a year not just of landmark political revolutions but also of medical marvels. Be it HIV prevention or a vaccine for malaria, 2011 saw many medical breakthroughs.

'Stem cells may help damaged heart mend itself'

Mon, 26 Dec 2011 03:35:06 +0530

Scientists have discovered a way to transform ordinary tissue into beating heart muscle cells, a finding they say could soon pave the way for new therapeutic approaches for making a damaged heart to repair itself.

Florida lady at 91 is world's oldest yoga teacher

Fri, 23 Dec 2011 07:28:41 +0530

At 91, Bernice Bates may not look like a typical yoga instructor but the Florida based great-grandmother has been named the world's oldest yoga teacher by the Guinness Book of World Records.

Use of birth control pills leads to clogged veins

Mon, 19 Dec 2011 10:06:35 +0530

A study has revealed that usage of birth control pills puts one at a greater risk for developing clogged veins and arteries. Popular birth control pills, Yaz and Yasmin, may leave one at a higher risk of clogged veins and arteries. In the US, the FDA has asked for new warning labels, which is something pharma major Bayer has said it will do.

AP: Botched cataract surgery leaves many blind

Sat, 17 Dec 2011 10:59:40 +0530

More than a dozen people lost their sight after cataract operations at a free eye camp in the villages of Kurnool district of Andhra Pradesh.

Delhi: 14 cases of Japanese Encephalitis reported

Sat, 17 Dec 2011 08:29:02 +0530

Fourteen people have tested positive for Japanese Encephalitis in the capital. The viral disease which has affected Delhi for the first time this year has been spreading since it first surfaced in October. Earlier this year, it claimed 195 lives in Gorakhpur, Uttar Pradesh alone.

Petition against pentavelent vaccine

Wed, 14 Dec 2011 08:51:29 +0530

As the five-in-one or pentavalent vaccine is set to roll out in Kerala and Tamil Nadu - chosen because these states have the best immunisation programs in place - CNN-IBN finds another vaccine controversy is brewing.

AP woman gets HIV after surgery

Wed, 14 Dec 2011 07:41:52 +0530

A pregnant woman was allegedly transfused with HIV positive blood in Nellore after she underwent a caesarean operation. Angry relatives staged a day-long protest against the hospital and the Red Cross society. An inquiry has now been ordered.

Most Delhi hospitals lack fire NoC: Official

Fri, 09 Dec 2011 08:52:58 +0530

Learning lessons from the devastating fire in a Kolkata hospital, Delhi government on Friday decided to upgrade fire safety measures in 37 hospitals run by it most of which do not have the mandatory NOC from the fire department.

No radioactivity release at AMRI Hospital: AERB

Fri, 09 Dec 2011 08:41:42 +0530

There was no release of radiation from the sole medical device containing radioactive material in the AMRI Hospital in Kolkata where a massive fire broke out this morning, the Atomic Energy Regulatory Board said.

I&B stays no-smoking rules by Health Ministry

Thu, 08 Dec 2011 09:49:25 +0530

The new regulations on onscreen smoking that were handed out ambitiously by the the Health Ministry have been stalled as the Information and Broadcasting Ministry has given in to the plea of the film makers, asking for their creative rights.

Indians now turning to surrogacy?

Wed, 07 Dec 2011 01:54:55 +0530

Aamir Khan and Kiran Rao are among the first celebrities to talk about it openly, but how many Indians are turning to surrogacy? Or even know about the possibilities of IVF? It's a pressing issue given that 30 million couples in India struggle with infertility.

Living with Autism and the negative comments

Tue, 06 Dec 2011 08:48:52 +0530

At least 1 million people in India live with autism, a condition that is still very poorly understood. For many parents of children with disabilities, the big challenge is teaching the world to adapt.

Your fitness queries answered

Mon, 05 Dec 2011 05:03:46 +0530

You wrote in with your questions, yoga expert Shalini Vadehra replies.

How to recognise the symptoms of a deadly stroke

Fri, 02 Dec 2011 09:50:20 +0530

Stroke is the third leading cause of death in the country, after heart disease and cancer. While a massive stroke can kill you within minutes, you can save yourself if you recognise the symptoms in time.

30 years of HIV: Still no vaccine for AIDS

Thu, 01 Dec 2011 09:21:57 +0530

AIDS victim teaches others to live without fear

Thu, 01 Dec 2011 08:54:19 +0530

Tarit Chakrobarty, secretary of Bengal Network of People Living with HIV AIDS, is a young crusader in West Bengal is spreading awareness across the state. An AIDS victim himself, Tarit is a fighters teaching others like himself how to fight pain, stigma and alienation they meet as they are victims of this deadly disease.

Sexual minorities fight AIDS with NGO's help

Wed, 30 Nov 2011 03:09:18 +0530

As is often true of sexual minorities, the homosexuals and transgenders are as closely knit as biological families. Their biggest complaint is non-acceptance from society, and their strength is Sweekar, a community-based organisation that works to support the sexual minorities and spreads awareness about HIV and AIDS.

2.3 million people in India living with HIV

Tue, 29 Nov 2011 09:27:13 +0530

Just a few days before the World AIDS day, an eye-opening report says at least 2.3 million people in the country are living with the virus. Many survivors have been fighting for quality of life.

HIV survivor fights for the rights of patients

Mon, 28 Nov 2011 08:51:24 +0530

Shiba Phurailatpam, an HIV survivor, has been fighting for the rights of HIV positive people for the past 20 years. A drug user during his youth, Phurailatpam probably was infected through shared needles, along with many of his friends.

Treatment for cancer costs less now

Thu, 24 Nov 2011 11:28:37 +0530

We tried to find out how much cancer treatment costs have gone up, and were surprised to find that the cost of a single cycle of basic chemotherapy for stage 1 cancer has actually gone down over the past 10 years.

For flawless skin, go the Dracula way

Wed, 23 Nov 2011 01:02:23 +0530

In the latest therapy, a person's blood is drawn from his arms, the serum is separated and enriched with vitamins, proteins and injected into the face.

It's 45 cats vs 850 TB patients at Mumbai hospital

Wed, 23 Nov 2011 11:44:36 +0530

Daily at the hospital, end-stage TB patients -- weakened by their prolonged battle with the disease -- have to wage a veritable struggle with the 45-strong cat army, for basic resources like food and bed space.

Beware! Farm-fresh veggies can cause cancer

Tue, 22 Nov 2011 11:40:59 +0530

For these alluringly green vegetable are irrigated with untreated sewage water that contain high levels of lead, cadmium, chromium, mercury and arsenic, a research by Indian Institute of Horticultural Research (IIHR) suggests.

Medicine prices shouldn't rise: Supreme Court

Fri, 18 Nov 2011 11:03:17 +0530

The Supreme Court on Thursday told the central government that the prices of medicines should not rise further. "Bring it down, don't escalate it in the name of policy," the court said.

The flu season: kids and elderly at risk

Fri, 18 Nov 2011 08:16:17 +0530

The flu season generally spans from November to March. The symptoms are more severe than those of a cold and tend to come on abruptly. As a parent, at least some of these will be more than familiar -- a sudden fever, chills and shakes with the fever.

Women more prone to 'broken heart syndrome'

Thu, 17 Nov 2011 10:20:44 +0530

Females are seven to nine times more likely to suffer 'broken heart syndrome'.

Epilepsy: Surgery helps lead normal life

Thu, 17 Nov 2011 09:50:11 +0530

In what comes as a worrying fact on the World Epilepsy day, around 10 million Indians suffer from the disorder, which is characterised by multiple seizures.

Gaya: Encephalitis claims 84 lives in 80 days

Wed, 16 Nov 2011 08:17:17 +0530

More than a thousand children are feared to have been affected by the Japanese encephalitis in Bihar's Gaya district. One child has been dying everyday for the last three months in the district. This outbreak comes even as Gorakhpur in Uttar Pradesh battles against Viral encephalities.

India, Britain to cooperate in healthcare research

Mon, 14 Nov 2011 09:02:38 +0530

India and Britain on Monday signed an agreement to cooperate in research and development for providing affordable healthcare to people in India, said an official statement.

Scientists claim breakthrough in treating Parkinson's

Thu, 10 Nov 2011 12:49:55 +0530

Australian scientists have claimed breakthrough in the treatment of Parkinson's disease by allowing the body to produce dopamine using stem cells.

Driving to create awarenss on spinal injuries

Thu, 10 Nov 2011 09:35:09 +0530

Veteran journalist-cum-social activist Kanak Mani Dikshit, who drove down from Nepal, left Delhi on Wednesday morning to go on to his next stop, Peshawar in Pakistan. Dikshit's journey is aimed at increasing awareness about spinal injuries.

Diabetes, hypertension cases on the rise in India

Wed, 09 Nov 2011 08:37:05 +0530

Life in the fast lane, fuelled by fast food and typical every day urban habits are your worst enemy. A new study by pharma company Sanofi, done on 16,000 people across eight states finds that one in five Indian adults in the metros suffers from both diabetes and hypertension.

Alcohol ups breast cancer risk in females: study

Fri, 04 Nov 2011 09:27:49 +0530

A new study says drinking alcohol can increase the risk of breast cancer. That is a good enough reason why women should not knock back too many drinks, be it beer, wine or other alcoholic drinks.

Malaria vaccine trial in its final stages

Tue, 25 Oct 2011 09:07:22 +0530

The world's first malaria vaccine is in its final stages of clinical trials. It's proving to be 56 per cent effective, which means it will reduce the risk of the disease by more than half. After 30 years of research, this is the best shot for a malaria vaccine.

Understand breast cancer to beat it

Mon, 24 Oct 2011 11:45:20 +0530

First Lady Betty Ford beat cancer in more ways than one. In the 1970s, when the c-word was fearfully whispered and only weeks moving into the White House, Ford announced she had cancer. Her motivation was to increase awareness to save 'at least one person - maybe more'. She had a huge effect on early breast cancer detection, something epidemiologists call the "Betty Ford blip". She went all out to treat her cancer, and lived another 37 years until she died this year at 93, of natural causes.

Dengue and malaria hit Gujarat, Hyderabad

Wed, 19 Oct 2011 04:24:22 +0530

It is that time of the year when dengue and malaria cases are at its peak. The worst hit this time have been Gujarat and Hyderabad. Mosquito maladies malaria and dengue have hit Ahmedabad with 9,392 cases of malaria reported, against more than 5,900 cases from last year. There have been more than 450 cases of dengue as well. So far this year, 63 people in Ahmedabad have died of malaria, and five of dengue.

World's first malaria vaccine works in major trial

Wed, 19 Oct 2011 03:03:11 +0530

An experimental vaccine from GlaxoSmithKline halved the risk of African children getting malaria in a major clinical trial, making it likely to become the world's first shot against the deadly disease.

Many malaria nations on course to end disease: WHO

Tue, 18 Oct 2011 04:16:48 +0530

Nearly a third of all malaria affected countries are on course to eliminate the mosquito-borne disease over the next 10 years, the World Health Organisation (WHO) said on Monday.

Antibiotic Policy put on hold indefinitely

Fri, 14 Oct 2011 09:47:51 +0530

The Union Health Ministry has shelved for an indefinite period the much-awaited National Antibiotic Policy which would clamp down on the over-the-counter sale of antibiotics.

IIT engineer gives cerebral palsy patients a voice

Wed, 12 Oct 2011 08:50:50 +0530

Technology can be glamorous. But can it have a human touch? This is the story of a young IIT engineer who bent technology to give sick children the gift of speech. Ajit Narayanan, founder of Invention Labs, has invented a computer that helps patients suffering from cerebral palsy communicate.

Four crore Indians have mental illness: Study

Tue, 11 Oct 2011 09:46:09 +0530

Startling facts coming to light during Mental Health awareness week. A new study says that almost four crore Indians suffer from mental illnesses and there's an extreme shortage of psychiatrists.

Superbug exists, but nothing alarming: Minister

Fri, 07 Oct 2011 05:27:59 +0530

Downplaying the threat of superbug in city hospitals, Delhi Health Minister AK Walia on Friday said the prevalence of the infection is "very low" and cannot be termed "alarming".

NDM-1 superbug hits neonatal ICUs, kills infants

Wed, 05 Oct 2011 10:40:18 +0530

India is hosting a global summit on antibiotic resistance in the capital this week, even as the NDM-1 superbug has now made its way into the neonatal ICUs in the country that is affecting and killing new-born babies.

20 mn people infected with HTLV-1 virus globally

Tue, 04 Oct 2011 05:28:29 +0530

A recent study revealed that as many as 20 million people may be carrying a deadly virus called HTLV-1 or Human T-Lymphotropic Virus, Type 1 and may show no symptoms at all. What's worse is that doctors may be mistaking it for HIV.

Is health insurance good for you?

Tue, 04 Oct 2011 12:56:01 +0530

Is health insurance good for your health? One way to answer this would be to randomise people into a group that receives insurance and another that doesn't, and see which group is healthier over time. The only such study was done back in the 1970s by the RAND Corporation in the US. Participants were randomised into a number of insurance schemes that had zero to 95 per cent co-payments on health costs (with a cap on the total health spend across groups).

India hosts Antibiotic Resistance summit

Tue, 04 Oct 2011 09:24:39 +0530

The first ever global forum on antibiotic resistance was kicked off in the Capital on Tuesday. India is hosting the summit following the superbug controversy that put the spotlight on the problem of antibiotic resistance.

Immune system discoveries win medicine Nobel

Mon, 03 Oct 2011 05:20:21 +0530

Three scientists who unlocked secrets of the body's immune system, opening doors to new vaccines and treatments for cancer, won the 2011 Nobel Prize for medicine on Monday.

Hospital infections have Indian doctors worried

Mon, 03 Oct 2011 08:51:43 +0530

India is hosting a global summit on antibiotic resistance in the Capital this week. This comes post the NDM1 superbug controversy which had put the spotlight on hospital acquired infections.

69 fall ill after consuming adulterated flour

Fri, 30 Sep 2011 09:47:19 +0530

A total of 69 people fell ill after consuming adulterated buckwheat flour in Panipat on Thursday. All of them were rushed to hospital after they fell ill.

One in four Indians die of heart diseases: Report

Thu, 29 Sep 2011 08:41:59 +0530

Recent data reveals that around five million Indians suffer from heart problems. Huge amount of stress, lack of exercise and bad eating habits are some of the reasons doctors in India say almost half of their cardiac patients are well below the age of 40.

Gujarat: Leptospirosis kills 130 in two months

Fri, 23 Sep 2011 01:43:58 +0530

Leptospirosis has hit South Gujarat leading to 130 deaths in the past two months alone. Most of the patients ia a special ward at Surat's Civil Hospital are at high risk because of their occupation, that is, working in paddy and sugarcane fields.

India may soon be polio free: Health bodies

Wed, 14 Sep 2011 09:59:49 +0530

India's seen only one case of polio in the past year - in West Bengal about seven months ago. Not a single case of polio was registered in more than a year in Uttar Pradesh and Bihar, the traditional trouble-spots.

70 pc eye donations went waste in 2010: report

Tue, 13 Sep 2011 08:54:53 +0530

The Prime Minister has become the latest in the list of public figures to pledge to donate his eyes. But alarming statistics show that last year 70 per cent of the eyes donated went to waste.

Gujarat: 23 thalassemic kids turn HIV positive

Sun, 11 Sep 2011 09:33:34 +0530

As many as 23 children, suffering from thalassemia in Junagadh in Gujarat, have been found to be HIV positive. Angry parents have blamed government hospital authorities for infecting the children during blood transfusions. But the medical staff have denied it.

Genes that trigger diabetes in Indians identified

Wed, 07 Sep 2011 09:18:09 +0530

Scientists have finally cracked the reason as to why Indians and South Asians are more prone to diabetes. Six new genes have been identified that trigger diabetes and make Indians and South Asians four times more likely than Europeans to develop type 2 diabetes.

Nigerian walks after 11 years after surgery in India

Tue, 06 Sep 2011 10:36:37 +0530

A 65-year old Nigerian woman suffering severe rheumatoid arthritis, who hadn't walked for 11 years, is now walking again. She was treated in India and believe it or not, she will be going home with five metallic implants. It's like a second life for 65-year old Margaret to be able to stand up and walk on her own after being bedridden for 11 years.

Lung cancer on rise in Delhi due to pollution

Fri, 02 Sep 2011 08:41:37 +0530

Air pollution in Delhi is at an all time high and causing a dramatic increase in the number of cases of lung cancer. AIIMS figures have found that out of 13,000 new cancer cases each year, almost one-third are in non-smokers. The study has found that the Delhi cancer registry has recorded a 2 to 3 per cent rise in lung cancer cases each year.

SC may ban use of tobacco in food products

Tue, 30 Aug 2011 09:53:58 +0530

After a ban on plastic packaging for tobacco products, and harsher pictorial warnings that come into effect this December, the smokeless tobacco industry is facing the heat again. This time in the form of the new Food Safety Standards Act.

India still struggling to do away with leprosy

Fri, 12 Aug 2011 09:15:41 +0530

India officially eliminated leprosy six years ago, but that seems to be a jargon as it doesn't really mean that the country has eradicated the disease. One-third of the districts are in the danger zone. Home to 65 per cent of the world's leprosy cases, the country cannot afford to ignore the situation.

Patients unaware of radiation exposure by CT scan

Mon, 08 Aug 2011 05:02:18 +0530

Hospitals should inform patients regarding the radiation exposure they have undergone during CT scan and other such tests rather than keep them in the dark, health experts said. Pointing out that radioactive elements emitted from radiation transmit highly charged particles that can damage genetic blueprint of the cell, they said such exposure causes major health problems, including cancer.

ICMR to study if probiotics are good for health

Mon, 08 Aug 2011 09:54:05 +0530

The Indian Council of Medical Research is now taking up a large scale research to study if probiotics can be an used as an alternative medicine for women and children's health. The Rs 20.6 million industry in India, has been quite a rage since probiotic products hit store shelves five years ago.

Private doctors use wrong TB test to earn more

Fri, 05 Aug 2011 10:51:26 +0530

Private doctors are using Tuberculosis antibody tests that are known for Misdiagnosis instead of cheaper and more effective tests. It is a blood test known to misdiagnose Tuberculosis in patients. The World Health Organisation's latest TB policy, after reviewing 94 studies globally, clearly advises against it. The TB DOTS programme in India doesn't use it.

Govt starts campaign against beedi smoking

Mon, 01 Aug 2011 08:29:14 +0530

Under flak for watering down pictorial warnings on tobacco products, and for coming under pressure from the tobacco lobby, for the first time the government is focusing on beedi smokers.

Health Ministry flays WHO depression survey

Sat, 30 Jul 2011 05:02:10 +0530

The recent flurry of reports suggesting that Indians are the most depressed in the world has the Health Ministry up in arms, clarifying that only some data has been released from a World Health Organisation-sponsored study.

Battling Hepatitis, the silent killer

Thu, 28 Jul 2011 08:44:34 +0530

A latest report from the WHO says that Viral Hepatitis will kill over five million people in South-East Asia in the next ten years. Thirty-year-old Karan was shocked to learn that not only did he have Hepatitis, but that infections from multiple viruses can co-occur.

Barmer: Men ageing faster due to toxic water

Tue, 26 Jul 2011 07:24:28 +0530

The fluoride found in drinking water is beyond permissible limits in Barmer and is causing the men to age faster, and now many affected bachelors find it difficult to find brides.

High caffeine found in energy drinks

Sat, 23 Jul 2011 09:32:58 +0530

Advertised as 'powerhouses of energy' to 'giving you wings', Energy Drinks are now under the scanner for having abnormally high levels of caffeine, much more than prescribed by the government.

Anti-malaria vaccine in sight, claim researchers

Mon, 18 Jul 2011 09:22:37 +0530

Researchers have claimed that they are very close to developing an anti-malaria vaccine. Almost 15,000 African children are participating in the phase three trials for the initiative.

Mumbai: malaria kills four in just three weeks

Wed, 29 Jun 2011 09:22:29 +0530

Barely three weeks into the monsoons and Maximum City has been hit by a mutated strain of malaria - causing diarrhoea, stomach cramps, kidney disorders and dehydration instead of the common symptoms, fever with chills.

Cinnamon can help prevent Alzheimer's

Tue, 14 Jun 2011 01:08:08 +0530

Cinnamon when consumed in appropriate quantity can help prevent Alzheimer's disease, according to a recent study.

Heart disease? Study says coffee won't kill you

Tue, 14 Jun 2011 12:50:53 +0530

Women with heart disease who down a few cups of coffee each day tend to live as long as those who avoid the beverage, according to a study.

India's AIDS success: Young drug users ignored

Wed, 08 Jun 2011 01:33:28 +0530

As India applauds a sharp drop in the number of fresh AIDS infections over the past decade, health workers worry about the increasing number of young drug users who are being left out of efforts to reduce the spread of HIV, the virus that causes AIDS.

Urban lifestyle is the big killer in Mumbai

Fri, 03 Jun 2011 09:32:25 +0530

Life in the fast lane, fuelled by stress and fast food - your daily routine could be your heart's greatest enemy. Data compiled from the BMC's death certificates issued in 2010, reveals an alarming trend.

Killer E Coli strain described as deadliest yet

Fri, 03 Jun 2011 07:03:56 +0530

A virulent new strain of E Coli bacteria that has killed at least 17 people in Europe may be the deadliest yet in human history, health experts said.

Rabies menace in Andhra: 8 deaths in a month

Wed, 25 May 2011 10:52:02 +0530

Rabies outbreak has been terrifying villagers in the East Godavari district of Andhra Pradesh. Eight people have died of rabies in the district in the last one month alone and the government hospital is seeing an unprecedented demand for anti rabies vaccine. Unfortunately, health officials have not been able to do much to calm their fears.

First virtual knee surgery in Mumbai

Mon, 23 May 2011 08:29:43 +0530

This may seem like something out of a movie, but virtual surgery has just made a mark in Mumbai. 61-year-old Neena Aggarwal is patient who has started walking - after a decade- thanks to this latest advancement. Neena suffered with severe osteoarthritis which resulted in bow shaped legs, and the fact that she weighs 114 kilos, made surgery a risky option.

Govt, drug experts fight over HPV vaccine

Thu, 12 May 2011 09:59:21 +0530

There was uproar over a government report that said the cancerous Human Papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine wasn't linked to deaths of seven tribal girls in Andhra Pradesh.

Yoga asanas to combat insomnia

Wed, 11 May 2011 08:19:24 +0530

Here are some yoga asanas to combat insomnia with yoga expert Shalini Vadehra.

3 Indian origin doctors in UK top 50

Tue, 10 May 2011 09:52:42 +0530

Three general practitioners of Indian origin are among Britain's 50 best doctors who have helped shape health care, according to Pulse, a leading medical publication.

Twins with one body, two heads born in China

Tue, 10 May 2011 02:10:20 +0530

Conjoined twin baby girls with a single body and two heads have been born in southwestern China. Doctors say it's almost impossible to separate them.

New antibiotic developed to tame NDM-1 superbug

Tue, 10 May 2011 09:11:47 +0530

In a major development on the fight against the NDM-1 superbug, a Swiss company, Basilea Pharmaceutical, has announced that its un-named drug has proved effective against the bacteria in lab tests.

Calcium supplements can increase risk of stroke

Thu, 05 May 2011 08:40:44 +0530

A new study finds that too many Calcium supplements can increase your risk of a stroke or a heart attack.

Europe bans Ayurveda products, patients worried

Sun, 01 May 2011 07:21:02 +0530

In just less than a decade, Ayurveda has made a huge impact on many Londoners as more of them turn away from invasive allopathic treatment. But the new ruling comes as a blow to both the industry and patients.

India records one-tenth of world's malaria cases

Mon, 25 Apr 2011 09:24:14 +0530

On World Malaria Day, the growing resistance to anti-malarial drugs in India is a disturbing news.

Indians arriving in UK have latent TB: Study

Fri, 22 Apr 2011 12:18:36 +0530

Current checks at British airports are failing to detect the latent form of tuberculosis, particularly in immigrants arriving from India, Pakistan and Bangladesh, according to a new study conducted by Imperial College London.

Superbug prevention policy for antiboitic alarm

Thu, 21 Apr 2011 08:46:39 +0530

Reports on the NDM 1 super-bug have not gone down well with the Health Ministry but have brought our attention to the need for a policy to regulate antibiotic use, to curb drug-resistance in bacteria.

About 75 per cent of Mumbaikars lack Vitamin D

Tue, 19 Apr 2011 08:42:33 +0530

There's no shortage of sunlight in the country and yet 75 per cent of Mumbaikars surveyed have a severe deficiency of the sunshine vitamin, Vitamin D, which our bodies produce naturally, when exposed to sunlight.

Hemophilia need not mean the end of life

Mon, 18 Apr 2011 08:41:58 +0530

Sunday was the World Hemophilia day. Hemophilia is a genetic disorder in which blood doesn't clot when a patient suffering with it gets injured. What's worse is that its a lifelong condition and the treatment is very costly.

Govt to look into Delhi superbug study findings

Mon, 11 Apr 2011 09:11:14 +0530

The government has formed a scientific committee to look into the findings of the New Delhi superbug study. It is also working on the National Antibiotic Policy which includes restrictions on usage of third and fourth generation antibiotics, continuous monitoring of drug resistance cases and over the counter sale of antibiotics in pharmacies.

Govt sees Delhi water superbug findings fishy

Fri, 08 Apr 2011 11:20:20 +0530

The New Delhi Superbug has been found in water samples in the capital, according to a study published in the Lancet Infectious Diseases journal.

Superbugs found in Delhi drinking water

Thu, 07 Apr 2011 12:43:49 +0530

A gene that makes bugs highly resistant to almost all known antibiotics has been found in bacteria in water supplies in New Delhi used by local people for drinking, washing and cooking.

Wild use of antibiotics causes grave concern

Thu, 07 Apr 2011 09:33:11 +0530

A WHO study reveals that more than half of Delhiites surveyed self prescribe antibiotics. Moreover, 1 in 4 of those surveyed stop taking them once they felt better, instead of finishing the course.

New tuberculosis test that cuts diagnosis time

Thu, 24 Mar 2011 09:10:28 +0530

With 1.8 million new cases of tuberculosis every year, India desperately needs more efficient prevention, diagnosis and treatment. The World Health Organisation has been endorsing a medical test called XPERT MTB.

Speech therapy can help overcome stutter

Tue, 22 Mar 2011 10:44:17 +0530

The big winner at the Academy Awards this year, 'The King's Speech', has drawn everyone's attention to the emotional struggles of people who suffer from Speech ailments.

5 pc service tax on healthcare: A 'misery' tax

Tue, 22 Mar 2011 07:41:00 +0530

What does a 5 pc service tax entail? CNN-IBN cross-checked with several leading hospitals.

How to play Holi safely this season

Fri, 18 Mar 2011 09:20:14 +0530

Shalini still shudders when she remembers her Holi celebrations last year. What was supposed to be a fun-filled play with colours, turned out to be a bitter and painful experience.

Health risks of exposure to nuclear radiation

Thu, 17 Mar 2011 08:40:39 +0530

A daughter separated from her family. After being exposed to radiation. Such heartbreaking images could become common very soon.

Gujarat: hospital negligence kills 4 kids

Thu, 17 Mar 2011 07:09:45 +0530

Many children, all below the age of three, were brought to the Rambai government hospital at Adipur near Gandhidham town of Kutch on Wednesday morning for routine anti measles injections.

Eating fish can reduce blindness risk by half

Tue, 15 Mar 2011 05:16:10 +0530

Eating fish just once or twice a week could reduce the risk of suffering from the most common form of blindness by nearly half.

Thrice-a-week insulin jabs to replace daily shots

Thu, 10 Mar 2011 06:03:04 +0530

The pain of daily insulin jabs of diabetics could soon be halved, as researchers, including Indian scientists, found that a new form of insulin that needs to be taken thrice a week is as effective as the once-a-day medication.

Axe healthcare tax: Indian medical fraternity

Wed, 09 Mar 2011 08:41:55 +0530

The healthcare industry wants a roll back of the service tax on health care introduced by the Finance Minister.

Proposed FTA to raise HIV/AIDS drug prices

Tue, 08 Mar 2011 08:18:13 +0530

Lakhs of people on life-saving drugs could lose access to affordable medicines.

Cancer drug Letrozole causes genetic defects

Fri, 04 Mar 2011 05:18:12 +0530

The drug is causing genetic malformations and even cancer in babies.

Will the govt axe service tax on health care?

Fri, 04 Mar 2011 09:49:25 +0530

Pranab Mukherjee's service tax on health care is being called a misery pill by doctors.

Drug company sued for pregnant women's deaths

Fri, 25 Feb 2011 06:48:47 +0530

12 pregnant women died after they were given contaminated IV fluid at Umaid Hospital.

Trials in India to know right dose of aspirin

Wed, 23 Feb 2011 01:11:27 +0530

We all use aspirin for various ailments, but it's still not clear how it actually works.

Drug controller recommends ban on Nimesulide

Tue, 22 Feb 2011 10:25:47 +0530

Nimsulide has been known for its adverse effects on the liver for the last ten years.

New procedure to treat breast cancer a big boon

Wed, 16 Feb 2011 04:03:04 +0530

The procedure of all the lymph nodes of a patient may not be necessary at all.

Ganga's zebrafish an answer for heart ailments?

Wed, 16 Feb 2011 10:31:57 +0530

A small fish found in the Ganga could be the answer to combating heart diseases.

South Asia facing a health crisis: World Bank

Wed, 09 Feb 2011 08:48:41 +0530

India in particular and South Asian nations in general, are facing a "health crisis".

Battling cancer during pregnancy

Fri, 04 Feb 2011 08:59:59 +0530

Globally, one in 3000 women develop breast cancer during their pregnancy.

New therapy raises hope for cancer patients

Fri, 04 Feb 2011 12:16:09 +0530

Experts predict that one in three persons is likely to be affected by cancer by 2020.

Gastric bypass cuts pounds, adds years

Tue, 01 Feb 2011 11:35:29 +0530

Obese individuals may add years to their lives by drastically cutting pounds with bariatric surgery, according to a new review of clinical trials of popular gastric bypass and banding procedures.

New technique uses alcohol to save heart

Tue, 01 Feb 2011 11:21:39 +0530

A few drops of alcohol can cure you of a rare genetic heart disorder.

Can't quit smoking? Blame faulty wiring in brain

Mon, 31 Jan 2011 06:18:19 +0530

A team at the Scripps Research Institute have discovered a brain pathway which they say, if not functioning correctly, can lead to an uncontrollable desire to smoke, the 'Daily Mail' reported.

Common drugs can cause abnormal heart beats

Mon, 31 Jan 2011 01:56:50 +0530

Many common drugs, including some antibiotics, anti-histamines and anti-psychotics, can cause a potentially fatal abnormal heart rhythm, known as arrhythmia.

Study of cell clocks looks at what makes us tick

Mon, 31 Jan 2011 01:31:21 +0530

What makes us tick? Anybody who's ever suffered jet lag knows all about the body's internal clock, which is driven by a cluster of brain cells.

"Artificial pancreas" shows promise in pregnancy

Mon, 31 Jan 2011 01:26:40 +0530

Scientists have shown how an "artificial pancreas" can help pregnant women with type 1 diabetes and say their finding could significantly reduce cases of stillbirth and death among diabetic expectant mothers.

Phone counseling can help cut heart disease risk

Mon, 31 Jan 2011 01:10:37 +0530

A greater percentage of people at high risk for heart disease keep up their exercise and diet programs when they get group telephone counseling, according to a study.

The survival story of a 104-year-old woman

Mon, 31 Jan 2011 09:37:46 +0530

104-year-old Sarabai Bakshi was operated on for multiple thigh bone fractures in Mumbai.

Time 'stretches if one keeps busy'

Sun, 30 Jan 2011 06:44:24 +0530

Research says, people with busy lives don't necessarily live longer.

DNA caught rock 'n' rolling

Sat, 29 Jan 2011 04:10:23 +0530

DNA, the twisty molecule of life, has an alter ego, a new study has revealed.

Some people choose smaller meals when offered

Sat, 29 Jan 2011 03:33:42 +0530

Offering downsized meal portions at cafeterias may help people cut down calories.

Extra calcium, vit D no bone booster for men

Sat, 29 Jan 2011 03:19:50 +0530

Taking extra vitamin D and calcium does not prevent bone-thinning in older men.

No evidence found that black cohosh damages liver

Sat, 29 Jan 2011 02:49:34 +0530

Evidence found that black cohosh does not cause liver damage during HRT.

Starting HRT early raises breast cancer risk

Sat, 29 Jan 2011 02:38:36 +0530

Lower risk for women starting Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT) post menopause.

Women spend more on make-up than fitness

Sat, 29 Jan 2011 12:22:47 +0530

Women spend more time on buying make-up and looking good than on their health.

First sleep disorder treatment facility in India

Fri, 28 Jan 2011 04:02:19 +0530

Hyderabad-based Sleep Care Solutions (SCS) sets up facility to treat sleep disorders.

Cleanliness exposes girls to infections

Thu, 27 Jan 2011 05:12:22 +0530

Cleanliness may be linked to higher rates of allergies and asthma in adult women.

Food-borne bug causes fatal heart infection

Thu, 27 Jan 2011 04:57:23 +0530

Particular strains of a food-borne bug invade the heart causing serious infections.

Key brain chemical that boosts memory found

Thu, 27 Jan 2011 04:30:21 +0530

Key brain chemicals found that could lead to new treatment for Alzheimer.

Healthy body clock prevents chronic illnesses

Thu, 27 Jan 2011 11:03:17 +0530

Changes in the internal body clock can lead to health problems in shift workers.

India, America - Parents pass on heart risks

Thu, 27 Jan 2011 10:31:47 +0530

Children having parents with heart disease history double their risk of getting it.

Sleep best way to absorb knowledge

Thu, 27 Jan 2011 07:23:53 +0530

Students preparing for exams can memorise knowledge by just going to sleep.

Untimely jolts not uncommon with heart device

Wed, 26 Jan 2011 05:46:31 +0530

Heart device to stop heart rhythms by sending electricity sometimes misfire.

Diet programs may not help dodge disease risk

Wed, 26 Jan 2011 05:37:19 +0530

Weight-loss programs may not help stave off disease as people tend to gain weight back.

New US analysis backs annual breast screening

Wed, 26 Jan 2011 05:30:00 +0530

Annual mammograms starting at age 40 save 65,000 more women from breast cancer.

Fewer die after treatment at stroke centers

Wed, 26 Jan 2011 05:29:46 +0530

People treated for stroke at designated stroke centers appear to survive longer.

Experts urge vaccination for Cholera

Wed, 26 Jan 2011 05:16:30 +0530

The cholera bacterium has undergone important mutations causing longer outbreaks.

Scientists create 'breast on-a-chip' for research

Tue, 25 Jan 2011 06:43:24 +0530

Scientists have reproduced portions of female breast called 'breast on-a-chip'.

Top managers likely to have high stress

Tue, 25 Jan 2011 06:08:41 +0530

Key employees of an organisation such as managers likely to have high stress levels.

Blocking rogue gene may stop cancer spread

Tue, 25 Jan 2011 05:42:54 +0530

Scientists have discovered a 'rogue gene' which helps cancer spread in the body.

Oestrogen patch for sharper memory?

Tue, 25 Jan 2011 05:40:53 +0530

An oestrogen skin patch could boost memory in post-menopausal women.

Fear of spiders, snakes acquired

Tue, 25 Jan 2011 05:39:58 +0530

We can pick up fear of spiders and snakes very quickly as infants.

Sleeping with your pet could make you sick

Tue, 25 Jan 2011 05:39:34 +0530

Sleeping beside your pet could increase the risk of contracting diseases.

Brain surgery overcomes incurable depression

Tue, 25 Jan 2011 05:31:44 +0530

A nurse in depression is the world's first person to benefit from neurosurgery.

To help overcome insomnia, get out of bed

Tue, 25 Jan 2011 02:47:45 +0530

Short term behavioural therapy to help insomniacs is to stay out of bed.

Obesity hits kids staying up late on weekends

Tue, 25 Jan 2011 02:26:48 +0530

Kids staying up late on weekends are more likely to be obese, says a new study.

150 years of dieting fads and no quick fix

Tue, 25 Jan 2011 11:17:02 +0530

Our obsession with weight and how to lose it dates back to at least 150 years.

Medical marijuana users getting pot soft drink

Tue, 25 Jan 2011 11:16:46 +0530

A California entrepreneur plans to market a line medical marijuana soft drinks.

Being plump is good for you, says study

Mon, 24 Jan 2011 04:22:47 +0530

Scientists have claimed that staying fat may be better for your health.

Fitness guru Jack LaLanne dies at 96

Mon, 24 Jan 2011 04:06:51 +0530

Jack LaLanne was prodding Americans to get off their couches and into the gym decades before it was cool.

Clean-needle programme keeps HIV at bay

Mon, 24 Jan 2011 03:42:20 +0530

Australia set up publicly funded programs to provide injection-drug users with clean needles and syringes.

Breath test to tell start of fat burn off

Sun, 23 Jan 2011 05:56:18 +0530

A Breathalyzer to reveal how much fat you burn off at the gym is being developed.

Pills for multiple sclerosis to be available soon

Sun, 23 Jan 2011 05:39:36 +0530

A pill for multiple sclerosis (MS) available after regulators grant licence.

Women more likely to take sick leaves

Sun, 23 Jan 2011 03:14:40 +0530

A new survey has found that women are more likely than men to take sick leaves.

Sticking plaster can treat skin cancer

Sun, 23 Jan 2011 02:51:26 +0530

A light emitting sticking plaster is a big relief for skin cancer patients.

World leaders to discuss junk food ad ban at UN

Sun, 23 Jan 2011 11:57:16 +0530

The UN health agency will discuss efforts to clamp down on junk food marketing.

Bath salts are growing drug problem

Sun, 23 Jan 2011 11:43:48 +0530

Advertised bath salts with complex chemical names are an emerging menace.

India's first implant injectible contraceptive

Sun, 23 Jan 2011 07:23:57 +0530

The implant releases progesterone in the body which acts as a preventive.

Does astrology boost your chances of a baby?

Fri, 21 Jan 2011 07:24:43 +0530

Consult a fertility astrologer to improve your chances of having a baby.

Fenugreek helps keep winter cold at bay

Fri, 21 Jan 2011 06:35:48 +0530

A hot curry laced with fenugreek can act as a ' winter elixir' to keep cold at bay.

Smoking scenes light up cravings in smokers

Fri, 21 Jan 2011 03:53:18 +0530

Trying to kick the butt? Then, avoid watching movies and TV programmes that are packed with smoking scenes, scientists have suggested.

Why writing by hand is better than typing

Fri, 21 Jan 2011 02:57:47 +0530

Want your children to learn better? Then, ensure that they should write down important topics on paper instead of typing them on a computer.

Simple conversation can help boost memory

Fri, 21 Jan 2011 02:09:48 +0530

Struggling to remember names and faces as you get older? Just engage in a conversation with someone you know, as scientists say such simple exercise can help boost your memory.

Master chess players use hidden brain parts

Fri, 21 Jan 2011 12:51:46 +0530

Master chess players use two regions of the brain to make critical moves.

A pill that can cure skin cancer is only a year away

Fri, 21 Jan 2011 11:54:06 +0530

Scientists have developed a new pill that improves cancer survival rates.

Stem cell therapy: a ray of hope?

Fri, 21 Jan 2011 08:57:16 +0530

As patients turn to the stem cell therapy, questions are being raised on its effects?

Driving tired as bad as being drunk

Thu, 20 Jan 2011 07:08:58 +0530

Researchers found tiredness has the same effect as being drunk behind wheels.

Malaria parasites seen invading cells

Thu, 20 Jan 2011 03:49:33 +0530

Scientists using imaging technology have seen malarial parasite invading RBCs.

Faulty gene behind a third of kidney cancers

Thu, 20 Jan 2011 03:38:38 +0530

The finding will help researchers understand how the cancer develops.

People with HIV have high stroke risk

Thu, 20 Jan 2011 12:49:04 +0530

People infected with the AIDS virus more likely to suffer a stroke.

Heavy drinking may raise abnormal heart rhythm risk

Thu, 20 Jan 2011 12:48:55 +0530

Regular drinkers more likely than teetotalers to suffer from abnormal heart rhythm.

Scientists find genetic diversity in cancer cells

Thu, 20 Jan 2011 12:01:30 +0530

New Development in cancer threapies state cancer cells are linked in complex ways.

Deadly Congo virus claims 3 lives in Gujarat

Wed, 19 Jan 2011 09:33:45 +0530

Authorities suspect a tick bite spread the virus as the disease is common in animals.

A herbal cure for cervical cancer

Wed, 19 Jan 2011 07:12:48 +0530

Scientists claim to have isolated a natural compound to cure cervical cancer.

Mom's bone marrow cure for unborn babies

Wed, 19 Jan 2011 07:00:39 +0530

Scientists claim to have developed treatment for deadly blood diseases in babies.

Fruits, vegetables can lower heart risk

Wed, 19 Jan 2011 06:53:34 +0530

Eating eight portions of fruit and vegetables daily can lower risk of heart disease.

New hope for hepatitis C, a hidden disease

Wed, 19 Jan 2011 04:31:33 +0530

Two new drugs promise a cure for liver-attacking hepatitis C.

Skin creams not a protection against all UV rays

Wed, 19 Jan 2011 04:15:46 +0530

Daily skin creams lack critical ingredients to protect skin against UV-A light.

Internet usage time tied to teen depression

Wed, 19 Jan 2011 03:58:36 +0530

Internet usage time could be related to teen depression , a new study finds.

Cigarette ads may lure teens to smoke

Wed, 19 Jan 2011 03:37:20 +0530

Cigarette advertisements have been tied to teen smoking and related diseases.

Deadly Congo fever surfaces in Gujarat, kills 3

Wed, 19 Jan 2011 02:51:20 +0530

The fever could be transmitted from animals to humans and vice-versa.

CCMB to make artificial cornea

Wed, 19 Jan 2011 02:51:13 +0530

CCMB is confident of making artificial cornea that will help cataract patients.

Weekend drinking riskier than daily dose

Wed, 19 Jan 2011 01:11:31 +0530

Weekend drinkers at risk as they lose the good effects of alcohol on their heart.

Beat hunger using aroma blocking nasal spray

Wed, 19 Jan 2011 01:04:42 +0530

A nasal spray that masks the smell of food could help curb hunger.

Stem cell therapy used to save man's leg

Wed, 19 Jan 2011 01:02:43 +0530

Delhi hospital saves man's leg from amputation using stem cell therapy.

Scientists closing in on Alzheimer's tests

Wed, 19 Jan 2011 10:51:01 +0530

US researchers closing in on tests that can detect biological signs of Alzheimer.

GSK faces Q4 profit wipe-out on $3 billion legal hit

Tue, 18 Jan 2011 06:05:18 +0530

GSK Q4 profit wiped out to settle claims to Avandia and sales practices.

Dieting in pregnancy can lower baby's IQ

Tue, 18 Jan 2011 05:26:28 +0530

Dieting during pregnancy stunts the development of the unborn child's brain.

Men suffering from mystery illness after sex

Tue, 18 Jan 2011 05:06:21 +0530

Men are suffering from a mystery illness after sex due to semen allergy.

A third of Indians surf the net for health info

Tue, 18 Jan 2011 04:58:32 +0530

More than one third Indians (39 per cent) go online for health information

Errors lead surgeons to contemplate suicide

Tue, 18 Jan 2011 03:57:37 +0530

Medical errors, job burnout and depression lead surgeons to contemplate suicide.

Coffee best cure for hangover

Tue, 18 Jan 2011 03:15:49 +0530

Scientists have confirmed - a cup of hot coffee is the best cure for hangover.

Housewife works out recipe for regrowing hair

Tue, 18 Jan 2011 12:15:11 +0530

Mary Corrigan came up with a 'grow-your-hair-back diet' which worked within four months.

Friendly bugs to help you shed weight

Mon, 17 Jan 2011 07:35:28 +0530

Food scientists have created friendly bugs that can help you shed pounds when added to yogurt.

A pill to help women fight monthly blues!

Mon, 17 Jan 2011 07:29:55 +0530

A team at Brazil's Federal University of Pernambuco claims to have taken a step closer to making the pill which will help women reduce the symptoms of pre-menstrual tension (PMT), the 'Daily Express' reported.

Master switch that triggers arthritis identified

Mon, 17 Jan 2011 07:12:19 +0530

In what may pave the way for an effective treatment for rheumatoid arthritis, scientists have identified what they claim is a "master switch" which triggers the condition.

Bid adieu to those baggy arms

Mon, 17 Jan 2011 04:10:46 +0530

Tired of loose flesh on your arms that makes them look flabby and unattractive? Here's a rundown on how to get rid of those 'bye-bye' arms.

Big breakfast means big weight gain: study

Mon, 17 Jan 2011 04:04:10 +0530

Far from ensuring weight loss, a hearty breakfast could be a sure recipe for piling on the pounds, say researchers.

Why using e-book makes your memory dull

Sun, 16 Jan 2011 04:59:22 +0530

Readers using e-books are less likely to absorb what they have read.

Rare eye surgery saves arrow-hit Tripura girl

Sun, 16 Jan 2011 04:38:56 +0530

A rare operation saves girl whose left eye was struck by an arrow.

Smoking damages your genes within minutes

Sun, 16 Jan 2011 04:26:13 +0530

Scientists issue stark warnings that smoking damages your genes within minutes.

Bid adieu to those baggy arms

Sun, 16 Jan 2011 04:07:33 +0530

Go for exercises or medical procedures to leave behind flabby and unshapely arms

Kidney's role vital in managing blood pressure

Sun, 16 Jan 2011 03:44:56 +0530

Blood pressure control system in the distal nephron of the kidney.

Thinking about workout makes you eat more

Sun, 16 Jan 2011 03:37:28 +0530

Research says when think about exercising, we reward ourselves by overeating.

Blood sugar meters may give inaccurate readings

Sun, 16 Jan 2011 03:05:36 +0530

Blood sugar meters readings in pregnant women with diabetes differ from lab readings.

Babies can be fed solid food before 6 mths

Sat, 15 Jan 2011 02:36:31 +0530

Study: Babies fed with solid food can reduce their risk of getting allergies.

Mumbai: Bypass patients to take part in marathon

Sat, 15 Jan 2011 02:18:42 +0530

75 bypass patients from Asian Heart Institute's Cardiac rehab centre will participate.

A pint of beer a day keeps the doctor away

Fri, 14 Jan 2011 06:32:24 +0530

Moderate drinking of ale and lager can cut the risk of diabetes and high BP.