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Americans flocking to India for stem cell therapy

Mon, 28 May 2012 04:11:15 GMT

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 03:18:53 GMT

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?

Sat, 26 May 2012 22:46:04 GMT

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

Wed, 23 May 2012 19:44:52 GMT

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 in India fake: Study

Wed, 23 May 2012 19:44:52 GMT

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 04:41:02 GMT

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 04:09:07 GMT

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.

Cooking without oil: A story of healthy and flavourful food

Fri, 18 May 2012 05:50:13 GMT

Cooking tasty and flavourful food with zero oil is possible. Learn how.

What you should eat to fight the heat

Wed, 16 May 2012 23:57:05 GMT

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.

Food tips: Eat sushi, stay healthy

Thu, 10 May 2012 19:45:42 GMT

Every component of sushi, from its seaweed wrap to the rice and fish inside, has strong nutritional value.

'Drugs banned in developed world sold in India'

Wed, 09 May 2012 19:53:12 GMT

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 04:33:06 GMT

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 04:02:28 GMT

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 00:01:48 GMT

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 02:21:31 GMT

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

Sun, 29 Apr 2012 20:33:28 GMT

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.

Tips for cooking healthier food from India's top chefs

Fri, 27 Apr 2012 03:40:58 GMT

Small changes to our lifestyle and eating habits can make a huge difference to the waist line.

New drug capable of tackling malaria: Ghulam Nabi Azad

Thu, 26 Apr 2012 04:34:27 GMT

Health Minister Ghulam Nabi Azad said the new Malaria drug is efficacius and safe as its a synthetic moelcue there will be no problem in production too.

Non-polio paralysis cases going up

Thu, 26 Apr 2012 03:54:08 GMT

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

Swine flu claims one more life in Tamil Nadu

Wed, 25 Apr 2012 07:27:51 GMT

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.

Malaria is turning drug resistant, incurable: Report

Wed, 25 Apr 2012 04:44:10 GMT

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 00:32:25 GMT

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.

50 pc of world's pneumonia deaths in India

Tue, 24 Apr 2012 01:34:24 GMT

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 05:12:32 GMT

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 breakthrough: New sub-types found

Fri, 20 Apr 2012 03:54:56 GMT

A landmark new study has found that breast cancer is not one but 10 different diseases, a discovery that could eventually revolutionise treatment.