Pneumonia behind death of 18% of kids under 5 globally

Last Updated: Friday, May 11, 2012, 12:15

Pneumonia and preterm birth complications are the most common causes of death among children under 5.

Rare diseases are now highlighted by Indian cinema

Last Updated: Tuesday, April 10, 2012, 15:20

Progeria, autism, dyslexia, Alzheimer`s, Asperger syndrome -- movies on these rare diseases would have typically been the themes of documentaries until a few years ago. But not any more.

Swine flu death in Rajkot, Gujarat

Last Updated: Sunday, April 8, 2012, 15:47

This is the first reported death from swine flu in Gujarat after the previous nation-wide outbreak.

`Coordinated efforts needed to tackle water-borne diseases`

Last Updated: Friday, April 6, 2012, 20:43

Concerned over the contamination of water, Ministry of Drinking Water and Sanitation has sought greater convergence.

New diseases that can indicate HIV risk revealed

Last Updated: Sunday, March 4, 2012, 15:02

Diseases like herpes zoster should be on list of indicators for having HIV.

Iceman too suffered borreliosis, heart diseases

Last Updated: Wednesday, February 29, 2012, 14:53

Scientists were able to identify traces of bacteria from the genus Borrelia, which are responsible for Lyme disease.

FDA cracks whip on manufacturers of `magic` drugs

Last Updated: Friday, February 3, 2012, 15:20

The Food and Drugs Administration of Maharashtra`s Konkan division has issued notices to more than 80 newspapers.

Phone app helps British teens find free condoms

Last Updated: Monday, January 30, 2012, 10:46

Though there are no restrictions on who can download it, but to get free condoms, users have to be aged between 13 and 19.

Heart diseases set to fall in India: Doctor

Last Updated: Sunday, December 25, 2011, 15:33

There is good news on the health front

Surge in allergic diseases in India: WAO

Last Updated: Sunday, October 16, 2011, 20:27

Growing industrialisation and fast changing biodiversity coupled with sedentary lifestyles are causing a surge in allergic diseases, especially among children in the country, the World Allergy Organisation (WAO) has warned.

Eye problem cases have increased: Doctors

Last Updated: Wednesday, October 12, 2011, 18:44

There has been an increase in eye problems, especially among those aged over 50.

Health insurance portability: A reality now !

Last Updated: Saturday, October 1, 2011, 08:42

If not satisfied with the services of existing health insurer, you can change the company without losing policy benefits as the long-awaited portability has now come into force.