Suven gets patents for neuro-degenerative disorder drug

Last Updated: Friday, April 24, 2015, 12:18

Suven Life Sciences on Friday said it has received five product patents for their drug in Europe, Hong Kong, Israel, Australia and Norway for the treatment of disorders associated with neuro-degenerative diseases.

1,764 died of infectious diseases in China

Last Updated: Saturday, January 11, 2014, 04:53

A total of 1,764 people died of infectious diseases on the Chinese mainland in December alone, the country`s health and family planning authorities said Friday.

Uttarakhand govt allays fear of dengue outbreak

Last Updated: Friday, October 11, 2013, 18:11

The Uttarakhand government on Friday said steps are being taken to combat spread of dengue in the state, which has claimed three lives so far, and all the patients admitted to hospitals are out of danger.

Facebook, Twitter give clues to prevent disease spread

Last Updated: Saturday, October 5, 2013, 11:44

Facebook and Twitter could provide vital clues to control infectious diseases by using mathematical models to understand how we respond socially to biological contagions, scientists say.

Plan to get 100 Indian firms under 'Healthy Workplaces'

Last Updated: Sunday, September 29, 2013, 18:39

An effort to get 100 Indian companies under the category of "Healthy Workplaces" by 2016 was announced by a global health non-profit organisation to prevent the spread of non communicable diseases.

Lifestyle diseases are taking a toll on Indian youth: Shivinder Mohan Singh

Last Updated: Thursday, September 19, 2013, 17:10

Health industry leaders Fortis’ Shivinder Mohan Singh and Radiant Life Care’s Sanjeev Bagai share the concern that lifestyle diseases pose biggest health hurdle for India’s youth population.

Non-communicable diseases have become lifestyle diseases: Dr Trehan

Last Updated: Monday, September 16, 2013, 19:42

Free and healthy India was the dream of our freedom fighters. But, even after sixty seven years of independence, India is still lacking behind in terms of health. Though many health related schemes have been launched by several governments over the past six decades, but their impact is nowhere to be seen.

Uttarakhand could be hit by diseases

Last Updated: Wednesday, June 26, 2013, 22:14

Uttarakhand now faces a new threat: possible outbreak of diseases as the waters from the flash floods recede.

Kidney Diseases: Y-Gen is on the hit list!

Last Updated: Saturday, May 11, 2013, 12:35

Top doctors in the capital apprehend that the youth in the country are increasingly becoming vulnerable to kidney failure.

Suffering from uncommon diseases, do not lose hope!

Last Updated: Thursday, April 18, 2013, 21:10

Rare or uncommon diseases do not only exist in reel life but also in real life; a recent case of this is of the 16-month-old girl from Tripura, who is suffering from Hydrocephalus.