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Patients suffering from tuberculosis may soon have a new and effective treatment option, suggests a recent study. (Photo: Pixabay)

Scientists create new tuberculosis drug that cures 8 in 10 patients

The World Health Organization says currently only 55 per cent of people with multidrug-resistant tuberculosis are...

24 Oct 2018 10:36 AM IST

Death rattle is not painful but is simply a part of dying, says expert. (Photo: Pixabay)

Death rattle: Hearing this means you have just 23 hours left to live,...

As part of dying process, people lose ability to swallow or cough, which stops them from clearing secretions in...

14 April 2018 8:35 PM IST

It is caused by the Plasmodium parasite and spread to humans through the bite of an infected Anopheles mosquito. (Photo: Pixabay)

Factors linked to chikungunya, dengue outbreaks discovered

Dengue infections are on the rise globally, according to the World Health Organization.

25 July 2018 11:31 AM IST

In ancient Egypt, cats were associated with gods and prominently featured in hieroglyphics. (Photo: Representational/Pexels)

Keep your cats indoors for better health

For its health and yours, keep the cat indoors.

17 April 2019 9:10 AM IST