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Experimental Ebola vaccines found safe, effective

12 Oct 2017 8:51 PM IST

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Study reveals honey contains pesticides that pose health risk to...

Experts believe these pesticides need to be controlled.

6 Oct 2017 1:26 PM IST

Dont be under the notion that whisky should only be paired with western cuisine.

Scotland pushes minimum alcohol pricing in bid to boost public health

Country famous for whisky production but the price change will target cheap, strong alcohol favored by binge drinkers.

16 Nov 2017 1:12 PM IST

Depression is one of the most prevalent mental health side effects caused by the pill used by around 100 million women all over the world (Photo: AFP)

World Mental Health Day: Mental health crisis could cost world USD 16...

The Lancet Commission report said the growing crisis could cause lasting harm to people, communities and economies...

10 Oct 2018 12:35 PM IST

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Dining out with food allergies may be safer with at least 15...

The survey suggests that engaging in a wide variety of preventive efforts may reduce a patient's risk.

25 Nov 2018 9:48 AM IST

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Millions left behind as diabetes drives surge in insulin demand

Diabetes now affects 9 per cent of all adults worldwide.

21 Nov 2018 9:26 AM IST

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US to restrict e-cigarette flavours to fight teenage vaping 'epidemic'

The ban means only tobacco, mint and menthol flavors can be sold.

9 Nov 2018 4:43 PM IST

A traffic policeman, wearing an anti-pollution mask,controls traffic amid smog and air pollution which continues to be above dangerous level.

Craving for a ciggy? Breathe Delhi air

Pollution same as smoking 15-20 cigarettes a day, 'severe' deterioration from Mon likely.

4 Nov 2018 12:55 AM IST

Industries that profit from treating diseases shun prevention, which has proved to be the most inexpensive .

Prevention better than cure if not for profits

Prevention is not better than cure when your profits depend upon people getting sick.

4 Nov 2018 12:44 AM IST

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Modern medicine infected by the virus of mistrust

Most damaging are a series of scandals involving inadequately vetted drugs, poor oversight by health officials, and...

26 Jan 2018 2:54 PM IST

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Just breathing can spread the flu: Study

Here is what researchers recommend for people who have the flu.

19 Jan 2018 12:55 PM IST

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'Mutant flu' could lead to more effective vaccine: study

Scientists arrived at the new approach by studying the genome of the flu virus.

19 Jan 2018 9:14 AM IST