News Desk: Taking at least one glass of milk on daily basis puts a positive impact on our brain by boosting the memory and mental strength, claims a new international study.
By Himanshu Guru: The Garra Rufa breed of fish is known as Doctor Fish for its habit of consuming the dead skin of humans, leaving the healthy skin intact and hence providing a therapy.
News Desk: The scientists, who were researching on the deadly bird flu, have decided to suspend the study for 60 days keeping a space for other international experts to discuss the work and the measures to minimise the risk.
News Desk: An attempt to make India a "Polio free" nation has finally concluded and it will be announced by early next year. Sounds like, the dream of a billion plus polio free nation came true after 64 years of independence.
By Himanshu Guru: The avian flu, commonly known as the bird flu or H5N1, is a strain of influenza that has mutated in birds, making it acquirable by humans. The virus is present in infected bird blood, saliva and excrement.
News Desk: A glass of milk per day can pose health hazards, claimed the Food Safety Standards Authority of India after it found 70% of milk samples, collected from the national capital, contaminated.
News Desk: According to a report released on Hunger and Malnutrition (HUNGAMA), 42 per cent Indian children are suffering from malnutrition despite several healthcare schemes, which is described as a national shame.
News Desk: The brain begins to decline at the age of 45 affecting our memory and comprehension skills, claimed a new study. However, the beginning of dementia can be delayed by living a healthy lifestyle.
By Triveni Sharma: The overall incidence rates for breast cancer have risen globally and some countries have experienced very sharp increases in the last two decades. For the past twenty years breast cancer has been the most common female malignancy in the world.
By Triveni Sharma: Hypertension or high blood pressure is a common health problem faced by many men and women especially who are obese, often stressed or anxious, alcoholics, diabetics or smokers. It affects the body as it adds to the workload of the heart and arteries.
