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Over 500 Passengers Fall Sick Aboard Pair of Cruises
Two recent cruises by Royal Caribbean saw over 500 passengers on board become sick following outbreaks of illnesses that were stomach related, which in one case led to five people being hospitalized. After departing from Port Everglades... More of this article »
Madagascar Plague Causing Grave Dilemma
The pneumonic plague, a relative of the more well-known bubonic plague or the Black Plague, but not the same thing, is bacterial and spread from person to person through droplets in the air. It can cause death as quickly as 24 hours... More of this article »
Cook County Repeals Soda Tax After Just Two Months
The biggest soda tax in the U.S. went into effect just two months ago, but lawmakers in Cook County, Illinois, home to Chicago, voted 15 to 1 to repeal it. The tax from the start was plagued by legal challenges, glitches in its implementation,... More of this article »
New Study: Yes Coffee is Healthy
New research suggests that drinking coffee might improve health and help people to live longer. A new observational study that involved nearly 20,000 people who drank a minimum of four cups daily showed a risk of early death that was... More of this article »
Study: Possible Link Between Flu Vaccine and Miscarriage
A study described by some as puzzling, of pregnancies in the U.S., found that women who miscarried from 2010 to 2012 were more apt to have had flu vaccines for two straight years that included protection from swine flu. Experts in... More of this article »
Cancer Pen Designed to Detect Tumors in Seconds During Surgery
A medical tool that looks like a handheld pen can detect cancer cells in just seconds and help surgeons to more accurately extract tumors, said researchers on Wednesday. The tool works in real time, and its accuracy is at a minimum... More of this article »
Height Could be Linked to Risks of Blood Clots and Other Ailments
The height someone is might hold clues to their risk of several health problems, like blood clots, says a new study. Height can be a predictor of risk for VTE or venous thromboembolism, more commonly called blood clots, showed a study... More of this article »
Zika Virus Being Tested for Treating Brain Cancer
A dangerous virus which can give babies brain damage might offer a surprising new form of treatment for brain cancer in adults, say U.S. scientists. Up to this point, Zika has been only seen as a health threat and not a remedy. However,... More of this article »
Drinking Coffee Might Reduce Early Death Risk
A just published study has added to the positive news about drinking coffee. The study found that drinking between two and four cups of coffee per day was associated with an overall lower risk of death, in particular amongst drinkers... More of this article »
Allan Gifford is the youngest boy in the world with two prosthetic hands
11-year-old Allan Gifford has become the youngest boy in the world with two prosthetic hands. Gifford lost both his hands following a heart condition that caused some complications. Both his hands were amputated at the age of three. Allan... More of this article »
Doctor’s attempt to inject hospital superintendent with HIV+ blood over personal grudge foiled
New Delhi: In a bizarre incident that unfolded at a hospital in Andhra Pradesh, a doctor lunged at the hospital superintendent in a fit of rage and tried to inject him with a syringe that held HIV+ blood. Reports reveal that the doctor,... More of this article »
Hop on to the weighing scale daily to accelerate your weight loss process!
New Delhi: Losing weight is not an easy feat to accomplish, even when you have set a specific target. It requires hard work, discipline, dedication, immense will power and self-control. It is a slow and steady process and many people... More of this article »
Why are Indian soldiers victimised by depression, suicides? BSF turns counselor
New Delhi: Not just the common man but security forces guarding us are also susceptible to conditions like stress, depression and suicides. We might easily find access to therapies and counselors but for them, it is very hard as they... More of this article »
Indian-origin researcher identifies potential treatment for breast cancer
New Delhi: Breast cancer is the top cancer victimising women in the developed as well as in the developing world. Unfortunately, low and middle-income countries are at a higher risk of breast cancer due to lack of timely diagnosis. Breast... More of this article »
Alzheimer’s may be detected years before symptoms appear – thanks to this new eye test
New Delhi: Scientists claim to have developed a new non-invasive eye test that may be helpful in detecting Alzheimer’s disease years before patients actually start experiencing the symptoms. Researchers at Cedars-Sinai Medical... More of this article »
Rising number of cardiac patients in India in 30-40 age group a concern, say doctors
New Delhi: A modern lifestyle that people all over the world have adopted or are adopting seems to be a big reason for the rise in heart problems. In India, cardiovascular diseases seem to be one of the biggest reasons for the rise... More of this article »
Shocking! 50 tumours removed from woman’s uterus after three-hour surgery
Itanagar: In a shocking incident, 50 tumours were successfully removed by a team of doctors from the uterus of a woman in Itanagar. The woman has been suffering from heavy and painful menstrual cycle for several years. The three-hour... More of this article »
Bombay HC aids man suffering from rare genetic disorder
Nagpur: The Nagpur Bench of Bombay High Court has rushed to aid a 26-year old man suffering from a rare genetic disorder by directing the government and BSNL to pay for his treatment requiring over Rs 2 crore per annum, his lawyer... More of this article »
Multicolour MRIs developed, could help improve disease diagnosis
A team of researchers have developed a method that could make magnetic resonance imaging – MRI – multicolour to help improve disease diagnosis. The study was published in the journal Scientific Reports. The current... More of this article »
Sepsis can be prevented using a new inexpensive technique
Scientists in the US have developed an inexpensive technique that helps prevent sepsis – a life-threatening illness caused by the body’s response to an infection. In sepsis, the immune system goes into overdrive in response... More of this article »