New Delhi, July 26 (IANS) A bill that provides for supersession of the Central Council of Homeopathy and constituting a Board of Governors was introduced in the Lok Sabha on Monday and was taken up…
Mumbai, July 26 (IANS) Integrated pharmaceutical company Dr. Reddy’s Laboratories on Thursday reported an exponential rise of 672 per cent in its consolidated net profit for the first quarter of 2018-19, at Rs 456.1 crore…
Bengaluru, July 26 (IANS) India’s leading biotechnology firm Biocon Ltd on Thursday reported Rs 120 crore consolidated net profit for the first quarter of 2018-19, registering 48 per cent growth annually from Rs 81 crore…
New Delhi, July 26 (IANS) The Indian Medical Association (IMA) on Thursday called a 12-hour nationwide strike on Saturday (July 28) to protest against the “anti democratic and anti poor” National Medical Commission Bill, 2017….
New Delhi, July 26 (IANS) As many as 887 children were taken ill after consuming midday meals across the country in the last three years and 30 complaints were received against the poor quality of…
New Delhi, July 26 (IANS) Taking cognizance of the deaths of three minor girls due to starvation in Delhi, the NHRC on Thursday issued notices to the Centre and Delhi government seeking a report on…
Chennai, July 26 (IANS) DMK President M. Karunanidhi (94) is suffering from urinary tract infection and is being treated at home, said the Kauvery Hospital monitoring his health. In a statement issued here, Kauvery Hospital’s…
By Quaid Najmi Mumbai, July 26 (IANS) “I am pleasantly surprised… I never ever imagined I deserved it… I feel truly honoured by the recognition,” said Kolkata-born Mumbai psychiatrist, Bharat Vatwani, who was named as…
New Delhi, July 26 (IANS) If you missed the trilogy of supermoons earlier this year, the Lunar eclipse — the longest of the 21st century — set to occur on Friday, will offer you a…
New Delhi, July 26 (IANS) A significant share of food products, including that for newborns, available in markets is contaminated with Genetically Modified (GM) ingredients and is being sold illegally, reveals a report published by…
New York, July 26 (IANS) Women with many children, especially more than four or five, may look older as multiple pregnancies may accelerate the ageing of cells, claimed a new study. According to the researchers,…
New York, July 26 (IANS) Individuals who play contact sports such as football, ice hockey, and boxing, may be at increased risk for developing Lewy Body Disease, which can cause Parkinson’s disease, finds a study….
New Delhi, July 26 (IANS) Delhi Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia on Thursday attributed the death of three minor sisters in Mandawali allegedly due to starvation to “system failure,” saying it is a matter of…
Chennai, July 26 (IANS) Noted movie director Mani Ratnam visited Apollo Hospital here for a check-up, after complaining of chest pain, but is in fine condition, said a hospital official. “He had come to the…
Washington, July 26 (IANS) NASA is set to announce the names of the astronauts assigned to the new commercial crew capsules from Boeing and SpaceX, early next month. NASA will announce on August 3, the…
New York, July 26 (IANS) Any sudden drop in blood pressure in middle-aged people, which makes them feel faint, dizzy or light-headed while standing up, could be a sign of increased risk of dementia or…
London, July 26 (IANS) Brain areas associated with short-term memory, self and negative emotions are linked with depression which may cause the patients to dwell on bad thoughts and experience poor sleep quality, suggests a…
New York, July 26 (IANS) Scientists have found that a gene, previously linked only to three-four per cent of people with Parkinson’s disease, could play an important role in most people with the neurodegenerative disease….
Sydney, July 26 (IANS) Australian researchers have identified a naturally occurring hormone that could help make chemotherapy much more effective for people with lung cancer, as well as prevent their kidneys from damage — a…
By Deepak Jain Cheese is fattening! Cheese is for thin people! Common myths we have when it comes to cheese. While there are several variants of cheese, one of the healthiest avatars called feta enriches…