An hour of exercise a day may help you live longer
Physical inactivity is linked to an increased risk of heart disease, diabetes as well as some cancers and is associated with more than 5 million deaths per year.
Jul 28, 2016, 16:17 PM IST
Afghan civilian casualties at record high in first half of 2016: UN
Civilian casualties in Afghanistan touched a record high in the first half of 2016, the UN with children in particular paying a heavy price as insurgent groups step up fighting.
Jul 25, 2016, 12:26 PM IST
NHRC issues notice over electrocution of Delhi girl leading to amputation of hands
The NHRC has taken suo motu cognizance of a media report that both the hands of a ten-year-old girl had to be amputated at Delhi`s Safdarjung Hospital following severe burn injuries due to shock from a high voltage.
Jul 21, 2016, 13:24 PM IST
Climate change: 2,50,000 more deaths per year by 2030, says WHO
As per WHO's assessment, heat exposure will cause around 38,000 deaths in the elderly in the next 15 years. Also, deaths due to diarrhoea are projected to reach 48,000, and as many as 60,000 deaths due to malaria and 95,000 due to childhood malnutrition.
Jul 11, 2016, 09:42 AM IST
Reasons you should start eating Mediterranean diet today - Watch!
Basically, a Mediterranean diet is a healthy eating plan consisting of lots of vegetables, fruits, beans, cereals. It also contains moderate amounts of fish, white meat and some dairy products.
Jun 06, 2016, 14:52 PM IST
Five newborns die in Rajasthan hospital
Five newborns admitted to the neonatal unit of JLN Government Hospital in Ajmer have died since last night, prompting authorities to start a probe.
May 15, 2016, 15:40 PM IST
Suicide - The leading cause of death among India's youth!
The study by London-based Lancet Commission on Adolescent Health and Well-being reveals that suicide is the leading cause of death among youngsters aged 10-24 in India.
May 10, 2016, 13:28 PM IST
Palestinian rams 3 Israelis with car in West Bank, shot dead
A Palestinian rammed his car into a group of Israelis in the occupied West Bank today, injuring three people before being shot dead, the Israeli army said.
May 04, 2016, 01:40 AM IST
Countries on verge of beating malaria face new threat, study says
Nations on the verge of eliminating malaria risk falling short of their goal, just as it lies within reach, due to funding being shifted elsewhere, researchers said on Thursday.
Apr 22, 2016, 05:48 AM IST
Want to live longer? Cut down your sitting time by 71 minutes!
A new study suggests that reducing sitting time at work by 71 minutes per day can have positive effect in the long.
Apr 21, 2016, 12:04 PM IST
Is Puttingal temple fire an accident or massacre?
Watch this special segment and get to know, How fire works in Puttingal temple in Kollam turned into a massacre?
To know more watch this full video here.
Cervical cancer now a big reason for death among women in India
Cervical cancer is fast turning out to be a big reason for death among Indian women.
Mar 12, 2016, 06:22 AM IST
Climate change could kill 500000 extra lives by 2050
The research is the strongest evidence yet that climate change could have damaging consequences for food production and health worldwide and is the first of its kind to assess the impact of climate change on diet composition and bodyweight, and to estimate the number of deaths they will cause in 155 countries in 2050.
Mar 03, 2016, 18:10 PM IST
`Driving retirement` puts older adults at health risk
Families should rethink about seniors' decision of giving up driving as a new study suggests that older adults, who keep driving, are healthier than their non-driving counterparts.
Feb 07, 2016, 14:37 PM IST
Female infants less vulnerable to brain injury: Study
Females infants have a higher level of a protein than males that protects them against brain injury during birth which may lead to long-term neurological issues or even death, a new study has found.
Feb 05, 2016, 17:30 PM IST
Eighteen people dead in Delhi due to cold weather
This winter season is breaking all the past records. 18 people have died in Delhi due to cold so far. The U.S is also facing extreme snowfall creating problems for the public.
Jan 25, 2016, 11:50 AM IST
DNA: Analysis on Delhi trucks being another medium of causing road deaths
Watch the analysis on how Delhi trucks are becoming another medium of causing deaths on Delhi roadways.
Jan 21, 2016, 23:09 PM IST
In 2 days, 7 homeless die due to cold in Delhi
Seven homeless people have lost their lives due to severely cold climate in Delhi.
Jan 21, 2016, 12:35 PM IST
Saffron-based crocin can prevent liver cancer
Amongst the deaths caused cancer worldwide, liver cancer remains the leading causes.
Jan 01, 2016, 18:18 PM IST
Obesity more dangerous than lack of fitness: Study
The concept of 'fat but fit' may be a myth, according to a new study that suggests the protective effects of high fitness against early death are reduced in
Dec 26, 2015, 12:40 PM IST
