Charlie Sheen shares ordeals of HIV through open letter, says hard to absorb the three letters
Having been diagnosed for four years, former 'Two and A Half Men' star Charlie Sheen revealed his HIV status whilst an interview that he is HIV positive.
Nov 18, 2015, 12:36 PM IST
Gut bacteria play key role in body's self-defense
Scientists have found that human gut bacteria regulate the levels of the body's main antioxidant, glutathione, which fights a host of diseases.
Oct 20, 2015, 10:39 AM IST
Dengue in childhood can increase early heart attack risk
Infectious diseases such as typhoid, measles, chicken pox, bronchitis, tuberculosis and dengue in childhood can increase risk of getting a heart attack in adulthood, suggests new research.
Oct 17, 2015, 14:22 PM IST
7-year-old girl dies of dengue in Delhi, cases cross 12K-mark
Dengue has claimed another life, that of a seven-year-old girl in the city, taking the death toll to 42 while the total number of people down with the vector-borne disease in the city has crossed the 12,000 mark with over 1,300 fresh cases reported in the past five days.
Oct 16, 2015, 00:51 AM IST
Tribal health care discussed at special workshop
Malaria, maternal mortality and fluorosis are some of the diseases which were discussed at a special workshop on tribal health issues in Maharashtra's Gadchiroli district, an official statement said here on Thursday.
Oct 16, 2015, 00:25 AM IST
Viral fever: Know the symptoms of it!
Symptoms of viral fever can include a runny nose, sore throat, skin rashes, body aches.
Oct 05, 2015, 14:08 PM IST
Pancreatitis sufferers have poor odds of improving
WellingtonSufferers of pancreatitis have a high likelihood of their condition worsening if they fail to stop smoking and to cut alcohol consumption, said a study released on Monday.
Sep 28, 2015, 15:36 PM IST
WHO calls for focus on neglected tropical diseases
The World Health Organisation (WHO) on Thursday called for renewed commitments and focused efforts to eliminate neglected tropical diseases which continue to disable, disfigure and kill people in South-East Asia.
Sep 10, 2015, 22:33 PM IST
