Unsafe abortions claim lives of 4,500 women per year

As many of 4,500 deaths or eight percent of all maternal deaths occur due to unsafe abortions every year, parliament was told Friday.

Pentavalent vaccination launched in 8 states

The government Thursday said it had started the pentavalent vaccination drive in eight states.

High costs no deterrent for alcohol consumption: Experts

The strategy of increasing prices and taxes of alcohol and alcohol-related beverages has not lowered neither their demand or consumption in the country, leading to various health and social issues, health experts said Monday.

China quake leaves 188 dead, 25 missing

A strong quake in southwest China's Sichuan province has left 188 people dead and 25 missing as of Monday, authorities said.

Egg white component lowers blood pressure

A study by American scientists presented Wednesday supports the view that a substance in egg white has the ability to lower blood pressure without negative effects.

Hypertension becoming an epidemic in India: Experts

India is home to 139 million people of uncontrolled hypertension, which makes around 14 percent of the global population.

Bitter gourd juice destroys pancreatic cancer cells

In a finding that could provide a new tool in cancer therapy, researchers have shown that the juice of bitter gourd (karela) effectively kills pancreatic cancer cells.

Animal tests for cosmetics banned in EU

Asthma drug shows promise in treating diabetes, obesity

Amlexanox, a drug prescribed for asthma in Japan, also reverses obesity, diabetes and fatty liver in mice, according to a new study by US researchers.

Vitamin D levels could halve diabetes risk

Adequate levels of vitamin D during young adulthood may halve the risk of adult-onset type 1 diabetes, according to a new research.

New compound may prevent asthma

A new compound has shown promise in preventing asthma by targeting its causative mechanisms rather than just treating the symptoms

Irregular beats spell higher risk of kidney failure

The risk of kidney failure is greater for people with chronic kidney disease (CKD), especially those suffering from atrial fibrillation - a common form of irregular heart beats in adults, says a study

Red wine wards off cholesterol

Drinking red wine can ward-off cholesterol build-up resulting from eating red meat, say scientists.

Eating vegetables could help digest red meat

A healthy complement of vegetables can help in the digestion of steak or beef and prevent illnesses that come with diet heavy in red meat, scientists from New Zealand said Wednesday.

Tomato pill could ward off heart attacks, stroke: Study

A capsule derived from lycopene, which gives tomato its distinctive red colour, could ward off strokes and heart attacks, says a Cambridge University study