Indian doctors join hands against practice of unwanted tests

Several doctors from all over India and across disciplines are joining hands to fight against the menace of unnecessary investigations.
17 May 2015, 05:20 AM

Exercise buys five years for elderly

Regular exercise in old age has as powerful an effect on life expectancy as giving up smoking, researchers say.
16 May 2015, 18:00 PM

Dealing with congenital anomalies

Congenital anomalies are important causes of childhood death, chronic illness and disability.
16 May 2015, 18:00 PM

Hirsutism may be a sign of serious medical condition

Hirsutism or frazonism is the excessive hairiness on women in those parts of the body where terminal hair does not normally occur or
16 May 2015, 18:00 PM

The power in your hand!

The chances of having a heart attack, stroke or dying young may be hidden in the palm of the hand, a study suggests.
16 May 2015, 18:00 PM

Eat your water

Eating a diet that is rich in whole, plant-based foods is a good way to stay hydrated in hot scorching summer. Fresh fruits and
16 May 2015, 18:00 PM

Strokes ‘rising among young people’

There has been an "alarming" rise in the number of working-age men and women having strokes, a charity warns.
12 May 2015, 05:12 AM

Protecting the girls’ reproductive health

When a girl reaches adolescence from childhood, her body experiences various transformations due to hormone change. Menstruation
9 May 2015, 18:00 PM

Story of excellence

Mount Elizabeth Hospital has been serving Asia Pacific for over 30 years as a leading medical hub, earning the trust of patients from all
9 May 2015, 18:00 PM

Low light can damage eye sight and lead towards Myopia

The eyes are the most precious, important and sensitive parts of our body. Our eyes need constant, special care to be safe from these problems.
9 May 2015, 18:00 PM

Mobile health clinics help Nepal

As Nepal struggles to deal with the physical aftermath of the 7.8 magnitude earthquake that struck on 25 April, the country also has to
9 May 2015, 18:00 PM

Mobile health clinics help Nepal

As Nepal struggles to deal with the physical aftermath of the 7.8 magnitude earthquake that struck on 25 April, the country also has to
9 May 2015, 18:00 PM

Liberia declared Ebola-free after weeks of no cases

The World Health Organisation (WHO) has declared Liberia free of the Ebola virus, confirming that the country has had no new cases in 42 days.
9 May 2015, 18:00 PM

Liberia declared Ebola-free after weeks of no cases

The World Health Organization (WHO) has declared Liberia free of the Ebola virus, as the country has had no new cases in 42 days.
9 May 2015, 10:15 AM

Ebola 'lives in eye of survivor'

The Ebola virus has been detected in the eye of a US doctor who had already recovered from the illness.
8 May 2015, 15:41 PM

Malaria 'viral' vaccine shows promising early results

A trial of a malaria vaccine that targets the most dangerous variety of parasite that causes the disease has shown some positive early results.
8 May 2015, 06:08 AM

Blood test 'boost' in ovarian cancer fight

Regular blood tests can detect 86% of ovarian cancers before the point at which women normally would be diagnosed, according to a trial that could lead to national screening.
5 May 2015, 05:27 AM

Beware, chewers: Betel nut may cause cancer (video)

A recent study has found that chewing betel nuts can cause oral cancer. According to the study, consumption of betel nuts is as harmful as consuming tobacco, or betel leaf. Chewing betel nuts can cause abrasions in the mouth and lips, making the chewers more exposed to cancer.
4 May 2015, 09:14 AM

Maternal obesity increases risk of type 1 diabetes in children

A study of more than 1.2 million children in Sweden has concluded that children of parents with any type of diabetes are more likely to
2 May 2015, 18:00 PM

Screening for Down syndrome

According to the American College of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, all women whatever their age, have a small risk of delivering a baby with physical and intellectual disability.
2 May 2015, 18:00 PM