Everything you need to know about T B Hospital: news, reviews, in-depth analysis, opinion and more
Everything you need to know about T B Hospital: news, reviews, in-depth analysis, opinion and more
Delhi Government has decided to further work in partnership with Cure International India in Delhi to overcome cases of clubfoot
Madrid, May 1 (IANS) You could protect yourself better against viral infections, especially during autumn and winter, with vitamin D supplementation, says a new study.
Wellington, Apr 30 (ANI): A woman in New Zealand, who used to drink drinking up to 18 litres of Coca-Cola a day, knows how addictive the carbonated soft drink can be.
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London, April 30 (IANS) A nearly 80-year-old man in Britain is all set to undergo a sex change with a 13,500 pounds (about $21,960) National Health Service operation.
Washington, April 29 (ANI): Exposure to alcohol advertisements in television may persuade minors to take up drinking, researchers have suggested.
Washington, April 29 (ANI): Adolescents and young adults who are familiar with fast-food restaurant advertising on television are more likely to be overweight, according to a new study.
Washington, April 29 (IANS) If youngsters hooked on fast food have greater chances of becoming overweight, then blame fast-food ads on TV which entice them in the first place.
Washington, April 29 (IANS) Parents with poor math skills are more likely than others to give wrong doses of medicines to their children, according to a study.
Washington, April 29 (IANS) Gorging on food can cause obesity, but the fear of not having enough food may also lead to the same result, says a new study.
London, April 28 (IANS) British scientists will soon begin a trial to see whether electricity can be used to shrink the heart of patients suffering from heart disease. The procedure will reduce the size of the heart and improve life expectancy.
Washington, Apr 28 (ANI): It is a known fact that eating too much food can cause obesity, but the fear of not having enough food may lead to the same result, a new study has claimed.
Washington, April 27 (ANI): A new review co-authored by an Indian origin scientist has suggested that girls who start puberty very early are more likely to have psychological problems and be at risk of sexual abuse and early pregnancy.
Copenhagen, April 27 (IANS) People residing in city centres are almost twice as likely to suffer from coronary artery calcification (CAC), which can lead to heart disease, than those who live in less polluted urban or rural areas, according to a study.
Mumbai, April 27 (IANS) Bollywood's first superstar Rajesh Khanna, who was hospitalised at Lilavati Hospital, is back home and doing fine, says his manager. His estranged wife, actress Dimple Kapadia, is constantly by his side.
Lagos, April 26 (IANS) At least 37 people were killed and 100 others injured Thursday when suicide bombers rammed an explosives-laden vehicle into the office of This Day daily, a leading Nigerian newspaper, in the capital city Abuja. A second office was bombed in Kaduna state in which three people died.
Lagos, April 26 (IANS) At least 37 people were killed and 100 others injured Thursday when a powerful explosion hit the office of Thisday daily, a leading Nigerian national newspaper, in the capital city Abuja. A second office was bombed in Kaduna state.
A recent study has revealed that, consumption of flavonoid rich berries, such as strawberries and blueberries in abundance, slow down the process of memory decline within older women by 2.5 years. The study was conducted in Brigham and Women's Hospital (BWH).
Washington, April 26 (ANI): A high intake of flavonoid rich berries, such as strawberries and blueberries, can delay memory decline in older women by 2.5 years.his is the conclusion of a new study by researchers at Brigham and Women's Hospital (BWH).
Washington, Apr 25 (ANI): Following the trend of cough medicine, hand sanitizer is the latest in a string of household products used to induce intoxication and has public health officials worried as a few squirts of it could equal a couple of shots of hard liquor.
Washington, April 25(ANI): Women who go through the menopause early are nearly twice as likely to suffer from osteoporosis in later life and may also have a higher risk of fragility fracture and of mortality, a new Swedish research has suggested.
London, April 24 (IANS) A teenager declared brain dead by four doctors in Britain made a miraculous recovery after his emotive parents requested medics for a second opinion moments before his life support was to be switched off.
Beijing, April 23 (IANS) Deaths from gastric cancer are expected to steadily rise over the next two decades in China as the disease proliferates, said a Chinese cancer expert.
London, Apr 23 (ANI): Fabrice Muamba's fiancee Shauna Magunda took to Twitter to express her happiness when her lover got his life back after his heart stopped during an FA Cup quarter final for 78 minutes.
Washington, Apr 23 (ANI): Avocados could help fight ageing and several diseases as they bolster cells' power centres against harmful free radicals, say scientists.
Washington, April 23 (IANS) People with non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NALFD) who consume a peg or two daily are half as likely to develop hepatitis as non-alcoholics with the same condition, says a new study.
Melbourne, Apr 22 (ANI): Holidaymakers booking in for cut-price cosmetic surgery in Asia in large numbers are being greeted with centres ranging from the five-star to street stall.
Madrid, April 22 (IANS/EFE) Spanish physician Jose Manuel Machimbarrena, kidnapped in Nigeria April 4, has been freed and is in good health though "pretty tired", officials at Spain's foreign ministry said Saturday.
Washington, Apr 21 (ANI): Although parents of healthy and overweight preschoolers are generally well aware of dietary risk factors that fuel childhood obesity, it is not enough to effect meaningful weight change, a new study has claimed.
Beijing, April 21 (IANS) A cancer patient who stabbed a doctor in a Beijing hospital has been sentenced to 15 years in jail.
Kolkata, April 21 (IANS) The AMRI Hospital authorities are planning to reopen a portion of their complex in Dhakuria, sealed off by Kolkata Police after a major fire choked 94 people to death in one hospital building last December.
Washington, Apr 20 (ANI): Obese women run the risk of problems during pregnancy, labour and complications for the baby's health, a new study has claimed.
Washington, Apr 17 (ANI): Omega-3 fatty acid supplements may not help patients with relapsing-remitting multiple sclerosis, according to a new study.
Washington, April 17 (ANI): A new study has found that mothers born in India but living in Canada are significantly more likely to have male babies for their second and third births compared with women in Canada.
London, Apr 13(ANI): Bolton Wanderers' midfielder Fabrice Muamba's heart has been fitted with an Implantable Cardioverter Defibri (ICD) to protect his life in the event of another cardiac arrest.
Washington, Apr 12 (ANI): Researchers have reinforced the finding that too little sleep or sleep patterns that are conflicting with our body's 'internal biological clock' may cause increased risk of diabetes and obesity.
London, Apr 12(ANI): Bolton Wanderer's midfielder Fabrice Muamba has expressed his gratitude towards the hospital staff who helped him recover from the near fatal cardiac arrest he suffered on the football field by giving them a huge thank-you cake.
Madrid, April 12 (IANS/EFE) The kidnapping in Nigeria of a Spanish physician has "all the characteristics" of being an economic crime rather than a political one, Spain's foreign minister said Wednesday.
New Delhi, April 12 (IANS) As many as a million children suffer from Type I diabetes in India and painful for them are those insulin jabs. But smart insulin pumps are now changing things for these kids.
London, Apr 11 (ANI): Peter Andre, who has been keeping a vigil by his brother's side even since he was diagnosed with kidney cancer earlier this year, has revealed that he hasn't stopped crying since he found out his sibling had the disease.
Bangalore, April 11 (IANS) Afreen, the three-month-old Bangalore girl who was battered by her own father as he wanted a son, died Wednesday after battling for life for several days, hospital authorities here said.
Buenos Aires, April 11 (IANS/EFE) A baby born prematurely woke up in the morgue of a hospital in northern Argentina 12 hours after having been declared dead, authorities in Chaco province said Tuesday.
London, Apr 10 (ANI): A mother and daughter have undergone breast enlargement surgery together to boost their 32A chests to D and C cups.
London, April 10 (ANI): A new eye test, being developed in Britain, could save millions of lives by diagnosing deadly heart disease early.
Mumbai, April 10 (IANS) Megastar Amitabh Bachchan, who had abdominal pain post his surgery, went the Nanavati Hospital here for a check-up Tuesday and was seen with son Abhishek while leaving the clinic.
St. Petersburg, April 10 (IANS/RIA Novosti) The body of an elderly woman was found in a hospital garbage bin in St. Petersburg two days before she was to be discharged after treatment for a stroke, Piter.tv website said.
Washington, April 10 (IANS) Two gene variants that increase the risk of common childhood obesity have been identified by researchers.
London, April 9 (ANI): A soccer starlet sacked by Chelsea for a smoke bomb prank last month was arrested over a bloody bust-up with his teenage girlfriend.
London, Apr 7 (ANI): Brooklyn Decker, who recently spent time at an army medical hospital to try and prepare for her role for the upcoming film 'Battleship', has admitted that it opened her eyes.
London, Apr 5(ANI): Bolton Wanderer's manager Owen Coyle has revealed that he had visited Fabrice Muamba in the hospital, and he is recovering remarkably well.
Madrid, April 4 (IANS/EFE) Spanish artist, cartoonist and writer Antonio Mingote died Tuesday in Madrid, his widow, Maria Isabel Vigliola, told EFE. He was 93.
London, Apr 3 (ANI): Little Olivia Norton, now six months, was born totally white as she had such a negligible count of haemoglobin that it could not officially be classified as 'blood'.
Washington, April 3 (ANI): A dietary intervention during early life can reverse the tendency of low birth weight babies becoming obese in later life, researchers including one of an Indian origin have suggested.
California, Apr 3(ANI): An Indian origin woman, Dawinder Kaur, was shot in the elbow during the shooting incident, which transpired in a Christian school in Oakland, California on Monday, which killed seven and wounded three people.
San Juan, April 2 (IANS/EFE) Puerto Rican Grammy-winning singer-songwriter Draco Rosa appeared for the first time onstage since he was diagnosed with cancer in April 2011, performing alongside Latin music giants Ruben Blades and Juan Luis Guerra.
Moscow, April 2 (IANS) Sixteen people were killed and 12 injured in a plane crash near a city in Siberia, authorities said.
Beijing, April 1 (IANS) Lung cancer is affecting more women than men in the Chinese metropolis of Shanghai, a media report said.
Washington, Apr 1 (ANI): Low oxygen levels in tumours can predict prostate cancer recurrence in men with intermediate-risk disease even before they undergo radiation therapy, a new study has revealed.
London, Apr 1 (ANI): Researchers have cast doubt over the commonly held belief that vaginal injuries proves forced intercourse.
London, March 31 (IANS) Queen Elizabeth has become a great grandmother once again - her grandson Peter Phillips and his wife Autumn Phillips welcomed a baby girl.
Washington, Mar 31 (ANI): In a new study, scientists have tried to make new strategies to identify people who experienced intrauterine growth restriction (IUGR) and starvation during childhood at greatest risk of developing long term heart complications.
Rio de Janeiro, March 31 (IANS) Former Brazilian president Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva has said he was more afraid of losing his voice than dying from cancer.
There is a new addition to the adverse effect of sleep disturbance. A new study has found that disturbed sleep adversely affects the memory consolidation and enhancement that usually happens with a good night?s sleep.
A recent research has found that the men who drink in smaller amounts have a lower risk of death than non-drinkers, particularly after having survived the first heart attack.
London, Mar 26 (ANI): In a new study, researchers have tried to investigate whether pale-skinned and red-haired people react differently to pain.
New Delhi, March 26 (IANS) A 27-year-old Tibetan youth attempted to immolate himself during a protest against Chinese President Hu Jintao's visit to the capital, police said Monday.
Washington, Mar 23 (ANI): Researchers have provided evidence supporting the concept of exposing people to germs at an early age (i.e., childhood) to build immunity - dubbed as hygiene hypothesis.
London, Mar 22 (ANI): Footballer Fabrice Muamba, who suffered a cardiac arrest during his club's FA Cup fixture against Tottenham Hotspurs at White Hart Lane on Saturday, has asked his Bolton teammates to get to Wembley for him.
London, Mar 22 (ANI): Footballer Fabrice Muamba, who suffered a cardiac arrest during his club's FA Cup fixture against Tottenham Hotspurs at White Hart Lane on Saturday, has asked his Bolton teammates to get to Wembley for him.
London, Mar 21(ANI): Bolton Wanderer's manager Owen Coyle has said midfielder Fabrice Muamba's fighting spirit will help him make a full recovery from the cardiac arrest he suffered during club's FA Cup fixture against Tottenham Hotspurs at White Hart Lane on Saturday.
London, Mar 21(ANI): Bolton Wanderer's manager Owen Coyle has said midfielder Fabrice Muamba's fighting spirit will help him make a full recovery from the cardiac arrest he suffered during club's FA Cup fixture against Tottenham Hotspurs at White Hart Lane on Saturday.
Scientists have got a major achievement, which will be beneficial for treatment of cancer.
London, Mar 20 (ANI): Bolton footballer Fabrice Muamba gave the first signs of recovery on Monday night as he now can breathe independently without a ventilator and has been able to recognise his family members and respond to questions appropriately.
London, Mar 20 (ANI): Bolton footballer Fabrice Muamba gave the first signs of recovery on Monday night as he now can breathe independently without a ventilator and has been able to recognise his family members and respond to questions appropriately.
Washington, March 17 (ANI): Patients with congenital heart disease floss, brush and visit the dentist less than their peers, and researchers say these poor dental hygiene behaviours could increase their risk of endocarditis.
Washington, March 17 (ANI): Patients with congenital heart disease floss, brush and visit the dentist less than their peers, and researchers say these poor dental hygiene behaviours could increase their risk of endocarditis.
Washington, Mar 16 (ANI): Children who are exposed to passive smoking are at almost double the risk of developing chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) in adulthood as compared to non-exposed kids, a new study reveals.
London, March 15 (ANI): Carbon dioxide (CO2) in the atmosphere is being blamed for global warming issues - but it may also be making us all fatter, a Danish researcher has suggested.
Washington, March 15 (ANI): The best way in which parents can help their obese children lose weight is to change their weight themselves, say researchers.
Washington, Mar 15 (ANI): Doctors can now quickly and accurately identify patients at risk of Chikungunya, facilitating a more targetted treatment and clinical care at the onset of the disease, according to a new study.
Washington, Mar 15 (ANI): Doctors can now quickly and accurately identify patients at risk of Chikungunya, facilitating a more targetted treatment and clinical care at the onset of the disease, according to a new study.
London, March 15 (ANI): Carbon dioxide (CO2) in the atmosphere is being blamed for global warming issues - but it may also be making us all fatter, a Danish researcher has suggested.
Washington, March 15 (ANI): The best way in which parents can help their obese children lose weight is to change their weight themselves, say researchers.
Damascus,Mar 13(ANI): Syrian forces are being accused of perpretating one of the worst atrocities following reports of at least 45 women and children being hacked or burnt to death for protesting the President Bashar-al Assad regime.
Washington, Mar 13 (ANI): Regular use of cholesterol-lowering statin drugs may be associated with a modest reduction in the risk of developing Parkinson's disease, particularly among younger patients, a new study has claimed.
Washington, Mar 13 (ANI): Regular use of cholesterol-lowering statin drugs may be associated with a modest reduction in the risk of developing Parkinson's disease, particularly among younger patients, a new study has claimed.
Washington, Mar 13 (ANI): Regular use of cholesterol-lowering statin drugs may be associated with a modest reduction in the risk of developing Parkinson's disease, particularly among younger patients, a new study has claimed.
Damascus,Mar 13(ANI): Syrian forces are being accused of perpretating one of the worst atrocities following reports of at least 45 women and children being hacked or burnt to death for protesting the President Bashar-al Assad regime.
Washington, Mar 9 (ANI): Light-to-moderate alcohol consumption is associated with a lower risk of stroke in women, a new study has claimed.
Washington, Mar 9 (ANI): Women with chronic heart failure survive longer as compared to their male counterparts, researchers have said.
Washington, Mar 9 (ANI): Light-to-moderate alcohol consumption is associated with a lower risk of stroke in women, a new study has claimed.
Washington, Mar 9 (ANI): Women with chronic heart failure survive longer as compared to their male counterparts, researchers have said.
London, March 6 (ANI): A pill costing just 1.40 pound a day can dramatically slashed the number of deaths from heart failure, researchers have found.
Washington, Mar 6 (ANI): A three-year-old girl in the US was hospitalised after she accidentally swallowed 37 high-powered rare earth Buckyball magnets.
Washington, Mar 6 (ANI): A three-year-old girl in the US was hospitalised after she accidentally swallowed 37 high-powered rare earth Buckyball magnets.
London, March 6 (ANI): A pill costing just 1.40 pound a day can dramatically slashed the number of deaths from heart failure, researchers have found.
London, March 6 (ANI): A pill costing just 1.40 pound a day can dramatically slashed the number of deaths from heart failure, researchers have found.
Petaling Jaya (Malaysia)/New Delhi, Mar. 5 (ANI): At least two Indian nationals were killed on Monday in a bus mishap in Malaysia's Genting Highlands.
Karachi, Mar 5 (ANI): Patients who have undergone robot-assisted operations on their kidneys or prostate have shorter hospital stays and a lower risk of having a blood transfusion or dying but the expense is considerably higher, a new study has revealed.
Karachi, Mar 5 (ANI): Patients who have undergone robot-assisted operations on their kidneys or prostate have shorter hospital stays and a lower risk of having a blood transfusion or dying but the expense is considerably higher, a new study has revealed.
Petaling Jaya (Malaysia)/New Delhi, Mar. 5 (ANI): At least two Indian nationals were killed on Monday in a bus mishap in Malaysia's Genting Highlands.
