Tag: health
New Blood Test Identifies TB Infections Within Hours
US researchers said they have successfully developed a blood test that can rapidly diagnose and quantitate the severity of active tuberculosis (TB) cases, an important advance against the major global health threat, a media report said. ....
Kim Jong-nam's Body Still In Malaysia, Says Minister
Malaysian Health Minister S. Subramaniam on Tuesday confirmed that the body of Kim Jong-nam, North Korean leader Kim Jong-un's half-brother who was assassinated here last month, is still in Kuala Lumpur, the media reported.....
Positive Global Cues Lift Indian Equities
Positive global cues and healthy buying in banking, automobile and consumer durables stocks lifted the Indian equity markets on Tuesday. ....
World's Most Obese Man To Undergo Surgery
Doctors in Mexico have set a date for the world's heaviest man to undergo gastric bypass surgery, the media reported on Wednesday. ....
Eating Peanuts May Prevent Heart Attack
Eating peanuts with a meal may help protect against cardiovascular diseases such as heart attacks and stroke, an international team of researchers has found.....
Eating Legumes May Reduce Your Risk Of Diabetes
A higher consumption of legumes -- such as lentils, chickpeas, beans and peas -- has the potential to lower the risk of developing Type 2 diabetes by 35 per cent, researchers say.....
300 Million People Suffer From Depression: WHO
More than 300 million people are living with depression, according to the latest estimates from the World Health Organisation (WHO).....
Now, An Internet Crystal Ball That Can Predict Heart, Diabetes Risks
Now, predicting the risk of developing heart disease and diabetes is as simple as using an Internet crystal ball. ....
AIIMS At Patna To Be Fully Functional By December
The All India Institute of Medical Sciences, Patna will be fully functional by December this year, the parliament was told on Friday.....
Top Soil Scientist Keen To Help India, But 'nobody Listens'
His expertise as a soil scientist has helped arrest degradation and grow crops in several areas across Africa and the world. Much sought after and bestowed with many prestigious awards, Indian American scientist Rattan Lal is keen to share his knowledge with India to boost soil health and productivity, but sadly, he says, no one is interested.....
