It is natural for parents to protect their children from any harm, including the endless array of germs they are exposed to every day.


Natural ways to boost immunity in children (Health Notes)


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Former CIA agent Tony Mendez, who inspired the Oscar-winning film "Argo", has died at the age of 78, his agent confirmed.


Ex-CIA spy behind 'Argo' dies at 78


Researchers, led by one of Indian-origin, have developed a new technology that can clean water twice as fast as commercially available ultrafiltration membranes, an advance that brings hope for countries like India where clean drinking water is a big issue.


Novel technology cleans water using bacteria


Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Sunday attacked the Punjab government for handing over government health centres to the private sector, saying a government which cannot run its schools and hospitals has no reason to be in power.


Government which can't run schools, hospitals must go: Kejriwal


China, the world's biggest agricultural producer, is leading the race when it comes to empowering farmers with Artificial Intelligence (AI)-driven technologies.


Microsoft lays AI sensors for smart farming, cutting-edge healthcare in India (Tech Trend)


Aiming to address the acute shortage of skilled workers in the health industry, US-based online education company Coursera has partnered with 15 top ranked universities to launch 100 new health courses.


Coursera forays into healthcare education


The Bihar government on Thursday evening lifted ban on sale of live fish, three days after it banned the sale, transportation and storage of all kinds of fish -- dead or alive -- in Patna for 15 days, an official said.


Bihar lifts ban on sale of live fish


It is the beginning of another year and the time when most of us make a resolution that we would like to achieve for both physical and emotional well-being. As a mother, it is natural to want the best for your little one. There is nothing more important than ensuring overall wellness for both you and your little one. This New Year, celebrate motherhood with a few simple tips thatll help you adopt a safe and gentle skin care regimen.


This New Year, make the right skin care choices for you and your baby (Health Notes)


Actor Swwapnil Joshi has been roped in as the brand ambassador for elimination of lymphatic filariasis in Maharashtra by the state government's Public Health department.


Swwapnil to raise awareness about lymphatic filariasis


Microsoft has signed a seven-year deal with Walgreens where it will provide its Azure Cloud services to help the second-biggest pharmacy chain in the US develop new health care delivery models, technology and retail innovations.


Walgreens joins Microsoft to transform health care delivery


Over three lakh drug addicts were treated in Punjab in 2018 and more than 63,000 people are currently being treated, out of which 25,000 are heroin addicts, a top police official said on Tuesday.


Over 3 lakh drug addicts treated in Punjab in 2018: Police


Iconic Telugu actor Brahmanandam Kanneganti underwent a heart bypass surgery at the Asian Heart Institute (AHI), sources close to the family said here on Tuesday.


Telugu icon Kanneganti undergoes heart surgery; stable now


As the country grapples with health-related issues such as diabetes, healthier food choices might be the flavour of the season with a poll showing that around 63 per cent Indians (now want) eat plant-based food in place of meat.


63% Indians want to replace meat with plant-based food: Report


The year has just begun, and its a good time to take a more diligent approach to your everyday hygiene.


Protect yourself from 'unforeseen' contaminants (Health Notes)


Whether youre indoors or outdoors, winter will exacerbate asthma attacks. Winter is the most loved season, but it might be unpleasant for patients with lung diseases.


This winter control asthma with inhalation therapy (Health Notes)


Does your child often feel stressed and depressed? A walk in the woods is likely to improve his/her mood, researchers said.


Being closer to nature can reduce distress, behavioural problems in kids


Bullish on its pan-India expansion, home diagnostic service provider Healthians on Friday announced a major expansion in southern cities including Bengaluru, Hyderabad and Chennai with an investment of Rs 50 crore.


Healthians to foray into south India, invest Rs 50 cr


Union Minister of Environment, Forest and Climate Change Dr Harsh Vardhan on Thursday launched the National Clean Air Programme (NCAP) aiming to reduce toxic particulate matter by 2024, taking 2017 as the base year.


Government launches National Clean Air Programme to cut pollutants by 2024


A team led by an Indian American researcher has received a grant for studying thrombosis -- a life threatening condition of blood clots being formed in the veins and arteries.


Landmark project headed by Indian American to study blood clots


Actor-filmmaker Rakesh Roshan, 69, on Tuesday underwent a surgery after he was diagnosed with early stage of squamous cell carcinoma, a type of cancer.


Rakesh Roshan diagnosed with cancer, undergoes surgery (Third Lead)


The Delhi High Court on Monday set aside a Central government notification restricting the manufacture, sale and distribution of an anti-inflammatory medicine manufactured by pharma company Wockhardt Ltd.

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