A computer-driven automated drill that could perform a type of complex cranial surgery 50 times faster -- decreasing operating time from two hours to 2.5 minutes -- has been developed by researchers, including one of Indian-origin.


This automated, robotic drill may perform surgery in 2.5 minutes


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Actor Arjun Rampal is off to Goa for an initiative to create awareness about cancer.


Arjun Rampal to create cancer awareness in Goa


A 29-year-old Indian-American was stripped of his US citizenship after being sentenced for more than five years in jail for conspiring to illegally distribute male enhancement pills imported from China.


Indian-American jailed for selling illegal pills, loses citizenship


Union Minister M. Venkaiah Naidu said on Friday that 11 towns/cities of Haryana have been declared free of open defecation.


11 Haryana towns certified free of open defecation


The Delhi High Court on Friday sought a response from Central government on a plea alleging that vegetables and eggs made of plastic were being imported from China and sold in Indian markets.


HC seeks government response on plastic egg, vegetables from China


The central government's move to cap the stent prices may backfire and affect Indian patients and also the medical tourism potential, former Union Health Minister Anbumani Ramadoss said on Friday.


Capping stent prices to affect patients, slab pricing right way: Ramadoss


Four year data of air quality in the twin cities of Kolkata and Howrah shows that both the cities remain "non-compliant" with respect to particulate pollutants for more than five months in a year, especially during winter time, the West Bengal Pollution Control Board said on Friday.


Kolkata, Howrah air quality 'non-compliant' for more than five months


The central government's move to cap the stent prices may backfire and affect medical tourism potential, former Health Minister Anbumani Ramadoss said on Friday.


Capping stent prices may backfire, hit medical tourism: Ramadoss


Mizoram has banned the import of pigs and cattle from Myanmar, Bangladesh and north-eastern Indian states amid fears of a viral disease, an official said on Friday.


Mizoram to ban animal import amid health issues


A 'feni' festival will be held soon in the coastal state of Goa to highlight its medicinal value, Tourism Minister Manohar Ajgaonkar said on Thursday.


Goa to host 'feni' festival,m says Tourism Minister


The National Green Tribunal (NGT) on Wednesday directed 13 polluting industries situated along tributary or major drain of the Ganga river to be shut down.


NGT shuts polluting industries along Ganga channel


Aiming to provide medical care to over 2.5 million urban poor in India, GE Healthcare and project PAHAL (Partnerships for Affordable Health Access and Longevity) on Tuesday announced a strategic partnership to address healthcare needs of underserved communities in the country.


GE Healthcare partners with project PAHAL


Week-long celebrations will held in Belgium, Luxembourg and prominent European Union institutions to mark the third edition of International Yoga Day on June 19, the organisers said here on Tuesday.


Week-long celebrations to mark Yoga day in Belgium, Luxembourg


Actor Emraan Hashmi says it is important for people to undergo early cancer detection tests.


Emraan urges people to undergo early cancer detection tests


With the sex ratio in Punjab in dismal figures, the state's Health Department announced on Monday that all ultrasound centres across the state would be put under surveillence.


Punjab to put ultrasound centres under surveillance


Stunt artists and choreographers should be accorded as much respect as heroes at every award ceremony, actor Akshay Kumar said on Monday.


Stuntmen should get equal respect at award shows: Akshay Kumar


The Centre's steps to make doctors prescribe drugs by their generic names and not by their brand names may not have material impact without steps for improving the quality standards for drugs, investment banking firm Jefferies has said.


'Government policy would succeed if generic drug quality improves'


With Indians reporting high rate of urinary tract infections, the world's top cranberry producer Ocean Spray is eying the huge Indian market for its products.


World cranberry leader Ocean Spray eyes Indian market


Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar on Saturday proposed "total prohibition" across India which he said will put the country on the path of quick development.


Now, Nitish Kumar for all-India prohibition for progress


Indian-American Surgeon General Vivek H. Murthy, an Obama administration holdover, was asked to resign by the Trump administration, a media report said.


Obama appointed Indian-American surgeon general asked to step down


Look for fluoride in toothpaste, limit acidic drinks and get your teeth cleaned every six months to keep teeth strong and healthy, say experts.

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