With the flood rescue operations now over, health authorities in Kerala on Friday asked all those who came in contact with the flood waters to take preventive action for leptospirosis, mostly spread by rodents.


Kerala flood-affected advised to take treatment for leptospirosis


IANS Automatic

Researchers, led by an Indian origin, have developed a two fisted, antibody approach that can effectively destroy ovarian cancer -- the deadliest gynecological disease -- and could also be utilised to kill breast, prostate and other solid tumours.


Two-headed arrow effective at killing ovarian cancer: Study


Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik and Union Health Minister J.P. Nadda inaugurated the Bhima Bhoi Medical College and Hospital in Bolangir on Friday.


Bhima Bhoi Medical College and Hospital inaugurated in Odisha


It is said that "once a cesarean, always a cesarean". It is commonly believed that a woman who has undergone a c-section delivery will have to opt for the same method while giving birth to her next child. But medical experts are trying to dispel this myth.


Is normal delivery possible after caesarean? Yes, say doctors (Health Feature)


The Ministry of Health and Family Welfare on Thursday said cases of leptospirosis, acute diarrhea and dengue are rising in flood-hit Kerala and that the Centre is closely monitoring the situation.


Diarrhea, dengue rising in Kerala: Health ministry


The Supreme Court on Thursday said it expected an expert committee would be set up to handle the issue of solid-waste management in Delhi to take up the matter seriously and with dedication.


Deal with solid-waste management seriously, SC tells panel


A single dose of the non-intoxicating compound of cannabis -- cannabidiol -- can help reduce brain function abnormalities seen in people with psychosis, results of a clinical trial, led by an Indian-origin doctor, has revealed.


Cannabis extract may offer treatment for psychosis: Study


The Indian Institute of Technology-Delhi (IIT-D) and All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) on Thursday entered into a pact for setting up a Biomedical Research Park in Jhajjar, Haryana, and embark on interdisciplinary research for a "robust health care".


IIT-Delhi, AIIMS to jointly set up biomedical research park


In the wake of an advisory issued by the Union Ministry of Health and Family Welfare asking states to ban e-cigarettes, an organisation that represents e-cigarette users has questioned the motive behind the proposed move.


Consumer association slams Centre's advisory on e-cigarette ban


Japanese police said on Wednesday that it is investigating the death of five patients in central Japan due to heatstroke after the air conditioning system in the hospital broke down amid a recent heatwave.


5 die in Japan hospital after air conditioning breaks down


Aromatherapy brings a holistic approach to beauty through mind, body and soul synergy, says aromatherapist Blossom Kochhar, who suggests that inhaling appropriate fragrance can reduce stress and give more energy.


Aromatherapy brings holistic approach to beauty: Blossom Kochhar


Environmental activist and scholar Dr Vandana Shiva on Tuesday urged the Prime Minister to ban "illegal GMO import" and stop unnecessary imports to support Indian farmers and strengthen the country's sovereignty.


Women activists urge PM to ban on illegal GMO imports


Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday claimed that five crore poor people had come out of poverty in the four years that the NDA has been in power and that the lives of three lakh children have been secured through the 'Swachh Bharat' campaign.


Five crore people came out of poverty: Modi


Pregnancy brings a lot of changes in a woman's life and also inhibitions around myths related to delivery day. Experts debunk many such myths for a woman to enjoy this beautiful phase.


Debunking myths about pregnancy


As drastic rise in the air pollution level has become a major concern with children leading to multiple health issue across all age groups, Blueair Champions, an air purification solutions, started a campaign across schools to spread the basic awareness on clean air breathing.


Blueair starts campaign on air pollution in schools


Leading actor Rithik Roshan feels that just going to gym will no longer help youngsters looking to build body as they need to adopt a holistic approach.


Fitness no longer about going to gym: Rithik Roshan


Polluted air increases the risk of chronic kidney disease (CKD) which occurs when a person's kidneys are damaged, or cannot filter blood properly, researchers, including one of Indian origin, have found.


Air pollution can damage your kidneys: Study


The Delhi government on Friday said it has built 22,000 community toilets in the national capital since the Aam Aadmi Party came to power in the city in 2015.


Delhi government built 22,000 community toilets since 2015


Leading South Indian healthcare major KIMS Hospitals on Friday launched its 7th facility, KIMS ICON Hospital, in Visakhapatnam.


KIMS Hospitals opens new facility in Vizag


An Indian-origin pathologist in the UK has been accused of mishandling post-mortems and the police were investigating if any criminal charges needed to be brought against him.


Indian-origin pathologist in UK accused of mishandling post-mortems


From his sensational screen presence as a supermodel to making a mark as Limca Record holder for running to create awareness about environment, receiving appreciation from critics for his performance in "Bajirao Mastani" and his recent marriage -- the 50-year-old model-actor Milind Soman has been in news for various reasons. But he says his fitness routine has been widely talked about because health has emerged as a global topic of discussion.

Page 28 -