Asia-Pacific Unlikely to Meet Hunger, Child Mortality Goals

The Asia-Pacific region has made big gains in reducing poverty, but is unlikely to meet the targets of the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs) on e

Monday, 20 February 2012, 04:28 Hrs

Baby with Rare Disorder Born in Bhopal

A collodion baby -- a rare inherited skin disorder -- has been born in Bhopal. Affected babies are born in a collodion membrane, a shiny waxy outer...

Monday, 20 February 2012, 04:25 Hrs

Breakthrough can Re-Grow Blood Vessels in Heart

A new breakthrough would help heal damaged blood vessels in the heart more effectively, possibly doing away with the necessity of surgery.

Monday, 20 February 2012, 04:23 Hrs

Coal, Wood Burning kills More People than Malaria

Burning coal, wood or charcoal for cooking kills two million people worldwide, each year - more than malaria - thanks to severe respiratory diseases t

Monday, 20 February 2012, 04:19 Hrs

Organic, Baby Foods High in Arsenic Content

All those who swear by organic food or prefer baby food formulas are in for a rude shock - they may be high in arsenic content

Can Video Games Help People with Cataract?

Stroke Leaves Victims Exposed to Malnutrition Risk

Britain's Fattest Woman Weighs 254 kg

US Healthcare IT Firm Expanding India Operations

TCG Lifesciences to Foray into Bio-tech Medicine

Kolkata-based contract research company TCG Lifesciences will foray into the field of bio-tech medicine in the next two years, a top company official said Thursday.

Cartilage Graft will Help Regenerate Bone

Law on Anti-Tobacco Warnings Ignored in Two States: Study

Kids Most Exposed to Harmful Nanoparticles