One Million Chinese Die of Smoking Annually
China, which has a third of the world's total smoking population, witnesses over one million deaths from smoking-related diseases annually.
Monday, 27 February 2012, 05:00 Hrs
Rajasthan Bans Fast Foods in College Canteens
The Rajasthan government has asked all state-run colleges to ban sale of junk foods including pizzas, burgers and cold drinks on their premises,
Monday, 27 February 2012, 04:58 Hrs
Deadly Toxins in Shark Fin Soup Linked to Alzheimer's
The growing demand for shark fin soup is not only endangering the marine species, but is also a deadly threat to brain health because of high...
Monday, 27 February 2012, 04:57 Hrs
Potency Wrecking Compound Linked to Heart Disease
Scientists are now suspecting that toxic chemical BPA, known to wreck male potency, may also be linked to heart disease.
Monday, 27 February 2012, 04:55 Hrs
Some Probiotics Better in Surviving, Promoting Health
Probiotics are bugs known to promote health, but only some are able to survive the harsh environment of the human digestive tract.
First Vaccine Against kala Azar Ready for Trial
The first ever vaccine to prevent kala azar, or visceral leishmaniasis (VL), the world's second largest parasitic killer after malaria, is entering dual c
