'Cell explosions' can trigger instant cancers

British scientists have decoded the mystery of why 'instant cancers' seemingly appear out of nowhere.

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Obama's doctor to start new hospital in Kolkata

A Kolkata-born doctor, who is part of the medical team that treats U.S. President Barack Obama, has decided to do his bit for his native place by...

Monday, 30 November -1, 05:30:00 AM IST

Outdated blood testing contributes to HIV among thalassemic kids

Hundreds of thalassemic children get infected with HIV-AIDS every year during crucial blood transfusions as most blood banks, including the Indian...

Monday, 30 November -1, 05:30:00 AM IST

Splitting pills in half is dangerous

Splitting tablets into two or more parts is potentially dangerous and could lead to people taking the wrong dose, warns researchers.

Monday, 30 November -1, 05:30:00 AM IST

U.S. school bans 'kirpan', Sikh community concerned

A school in Michigan's Canton township has barred students from bringing a 'kirpan' to the premises after a fourth grader was found carrying the religious symbol and parents of other students objected to it.

Energy Awareness Yatra, East starts Jan 12

Intense cold wave continues in UP; 11 more die

Exercise can help slash prostate cancer risk in men

Two in three Chinese could be overweight in 20 years

Dieting at 28 key to successful slimming

Women in the late 20s shed weight faster because they have more time and willpower than those of other ages, a survey said. Twenty-somethings are also more concerned about their weight and so remain focused on their weight loss goals.

Pink tour agency draws gay Buddhists to Nepa

Green diets for daughters, bananas and potatoes for sons?

TB patients face higher lung cancer risk