Scientists have made a discovery about the shape of the eye that could boost the effectiveness of human-made lenses used in cataract operations.esearch carried...

Individuals who pick up smok-ing as teenagers have a much higher risk of becoming heavy smokers as adults. And for some, the risk is...

NEW YORK: Women who undergo hormone-replacement therapy (HRT) to treat symptoms of menopause are at an increased risk of developing aggressive breast cancers, a...

NEW DELHI: Max Healthcare Institute Ltd says it has tied up with South Africa's hospital group Life Health Care for imparting a one-year nursing...

Spiritual aspirants complain that their devotional feelings for God and Guru vary throughout the day. Sometimes feelings are very strong but at other times...

HYDERABAD: The Mumbai-based Tata Memorial Centre (TMC) and the city-based Basavatarakam Indo-American Cancer Hospital and Research Institute (BIACH&RI) said they intend to promote joint...

PUDUCHERRY: An integrated health management program to combat non-communicable diseases like diabetes, hypertension and thyroid disorders, will be implemented over the next three years...

WASHINGTON: Eating foods rich in protein such as eggs and meat for breakfast can significantly improve appetite control and reduce unhealthy snacking in the...

WASHINGTON: Consumption of black and green teas, coffee and liquid smoke flavoring can activate the highest levels of a gene associated with cancer, scientists,...

NEW DELHI: President Pranab Mukherjee has given his assent to the anti-rape bill which provides for life term and even death sentence for rape convicts...