Health

    Kerala man serious after assault in Melbourne

    Melbourne/Thiruvananthapuram, Oct 13 (IANS) An Indian from Kerala was seriously injured when he was attacked by a group of suspected drug addicts in Melbourne while returning home from work Sunday night, a spokesperson of the Indian consulate said.


    H. Pylori may help prevent stomach cancers

    Washington, Oct 13 (IANS) Some bacteria like Helicobacter pylori that inhabit the human gut, may help protect against the development of a type of stomach cancer.

Fruit-eaters seem to be protected against cancers

Oct 13th, 2008 | By Sindh Today | Category: Health

London, Oct 13 (IANS) Scientists have found a possible explanation for why fruit-eaters and vegans may gain protection against the spread of cancers.



Chinese companies apologize for toxic baby food formula

Oct 13th, 2008 | By Sindh Today | Category: Health

Beijing, Oct 13 (RIA Novosti) China’s three leading dairy companies have apologized for their involvement in the melamine-tainted milk crisis, the China Daily newspaper has reported.



One in every 100 newborns has heart ailment, say experts

Oct 12th, 2008 | By Sindh Today | Category: Health

Chandigarh, Oct 13 (IANS) One in every 100 newborns in India is afflicted with heart ailments, and paediatricians need to focus on congenital cardiac disorders among children during diagnosis, say leading cardiologists.



Couple in Maharashtra village commits suicide

Oct 12th, 2008 | By Sindh Today | Category: Health

Kolhapur (Maharashtra), Oct 12 (IANS) A couple committed suicide after feeding poison to their two minor sons in Kalamwadi village of Maharashtra early Sunday, police said.



Misunderstanding with yoga guru Ramdev over: Ramadoss

Oct 11th, 2008 | By Sindh Today | Category: Health

New Delhi, Oct 11 (IANS) Burying the hatchet with Baba Ramdev, Health Minister Anbumani Ramadoss Saturday said the “misunderstanding” of the past was “over” as the yoga guru had validated his theory that yoga could cure many diseases, including AIDS.



Dalai Lama stable, to be discharged soon

Oct 11th, 2008 | By Sindh Today | Category: Health

New Delhi/Dharamsala, Oct 11 (IANS) Exiled Tibetan spiritual leader the Dalai Lama, who underwent gall bladder surgery at a hospital in the national capital Friday, was in a stable condition Saturday and is likely to be discharged in a couple of days, sources said.



Study unlocks stem cell, DNA secrets to speed therapies

Oct 11th, 2008 | By Sindh Today | Category: Health

Washington, Oct 11 (IANS) Researchers have discovered that as embryonic stem cells turn into different cell types, there are dramatic corresponding changes in the order in which DNA is replicated and reorganised.



Minogue misses out on breast cancer event

Oct 11th, 2008 | By Sindh Today | Category: Health

London, Oct 11 (IANS) Australian pop star Kylie Minogue, who is a breast cancer survivor, was upset that she was not able to attend the Breakthrough Breast Cancer event in London.