Sydney, Sep 22 (IANS) Babies given too much paracetamol risk developing asthma, conjunctivitis and eczema when they are six to seven years old, according to a study.

Toronto, Sep 22 (IANS) In a new study with profound implications for patients of cardiovascular diseases, diabetes and cancer - which involve scarring of the tissue or fibrosis - Canadian researchers have found how scarring occurs and how to stop it from becoming life-threatening.

New Delhi, Sep 22 (IANS) It was a muggy day and the 10-odd teenage girls in the south Delhi slum sat huddled in a tiny room for their second class on HIV/AIDS. While most were still a little hesitant to ask questions on the topic, 16-tear-old Shilpi brimmed with confidence.

New Delhi, Sep 22 (IANS) It was a muggy day and the 10-odd teenage girls in the south Delhi slum sat huddled in a tiny room for their second class on HIV/AIDS. While most were still a little hesitant to ask questions on the topic, 16-tear-old Shilpi brimmed with confidence.

Hong Kong, Sep 21 (DPA) The melamine industrial chemical added to milk that has killed four babies and affected hundreds more in China has been found in Nestle-brand milk sold in Hong Kong, officials said Sunday.

Bangalore, Sep 21 (IANS) Indian scientists, traditionally known for their skill to find low-cost solutions to complex problems, have developed a technique that should potentially reduce the cost of drug development worldwide.

New Delhi, Sep 21 (IANS) The Supreme Court will on Sep 29 hear 45 cases filed against graphic health warnings on tobacco packs, probably the first time so many petitions have been clubbed together for one hearing.

Beijing, Sep 20 (Xinhua) China Saturday asked all provincial governments to immediately set up hotlines to help people access proper medical facility for treatment of babies taken ill after drinking tainted milk powder in the wake of a baby food scandal that shook the nation.