Sydney, Sep 10 (IANS) A probiotic supplement, applied to the affected part, significantly halted eczema in infants under two, according to a study.

Sydney, Sep 10 (IANS) Joint control of blood pressure and blood glucose can cut down serious kidney complications by a third among patients with type 2 diabetes, says the findings of new research based on a study of 11,140 patients who were treated and followed for five years.

Sydney, Sep 10 (IANS) Researchers have developed a tool that analyses water purity within minutes, against the 20 to 48 hours required by existing methods.

Thiruvananthapuram, Sep 10 (IANS) The first exhaustive study of captive elephants in southern India has found that 15.25 percent of them suffer from tuberculosis.

New Delhi, Sep 9 (IANS) Come Oct 2, the birth anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi, and smoking in public places and even private buildings anywhere in the country will become a punishable offence.

New Delhi, Sep 9 (IANS) Come Sunday and Delhi will see a chunk of its youngsters come together and- instead of hanging around in a mall or cineplex- run for the cause of cancer.

Durban, Sep 9 (IANS) After the brutal murders of a South African Indian lawyer and two family members at their heavily-secured home here last week, the Law Society of South Africa has decided to take up the country’s high crime rate with the government.

Sydney, Sep 9 (IANS) A widely available cholesterol-lowering drug in vogue 30 years ago could prevent or delay some of the most serious health complications associated with diabetes today, according to a new study.