Research & Development

In spite of Maharashtra being the epicenter of the swine flu outbreak last year and currently witnessing over 200 infection cases this monsoon, doctors and public health workers in the state are refusing to take the swine flu vaccine.

Citing WHO’s concerns on medical challenges faced by the nation, President Pratibha Patil said the expansion of healthcare amenities in India is still a “work in progress”.

A research published in Journal of Clinical Oncology suggests that exposure to a banned insecticide Chlordecone (also named Kepone), an organochlorine chemical, can increase the risk of prostate cancer.

A Pair of conjoined twins was successfully separated at the Narayana Hrudayalaya Women and Child Institute in Bangalore after an 11-hour surgery on Monday.

A notable study suggests that regular consumption of a purified form of Omega-3 fatty acids abundantly found in fish can significantly decrease the risk of bowel cancer, commonly known as colorectal cancer.

Scientists claim to have found a low-cost water purification technique that uses the seeds of the world’s most useful trees known as “Moringa oleifera.”

Melbourne, February 7 -- Obese people are uncomfortable with their bodies, but they seem to be powerless when it comes to getting into shape.

Grand Rapids, Michigan, January 4 -- Smacking could be beneficial for children. Kids who get smacked by their parents at a young age are more likely to meet success later in their lives, finds a new study.

Frankfurt, Germany, January 3 -- Facial expressions may say a lot more than words, claims a new study.