Health & Public Safety (स्वास्थ्य एवं लोक सुरक्षा)

A cot mattress that mimics the womb

It's a dream come true for tired-out-moms, a revolutionary new cot mattress which mimics the sensation of the womb to keep babies happy at night.

India should trains its doctors in infectious diseases

With India battling swine flu, an eminent Indian-American doctor has said it is the right time the government in the country accelerate process of training its doctors in infectious diseases or else it could be too late to bring the situation under control.

Cadila to apply for clinical trials for swine flu vaccine

Synthetic bedding 'can cause asthma'

New wave of Swine flu could sicken millions

Now, an HIV blocking gel for women

Times of India Health reported the development of an HIV‑blocking gel specifically designed for women.

Breast cancer cases surge as cervical dips

Men who do household chores more likely to marry

70m diabetics in India by 2015: Study

A study reported that India is projected to have 70 million diabetics by 2015, highlighting a major public‑health challenge. The finding was highlighted by health journalist Pushpa Narayan.

Texting while driving increases risk of crashing

Don't text while driving as a new study suggests that doing so increases the risk of a crash much more than talking or listening on a mobile phone.