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Kissing can cause herpes

The Australian Herpes Management Forum says that once you are affected with the Herpes virus, it stays in the body and can reactivate at any time.

A sweeter broccoli to cut heart diseases

Scientists claimed to have developed a new variety of broccoli that is not only grown naturally, but also tastes sweeter and has 40% more anti-oxidants than the normal to reduce risks of heart disease and cancer.

'Havan' for bacteria-free homes: Study

Want to lead a healthy life and free your home from bacteria? Perform 'havan' at regular intervals.

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.

Homeopathy can cure swine flu, claims practitioner

At a time the country is grappling with H1N1 virus and Tamiflu tablet is belived to be the only solution, a well-known medical practitioner today claimed that people can have a cost-effective treatment in homeopathy for swine flu.

Breast cancer cases surge as cervical dips

Why dentures? Grow new teeth

Scientists in Japan have managed to grow teeth from stem cells, a development that could make dentures redundant.

Men who do household chores more likely to marry

OTC EC and abortion pills cause menstrual problems

UV radiation blinding rural folk, finds study

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.