A new study by Monash University has revealed that maternal smoking impairs the arousal ability of babies and increases the risk of sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS), the latest edition of the 'SLEEP' journal reported. According to the researchers, although the exact cause is unknown, an impairment of the arousal process from sleep in response to a life-threatening situation could be involved.

The limited noesis of Yog is either the result of spiritual famishes in the modern world or dearth of good advertising!..writes Nidhi Kalra. For many, the word Yog is synonymous with postures or asans. Whilst people’s perception of this science is confined to its physical aspect it comes as no surprise that yog has gained popularity as a form of workout or some sort of aerobic exercise.

Scientists identified a gene that they claim is actually involved in potentially fatal pancreatic cancer. A team at the Michigan University identified ATDC, present in 90 per cent of pancreatic cancers, reported by a journal in Washington.

With unqualified medical practitioners posing serious risks to the health of unsuspecting patients, Delhi Medical Council has launched an addition to its website, uploading the names of all registered doctors in the capital on Tuesday. The latest list will enable all citizens to locate the right doctors in their localities, the council said.

Assam has embarked on a mission to become the first state in the country to be free from cleft lip and palate deformities within the next two years.

Passive smoking could increase the risk of developing dementia and other forms of cognitive impairment, according to a new research.

An Indian scientist Rajesh Gokhale has discovered a molecule which he claims can be a harbinger for a single drug therapy to treat tuberculosis and replace the current costly multi-drug treatment for the killer disease.

A vaginal gel, intended to prevent HIV infection, has shown encouraging signs of success in the "first human clinical trial" in women, scientists have claimed. An international team has found the microbicide gel, known as PRO 2000, to be safe and nearly 30 per cent effective in preventing male-to-female sexual of HIV infection in their study, involving over 3,000 women in the US and Africa.

A two-year World Bank aided pilot project in two districts of Tamil Nadu, aimed at preventing cardiovascular diseases, has found that people in rural areas,especially those aged above 30 years, are becoming more prone to hypertension, resulting in heart ailments.

Arthritis is difficult to treat despite all medicines available which includes steriodal and nonsteriodal (NSAID)pain killers and latest drugs that are anti tumor necrosis factors and interferons etc. Many a times patients visit many Doctors(that includes conventional Homeopath and Ayurveda Doctors) and still the condition remains uncontrolled.