Washington: Scientists have developed a novel patch with tiny, biodegradable needles that can penetrate the skin and accurately diagnose tuberculosis.

Kochi: Kerala health department and Pollution Control Board (PCB) have just started taking measures to minimize the use of mercury and eventually stop using instruments based on it like thermometer

Pune: A mobile-based application can now be used as a tool to monitor malaria prevalence in the community.

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The Delhi Cabinet on Monday approved the installation of 120 dialysis machines in six Delhi government hospitals aimed at providing free treatment to economically weaker sections of society.

He reported to a Gurgaon hospital with quadriplegia, progressively losing power in all four limbs, within a span of two weeks.

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In a breakthrough, a two-year-old baby girl in the US born with HIV has been "functionally cured" for the first time, scientists have said.

The blood banks in city will soon have an advanced testing mechanism that helps in faster detection of infectious diseases, which can be transmitted through blood transfusion.