Get well soon: Fans across the globe wish Bachchan

The news of Bollywood superstar Amitabh Bachchan being hospitalised on his 66th birthday Saturday caused consternation the world over, prompting fans to wish him 'get well soon'.8:00 PM on October 11

Amitabh Bachchan recuperating in Mumbai hospital

Bollywood superstar Amitabh Bachchan, who was admitted to a hospital here Saturday following abdominal pain, was recuperating after being treated for the condition, according to a health statement.9:31 PM on October 11

My hospital is my life now: Asha Parekh

She is no longer seen that often on screen. But yesteryear's go-go girl Asha Parekh has big plans for the hospital named after her, the BCG Hospital aka the Asha Parekh Hospital.8:00 AM on October 11

Biocon launches anti-cancer drug in Abu Dhabi

Biocon Ltd, country's leading healthcare company, Friday said it has launched the cancer drug Abraxane in partnership with the Abu Dhabi-based pharmaceutical firm Neopharma in that Gulf nation.9:31 PM on October 10

Turned away by health centre, woman gives birth at tea-stall

After a pregnant woman was turned away from a community health centre (CHC) in the Uttar Pradesh capital, she was forced to give birth at a tea stall, officials said.4:01 PM on October 09

India to establish plasma fractionation centre

In a major boost for patients who require repeated transfusions, the government Wednesday approved the establishment of a plasma fractionation centre at a cost of Rs.1.85 billion.12:30 AM on October 09

Turmeric can prevent diabetes-induced blindness

Indian scientists have found yet another reason why turmeric should be part of our daily diet.4:30 PM on October 10

Researcher recounts horror tales at AIIMS animal lab

Nothing is done the way it should be in the Central Animal Facility in AIIMS, says a researcher who spent days there with the aim of learning animal care at the premier institute. Officials at the facility, however, deny the charge.2:02 PM on October 07

People throng to 'Navratri witches' for cure to AIDS, cancer

In a bizarre ritual that took place midnight last on the outskirts of Raipur, three women known as the 'Navratri witches' and claiming to be blessed by goddess Durga, slapped people while chanting the names of the goddess to rid them of dreaded diseases like AIDS and cancer.5:30 PM on October 08

Kerala medicos end protest after government assurances

After their day-long token protest and the state health department assurances that their demands would be looked into, protesting doctors and medical students called off their indefinite strike here Monday.9:01 PM on October 06

Slum residents celebrate Dussehra, pledge to fight social evils

Drawing a parallel with the festival of Dussehra which symbolises the victory of good over evil, the residents of a slum colony here Thursday burnt the effigy of a demon representing social evils such as AIDS and drug addiction.4:31 PM on October 09

Britain wants to work with India to combat diabetes

The British government wants to work with India in combating the slow killer disease diabetes.8:30 PM on October 08

Mizoram children with cleft lips to get their smiles back

A US-based charitable medical mission called the Smile Train has taken an initiative to bring smiles to children with cleft lips and palates in Mizoram.2:34 PM on October 08

Delhi to get 150 new ambulances

The capital city is all set to have 150 new fully equipped ambulances and 20 responder (two-wheeler) vehicles in efforts to boost its emergency medical services, the state cabinet decided Wednesday.9:31 PM on October 08

Chhattisgarh yet to catch 'smoker'

Police in Chhattisgarh are yet to catch their first 'smoker' after smoking was banned in public places across the country Oct 2.4:31 PM on October 05