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Bihar Encephalitis update: Total toll 23

June 8, 2013
Five children died of encephalitis in Bihar's Muzaffarpur district since Friday, an official said. Muzaffarpur civil surgeon Gayan Bhushan said five more children succumbed to encephalitis since Friday in state hospitals.  ‘So …

Protect your eyes from heat: Expert tips

May 12, 2013
From viral conjunctivitis to corneal ulcer, the merciless summer can cause all sort of eye-related problems. Water, eye exercises and other remedies can help protect them. Sanjay Dhawan, director, ophthalmology at Fortis …

Hepatitis B: All you need to know

October 3, 2012
Key Facts Hepatitis B is a viral infection that attacks the liver and can cause both acute and chronic disease. The virus is transmitted through contact with the blood or other body fluids of an infected person. Two billion …

Kirtan Kriya yoga helps to beat stress in caretakers

July 25, 2012
Kirtan Kriya, a meditation chant exercise a part of kundalini Yoga has proven to be beneficial in cutting down stress. Six months after researchers showed how a specific yoga involving daily meditation cut down stress levels of …