Israeli scientists find HIV cure: Journal

JERUSALEM - In a major breakthrough, Israeli scientists have developed a method that can wipe out HIV infected cells without affecting the healthy ones but it will be a while before it is available to the public, a medical journal says.

Sanitation and cleanliness drive to check spread of dengue

NEW DELHI - With the number of dengue cases in the capital crossing the 1,200 mark, the Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) will launch a week-long sanitation and cleanliness drive Monday to control mosquito breeding and the spread of the disease, an official said.

Jaipur Zoo’s oldest tiger dead

JAIPUR - The oldest tiger in Jaipur Zoo has died following a cardiac arrest.

According to zoo authorities, 24-year-old Ramu came out of his cage for a stroll in the morning, but soon collapsed after ambling some distance.uthorities rushed to his enclosure after observing his motionless state for a few minutes.

Warning over health risks of addictive painkillers

SYDNEY - An Australian study has warned about the dangers of addiction to household painkillers as it leads to serious health problems.

Eat healthy meals for optimal learning

WASHINGTON - An expert has said that the child’s lunchbox not only holds secrets to better physical health but can also help a child mentally prepare for learning.

Cockroaches could help combat E.coli

LONDON - Powerful antibiotic molecules, present in cockroach and locust tissues, could counter MRSA and E.coli bugs. MRSA isa bacterium responsible for several difficult-to-treat infections in humans.

557 swine flu cases in Bangladesh

DHAKA - A total of 557 swine flu cases have been detected in B Bangladesh this year.

Seaweed extract can kill pimples

LONDON - An active ingredient from a brown seaweed, off the coast of Brittany, may help kill pimples and oily skin.

Want a girl child? Quit salty diet

LONDON - Mothers who want a baby girl should avoid salt and potassium rich diets, says a recent study.

One-off pill to cure malaria

LONDON - Malaria could be a thing of the past, thanks to a powerful new pill in the offing.

Child survivors of cancer remain at risk

SYDNEY - Survivors of cancer during childhood remain at risk of developing the disease again, and need to have a “good follow-up health care”, Australian scientists have said.

Extended drug use damages brain

SYDNEY - Use of narcotics like ecstasy, ice and speed for a long time leads to brain damage, a study by Australian doctors has said.

Cockroaches could help fight MRSA, E.coli

LONDON - Cockroaches and locusts, which are widely reviled for their dirty image, could actually be more of a health benefit than a health risk, say scientists.