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Some other spice manufacturers in the US have voluntarily recalled their turmeric products, which were imported from India, again after finding that they contained dangerous levels of lead.

Turmeric losing status as miracle healing spice

The exporters include IndoVedic Nutrients Private Limited of Karnataka and Visakarega Trading Private of Kerala.

24 Feb 2017 2:43 AM IST

Two India-origin researchers in the US claimed they discovered the healing properties of turmeric, and were awarded a patent. Later, India challenged the decision and won the case.

Turmeric losing status as miracle healing spice

No known level of lead exposure can be considered safe'.

24 Feb 2017 1:54 AM IST

Men who were given injections of the hormones testosterone and norethisterone enanthate every eight weeks had a reduced sperm count within six months that was sufficient to prevent pregnancy 96 per cent of the time.

Spurious drugs flood Andhra Pradesh, patients suffer

Sub-standard drugs make disease-bearing organisms more virulent, difficult to treat, say doctors.

23 Feb 2017 2:48 AM IST

The water woes of city would be addressed when the Purushothapatnam lift irrigation scheme on the Godavari, which recently got administrative proposals, is complete. (Representational image)

Vizag: Silt cuts Yeleru capacity

Purushothapatnam Lift Irrigation Scheme will be of no use to Vizag City

22 Feb 2017 6:30 AM IST

The intrinsic factor is a special protein produced in the body, helping in the absorption of vitamin B12. (Representational image)

Doctor figures out way to identify diseases with similar symptoms

Early diagnosis of B12 deficiency will help in reducing morbidity and hyperpigmentation.

21 Feb 2017 1:02 AM IST

Beginning February 1, the core area of the city namely the former MCH will start receiving daily supply of drinking water.

GVMC braces up for water problem

Visakhapatnam has been staring at an impending water scarcity, as is customary every year.

3 Feb 2017 6:49 AM IST

The number of suspected swine flu cases has been increasing in the state with each passing day.

New genetic mutations make swine flu virulent

Good hygiene practice can prevent spread of infections.

31 Jan 2017 7:38 AM IST

I had pioneered the phase 1 trials in new cancer drugs and completed over 84 clinical trials since 1993: Dr Digumarti Raghunadharao

Dr Digumarti Raghunadharao: Earning in smiles

In times of commercialisation in the medical sector, Dr Digumarti Raghunadharao puts society and people first.

29 Jan 2017 12:02 AM IST

Swine flu has claimed 34 lives in Rajasthan in January and February this year (Photo: PTI)

Swine flu in Andhra Pradesh: Lack of labs leads to a rise in cases

It takes 3 days to receive test reports from Hyderabad.

22 Jan 2017 6:58 AM IST

The Board of Intermediate Education (BIE) in Telangana has decided to hold practical exams for senior Intermediate students only in colleges equipped with CCTV (closed circuit television) facilities.

Andhra Pradesh: Medical aspirant students demand common platform

Supreme Court directed institutions to go for a joint exercise.

19 Jan 2017 6:53 AM IST

The first semester exams of under-graduation students are in trouble. (Representational image)

Common entrance tests get little response in Andhra Pradesh

Half of the seats under entrance tests go abegging,

12 Jan 2017 6:11 AM IST

HRD minister Ganta Srinivasa Rao and Nobel Laureate from Bangladesh Muhammad Yunus share a light moment during International Symposium on Social Business for Sustainable Development, conducted by Andhra University at VUDA Childrens Theatre on Thursday. (Photo: DECCAN CHRONICLE)

Cashless economy best, says Nobel laureate Yunus

Micro-credit system holds great relevance in decreasing poverty: Nobel laureate.

6 Jan 2017 3:48 AM IST