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Breastfeeding gives children the best start in life, as it provides immunological protection and critical nutrients.

Bengaluru: Experts call for a breast milk bank in city

However, medical experts have also pointed out that there are many roadblocks in setting up such a bank.

4 Aug 2016 3:24 AM IST

DC has learnt that Bengaluru city hospitals are treating an average of 20 dengue cases per day.

Dengue epidemic: Citizens, not BBMP, launch attack!

With the BBMP unable or unwilling to help manage the crisis, it is the citizenry that steps in to curb the disease at...

3 Aug 2016 4:12 AM IST

According to WHOs status of vaccine development: The first dengue vaccine, Dengvaxia (CYD-TDV) by Sanofi Pasteur, was first registered in Mexico in December, 2015.

Dengue vaccine available: Sanofi Pasteur

It has been eight months since the world's first dengue vaccine was introduced.

2 Aug 2016 6:38 AM IST

Vacant sites in various parts of Indiranagar have become breeding grounds for mosquitoes. Many dengue cases have been reported from the area (Photo: R. Samuel)

4 strains of dengue virus major hurdle for vaccine

Drugs developed till now can beat down only one strain, not all: Doctor.

1 Aug 2016 6:58 AM IST

Children supported by Ujwal India Charitable Trust

Making their lives ujwal: NGO helps poor children

Many children from remote villages in the State could not achieve similar success due to lack of guidance and finance.

1 Aug 2016 6:36 AM IST

The number of cases is likely to multiply when the rains start.

Flooded area in Bengaluru may trigger dengue epidemic

Experts suggested extra caution in the food intake and hand and feet hygiene.

31 July 2016 4:42 AM IST

The Chat Room: The guilt of abortion and rape stays for a long time'

Many people look at rape as a tragic episode, but it has a longer term impact than just an abortion.

31 July 2016 4:18 AM IST

Getting vaccinated is the best way to prevent Hepatitis-B infection.

Hepatitis a silent killer: More awareness needed, say medical experts

Though the disease is contagious more infectious than HIV, it is yet to receive greater attention from the government.

29 July 2016 6:50 AM IST

Expectant mothers can take expert advice from gynecologists and rheumatologists.

Hope for Lupus patients, they can be moms too!

The doctors changed her medication and asked her to visit the hospital frequently for close monitoring.

27 July 2016 7:24 AM IST

Subtropical and tropical countries with a history of dengue and other mosquito-borne diseases have the greatest risk of the Zika virus. (Photo: AP)

Dengue patients at risk of bradycardia

Relative Bradycardia is a clinical feature of dengue in which the heart rate goes down.

26 July 2016 6:17 AM IST

Mercury has been ubiquitous in the healthcare industry and is used in thermometers and other medical equipments

Mercury thermometers on their way out

As per the IMA this will ensure medical hygiene and is eco-friendly as well.

26 July 2016 1:32 AM IST

Children take part in extra- curricular activities organised by schools run by Sri Mangala Shikshana Samiti

Life skills for rural kids, this NGO shows the way

The NGO runs eight schools across the state and at present is educating over 8,000 children.

25 July 2016 3:02 AM IST