New Delhi, Nov 20 (IANS) India has a legislation prohibiting child marriage, but latest household surveys indicate that 47 percent of women, who are now aged 20-24 years, were married before the legal age of 18, a Unicef report released Friday said.

New Delhi, Nov 20 (IANS) Blood tests to detect diabetes are likely to be made compulsory at health centres across India following the internationally followed 'opportunistic screening' norm. The scheme was in its pilot stage in 10 states, Health Minister Ghulam Nabi Azad said Friday.

New Delhi, Nov 20 (IANS) The central government has committed Rs.332.92 crore in various health measures to check the spread of Influenza A (H1N1), more commonly known as swine flu, Health Minister Ghulam Nabi Azad said Friday.

Washington, Nov 20 (ANI): A new study from University of Santiago de Compostela (USC) sheds light on why some people fall back into drugs despite undergoing a treatment.

London, November 20 (ANI): Researchers have come up with a questionnaire that will help determine an individual's chances of breaking their hips.

London, November 20 (ANI): Vicks nasal sprays have been recalled from markets in the United States, Germany and the United Kingdom, after it was learnt that they contained a dangerous bacteria.

Chandigarh, Nov 20 (IANS) Three students of different schools here have tested positive for influenza A (H1N1) virus, an official said Friday.

Washington, Nov 20 (ANI): A plastic chemical found in consumer products, such as toys, cleaning materials, plastics, and personal care items appears to contribute to attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) in kids, say researchers.

London, Nov 20 (ANI): If you think having a medium popcorn and soft drink while watching a movie won't add much to your weight, then it's time to get a reality check, suggests a new study.

Washington, Nov 20 (ANI): Kidney transplant patients with sleep apnea are at an increased risk of high blood pressure, heart disease and stroke, according to a new study.

Washington, Nov 20 (ANI): A large number of pregnant women in Uganda, Africa deliberately avoid being tested for HIV, increasing the risk of mother-to-child transmission, says a study.

Raigarh (Chhattisgarh), Nov 20 (IANS) Such is the state of medical care in Chhattisgarh that a woman had to walk 110 km for 15 days to reach a government-run hospital to get her burnt hands treated.

Washington, November 20 (ANI): An international study has found cigarettes are widely contaminated with bacteria, including some which can cause diseases.

London, Nov 20 (ANI): A new study has poured cold water on the theory that drinking lots of water gives you a glowing complexion.

London, Nov 20 (ANI): Slamming on car brakes could cause lung damage to motorists and pedestrians, says a new study.

New Delhi, Nov 19 (IANS) With the winter chill now in the air, swine flu cases in the national capital have recorded a sudden jump in the past two days. Doctors Thursday warned that H1N1 infections could see a rise as the virus spreads faster during winter.

Washington, Nov 19 (ANI): While bans on indoor smoking have forced smokers at bars and restaurants onto outdoor patios, researchers have now raised concerns over the increasing exposure to second-hand airborne smoke.

Washington, Nov 19 (ANI): A new study has revealed that pregnant women with multiple sclerosis are at a modest risk of suffering complications or having caesarean deliveries.

Washington, Nov 19 (ANI): A drug used to treat erectile dysfunction has been found to improve heart function in children and young adults, say researchers.

London, November 19 (ANI): Beauty products such as lipstick, lotion, foundation, mascara add up to 515 chemicals on a woman's face every day, says a study.

London, Nov 19 (ANI): Here's a shocker: Supping large amounts of booze is good for the heart - but only when it comes to men.

Washington, November 19 (ANI): Secondhand smoke exposure is worse for toddlers and obese children, according to a new study.

Kangra (Himachal Pradesh), Nov 19 (IANS) An entire hamlet near here is eerily emptying out day by day due to a rabies scare. Villagers say they cannot take any chances as two dozen farm animals have died and no medical assistance has reached them in 10 days.

New Delhi, Nov 19 (IANS) The onset of puberty can be an agonising time for many adolescents. This is the time when a strong emphasis is placed on looks and many teenagers look for peer validation. It is not surprising then that several teens are knocking on the doors of plastic surgeons for nose jobs and liposuction.