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Prime Minister Narendra Modi (Photo: File)

Halt toxic discourse... Our politics is at its nadir!

It appears that India’s political leaders have lapped up, quite indiscriminatingly, two Chinese ideas.

10 Jan 2019 12:15 AM

In recent years, studies of sperm quality in different countries have shown a decrease that could have consequences for the survival of the human species. (Photo: AFP)

Dietary, nutritional supplements may improve sperm quality

Infertility affects 15 percent of the world population and is recognised by the World Health Organisation as a global health problem.

27 Nov 2018 6:58 PM

AMR annually kills about 700,000 people worldwide — a number that is projected to rise to 10 million by 2050 if adequate measures are not initiated now. (Photo: Pixabay)

Urgent steps are needed to combat burgeoning resistance to antibiotics

It has a grave potential to damage the global economy, food security and the health of people.

22 Nov 2018 4:20 AM

There were many challenges on the ground — lack of awareness about polio, misconceptions and myths revolving around the polio drop itself.

Must religion & health be on collision course?

In the city, the corresponding figure was 302. Health experts consider an AQI (air quality index) above 100 as unhealthy.

15 Nov 2018 12:00 AM

In order to overcome the inertia and motivate consumers to opt for electric vehicles, both the Union and state governments are considering numerous options to prepare the industry for this mass transition towards EVs.

Who will lead India’s transition in adopting electric vehicles?

According to the World Health Organisation, 14 of the planet’s 15 most polluted cities are in India.

30 Oct 2018 5:12 AM

The Central Pollution Control Board of India announced it would warn people to avoid jogging outdoors in the early morning and after sunset.

India’s air quality sinks to worst category possible, people advised to wear masks

Most recent air pollution data from World Health Organisation released said India was one of the world's 10 most polluted countries.

29 Oct 2018 8:59 AM

The basic problem or rather the biggest impediment to providing appropriate mental healthcare services and provisions in the country is due to inadequate allocation of funds for mental healthcare facilities.

It’s time to invest in mental health issues

October is observed as the month to raise awareness on mental health issues across the world.

17 Oct 2018 1:34 AM

WHO: Shun unprescribed antibiotics use

The doctors from the city also echoed similar opinions.

15 Oct 2018 2:43 AM

Similarly for gastroenteritis diseases too antibiotics are not required and it requires a symptomatic treatment stated experts.

‘Superbug’ that is killing 7 L people every year

Antibiotic resistance one of the biggest threats to global health; no new molecule discovered despite research.

05 Oct 2018 4:40 AM

Almost 2,00,000 people need urgent help, the UN’s humanitarian office said, among them tens of thousands of children, with an estimated 66,000 homes destroyed or damaged by the 7.5-magnitude quake and the tsunami it spawned. (Photo: AP)

Time running out for survivors as Indonesia death toll nears 1,400

In Geneva, the United Nations expressed frustration at the slow pace of the response.

03 Oct 2018 12:35 PM

IIT-Delhi students develop cheaper drug for snake bites

The estimated number of snake bites around the world is as high as 1.84 resulting in death of more than 1 million people every year.

12 Sep 2018 6:18 AM

Merck said it expects to stock both the treatments through wholesalers within a month.

FDA approves two new HIV drugs from Merck

The drugs have been approved to treat adults with the most common strain of the virus, HIV-1.

01 Sep 2018 11:10 AM

Healthy pets, healthy family

Here’s why the health of pets can have an impact on the health of human beings.

17 Aug 2018 12:23 AM

Companies offering magic pills for ailments ranging from common illness to life threatening diseases such as cancer and AIDS are now under the government scanner.

Govt asks TV channels not to air magic pill ads

World health Organisation estimates the global fake drugs market at about USD 30 billion.

16 Aug 2018 11:05 AM

Maharashtra can live up to four years more if the air quality is improved as per the World Health Organisation (WHO).

Maha citizens can live longer if WHO air pollution norms are followed: report

Report says denizens would live about four years longer.

16 Aug 2018 2:46 AM

Delhi exposed to more black carbon than others, says scientists

The study reported that in Hong Kong, UFP levels were up to four times higher than in cities in Europe.

12 Jul 2018 3:42 AM

Pet dogs help older adults stay active: study

Most of the research in this area has relied upon self- report measures of physical activity.

10 Jul 2018 5:05 PM

Water plant will provide relief to over 2K villagers

The project aims to provide arsenic free, safe drinking water as per WHO standards to Midnapore’s rural population.

05 Jul 2018 7:03 AM

All the games are designed to create dopamine action in your brain, which makes you want to know, urgently, what will happen when you fire the bird (Angry Birds) or clean a field (Farm Ville) or match jellies (Candy Crush).

The dangerous side of gaming

There are many people who have become addicts to video games.

28 Jun 2018 12:31 AM

The NGOs such as Narcotic Anonymous provides counseling and treatment to several drugs abusers and restore their shattered lives.

‘Schools must observe drug abuse day’

Since then the Central government has introduced stringent rules to curb the menace of drug abuse and trafficking.

23 Jun 2018 6:34 AM

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