The minimum radioactive dose for treating thyroid cancer

The approach to treating thyroid cancer has changed over time. One method is using radioactive iodine to kill left over cells after surgically …

Cost of setting up an AIIMs shot by 147% in just 4 years: CAG report

From 2006 to 2010, the cost of setting up an AIIMS shot by 147% under the Pradhan Mantri Swasthya Suraksha Yojana, shows a report by the …

Helping those in need: AIIMS 'adopt a patient' scheme is pretty great

Of the 200,000 patients admitted in AIIMS every year, around 30%-40% cannot pay for daily medical needs

Faculty shortage continues to plague AIIMS across India

AIIMS Rajkot fares the worst, where only 40 of the 183 sanctioned posts have been filled

Can Yoga cure cancer?

As Union Minister makes startling claim, Down To Earth speaks to experts on the subject

Faster diagnostic tests developed for tuberculosis

Scientists bring out a highly sensitive and rapid test for detection of tuberculosis infection in lungs and surrounding membranes

No formula food for premature babies, they too need mother’s milk: study

A study conducted at AIIMS busts the myth that babies born prematurely need complementary food

Daily Court Digest: Major environment orders (July 4, 2023)

Down To Earth brings you the top environmental cases heard in the Supreme Court, the high courts and the National Green Tribunal  

Indian public sector health facilities, workers should lead the fight against AMR

Both are important links across sectors; they should unleash their full impact on the life of the common man for curtailment of AMR.

Traffic pollution may lead to vision loss: Study

Prolonged exposure to nitrogen dioxide and carbon monoxide can increase risk of age-related macular degeneration that can cause irreversible …

Antibacterial resistance: Microbial rebellion

Rampant use of antibiotics is changing the character of bacteria and making them resistant. Curing diseases is becoming difficult leading to …

Mysterious maladies: The enduring battle of autoimmune patients against information gap amid COVID-19

Fresh cases reported post vaccination; many suffered relapse after discontinuing medication out of fear

World No-Tobacco Day: ICMR calls for ban on e-cigarettes

In a white paper released on May 31, the council noted that e-cigarettes and other such devices contained not only nicotine solution, which was …

Weight gain during pregnancy may help shorter women have healthy babies

UNICEF estimates that 8 million babies are born with low weight every year in India

Uncertain outcome, high cost: Why WHO doesn’t recommend convalescent plasma therapy for COVID-19

Studies published in late 2020 and early 2021 made a case for plasma therapy in treating COVID-19

Delhi's pavement dwellers choking on city air

Study of unclaimed bodies by AIIMS doctors shows large number of homeless are dying of lung and heart diseases

Himachal model shows the way

Pilot project in Solan district screens patients and uses smartphone-enabled system to manage hypertension

Oral contraceptive pills raise risk of breast cancer 9.5 times: AIIMS study

Repeated exposure of breast cells to circulating ovarian hormones causes breast cancer, say researchers

India launches diagnostic kit that detects celiac disease in 20 minutes

Most of the diagnostic kits which are used presently are all imported from Europe and America and expensive

Cabinet secretary takes stock of swine flu preparedness

35 swine flu deaths reported in past one month; Union health ministry trashes media reports of H1N1 virus becoming virulent

Ivermectin for COVID-19: Mismatch between global and Indian policies

Union health ministry guidelines say the drug "may be" used for COVID-19 patients even as global agencies don't recommend 

Experts demand regulator for nutrition institutes

Standard training would ensure nutritionists prescribe diets suited to Indians, and not those set by western countries

Large parks can reduce depression risk: study

Major depression was three times higher in residents exposed to small parks as compared to those exposed to large parks

India’s first centre for chronic conditions launched

The centre will conduct research into chronic diseases to find solutions and prevent their spread

When will Indian scientists unbolt?

Are Indian scientists really too busy to answer emails and phone calls? wonders Dinsa Sachan