Heart disease, stroke among top killers in India
The prevalence of heart disease, stroke increased by over 50% in the past 25 years, with the highest in Kerala, Punjab & Tamil Nadu, …
A cancer centre is the latest victim of cyber attacks. Why health data hacks keep happening
Nearly half of these ransomware attacks disrupted the health-care services, with impacts including electronic system downtime, cancellations of …
FDA approves marketing of 8 smokeless tobacco products in US
Using General Snus instead of tobacco cigarettes can cut risk of mouth cancer, heart disease, lung cancer, stroke, emphysema, and chronic …
HPV vaccines effective in reducing infections, precancerous warts: WHO
Widespread vaccination programmes can help achieve WHO's global call to eliminate cervical cancer as a public health problem
Now, chickens lay eggs with anti-cancer drugs
These chickens were genetically modified by Scottish researchers, who say that this method is 100 times cheaper than producing the drugs in factories
Air pollution kills 7 million people annually: WHO
Up to one-third of deaths from heart attack, stroke, lung cancer and chronic respiratory diseases are caused by air pollution, says World Health …
Smart, traceable drug delivery can make cancer therapy more effective
Researchers at Indian Institute of Technology-Mandi have developed multifunctional gold nanostructure that can be used in cancer imaging and therapy
African health ministers adopt PEN-PLUS strategy against non-communicable diseases
Stretegy will help bridge access gap in treatment, care of patients with chronic & severe NCD
In a first, WHO commits to eliminate cervical cancer globally
The global health body aims to reduce more than 40% new cases by 2050 through vaccination, screening and treatment
Terrorism has a hidden health legacy – as 9/11 shows
Around 10,000 people have been diagnosed with cancer linked to 9/11, to date. Data suggests that many more will be killed by toxic …
India is moving at jet speed, people should be able to move too
1 in 4 men and every second woman in India are physically inactive; can Indian construct cities which are creators of health, environment and equity?
Poisoned Punjab: This tiny village in Punjab is impacted by non-communicable diseases, cancers
Down To Earth ground report finds Pakki Tibbi village suffering due to consumption of polluted water; poverty and illiteracy adding to …
Poisoned Punjab: A single street in this city is home to some 20 cancer patients
The health impact of polluted Buddha nullah waters affecting Abohar city, finds ground report
Poisoned Punjab: Cancers, dental problems plague Ludhiana village residents
Down To Earth ground report finds pollution due to industries taking a toll on Gaunspur villagers’ health
Vaccine inequity: Disparity in access to doses hits low-income countries, says WHO
Only 2 manufacturers are supplying key vaccines such as pneumococcal vaccines, measles and rubella-containing vaccines across the world
Less than $1: How WHO thinks that can save 7 million lives
Low-, middle-income countries account for 85% global premature deaths from non-communicable diseases
Odisha has most contaminated sites in India: CPCB data
Of the 112 sites in India contaminated by toxic and hazardous substances, 23 were in Odisha followed by Uttar Pradesh (21) and Delhi (11)
This paper mill in Punjab is causing cancer, loss of vision
Residents allege that the Kuantum pulp and paper mill in Saila Khurd, the only industry in the block for 30 years, is responsible for their …
Ghost of Bhopal Gas Tragedy: Health issues trickled down to future generations, says study
It has more impacts than thought; nearly 4 decades after the tragedy, future generations are afflicted by disabilities and cancer
As told to Parliament (July 20, 2021): Deaths due to mucormycosis at 4,332
All that was discussed in the House through the day
How advances in nanotechnology may help in targeted cancer treatment
An imaging system would detect cancers by synergistic combination of two imaging methods, fluorescence scanning and surface-enhanced Raman scattering
WMO revives ozone-UV bulletin after 7 years, shows steady recovery of ozone layer
Strong signs were recorded that indicate the ozone layer over the Antarctic region is recovering, according to latest update
As told to Parliament (March 24, 2023): India has eliminated leprosy, as per WHO criterion
Low- and middle-income countries struggle to provide healthcare to some, while others get too much medicine
Overdiagnosis and overuse of healthcare wastes 20% health spending in high-income countries
Air pollution kills: Study counts 100,000 premature deaths in 8 Indian cities
Air pollution-related fatalities in Mumbai, Bengaluru, Kolkata, Hyderabad, Chennai, Surat, Pune and Ahmedabad from 2005-2018