Unprecedented 93% of population in Gaza facing crisis levels of hunger, warns WHO
Region already reporting soaring rates of infectious diseases, hunger is expected to worsen illnesses
CAG report finds promotion irregularities at ICMR institute
Irregular payments of over Rs 2 crore at NICED; Promotions ante-dated by upto 34 months
We should only worry about bird flu making us sick when we see human-to-human transmission
There is no evidence yet that any avian flu strain has spread from human to human
Atrial fibrillation patients at greater stroke risk when exposed to air pollution: Study
AFib is a common heart rhythm disorder that affects more than 2.7 million Americans
Deadly nursery: Children queue in hospitals with respiratory problems as Delhi air turns toxic
PM10, PM2.5 levels cross 5 times the normal levels in national capital
Deadly nursery: Why children bear brunt of toxic air in Delhi
Pollutants lower immunity levels and increase inflammation in children, say experts
COVID-19 changes platelets, says study. Why this is harmful
Altering blood platelets can raise risk of building up life-threatening clots
What is Alaskapox? A microbiologist explains the recently discovered virus that just claimed its first fatality
Alaskapox — a virus in the same family as smallpox, cowpox and mpox — claimed its first fatality in January 2024
Dengue outbreak in Brazil prompting emergency health measures
As the world gets increasingly warmer and wetter, mosquito-related disease outbreaks are predicted to rise and spread
2024 peak year for Kyasanur Forest Disease, Karnataka health officials confirm as cases rise
Cases higher this year due to low rainfall, expert says
Big companies, like Nestlé, are funding health research in South Africa — why this is wrong
Financial links between corporations and academic institutions are well known to lead to conflicts of interest
Dengue threat looms large in Bihar as state witnesses 371 fresh cases in 24 hours
Last month, Bihar officially reported a distressing tally of a dozen deaths attributed to dengue
Tapeworm is spreading in Kenya – demand for meat brings parasite to new areas
The intersection of infected livestock from endemic tapeworm regions and dogs scavenging for disposed animal by-products creates conditions under …
A researcher reflects on progress fighting hepatitis C — and a path forward
The development of treatments over the past 30 years reflects the amazing progress the field has made in tackling hepatitis C in a relatively …
Re-creating live-animal markets in the lab lets researchers see how pathogens like coronavirus jump species
Within markets like the one in Wuhan, there are abundant opportunities for the type of interactions that promote pathogen transmission among species
COVID-19 mortality spikes in states with high burden of chronic diseases
There is incontrovertible evidence that underlying conditions deter the capacity to combat the novel coronavirus disease (COVID-19)
A higher share of older Indian women physically active than men: Study
A greater share of those above 45 years in the rural areas are physically active compared to their urban counterparts
PRET: WHO launches initiative to make world better prepared for future pandemics
The current focus of the initiative is on respiratory viruses but will soon include other groups of pathogens
India’s diabetes epidemic just got more grim; Lancet report reveals why
High prevalence of diabetes & lack of infrastructure in rural India could accelerate obesity, prediabetes epidemic, notes study
Show your account books, Delhi HC asks Centre on rare disease 'burden'
Statement after Centre said assigning funds more than Rs 15 lakh as financial assistance for rare diseases’ patients would be a big …
Diseases linked to a degraded environment continue to ravage India
Despite the increasing burden respiratory infections and water borne disease, the budgetary allowance for health has steadily dipped in the last …
WHO: More investments needed in Africa to control, eliminate neglected tropical diseases
Around 400 million people in the region are still affected; 99 million in 26 countries at risk of not receiving treatment
January 30 now ‘World Neglected Tropical Diseases Day’: WHA
Delegates at the 74th World Health Assembly unanimously adopted a proposal by the UAE to declare January 30 as ‘World NTD Day’
Neglected Tropical Diseases Day: Poorest countries continue to be most affected, says WHO
UN body highlighted the tremendous effects COVID-19 had on community-based initiatives, access to healthcare facilities and healthcare goods …
100 million Nigerians are at risk of neglected tropical diseases: What the country is doing about it
Nigeria began concerted efforts to combat human and animal trypanosomiasis (sleeping sickness and nagana) in 1947