Odisha carries a huge burden of snakebite deaths — but it is avoidable

Right education, access to antivenoms and effective governance need of the hour

The worst of Nagaland’s African swine fever outbreak may be over, say officials

No fresh cases have been reported in two weeks in the state

Global Diabetes Compact to increase access to testing, treatment: WHO

About half of all adults with type 2 diabetes remain undiagnosed

Who is cooking our recipe books?

A subtle marketing drive is changing our food habits and we do not even know it

Twice bitten, not yet shy

The gross mismanagement of our city’s environment is making us sick

Cheaper fruits, vegetables could reduce deaths from cardiac disease, says study

A 10-per cent reduction in prices through 2030 could save nearly 64,000-69,000 lives

Vectors go on a rampage

Despite large funds released by the Centre, India struggles to control diseases

Malaria’s defiant act

Drug-resistant malaria is spreading; India and Bangladesh could be hit soon

Coconut cousins

DNA analysis shows coconuts have two different origins

Stubborn rust

Scientists decode rust fungus genome that risks world’s crops

Gut spills heart secrets

Bacteria in intestine can aid clogging of arteries

Optimistic target

Killer stalks sanctuary

Epidemic resurfaces

Going bananas

New genetic techniques to introduce disease-resistance and other traits in banana plants

Oriental antidote

Rock deaf

Motherhood blues

Calcium supplements do not benefit lactating women

Self defence

HEALTH HAZARD

CHINA

IN FOCUS

Not all good, not all bad...

Low cholesterol levels may be good for the heart but can cause depression

Under attack

New York city battles with E coli bacteria

HONG KONG