Clean measures

Kathmandu's growing air pollution forces authorities to enforce strict regulations

A time-bomb ticking

Urbanised problem

Suburban lifestyle is the cause behind numerous diseases, research authenticates

Valid excuse

A new chikungunya strain

The dawn of pollution

US sets mercury emission limits

India still far from setting standards for toxic pollutants from power plants

Chikungunya kills three in Delhi

Municipal authority claims four deaths due to dengue, but the number may be higher

Zeroing in on health

Driving out petrol cars

Bold clean-air campaign launched in Italian city

Air pollution levels in Pakistan high

Pakistan's air pollution levels on the rise

Annual numbers of excess deaths in the US relative to other developed countries are growing at an alarming rate

Obesity, cardiovascular diseases, drug overdoses and homicides mainly to blame

Diwali day sees rise in number of hospital visits for respiratory problems in Delhi

Most patients complained of throat pain and breathing problems

Simply put: Diseased India

Deal with Russia air defence system

From hypertension to cancers, alarm bells ringing in India’s tribal belts

Tribal people are facing triple burden of diseases

Why we shouldn't be too quick to blame migratory animals for global disease

Recent research indicates that migratory animals may not be the primary culprit

Eliminating dengue by infecting mosquitoes with naturally occurring bacteria

Novel research holds promise as India prepares to begin trials

Mother Teresa, the saint who fought against stigma of leprosy

She established a number of mobile leper clinics as early as September 1957

Curative combo

Fun time for fungi

Fungal infections stalk the corridors hospitals in the Capital

Rats on the rampage

Parasite-struck

Dangerous make-up

A warning against indiscriminate selling and buying in a new fad: herbal drugs

Beware of the bindi