Can gene-editing save people from life-threatening diseases?
Two pharmaceutical companies CRISPR Therapeutics and Vertex Pharmaceuticals are trying to take that path
Before Feb 1, brush up your knowledge of all Budgets since Independence
An analysis of all budgets since 1947, their relevance, exclusion of children’s rights and what the last Budget lacked: all of which is here
Super Bug found in the Arctic traced back to Delhi
A scientist has found a “Superbug” gene in the Arctic region, Soil samples from Norwegian archipelago, a place which lies between …
Air pollution slows economic growth, harms poor most: Report
Around 275 million people in extreme poverty globally exposed to hazardous PM 2.5 levels
Vitamin deficiency widespread among healthy looking urban Indians
Hyderabad scientists find that 46 per cent of their sample size of healthy adults had vitamin B2 and B6 deficiencies
Health Canada reviews studies that aided approval of Roundup herbicide
This step comes after environmental organisations claimed that Monsanto had a hand in writing these studies
Genetically modified foods can cause unintended changes: ICMR
In the absence of long-term studies to ascertain health impacts, countries are following precautionary principle to regulate genetically modified …
Air pollution second leading risk factor for death across Africa
14% of all deaths in children under five across Africa in 2019 linked to air pollution, finds HEI report
Air pollution does kill people Mr Harsh Vardhan
Instead of simply rejecting the report, the minister could have given a scientific reason for his claim
Dangerous pesticide use: What must be done to protect the health of Kenyans
At least 1,345 pesticide products are registered for use in crop production in Kenya, of which 11 are classified as highly hazardous
India's Health Crisis
Insufficient allocation for the health sector pushing 7% of Indians below the poverty line and about 23% of the sick can't afford healthcare
Why is Delhi engulfed in dust?
Anumita Roychowdhury, head of air pollution and clean transportation programme at CSE, explains why Delhi and North India is besieged by dust, …
Dumpsite fires are turning cities into gas chambers. They have to be prevented, not controlled
Focus on building infrastructure, reducing continuous dumping of fresh waste at landfill sites is critical
IMA slams the Lancet on Kashmir editorial
The medical journal has reacted to an internal administrative decision of India under the garb of concern for the health of Kashmiris, said the …
Pandemic treaty: Draft urges cooperation, equity, transparency but misses independent monitoring
Draft has evolved from a working document circulated earlier this year in July and builds on the comments made by member states, domain experts …
Correction pen is new tool to make cheap diagnostic kits
The pen, used to mask typos, helped researchers overcome the challenges associated with using paper in diagnostic tests
‘Telecom industry did no research on health impacts of 5G’
India plans to begin 5G trials by 2020, but experts and industry stand at odds over its impact on human health and environment. The fifth …
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
Paediatric eczema finds relief in new drug
Significant improvement in itching with dupilumab medication for severe cases aged 6 months to 5 years
Climate change and human health: The impact is too big to be ignored
A changing ecosystem of viruses, compromised host-immune system stemming from climate crisis paves the way for infectious diseases
Millions of Canadians face higher mortality risks even at lowest air pollution standards
Study suggests lowering regulatory standards on fine particulate matter in air even more
Climate impact on health threats in focus at pan-Africa meet in Rwanda
Four-day Africa Health Agenda International Conference 2023 at Kigali; to discuss steps to build climate-resilient health systems
India joins global research hub on antimicrobial resistance
The country is the largest consumer of antibiotics in the world — consumption increased by 103 per cent from 2000 to 2015, the highest in …
Apocalyptic skies: Canadian wildfires posing huge health risks
Estimated 115 million people impacted; health dangers shocking indictment of failures over climate change, says Amnesty International
Measles outbreaks show legal challenges of balancing personal rights and public good
Health officials must protect citizens from communicable diseases, but within the legal framework