El Nino and rising temperatures can lead to uptick of malaria in Ethiopia, warns research
Study finds link between malaria outbreaks and El Nino events in the country
Corals are starting to bleach as global ocean temperatures hit record highs
If corals stay bleached, they can become energetically compromised and ultimately die
UN warns surge of preventable child deaths in Gaza as malnutrition levels spike
1 in 6 children under the age of 2 is acutely malnourished
Law Commission Report on age of consent missed opportunity to de-criminalise sex between minors
The Law Commission’s recommendation would put married girls of 15-18 years at greater risk of marital rape, as there would be no legal …
ICMR COVID-19 study: ‘Treat finding on 6.5% mortality rate for comorbid patients post-discharge with caution’
Finding should not be confused with long covid-related mortality as researchers did not analyse that, experts tell DTE
Coordination, collaboration key to solving crisis of antibiotic development
The crisis around antibiotic research is a global problem and would need global solutions, experts at CSE event highlighted
Four factors driving 2023’s extreme heat and climate disasters
Three additional natural factors are also helping drive up global temperatures and fuel disasters this year: El Nino, solar fluctuations and a …
India removed from annual UN list of countries where children are impacted by armed conflict
India has taken measures to protect children, especially in Jammu and Kashmir, according to the UN
Breast cancer survival rate increased significantly since 2010 compared to the 90s, shows new study
Decrease in death risk was observed across age groups and whether or not the subjects were screened for the disease
Nearly 50 heat deaths in Bihar in 3 days, say doctors. Not so, says government, questions assessment
State may issue show cause notices to health officials who confirmed heat deaths without postmortem report
Climate change believers are more likely to cooperate with strangers, new research finds
One psychological mechanism that could explain variation in climate change beliefs and pro-environmental behaviour is a general willingness to …
Health-conscious consumers, busy lifestyles driving up market value of antimicrobial packaging: Report
Valuation may reach $11.5 billion this year; Asia-Pacific to be most lucrative market
How to end hunger in sub-Saharan Africa: Fight inequality, gender imbalances and climate change
Food sovereignty is very tightly interlinked with social justice and sustainable development.
How India’s sweets industry has adapted to diabetes
The link between sweets and diabetes has introduced a new challenge that sweets shops have decided to tackle head-on
World AIDS Day: Communities can lead way to ending public health threat, says UNAIDS
Suggests integrating, elevating and engaging communities at all stages of HIV-related decision-making
AMR causes more deaths than malaria and HIV/AIDS combined. What Africa is doing to fight this silent epidemic
In many African countries, poverty and inequality propel the likelihood of antimicrobial resistance
Sickle cell disease is rife in west Africa — a fresh approach is needed to combat it
Nigeria has the largest population of individuals with the condition globally
As told to Parliament (February 2, 2024): Rs 2.81 lakh crore transferred to 110 million farmers so far under PM-Kisan
All that was discussed in the House through the day
Scrolling into stress: How climate fears hit youth
Our young people are getting a dose of social media-driven eco-anxiety over the environment. There are ways we can help them beat it.
Hygiene hypothesis: Gut microbiome development affected in children born during COVID-19 lockdown, studies show
Microbiomes in such kids less diverse, with distinct effect on certain populations of organisms, says Nature article
Tackling ‘hidden hunger’: Strategies to combat micronutrient deficiencies
In the face of the global hidden hunger crisis, it is imperative that we address the micronutrient deficiencies that silently erode our health
Covid-19 no longer public health emergency. But a new mRNA vaccine has been authorised for emergency use
The Phase III clinical trial was conducted with 3,140 participants who were randomisd to receive either GEMCOVAC-OM or Covidshield in 20 centres …
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
Global team of experts identifies unifying global targets to combat AMR, says prevention is key
The simplicity of '1-10-100 targets' to fight AMR makes it easy to communicate the crisis and necessary measures to communities, say panelists at …
Digitally immortalising departed loved ones comes with ethical concerns: Study calls for cautious design of AI ‘deadbots’
Can be used as a puppet for advertising, cause psychological distress; paper calls for adoption of safety standards