Why some women are more prone to develop cervical cancer
Researchers found a correlation between the composition of three micro-RNA genes in the DNA and the risk for a person developing cervical cancer
Malady to miracle: Leprosy bacteria grows liver in armadillos, gives hope for human organ regeneration
Study finds bacteria of the chronic infectious disease reprogrammed certain cells into ‘stem-like cells’
Pig heart transplant: A history of the animal’s contribution to medical sciences
In 1997, two surgeons were jailed when an Indian patient died after a pig organ transplant
Oxygen Langars: Sikh gurdwaras in Delhi help COVID-19 patients breathe
As the national capital gasps for air, gurdwaras like Damdama Sahib have stepped up to provide what are now known as ‘oxygen langars’
No medical staff, equipment in ‘model’ state Gujarat’s villages, as COVID-19 wreaks havoc
COVID-19 has spread to all of Gujarat’s 18,000 villages, alleges a state Congress member
'Every fourth AES case in Gorakhpur is of Japanese Encephalitis'
What used to be just 4-7 per cent of the total AES cases every year, increased to 25 per cent this time, said an official from BRD Medical College
Daily Court Digest: Major environment orders (July 4, 2023)
Down To Earth brings you the top environmental cases heard in the Supreme Court, the high courts and the National Green Tribunal
Global pandemic fund to open for investment proposals in November
The treasury will help boost pandemic prevention, preparedness and response in low- and middle-income countries
We grew human tear glands in the lab, and now we’re making them cry
Around 5% of the adult population suffer from ‘dry eye’ syndrome because their tear glands don't function properly
Indian public sector health facilities, workers should lead the fight against AMR
Both are important links across sectors; they should unleash their full impact on the life of the common man for curtailment of AMR.
Convalescent plasma therapy doesn't really help beat COVID-19: ICMR-backed study
No lowering of mortality in multi-centre trial; disease progression towards severity also not impacted; shortness of breath reduced
Day after toddler’s death, AES fears keep Bihar doctors on toes
At least 2 more children show symptoms of Acute Encephalitis Syndrome, are undergoing treatment at government-run hospital in Muzaffarpur
How Indian Standards are looking at complexities in healthcare
A mushrooming medical devices market makes it vital to manage healthcare complexities
Traffic pollution may lead to vision loss: Study
Prolonged exposure to nitrogen dioxide and carbon monoxide can increase risk of age-related macular degeneration that can cause irreversible …
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
COVID-19: How bio-medical waste poses challenges to urban solid waste management system
With the potential onset of the third wave, it is important to prioritise a separate collection of infectious and highly infectious waste in …
Antibacterial resistance: Microbial rebellion
Rampant use of antibiotics is changing the character of bacteria and making them resistant. Curing diseases is becoming difficult leading to …
Kenya: Ruto proposes insurance reforms for universal health coverage; evokes mixed responses
The proposal will replace the current contribution system with a flat rate of 2.75 per cent of contributors’ gross salary
Mysterious maladies: The enduring battle of autoimmune patients against information gap amid COVID-19
Fresh cases reported post vaccination; many suffered relapse after discontinuing medication out of fear
ICMR scientists identify new biomarker for malaria
Researchers from National Institute of Research in Tribal Health, Jabalpur has identified a genetic sequence in the body of malaria parasite
SC order on abortion strengthens body autonomy, but still a long way to go, say experts
Unmarried woman allowed to end pregnancy at 24 weeks; Might be a precedent for future cases
One Health: What it is & how it can be implemented in India
Nexus of science, social science, indigenous knowledge and policy necessary
Microplastics time-bomb: Why we should not reuse plastic water bottles
Whether microplastic particles cause long-term damage is uncertain but reducing our exposure to them will be wise.
Health insurance companies recorded Rs 26,364 cr losses in 5 years: CAG report
Multiple settlements for single claim, claims paid in excess of sum insured among reasons for losses
COVID-19: Industries, steel plants in Odisha begin supplying oxygen to affected states
Odisha has around 70 industries, including 12 steel plants, many of which produce industrial oxygen