Tax hike on cigarettes can prevent four million deaths in India: report

ADB report points out that the amount of money spent by the poorest 10 million male smokers on cigarettes a day can actually help them buy 1,400 …

How government policies are putting our hearts at risk

The food we eat poses the biggest risk to the heart, yet the processed food industry is allowed to sell food high on fats, salt and sugar without …

India’s first centre for chronic conditions launched

The centre will conduct research into chronic diseases to find solutions and prevent their spread

India is 20 yrs behind in managing non-communicable diseases, shows survey

Pilot assessment in Shimla and Udaipur shows high prevalence of hypertension, diabetes and poor health infrastructure

How to assess risk of heart disease

A risk chart developed 15 years ago holds the key

Attractive cigarette packs may go up in smoke

India might follow in Australia’s footsteps to enforce plain packaging for tobacco products

Experts call for holistic approach to reproductive healthcare

Urge governments to give women free healthcare to reduce maternal mortality

Jairam urges caution over Lancet series recommendations on nutrition

Rural development minister shares concerns of activists at launch of Lancet series; stresses community role in fight against malnutrition