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Economic Survey bats for one-time cash transfer to pregnant women
Investment in maternal health can become a top policy priority of the central government
The new tuberculosis drug is effective, but unaffordable
The drug "delamanid" is not registered in countries with high tuberculosis rates, limiting its access
Brazil to use nuclear technology to fight spread of Zika
A cobalt-60 gamma cell irradiator is expected to be transferred to the country to produce sterile mosquitoes
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Jharkhand taps its dam reservoirs and ponds to boost fish production as well as livelihood
'We are in a much better position than in the past'
With the Zika virus spreading across the Americas, the international community has panicked. Kundan Pandey spoke to Soumya Swaminathan, Director …
India’s fruit and vegetable intake less than standard, finds study
Only 21.2 per cent Indians consume fruits and vegetables that are an essential source of phytonutrients
Civil society opposes legalising sex determination
Union minister Maneka Gandhi had said that sex determination should be made mandatory as a solution to female foeticide
India’s obesity doubled in 10 years: NFHS-4
The National Family Health Survey highlights that obesity affects urban population more than its rural counterpart
Chennai apart
From ignoring warnings to delays in taking actions, Tamil Nadu administration played its part in making the December floods more devastating
Centre looks forward to fortified food to fight malnutrition
The Indian Council of Medical Research has come up with a micronutrient that will likely to be opted for by the government for its flagship programme
‘Fighting Ebola needs concentrated efforts in poorer areas’
According to researchers, overcrowding and lack of awareness about transmission and prevention are responsible for the prevalence of Ebola in …
Water crisis set to hit energy production, says study
In future, when human society will need more energy for day to day activities, water crisis is going to hit energy production, claims a study …
Government issues draft guidelines for kidney donation
Hospitals in NCR cities will be included in the network along with hospitals of Delhi for the purpose of organ sharing and allocation
How accurate are exit polls? There's no easy answer
In the world's largest democracy, the science of poll forecasting is still struggling with the basics
Odd-even experiment with private cars: Delhi CM appeals to people to make it successful
As of now, this experiment has been planned for 15 days and may be implemented again after a few months
Study shows social stigma comes in the way of alcoholics opting for treatment
A study says that almost half of the affected were too embarrassed to undertake treatment
Union government moves to regulate price of medical devices
Considering controlling/reducing the prices of stents, catheters and implants, minister informs Lok Sabha
Rising high to defeat floods in Bangladesh
A secure and cost-effective method of raising the height of vulnerable river island clusters is being used to protect them from flooding
Modi government surrenders at WTO meeting in Nairobi: experts
The failure of the Narendra Modi government to defend the rights of the people of India is nothing but surrender
Treated but not cured
Ten years after India declared itself leprosy-free, drug-resistant strains emerge. The environment facilitates the spread of the disease
Maneka Gandhi pushes for packaged micronutrients to tackle malnourishment
Union Minister Maneka Gandhi was seen advocating for the system during a talk on nutrition
CAG assesses performance of ministries
The Comptroller and Auditor-General of India had submitted 16 performance reports on various sectors to the Finance Ministry and they were tabled …
Disease outbreak feared due to Chennai floods
A survey done in the city has found that 90 per cent population is unable to access safe water or food
Indian kids under the grip of type-1 diabetes
World Diabetes Atlas 2015 highlighted that more than 70,000 children are affected by type-1 diabetes in India
Is the government reconsidering the clinical establishments Act?
With stiff opposition from private players, the fate of the clinical establishments Act seems to be at risk