Science and Technology - Briefs

Dangerous play

Solid biomass as cooking fuel is a killer

Use of biomass takes high toll

Baby food contaminated with endocrine disruptor bisphenol A

Inaction discourages positive change in industry

Get your own vaccine

Air to lung to DNA

New financing facility to help poor countries reach 2015 development goal

Additional funds will speed up progress on women and child health in developing countries

Now healthy ads sell junk food

Commercials mislead consumers by shifting the focus from poor nutrition to physical exercise

Hidden hunger?

There is a rush to cash in on micronutrient deficiency in India through fortification of food

The new obesity

A growing number of people are unable to shed those extra pounds despite strict diet regimes and long hours of workout. Evidence shows that the …

Deadly nursery: Why children bear brunt of toxic air in Delhi

Pollutants lower immunity levels and increase inflammation in children, say experts

New safety norms for toys

Meant to check use of toxic phthalates

Small doses of chemicals harm foetus

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Neo-addiction

Youngsters are getting hooked on flavoured e-cigarettes. Studies belie manufacturers’ claims

Emergence of South

2013 human development report applauds efforts of developing nations. Is India on track?

Junk games and school children

Lancet series launch in India angers health activists

Series of papers calls for engaging private sector in fighting malnutrition

Mounting Evidence, Collapsing Public Health

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News 360° - Briefs

News 360° - Briefs

China on high alert over deadly virus

PR companies give public face to corporate agenda