West Africa records 1st death from ‘highly infectious’ Marburg virus
Case fatality rate of the infection is 24-88%
It’s taken roots: COVID-19 may soon turn endemic in many countries
India may be among endemic places; risk of the number of immune inidividuals dropping below a threshhold will remain
In a first, WHO commits to eliminate cervical cancer globally
The global health body aims to reduce more than 40% new cases by 2050 through vaccination, screening and treatment
Bad habits drive health risks among Kenya's urban poor
Poverty and stress is prevalent in Kenya’s low-income settings which increases the behavioural risk factors for cardiovascular diseases
Awareness about hypertension very low: Study
The study found that efforts to tackle hypertension are lacking in all aspects, from screening for the condition and providing diagnosis to the …
Overeaters, Mediterranean diet is the answer to your problems
Despite containing similar proportions of fat, protein and carbohydrates, this diet could lower the risk of obesity, pre-diabetes, and …
Zika needs to be controlled but how?
With 131 cases of Zika infections being reported in Rajasthan, the country is up in arms against the disease but has no reliable way of dealing …
New centre to help farmers become climate resilient
The centre would focus on real-time structured surveillance for insect-pests and diseases using GPS-tagging techniques
India is moving at jet speed, people should be able to move too
1 in 4 men and every second woman in India are physically inactive; can Indian construct cities which are creators of health, environment and equity?
Least developed countries will consume more sugar, less protein in next 10 years
Many LDCs will not be able to meet the UN’s Sustainable Development Goal of eliminating all forms of malnutrition by 2030
Dementia going to increase three-fold by 2050
The estimated annual global cost of dementia is US$ 818 billion, equivalent to more than 1 per cent of global GDP
Toxic Delhi air can get deep into your lungs; 22 million at risk
Pollutant particles can cross the blood-brain barrier and cause permanent harm to cognitive development
GM flies promise a good night
Amid global protests, scientists find a new way to control malaria by modifying mosquito sperm to produce only male offspring
Famines in India are a nightmare of the past
A WHO study notes that While India has achieved impressive levels in food production, equitable distribution is still a distant dream. Chronic …
Health class
Enemies of health and allies of poverty join hand to create global havoc, leaving different marks on different classes
Rat chronicles
The tiny rodents that most people link only to pestilence and crop destruction have fascinated Ishwar Prakash -- one of that rare breed: a rat …
Lean pastures
Drought and a viral disease strike Jaisalmer’s livestock. Kurush Canteenwala finds out how the herders are coping
Vicious cycle
Cost of treating hypertension itself leads to stress
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Why India remains malnourished
Despite a fast-growing economy and the largest anti-malnutrition programme, India has the world’s worst level of child malnutrition. The …
Cipla's audacious move
Why generics maker Cipla has asked government to revoke Novartis patent on respiratory ailment drug
Impact of environment on health: Africa adopts strategy for better synergy between sectors
New strategy also integrates recommendations for healthy recovery from COVID-19 pandemic
Ebola unleashed
The deadly virus had long confined itself to the backwoods of Africa. Increasing deforestation has led to its frequent emergence as epidemics
How pure are their claims?
Market for water purifiers booms, but consumers cannot be sure of quality in absence of regulations
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