Threat of vector-borne diseases: The way ahead
As the world battles COVID-19 pandemic, cases of vector-borne diseases that constitute 17% of all infectious diseases globally, have …
Environment ministry issues advisory to import live exotic animals
Document fails to address issues such as invasive species and zoonotic disease, experts say
Understanding zoonotic diseases: Here’s a video primer
While the origins of COVID-19 are still unknown, epidemics like SARS and MERS happened after transfer of pathogens from animals to …
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Molecular mechanism of gender differences in sexual behaviour deciphered
Hyderabad researchers study the differences in the central nervous systems of male and female of humans and other organisms and how they …
How to grow human mini-livers in the lab to help solve liver disease
In a first, the organ was genetically engineered using induced pluripotent stem cells, a type of stem cell that can be generated from adult skin …
This chemical controls whether you would be fat or fatter
Genes interact with obesogens in the environment to make a person fatter
Low vaccine coverage could be behind measles outbreaks: WHO
The world saw 300 per cent more cases in the first three months of 2019 compared to last year
Alzheimer protein can be transmitted, says the study
Findings support hypothesis that beta-amyloid proteins were accidentally transmitted to patients through a now defunct medical treatment
Lack of global funds likely to kill millions from malaria: WHO
The world fell short of US 1.3 billion in 2017 to check malaria and at least 400,000 are likely to die in 2018 if enough funds are not arranged
After Rajasthan, Zika affects 89 in Madhya Pradesh
Out of the 89 people who tested positive for Zika, 17 are pregnant women
Heart disease, stroke among top killers in India
The prevalence of heart disease, stroke increased by over 50% in the past 25 years, with the highest in Kerala, Punjab & Tamil Nadu, …
East Africa 77 years behind schedule for achieving universal access to sanitation
At current rate of progress, universal access to safely-managed sanitation, aim of the Sustainable Development Goals won’t be achieved …
Ebola, pandemic influenza and SDG feature prominently at 71st World Health Assembly
The five-day assembly also agreed upon other resolutions concerning topics like digital health and assistive technology
From identifying plant pests to picking fruit, AI is reinventing how farmers produce your food
A sophisticated form of artificial intelligence known as deep learning could help make agriculture more efficient and environmentally friendly
Increased consumption of ultra-processed food linked to rising cases of cancer
10 per cent increase in proportion of ultra-processed food in diets could lead to a 12 per cent increase in overall cancer risk
Finally, antiviral drug for dengue in the offing
World’s first botanical drug against dengue is in the final stage of development at the Delhi-based International Centre for Genetic …
High dose of Vitamin C and B3 can kill colon cancer cells: study
High dose of vitamins can only be achieved through intravenous injections in colon cancer patients
Quick diagnosis of dengue possible in remote areas: study
This rapid detection test can be used for preliminary diagnosis, especially during outbreaks in far reach areas
Southeast Asia has a huge hepatitis burden—more than HIV and malaria combined
The region needs to enhance awareness and action to eliminate hepatitis, writes WHO regional director for southeast Asia s
Rise in swine flu cases before monsoon is alarming
The reason for the unusual increase in swine flu prevalence is yet to be known