In the Parliament on March 8, 2016
Here’s a round-up of today’s debates and reports on environmental and developmental issues
More Indians were diagnosed with hypertension than diabetes in 2017
Latest data from the National Health Profile 2017 confirms a previous study which said that hypertension is a bigger concern than diabetes in India
Ray of hope for transplant patients
A bill introduced during the last session of Parliament seeks to change the definition of death from when the heart stops beating to when the …
Interview: James Workman
Heart of Dryness Author James Workman talks about the Bushmen and how they hold the skill to quenching the world's thirst. The official …
Physical inactivity huge burden on economy but only 50% countries have dedicated policy
Rise in non-communicable diseases will cost the global economy $27 billion annually: WHO
A new study says COVID-19 vaccination is not associated with a heart attack risk
About 1,002 patients who experienced a heart attack had been vaccinated with Covishield and the rest of the 84 with Covaxin
Combination of heatwave & high air pollution may double risk of heart attack deaths: Report
Women at higher risk of fatal heart attacks during extremely hot days & older people on days with extreme cold or high PM2.5
Dual drug delivery system may make heart stents safer
A group of Indian researchers has developed a dual drug delivery therapy to minimise such stent-related complications
Air pollution kills 7 million people annually: WHO
Up to one-third of deaths from heart attack, stroke, lung cancer and chronic respiratory diseases are caused by air pollution, says World Health …
Here is how nutrition may help overcome genetic risk of diabetes
B12 and folic acid supplements have a beneficial impact on genes associated with Type 2 diabetes, says research by the Council of Scientific and …
Can the Grim Reaper wait, please?
A timeless dream: eternal youth, unblemished by illness. The search for the font of immortality has taken a late 20th century turn into what …
Heart condition
South Asians are at a greater risk of developing cardiovascular problems South Asians are at a greater risk of developing cardiovascular …
Non-communicable diseases rising in Pakistan, finds Lancet
Ischaemic heart disease, stroke, congenital defects, cirrhosis and chronic kidney disease among the 10 leading causes of deaths in 2019
CGHS empanelment of five private hospitals suspended
They had discontinued providing cashless treatment to retired and serving Central government employees
Study by Hyderabad scientists identifies genetic risk factors for heart failure
Team of scientists at the Centre for Cellular and Molecular Biology identify genetic mutations that cause dilated cardiomyopathy, a common …
A higher share of older Indian women physically active than men: Study
A greater share of those above 45 years in the rural areas are physically active compared to their urban counterparts
New mobile app may help in addressing heart disease in rural areas
A group of Indian and Australian scientists has developed and tested a mobile application-based system that promises to help doctors and health …
The Borneo elephant has been overshadowed by its bigger cousins: Nurzhafarina Othman
Down To Earth speaks to Nurzhafarina Othman, a Malaysian elephant ecologist, on the little-known Borneo elephant
South Africa faces highest risk of deaths from non-communicable diseases
South Africans are more likely to die from NCDs even though the country is threatened by a prolific HIV epidemic
Upward development trend responsible for rising emission levels
Energy-efficient and sustainable urbanisation can address public health and climate change challenges simultaneously
World no tobacco day: Push for plain packaging to save lives
Plain packaging of tobacco products restricts advertising and promotion and increases the effectiveness of health warnings
Winning laurels
A new method for discovering important chemicals that could damage the nervous system gains a US patent for its inventors
Super aspirin makes a debut
For those suffering with heart diseases, scientists just found drugs that are more effective than aspirin
Wildfire smoke is an increasing threat to Canadians’ health
Older adults, people living in low-income areas, and those with asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, heart disease and other chronic …
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?