COVID-19: Sharp rise projected in HIV, TB, Malaria deaths due to overwhelmed systems

Deaths could be minimised if people not forced to stay away from hospitals  

Call novel Coronavirus 'COVID-19', says WHO

Current outbreak's death rate in epicentre estimated at 18%; it was 10% globally for Sars in 2002-03

COP27: ‘Translation between change in weather and damages is not linear’

Down To Earth talks to Friederike Otto, climate scientist at Imperial College London about the science of weather attribution

New test for diagnosing ovarian cancer accurately

ADNEX can cut down on chances of unnecessary surgery

Carbon offsetting gives social benefits worth US $664 per tonne: study

Businesses that are voluntarily offsetting their emissions are having a bigger impact on society than perceived, says study by Imperial College London

Ebola more deadly for children under 4 years

Young children more at risk than adults as the mean incubation period, the average time from infection until the onset of symptoms, is shorter

Cycle or walk to work to reduce weight

New study finds link between lower body weight and active mode of transportation

Walking or cycling to work reduces health risks in India

Study makes case for investment in public transport, pedestrian and cycling routes