Minister claims no data for pollution-related deaths in India, studies say otherwise

Dr Harsh Vardhan said in Parliament on Friday that there is no conclusive data available in the country to establish direct correlation …

Is the government reconsidering the clinical establishments Act?

With stiff opposition from private players, the fate of the clinical establishments Act seems to be at risk

Existing polio vaccines may not always prevent infection

Antibodies normally produced in response to infection are unable to block mutant polio virus

TB vaccine may prevent infection too, says study

'BCG vaccine effective in fighting infection only in countries more than 40° latitude above the equator'

That which is injurious to health

Book>> Bad Pharma • by Ben Goldacre • Fourth Estate • £13

You shed DNA everywhere you go, raising ethical questions about privacy

Trace samples in the water, sand and air are enough to identify who you are

Women over 65 most prone to cervical cancer

Regular screenings for the disease fall drastically with age

Death toll due to swine flu rises, government issues guidelines

Southern states Telangana and Andhra Pradesh are worst affected

Delhi records its first swine flu death

Last week, Hyderabad had reported three deaths due to the flu

New test for diagnosing ovarian cancer accurately

ADNEX can cut down on chances of unnecessary surgery

Common antibiotic linked to cardiac death

Drug increases the risk of potentially fatal heart rhythm problems

Indian medical devices industry in doldrums: ASSOCHAM

Report claims the business can touch US $5 billion mark with right policy, incentives

Indian medical devices industry in doldrums: ASSOCHAM

Report claims the business can touch US $5 billion mark with right policy, incentives

Urbanised problem

Suburban lifestyle is the cause behind numerous diseases, research authenticates

Weak spot

Secret of malaria parasite found

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AIDS virus weakening

Claims Belgian study

Nanotechnology can

Small is useful

TB knows colour?

Vitamin D deficiency weakens defence

Phthalates could contribute to obesity, insulin resistance

Wrong cure

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A new chikungunya strain

World Health Assembly to adopt resolution to strengthen preparedness for health emergencies

The resolution urges WHO members to increase domestic investment and ensure public funding for health emergency preparedness

Testing cervical cancer made easy

New device called AV Magnivisualizer will assist initial screening; can operate on battery in remote areas