Herbal fright

But drug manufacturers say concerns are misplaced

Common sense about common salt

In earlier times, a mixture of salt, herbs and spices or a simple dose of salt by itself was considered a prime cure for a range of illnesses.

An amla a day

Keeps the doctor away

A drugs story

NGOs all over southern India are helping to revive the system of local medicinal plants and herbs, holding out the promise of not just cheaper …

A moosli mafia is at work

It has put paid to the authenticity of a wonder herb

Displaced from the hills: Livelihoods of tribal communities in Eastern Ghats under threat

Importance of biodiversity for communities dependant on agriculture has assumed greater significance with new farm laws, which may result in …

Bitter bounty: Why karela leaves can be a good harvest off your kitchen garden

Bitter gourd leaves not only have medicinal and nutritive properties, they can be added to tasty recipes as well 

आदिवासियों के चिकित्सा ज्ञान को बचाएगी सरकार, खर्च कर रही 6 करोड़

जंगल पर अधिकार छिनने के बाद आदिवासी जड़ी बूटी पहचान की भूलते जा रहे हैं, लेकिन मध्यप्रदेश सरकार ने आदिवासियों के साथ मिलकर इस ...

Drones deliver medicines in Africa

A US-based company transports life-saving drugs, 148 vaccines and blood units to 2,000 health facilities across Ghana

In almost 4 decades, 400 US veternarians killed themselves, says study

It also reveals that veternarians are up to 3.5 times more likely to die by suicide than the general population with different occupations

दर्द देती दवा

नैदानिक ​​शोध यानी क्लिनिकल ट्रायल में सरकारी हस्तक्षेप की कमी ने इस क्षेत्र को एक क्रूर लाभकारी मशीन में बदल दिया है। 

Mountains of Sanjeevani

The Uttarakhand government's initiative to spend Rs 25 crore on an elusive mythical herb should trigger a wider quest to identify, document and …

Flower power

Lethal lactation

Algae fat

Organ piggybank

Genetically engineered pigs could substitute human organ donors

Dirty games with the mind

A new study on the connection between marijuana abuse and human cognition throws more light on the long-term effects of drug addiction

No youth-pills

Human growth hormone, the drug hyped for being able to reverse the process of aging is exposed for its inefficiency

Fear no starch

By the turn of the century, you can dig your teeth into anything starchy and yet maintain good dental health -courtesy, genetically engineered plants

Success is a mindgame

A memory drug developed by Indian scientists could hold the key to a ultimillion dollar global market

Rock deaf

Green medicine

The risk of cancer can be reduced by eating substantial amount of vegetables and fruits

Motherhood blues

Calcium supplements do not benefit lactating women

Water of affliction

Ozone friendly, but toxic

Exposure to chemicals being used as alternatives to CFCs can cause liver damage