Best among the worst

WHO identifies top 10 health risk factors

Lead accumulation affects brain adversely

Toxins can make you stupid

Hostile germs

A deadly strain of bacteria has developed resistance to antibiotics

Herbal drug for diabetes

A Kerala-based company claims to have developed a herbal drug that can effectively treat diabetes

X factor

X-rays increase cancer risk

Sunscreen lotions can harm brain cells

Nano-particles in sun creams may harm brain

Time for total recoil

Mosquito coils are finally in the dock, after a prolonged deference. Two independent studies indicate that coils commonly used in Asian countries,…

Memory plus

Cures from the past

Journal>> Medical history ÔÇó UK

Dangerous play

Healthy tea

A Shot of Medicines

Book review: Healthy herbs

Quality of Standards of Indian Medicinal Plants, Volume 1, Published by ICMR, 2003 Rs 600

Website review: www.nandiniherbs.com

With contributions from various sections of the herbal industry, this interactive site will fill up the void in giving this sector a big boost. …

Even the womb does not protect against pesticides

Air pollution is certainly an enemy of health. But there are others that may be even nastier. Chlorpyrifos -- a pesticide that can easily enter …

Kenya's struggle to modernise traditional medicine is far from won

In the last two decades, neglect of traditional medicine has been replaced by renewed focus and a raft of policies and new laws

Look back at the decade: Antibiotic resistance

One big question from the second decade of the new millenium: Can we fight antibiotic overuse?

Triphala rich in polyphenolic content: Study

The scientists wanted to test if herbal preparations containing such molecules could be useful

The dark side of 'racial science'

Angela Saini exposes how some scientists even today use race to define intelligence, behaviour, predisposition to diseases and even creativity

New molecule promises to address drug resistance

The new molecule is an antimicrobial peptide, which kills bacteria by breaking down their membranes

Colour code

Sap zap

US scientists show how plants can be used as vaccine-factories

Double attack

In the fast track

Women athletes are now in a position to give their male counterparts a run for their position. Endurance-based sports already find women in a …

The do-it-all drug

Melatonin, the soporofic wonder drug seems to have taken the US by storm. Though the drug promises a lot, it has its sceptics. Should consumers …