Kala-azar continues to be India's health challenge: Study

The sand flies, which carry the parasites causing the disease, have grown resistant to chemicals used to eliminate them. This is likely to impact …

Pesticide scavenger

Modified enzyme neutralises ill-effects of toxic chemicals

Which one's the poison?

Pesticide causes blindness in fish in Punjab

Vitamin shield

Eat lots of fruits and vegetables to lessen pesticides’ effects

Science and Technology - Briefs

Pregnant women exposed to pesticides carry high risk of having kids with autism spectrum disorder

Exposure during early development can affect mood, learning, social interactions and behaviour, reveals a study conducted near agriculture sites …