Alarming number of infections, deaths due to antimicrobial resistance across Europe: Report
Around 33,000 people died as a direct consequence of antibiotic-resistant bacteria infections
Can adulteration of edible oils be addressed by the Goonda Act?
Madras HC recently called for classifying those who adulterate food as goons; but we need long-term solutions
COVID-19: Fresh Beijing cluster raises human-to-human transmission concerns
Chief epidemiologist at the Chinese CDC also pointed to influx of meat and seafood from across the country as cause for infection
Antibiotic resistance of bacteria can be reversed: new research
Efficient cycling of antibiotics can help doctors deal with resistant bacteria in a clinical setting
A wake up call to the conscience of the nation
The murder of renowned rationalist Narendra Dabholkar is an attack on the Constitution of India and the principles enshrined in it
Goa's iron ore miners undergo pollution board check
Consent to operate will be withdrawn if mines found extracting excess ore, say officials
COVID-19: US CDC recommends masks in public, WHO too hints at stance change
Speaking, coughing, sneezing can lead to virus transmission: CDC
Every 4th suicide in 2019 by daily wage earners: NCRB
National Crime Records Bureau report shows 2/3 of those who died by suicides earned less than Rs 278 a day
'Female health workers played a critical role in making Africa wild polio-free'
Tunji Funsho, who led the effort to make Nigeria wild polio-free, says COVID-19 is a setback to the last mile of polio eradication
Where COVID-19 has left Nigeria’s health system
Doyin Odubanjo, executive secretary of the Nigerian Academy of Science, on how the pandemic may affect the country’s ability to manage …
The US takes on a drug giant
The US government's patent lawsuit against Gilead Sciences indicates it is tired of being milked by pharma companies
HIV/AIDS Bill introduced in Rajya Sabha
Activists demand its early passage to check discrimination against affected people in education, healthcare, employment, travel and insurance
EPCA has recommended ban on diesel vehicles in Delhi: environment minister tells Parliament
Benefits of CNG transition are not visible due to growth in diesel vehicles, says recent report by Environment Pollution (Prevention and Control) …
EPCA directs slew of measures as Delhi air turns noxious again
Diesel generator sets to be banned; construction and industrial projects asked to adhere strictly to norms
Can game theory help detect drug-resistant bacteria?
Washington State University researchers developed a software tool, with a graphic user interface, that can identify most relevant features …
International Ear Care Day: 1.1 billion people at risk of hearing loss, warns WHO
Prolonged use of smartphones and exposure to noise in public entertainment venues responsible
Government did not do enough to stop crop burning, say farmer representatives
Scientists urge that worsening air quality in Delhi may have a direct link with crop residue burning in neighbouring states
EPCA chief pulls up Panipat officials for violating solid waste norms
A large number of illegal industries operate in Panipat; solid waste management is a major environmental concern
MERS virus may spread to India post Haj
Researchers predict spread of acute respiratory syndrome that originated in the Middle East by studying population movements; Mumbai, Kozhikode …
Short-circuiting discrimination or perpetuating them?
Nutrition programmes for Dalits need institutions to deliver and a vigilant citizenry to monitor implementation
Whole of India needs anti-superstition law
State laws have been ineffective; Maharashtra hurriedly approves Ordinance to curb black magic and human sacrifice
Daily Court Digest: Major environment orders (June 11, 2020)
Down To Earth brings you the top environmental cases heard in the Supreme Court, the high courts and the National Green Tribunal
Preventing HIV-AIDS in women: How drug-releasing vaginal ring can help
Girls and women make up more than half of 38 million people living with HIV-AIDS as of 2019
Antimicrobial resistance: Prevention key to control pandemics
Important to prevent emergence and spread of infections to reduce need and dependence on antimicrobials
Delhi smog is back
Cocktail of pollutants and severe smog episodes can be deadly in Delhi and NCR even as Delhi government delays finalising air quality index