Aspartame ‘possibly carcinogenic to humans’, labels WHO expert panel
Limited evidence on whether the artificial sweetener causes cancer in humans, more studies on carcinogenicity needed
Over 50% of world population to face water shortages by 2050: FAO urges countries to prepare for it
With agriculture contributing to 70% of freshwater consumption, agrifood systems thus become central to the water scarcity faced by the world, …
Cholera: Vaccines can stop spread, but biggest deterrent is clean water
Vaccinologists Edina Amponsah-Dacosta and Julie Copelyn speak about cholera vaccine and other ways to curb outbreaks in countries like South Africa
Boost to pharma production: Africa inches closer to setting up own drug regulator as member states ratify treaty
Agency will ensure drug manufacturers get approval from all African Union member states without a lengthy bureaucratic process
COVID-19: Exercise restraint, stay at home to fight pandemic, urges PM
Health ministry refuses to clear air over Tamil Nadu ‘community transmission’
Coronavirus outbreak: A new mapping tool that lets you scroll through timeline
To provide a clearer picture of an evolving story, the London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine has developed a new outbreak-…
Canada’s new food guide promotes plant-based proteins, instead of meat
The latest food guide came after cardiovascular disease became the second cause of death for Canadians
Drug resistance: treatable diseases have once again turned fatal, says WHO
Data from 114 countries show spread of the major public health threat; global collaboration needed for targeted solutions, says global health agency
Out of pocket health spending has risen in rural India: study
Even after adjusting inflation, spending has increased 25 per cent in six years
We started planning before first COVID-19 case was reported: Pinarayi Vijayan
Are you in danger of catching the coronavirus? 5 questions answered
What you should know about the novel Coronavirus
Coronavirus update: Finance minister announces special package
Food and cash transfer announced under Pradhan Mantri Garib Kalyan Yojana
How is the Global Hunger Index ranking calculated?
India ranks 107 out of 121 countries in GHI 2022; Centre accuses it of misinformation
A vaccine only for Omicron: Does India really need it?
Experts bat for considering benefits, economics carefully before spending on bivalent shots
Outbreaks like coronavirus start in and spread from the edges of cities
The new coronavirus crossed the animal-human divide at a market in Wuhan, one of the largest Chinese cities and a major transportation node
Niti Aayog's health index: Topper Kerala's performance slumps
The state performed worse than last time and those with a not-so-good overall score showed improvement
Walking or cycling to work reduces health risks in India
Study makes case for investment in public transport, pedestrian and cycling routes
Climate disasters cause surge in mental health disorders in a Sundarbans block
Migration and malnutrition due to frequent cyclones and rising sea levels trigger depression and anxiety in Gosaba residents
Benin, Mali in Africa defeat trachoma as public health problem
Fifth and sixth countries to defeat eye-infection disease in WHO African region
Budget banks on insurance; neglects deteriorating public healthcare
Stress on insurance poised to benefit the private sector
‘Allocation for health services should be double of what it is’
Innovation in medicine and vaccine research a must now
Economic growth has done little to reduce child under-nutrition
Data taken from 121 health surveys and 36 countries has been analysed
One national, eight regional paramedic institutes to open soon
Around 6.6 million allied health professionals short in India, finds a report
Droughts bring disease: Here are 4 ways they do it
Prolonged dry spells, particularly in semi-arid and arid regions, may have serious impacts, particularly if people aren’t prepared
Governments discuss over 300 proposed amendments to the International Health Regulations
This is the 2nd meeting where countries worldwide came together to strengthen the mechanism in place to mitigate public health threats