Transforming India’s approach to cancer care
In India, a country with a vast population and a diverse socio-economic fabric, healthcare remains fraught with challenges including disparities in access. These socio-economic disparities are deep, and
Cancer
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Air pollution 'too high' in most of world's cities
The World Health Organization says air pollution in many of the world's cities is breaching its guidelines. Its survey of 1,600 cities in 91 countries revealed that nearly 90% of people in urban centres
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The trans-fat ban — Food regulation and long-term health
Trans fats naturally exist in small amounts in the fat in meat and milk, but most trans fats in the food supply have been added by food manufacturers. Since 1911, when Procter and Gamble introduced Crisco,
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Contribution of six risk factors to achieving the 25×25 non-communicable disease mortality reduction target: a modelling study
<p>This modelling study undertaken by Professor Majid Ezzati from Imperial College London and published in latest issue of the Lancet estimates how achieving globally-agreed targets for six important health risks between 2010 and 2025 will reduce deaths caused by the big-four chronic diseases: cancers, diabetes, lung disease and cardiovascular disease (mainly heart disease and stroke)</p>
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Diesel engine pollution linked to early deaths and costs NHS billions
Environmental experts warn high percentage of diesel engines in public transport may cause quarter of all air pollution deaths Diesel engines in buses, vans, cars and trains may be responsible for thousands
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Skin cancer cases on the rise: Expert
Dr Susanta K Pandhy, assistant professor of psychiatry, PGI, was the chief guest at the seminar on Earth Day organised by the meteorological department. He said children and elders are at high risk of
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Antimicrobial resistance: global report on surveillance
The first global report by WHO on antimicrobial resistance finds that the problem is no longer just a serious prediction for the future, but is happening now.
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Top award for toxic dump campaigner
An anti-toxic dump campaigner in South Africa has been recognised with a prestigious environmental award. Desmond D'Sa's efforts resulted in the closure of a chemicals dump in a residential area of
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Group asks U.S. to examine pesticide-coated apples banned by Europe
U.S.-grown apples are widely coated with a pesticide that has been newly banned in the European Union amid health concerns, and the United States is at least a year behind in a required scientific assessment
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Your mango may be ripe with cancer threat
AHMEDABAD: In the last few days, the health department of Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation (AMC) has seized large stocks of mangoes artificially ripened using cancer-causing calcium carbide. On Wednesday,
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Renal failure, gastric ulcer alarmingly common: Study
Palampur, April 23: Increase in cases of renal failure, gastric ulcer, hepatic, cancer and tuberculosis in the state has become a matter of serious concern. Every seventh person here suffers from either