First food: business of taste
Good Food is First Food. It is not junk food. It is the food that connects nature and nutrition with livelihoods. This food is good for our health; it comes from the rich biodiversity of our regions; it
Health
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85 pc blood not screened for HIV: survey
The Punjab State AIDS Control Society has sought a report about the clandestine activities of certain blood banks and nursing homes from various heads, Department of Transfusion Medicines, would have
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Bush's Africa agenda
American President George W. Bush's five day, five-nation visit in Africa marks a significant step in America's deepening relations with the continent. Bush must press Congress to provide ample
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Mosquito nets meant for malaria prevention gathering dust
In a perfect example of misuse of Government funds, more than five lakh mosquito nets provided by the Government of India to tackle the menace of malaria are gathering dust in the district
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President clears new law for pvt hospitals
Owners of nursing homes operating without registration can now be fined up to a maximum of Rs 5,000 and be sentenced to imprisonment of up to six months. An estimated 1,500 illegal nursing homes
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Act against sex test clinic, SC tells state
The Supreme Court asked the Maharashtra government to take "appropriate action" within three weeks against Malpani Infertility Clinic of Mumbai, which is involved in banned sex determination
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Dengue makes its appearance in Thane
Barely a month into the rains, dengue has made an appearance in Thane, Maharashtra. While Thane Municipal Corporation authorities have confirmed two cases of dengue, residents say tests done on at
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It is brain fever, says Niloufer
The mystery disease sweeping the Telangana districts of Andhra Pradesh is encephalitis or brain fever said Niloufer Hospital superintendent NCK
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Marck's Erbitux may be on sale by end of year
Erbitux, the controversial new cancer treatment, could be on the market by the end of the year after Merck, the German pharmaceuticals group, said it had applied to Swiss and European Union
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Karachiites exposed to health hazards
Any lethargy on part of civic agencies to ensure proper and prompt disposal of garbage dumps and water puddles may expose Karachiites (Pakistan)to serious health hazards during the current monsoon
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Smoking causes chest infection in children
Passive smoking causes pulmonary and chest infections among children, besides other health problems. This calls for no smoking in a house with children. This was stated by Prof. Dr Iqbal Memon, head