An Ebola outbreak blamed for 135 deaths in West Africa in the past month was not imported from Central Africa but caused by a new strain of the disease, a study in a U.S. medical journal said, raising
Air pollution in China and other Asian countries is having far-reaching impacts on weather patterns across the Northern Hemisphere, a study suggests. Researchers have found that pollutants are strengthening
Air pollution in China and other Asian countries is generating sweeping impact on weather patterns across the Northern Hemisphere, it has been revealed. Researchers have found that the pollutants are strengthening storms above the Pacific Ocean, which feeds into weather systems in other parts of the world, the BBC News reported.
During the monsoon season, threat of malaria and other vector–borne diseases looms large over the tea gardens in Assam that often cause death of many people including children. Experts say that serious
Campaign to spread awareness on malaria, dengue The Dabbawalas, the famous food delivery workforce in the metropolis, have joined hands with the World Health Organisation to promote awareness about vector borne diseases like malaria and dengue among Mumbaikars.
As a thick smog hung over Beijing last year, Stephanie Giambruno and her husband decided it was time for her and their two girls to return to the U.S. Giambruno’s husband stayed back in China for his
Research has revealed that diesel fumes could cause children to develop autism and schizophrenia +6 An environmental report has blasted diesel cars - despite earlier government efforts to encourage
Pune: Experts in the city have demanded that vectorborne diseases like dengue be made ‘notifiable’ to curb their spread. The move comes against the backdrop of rising cases of dengue in the state in the
Mumbai: Creators of a successful public service project in Singapore, which equips its citizens with updates on dengue, will soon be designing a prototype for the city. Through the service, Mumbaikars can receive text and email alerts, if there are cluster of dengue cases near their homes, schools or workplaces.
Vector-borne diseases kill nearly 10 lakh people worldwide every year. Small insects can pose health hazards if proper care is not taken against mosquitoes, flies, ticks and bugs - it is the central message
