Babies' exposure to high levels of air pollution in the womb may lead to a type of DNA damage, typically associated with ageing, called telomere shortening, warned a study. Telomeres are the caps at the
<p>The world is facing an array of new challenges that call for new ways of thinking to craft effective solutions that are to the benefit of all. In a world of increasing limits, we must nurture our greatest
With the implementation of the Sustainable Development Goals taking centre stage as 2030 nears, it is imperative to look at models to engage the private sector in healthcare delivery. India’s National
This fact sheet serves as guidance for chat washers, vendors who use chat (chat use), and for anyone selling chat. This guidance provides recommendations on the use of chat that EPA believes will generally be protective. If used properly, the environment and human health can be protected. However, improper use of
Thanks to rapid modernisation, an ever-increasing amount of environmental toxins like industrial chemicals, pesticides and heavy metals such as arsenic and lead are regularly infiltrating the human
A new report by the UN World Health Organisation says non-communicable diseases are the
A Special Task Force teams constituted by the Hyderabad Metro Water Supply and Sewerage Board (HMWS&SB) to monitor water supply, visited different parts of the twin cities.The team lead by V Jambul
British researchers working in an East African village say a single dose of an antibiotic appears to stop infections that cause trachoma, the world's leading preventable cause of blindness. After
Young children are at risk of serious health problems from toxic materials found in toys widely available in the capital city. A recent study, undertaken by the Environment and Social Development Organisation,
104 million tribal people, accounting for 8.6 percent of India’s population, are heavily marginalised and discriminated against. Not only are tribal communities socio-economically othered by the mainstream
<p>Order of the Supreme Court of India in the matter of Aegis Logistics Limited Vs Charudatt Pandurang Koli & Others dated 14/08/2020.</p> <p>The present application in the SC is related to the National
<p>Respiratory infections are among the leading causes of death and disability <a href="http://www.indiaenvironmentportal.org.in/files/file/respiratory-infection-crop-burning.pdf" target="_blank"><img
Suicide remains one of the leading causes of death worldwide, according to WHO’s latest estimates, published in “Suicide worldwide in 2019”. Every year, more people die as a result of suicide than HIV,
Just A Few Cigarette Puffs Lead To Formation Of Cancer-Causing
<p>This landmark study published in Lancer finds that toxic air, water, soils and workplaces kill at least 9 millon people and cost trillions of dollars every year. Pollution kills more people in India than anywhere else in the world revealed the study.</p>
Wastewater is a resource that is too valuable to throw away, especially in an increasingly water-scarce world. Wastewater from large cities is often pumped directly into rivers or seas without treatment,
Africa, which is on a "slow, uphill battle" to improve its bio-energy sector, needs India's expertise in improved cooking stove (ICS) and durable solar products technology, a member of a leading think
There is an alarming increase of cases of lead poisoning across the country. Across our major cities, doctors are expressing concern at this “silent epidemic”. Officials from SRL Diagnostics claimed that they receive 600 samples every month for Atomic Absorption Spectroscopy which detects metal content in human body fluids. From these, 350 samples were found to contain lead followed by Copper (125), Zinc (50) and other metals such as Arsenic, Mercury and Chromium.
<p>Factual note filed by the District Mineral Officer, Baramulla in response to News article published in Village Square website dated 20.08.2023 titled, “Gypsum Jam: Rampant mining troubles Kashmir
Stagnant water in the premises of the Government Multi Specialty Hospital, Sector 16 is posing a serious threat to patients admitted to the hospital. While the UT Health department is quick to launch a
