<p>Osteoporosis (OP) has been defined as a degenerative bone disease characterised by low bone mass and microstructural deterioration of bone tissue, leading to fragility and an increased risk of fractures,
In the latest controversy over devoting research funds to hunt for an AIDS vaccine, a group of 22 leading researchers has criticized a major test under way in Thailand. The unusual critique,
<p>Myopia is a common cause of vision loss, with uncorrected myopia the leading cause of distance vision impairment globally. Individual studies show variations in the prevalence of myopia and high myopia
This report presents the results of a systematic review of evidence of the health effects of black carbon (BC). Short-term epidemiological studies provide sufficient evidence of an association of daily
Patients are suffering because clinical trial data are being left unpublished and inaccessible, Britain's leading cancer charity said. Cancer Research UK has launched a drive to persuade all
The Centre has submitted to the Supreme Court that the plying of Bharat Stage II diesel buses will lead to improvements in the vehicle technology of CNG buses albeit indirectly.
In the light of serious concerns about the harmful effects of minerals used in 'bhasmas' (Ayurvedic drugs) such as lead, arsenic, mercury, gold and silver the city -based National Institute of
Everyone over 50 should take a mini-aspirin daily to reduce the risk of heart disease and strokes, a leading researcher said.While strokes and heart attacks could be reduced by about a third, a
Energy drinks touted to have major health benefits are so packed with caffeine that they can cause more harm than good, according to the Delhi-based Centre for Science and Environment which is calling for strict regulatory controls over caffeine content in drinks like Red Bull and Cloud 9. CSE said tests carried out on leading brands like Red Bull and Cloud 9 found high levels of caffeine in 44
For all its modern looks and aerodynamic curves, the General Motors EV1-one of the most advanced electric cars in the world-is powered by 19th century technology. Its lead acid power pack is little
In a new report, the World Bank warns that heart disease, cancer, diabetes, chronic respiratory conditions, and other non-communicable diseases (NCDs) increasingly threaten the health and economic security
Acceleration in vehicles increases ultrafine particles when vehicles accelerate after stopping at a traffic light or a bus stop, the concentration of ultrafine particles increases, says a Hong Kong-based study. Ultrafine particles, less than 0.1 micron in diameter, are a fraction of particulate matter. It is considered as a significant human health concern because of its small size, large
ONLY 2.2 per cent of its adult population is obese but India has the highest prevalence of diabetes in the world. In its latest issue, leading medical journal The Lancet says an estimated 12 per cent
Welcoming the Delhi Government's decision to usher in transparency over the controversial water privatisation issue, leading non-government organisation Parivartan on Friday urged Chief Minister
Harcombe et al have conducted a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomised controlled trials (RCTs) that would have been available to the regulatory committees in the USA and the UK when guidelines
Health Ministry Orders India's First Major Study To Find Out In a recent pilot study done at Jawaharlal Nehru University, rats subjected to radiation from mobile phones were found to have damaged DNA and low sperm count, leading to infertility and reduction in testis size. The Union health ministry now wants to find out whether excessive cellphone use could be having the same adverse effects on your health.
So many pharmaceutical companies in Asia are racing to produce anti-HIV drugs that a leading AIDS organisation is sounding an alarm that widespread misuse could create future epidemics from
Contrary to the government s claims, British rivers are not safe. Many contain amazing concoctions of toxic compounds
<p>Measles is a highly contagious childhood disease. During the prevaccine era, nearly every child acquired measles before the age of 15 years. <a href="http://www.indiaenvironmentportal.org.in/files/file/measles-infection.pdf"
Metal contamination in river water is increasingly becoming common in India. Presence of metals in river water in excesses may cause a significant threat to human health and ecological systems. The present
