Abandon Hydro-projects in N-E'
Leading geologists have advised the Indian Government to abandon its pans for building dams in north-eastern Indian "in view of the seismic vulnerability of the region.' The Government has planned
Leading geologists have advised the Indian Government to abandon its pans for building dams in north-eastern Indian "in view of the seismic vulnerability of the region.' The Government has planned
Junk food term refers to fast foods which are easy to make and quick to consume. They are zero in nutritional value and often high in fat, salt, sugar, and/or calories. Common junk foods include salted
<p>It was once associated with the rich and urban. Today, hypertension is fast spreading in rural India. This is a cause for concern because hypertension, if not checked, can lead to heart and kidney diseases. Healthcare facilities are already poor in villages, where nearly three-fourths of Indians live.
Bovine tuberculosis (TB) is one of the most complex, persistent and controversial problems facing the British cattle industry, costing the country an estimated £100 million per year. The low sensitivity
bacco off the shelf: Thailand has taken a strong step against tobacco sales in the country. They ordered vendors in September to remove all cigarettes from display or risk a US $50,000 fine.
HOSPITALS, clinics and other institutions where bio-medical wastes are leading to environmental and health hazards, will have to adhere to clear-cut guidelines in the future on waste disposal
Between 2013 and 2015, the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) and the French National Institute for Agricultural Research (INRA) undertook a survey of innovative approaches that
Heredity plays a far larger role in the development of cataracts than widely blamed lifestyle factors such as smoking, a study found. The finding could lead researchers to seek genes linked to
Researchers say they have found a genetic switch that tells muscle to convert into the slow endurance tissue seen in aerobics, enthusiasts a discovery that could lead to a drug that would stimulate
Faulty immunisation policies contributed to massive outbreaks of polio in the country during the 1980s, paralysing tens of thousands of children, a leading Indian infectious diseases expert has said.
British doctors called on Monday for routine blood screening of children with behavioural and learning problems, saying high levels of lead could be the cause. Lead is a neurotoxin that has been
In the absence of a water purification plant, Safdarjung hospital is using tap water to conduct hemo-dialysis on patients with kidney trouble. Not only is this leading to a severe compromise in the
Sexual subordination of women and denial of healthcare in case of an HIV infection are increasingly turning the AIDS epidemic into a burning gender issue, leading NGOs of the country dealing with
Downside of algae
<p>Order of the National Green Tribunal in the matter of Sunita Pandey & Others Vs Union of India & Others dated 11/09/2019 regarding contamination of groundwater due to Arsenic and availability
Proper awareness, collective behavior change, coupled with availability of sustainable technologies for construction and usage of toilets are important aspects of SBM. There are a wide range of hydro-geological
The lead outside investigator on a crucial trial of two widely used anti-cholesterol drugs said in an e-mail message in July that Merck and Schering-Plough, the companies that make the drugs, were deliberately delaying the release of the trial results "to hide something."
Low fruit and vegetable (FV) intake is a leading risk factor for chronic disease globally, but much of the world’s population does not consume the recommended servings of FV daily. It remains unknown whether
The Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation’s garbage vans operate in a manner that is as dirty as the garbage they collect. You can smell them from a distance and you can follow the route they have taken
Fluoride is an acute toxin, with a rating slightly higher than lead. It is, in fact, one of the most bone seeking elements known to human beings. And groundwater in India shows the presence of unhealthy quantities of fluoride. A worrying scenario: daily i