It is obvious that the surface waters of the Hussainsagar are polluted, but according to a study, the pollution extends to the depths of the historic lake, poisoning aquatic life and birds. The immersion of Ganesh idols only makes a bad situation worse.

Over the past decade, India has witnessed a phenomenal growth in the clinical trial industry. The projections forecast a double-digit growth over the next decade propelled by enhanced outsourcing by drug developing companies.

Anyone can participate; study to evolve data for determining safe levels of radio frequency radiation exposures

Those traveling on urban roads regularly and also those who live close to roads are at a serious health risk from vehicular air pollution.

All of us who travel on urban roads regularly and those who live close to roads, are at a serious health risk from vehicular air pollution. And according to estimates, about 55 per cent of Delhi’s population lives within 500 metre from such roads – and is therefore, prone to a variety of physical disorders.

Centre for Science and Environment joined hands with Indian Council for Medical Research and Indian Medical Association to organize a dialogue with the noted doctors – (respiratory physicians, cardiologists, pediatricians, oncologists), the air quality regulators, and health experts to track the newer concerns over health risks of polluted air.

India has the highest number of TB patients in the world
“India is moving towards universal access for quality TB care and has the power to become a global leader in research and innovation as well as in manufacturing of essential anti-TB drugs,” said Indian Council of Medical Research Director-General Vishwa Mohan Katoch here on Monday.

Bangalore : In a bid to take its civilian products to the masses, the Defence Research and Development Organisation, through its new H1N1 detection system, has made testing for the deadly flu more affordable and less time consuming.

National Institute of Nutrition wants high sodium content in ready-to-eat foods reduced

The Supreme Court on Friday said it did not have any objection to conditional export of “ready, available” stock of banned pesticide endosulfan but refused to permit further production.

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