A presidential announcement has probably dealt the American tobacco industry its biggest blow till date: in a declaration aimed at providing some long-term relief to the millions reeling from

Medical researchers in the US now insist that previous regimens, prescribing heavy exercise for women, are actually harmful

ecological interests seem to have prevailed in a row involving the Yellowstone National Park, one of the best-known us sanctuaries and also a tourist attraction. The area was in the centre of a

what has been a traditional practice of farming could actually be detrimental to the world's tropical forests, according to a report prepared by the Consultative Group on International Agricultural

With the degradation of the quality of our environment, the incidence of asthma is on the rise. The choking ailment seems to be acute even among children, as pointed out by recent studies in the us

Less water will now be needed while you use the toilet. The US government has passed a law restricting toilet flushes to a maximum of 1.6 gallons (about 7 .3Iitres} per flush. Eljer Industries

In another attempt to improve their green image, the Republicans issued a new set of guidelines for their future environmental proposals. Prepared by the 70-member study group set up by Speaker

The next time you see a spoilt brat, do not blame his parents. It could be just because of some extra lead in his bones

THE landmark 'Freedom To Farm' bill which was recently inked by the us President Bill Clinton, marks a sweeping change in us farm programme instituted in the post-deprewon era- The bill will

"Mad cows aside, why cat meat at all?" is the question being posed by some today. The disease has managed to reopen the familiar debate on the advantages and the wisdom of adopting