Ultraviolet rays weaken bonds between cells in top layer of skin and causes damage

The tablets release the Amphotericin B drug in a sustained and controlled manner over a period of 10 days

The global health agency said there doesn’t exist enough research and reliable data to conclude that the situation is alarming

12 देशों के 4 लाख से ज्यादा खाद्य और पेय उत्पादों नमूनों की जांच के आधार पर यह सर्वे किया गया है। इस सर्वे में भारत के उत्पाद सेहत के लिए सबसे नुकसानदायक बताए गए हैं। 

These warnings were for misbranding, selling unapproved medicines and violating Current Good Management Practices

The report is expected to add to the knowledge pool on the subject, especially on how the presence of microplastics in drinking water affects human health

Scientists have discovered that a protein produced by silkworms can be used to develop a range of beauty and skincare products

A traditional herb commonly known as gudduchi or giloy could be useful in treating such anaemia, find Pune scientists

The medical journal has reacted to an internal administrative decision of India under the garb of concern for the health of Kashmiris, said the doctor's body

A new investigative book, Bottle of Lies, says that Indian cancer drugs are contaminated; cholesterol medication has shards of glass; and, blood pressure pills contain a live bug. In these excerpts, the author, KATHERINE EBAN writes about Jugaad, an Indian model of aggressive shortcuts, the ability to dodge onerous rules to get the desired results

Katherine Eban, author of Bottle of Lies, is an investigative journalist whose articles on pharmaceutical counterfeiting, gun trafficking and coercive interrogations by the CIA have won international attention and numerous awards. She speaks to Down To Earth about her book and generic drugs

The treatment involves pretomanid tablets in combination with bedaquiline and linezolid, collectively referred to as the BPaL regimen, and has an efficacy rate of 90 per cent

Two of four potential drug candidates found to cure disease, says WHO

The country’s disease incidence rate per million is 29.68, the lowest in the top 10 countries

lysozyme, an antibacterial protein found in body secretions like tears and saliva, can be a leading cause for pain

There are two main reasons healthy adults experience difficulties with their memory and/or attention: highly demanding lives and normal age-related changes

More than 180 countries reported 364,808 measles cases between January 1 and July 31 2019. In the same period last year, 129,239 cases were reported from 181 countries

The younger generation has to be equipped with resilience and ability to handle pressures and challenges by inculcating academic excellence and building better life skills

जैसे-जैसे दुनिया भर में लोग भूख से पीड़ित हो रहे हैं, भारत में लोग मोटे होते जा रहे हैं। साथ ही देश में कुपोषितों की संख्या घट रही है। 

Blood tests to measure amyloid protein, and possibly tau protein, are becoming much more sensitive and reliable enough to become routine aids in helping to diagnose AD

Researchers will measure levels of spermine and spermidine in blood and urine for a more accurate test

The association wants to first take public into confidence and wait for 'current political situation' to get better

In a first, the organ was genetically engineered using induced pluripotent stem cells, a type of stem cell that can be generated from adult skin or blood cells

It could be useful for anti-bioterrorism measures and environmental monitoring applications besides healthcare

एक नए अध्ययन में भारतीय शोधकर्ताओं ने जड़ी-बूटियों में पाए जाने वाले 74 तत्वों की पहचान की है, जो मिरगी के कारकों को नष्ट कर सकते हैं

There was no mention of community health providers in the version of the Bill the parliamentary standing committee studied and their opposition to National Exit Test was ignored

अध्ययन से पता चला है कि रेड मीट, अंडे कम खाने से कैंसर के इलाज में मदद मिल सकती हैं

Cases of cancers caused by infections are decreasing, while lifestyle and ageing cancers are increasing, found the study

While resident doctors are content on being assured to be consulted, the IMA insists on continuing the protest

विजय कुमार डॉक्टर की खाली पड़ी कुर्सी से बात करने लगे

भारत में 2.09 लाख हेक्टेयर क्षेत्र में अनार की खेती होती है और यहां हर साल 24.42 लाख टन अनार उत्पादन होता है।

The initiative earlier covered just 25 districts in four states

The bill, which was passed by the Lok Sabha recently, has been objected to by the medical fraternity on a number of grounds

The move will encourage other states to develop their own plans, which in turn, will help in tackling antimicrobial resistance on the national level

The dreaded acute encephalopathy syndrome has Bihar struggling every year. The state has lost 1,673 children to the disease since 2010, shows data exclusively available with Down To Earth

आईएमए ने कहा कि एनएमसी विधेयक के खिलाफ दिल्ली में हड़ताल का आंशिक प्रभाव रहा लेकिन दूसरे राज्यों में डॉक्टरों ने सिर्फ आपात सेवाएं दीं। हमारा विरोध अन्य राज्यों में सफल रहा।

The Indian Medical Association and experts list a bunch of problems the Bill may introduce in the health sector if passed by the Rajya Sabha

The new molecule is an antimicrobial peptide, which kills bacteria by breaking down their membranes

भारतीय वैज्ञानिकों ने एक नए पेप्टाइड का पता लगाया है, जो दवा प्रतिरोधी एसिनेटो बैक्टर बाउमानी बैक्टीरिया से लड़ने में मददगार हो सकता है।

छत्तीसगढ़ में दूरदराज और नक्सल प्रभावित इलाकों में स्वास्थ्य विभाग चिकित्सकों को वेतन के अलावा 50 हजार तक अतिरिक्त भत्ता भी दिया जा रहा है 

The UN public health agency warned its member countries to not fall for such firms’ campaigns that are to manipulate the perception of tobacco products

कहीं भी ले जा सकने वाले नई अल्ट्रासाउंड तकनीकी  का बेजा इस्तेमाल जारी है। बेटियों को खत्म कर देने वाली मानसिकता के लिए यह घातक हथियार बनकर उभर रही है। 

एंटीबायोटिक का इस्तेमाल इंसानों ही नहीं बल्कि पॉल्ट्री फॉर्म, मछली पालन, पशुपालन में भी किया जा रहा है। सरकार के इस अभियान में इंसान और जानवर दोनों को शामिल किया जा रहा है।

Nita Bhandari, an internationally recognised public health researcher, spoke to Down To Earth on how India was selected for the WHO study and its relevance

A group of researchers has developed a nanotechnology-based biosensor for detection of serotonin in blood and urine

The biocompatible pill can easily sample different stages of the gastrointestinal tract, which was till now impossible to track non-invasively  

उत्तर प्रदेश के मेरठ जिले में भ्रूण लिंग जांच और गर्भ से बच्चा गिराने का कुल पैकेज 50 हजार रुपये है। अब भी लड़कियों को इज्जत और कलंक से जोड़ा जाता है।

The diseases include Ebola, MERS-CoV, yellow fever, bird flu, Usutu virus, Tilapia novel orthomyxo-like virus, Cyclovirus, Banna Reo virus and Canine parvovirus

स्वास्थ्य मंत्रालय ने 19 जुलाई को जारी अधिसूचना में कोलिस्टिन के वितरण, उत्पादन व बिक्री पर प्रतिबंध लगा दिया है