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Second-hand smoke

27 Sep 2016

Unknown exposure to second-hand smoke may cause early death

US researchers have identified a new biomarker which revealed that known and unknown exposure to second-hand smoke may lead to an increased risk of mortality in non-smokers.

02 Sep 2016

Hookahs can cause cancer more easily than cigarettes, say doctors

Smoking a hookah can be more harmful than cigarettes and can cause diseases like cancers much more easily, doctors say.

Non-communicable diseases

25 Jul 2016

Physical inactivity adding to India's NCD burden: Report

Major NCDs including cardiovascular diseases (CVDs), chronic respiratory diseases, diabetes, and cancers are primarily caused by exposure to tobacco, harmful use of alcohol, unhealthy diet, and very little exercise.

Active neighbourhood

06 Apr 2016

Active neighbourhood can make you healthier

According to researchers, creating healthier cities is an important part of the public health response to the global disease burden of physical inactivity.

30 Sep 2015

US biotech to apply artificial intelligence to UK genome study

Berg, a private company that uses artificial intelligence to discover new drugs and diagnostics, will help England`s national genomics project mine DNA and health data from thousands of British citizens for potential drug targets.

27 Sep 2015

Call to improve radiotherapy access for all as shortfall looms

As per a recent study, tackling the global shortfall in radiotherapy could save millions of lives and boost the economy of poorer countries.

17 Sep 2015

Alcohol addiction may trigger various cancers in Indians: Lancet

Not just harming their heart and brain, alcohol dependency may also be behind several forms of cancers among heavy drinkers in low-income countries like India, researchers have warned.

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