Alert: Alarming level of nitrate levels found in groundwater of 440 districts in India

The Central Ground Water Board (CGWB), in a report, revealed an alarming level of nitrate levels in groundwater samples of 440 districts across India, with 20 per cent of them exceeding the permissible concentration. As much...

ICMR proposes revised version of National Essential Diagnostics List

The ICMR has proposed a revised version of the National Essential Diagnostics List (NEDL), which enumerates the minimum number of tests that should be available at various levels of healthcare facilities in the country. The...

Myth vs Fact on Constipation: Reminder for often ignored health issue

December marks World Constipation Month, a timely opportunity to address constipation—a commonly overlooked yet widespread health concern. Despite its prevalence, over 90% of those affected remain unaware of the underlying...