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Elm trees were once stalwarts of the UK countryside that towered out of hedgerows, lined fields and woodlands. Glance at the landscape paintings of John Constable for a vague idea of what has been lost. Elm timber made ships, chairs and even water pipes until the 19th century.

Monsoon brings with it a much needed respite from the blistering heat of the summer and a host of vector-borne diseases like Zika. Continuous rainfall and the consequent water logging and dampness becomes the ideal breeding ground for mosquitoes, the vector which spreads viruses like Zika. Cases of Zika virus…

As the monsoon season knocks our door, the risk of mosquito-borne diseases also remains high. Diseases such as Zika virus and Dengue pose a significant health risk in tropical regions where stagnant water and hot temperatures provide an ideal breeding ground for mosquitoes. Understanding their distribution, symptoms and potential complications…

Ghee and coconut oil have always been revered as good fat. But, as per a noted hepatologist to reduce the risk of fatty liver disease, limit the consumption of ghee, coconut oil and other fats. Cases of fatty liver diseases are surging across the country. In a launch event on…

Some 80,000 Australians will be diagnosed with the complex blood cancer myeloma in the next 25 years, with 28,000 people expected to die from the disease.

Asthma is an Obstructive Airway Disease that affects individuals of all ages and genders, leading to breathing difficulties and significantly impacting the quality of life for those affected. When asthma is triggered, it can make daily activities challenging and often requires careful management to keep symptoms under control. Understanding the…

Top neurologist and President Biden's physician meet at the White House, ruling out Parkinson's disease and affirming Biden's fitness for presidency.

A highly contagious and deadly swine disease, the African Swine Fever, has been reported in Kerala's Thrissur district.

"Hypertension affects one in three adults globally, and yet only one in five people are actually controlled for their blood pressure. We've actually estimated at the WHO that we can save 76 million lives by 2050 if we can increase control rates globally. That's about the size of South Africa,"…