Gates Foundation Reflections on a Polio-Free India

January 13, 2014 marked three years without a single case of wild polio virus in India. This is a monumental achievement for India the global health community and, hopefull...

India’s Finally Polio-Free. Here’s Why it Matters

As of today, India has gone three years without a single case of wild polio virus, which means it’s now officially “polio-free.” India’s achievement...

Can alcohol cause cancer?

Alcohol, may not be far behind tobacco in terms of public health impact if a recent publication by The Lancetand a WHO report are to be believed. There a...

‘Breaking Bad’ Walter White charity fundraiser raises $17k

Walter White – played by Bryan Cranston in the AMC drama – was laid to rest at a ‘funeral’ ceremony in Albuquerque on Saturday (October 19), where t...

Climate change rattles mental health of Inuit in Labrador

Researchers studying the mental health and well-being of Inuit populations in coastal Labrador say rising temperatures are having damaging psychological effects on people i...

India defeats polio, global eradication efforts advance

NEW DELHI: India marked three years since its last reported polio case Monday, meaning it will soon be certified as having defeated the ancient scourge in a huge advance fo...

Garry Lyons – Writing For Society

No one can see beyond the horizon of their own lives. We are threads in the great tapestry of time. Have faith. Every stitch has a reason – Anon

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Try cinnamon to give your heart the natural boost!

Cinnamon or dalchini is one of the most common ingredients in Indian cooking. Known for its aromatic and pungent characteristics, cinnamon is often used as a flavoring agen...

5 ways to accelerate global health in 2014

Future gazing is tempting. In 2013, the global health community talked a lot about the future. We debated what would happen in 2015 and beyond — about how we would se...