The World Health Organization is a specialized agency of the United Nations that is concerned with international public health. It was established on 7 April 1948, and is headquartered in Geneva, Switzerland. The WHO is a member of the United Nations Development Group. Its predecessor, the Health Organisation, was an agency of the League of Nations. Read More
In the largest genetic sequencing study of autism spectrum disorder (ASD) to date, researchers have identified 102 genes associated with risk for autism. ...
Researchers, including one of Indian-origin, have revealed a blood test could predict the onset of tuberculosis three to six months before people become unwell, a finding which could help better target antibiotics and save countless lives. ...
To eliminate a multitude of antibiotic-resistant bacteria, the researchers at the Indian Institute of Technology, Roorkee, (IIT-R) have discovered a novel compound. ...
People living in Delhi-NCR, please take note. Researchers have found that activities such as construction, vehicle traffic and domestic heating contribute significantly to the Delhi-National Capital Region's high concentrations of harmful air polluta ...
High level of air pollution may be weakening the bones of Ind, in addition to increasing risk for other health conditions such as lung cancer, stroke, respiratory diseases, warns a study. ...
The federal cabinet of Pakistan on Tuesday decided to give a one-time permission for import of polio markers from India and reduce prices of 89 medicines by 15 per cent, Pakistan media reports said. ...
