Grow-your-own households eat more fruit and vegetables and waste less By Ground Report Desk 29 Aug 2023 Household fruit and vegetable production, in allotments and gardens, could be key to a healthy and food-secure population Read More
Rising carb consumption in rural India poses health concerns: Study By Ground Report 26 Aug 2023 A significant dietary trend emerged in rural areas of India. The study sheds light on the prevalent consumption of carbohydrate-heavy diets Read More
Small companies stepping into antibiotics development, face huge challenges By Ground Report Desk 26 Aug 2023 Small and medium-scale biopharmaceutical companies are stepping in to address the research and development gap in new antibiotics Read More
Dengue cases widespread in Chhattisgarh’s Raipur, health authorities in denial By B. Mohita 25 Aug 2023 Raipur has witnessed a sudden influx of dengue cases. Ambedkar Hospital has seen 70 patients seeking treatment for dengue within 24 days. Read More
Arsenic contamination is widespread in India, here’s how we can overcome it By B. Mohita 21 Aug 2023 The human system is sensitive to arsenic. Arsenic can get into the human body through drinking water as well as eating food Read More
How climate change affects mental health, and what we can do about it By Wahid Bhat 15 Aug 2023 High temperatures also affect mental health. This has been confirmed by multiple studies, in which there is talk of repercussions for people who suffer from anxiety or depression. Read More
Thousands of microplastics discovered in human heart tissue By Ground Report 12 Aug 2023 In a recent study, scientists detected microplastics within human heart tissues for the first time, raising questions about potential health Read More
7 in 10 people protected by at least one tobacco control measure By Ground Report 31 Jul 2023 The World Health Organization (WHO) report highlights that at least one best practice policy is now protecting 5.6 billion people Read More
Carcinogenic arsenic in water: 50 million at risk in rural India By B. Mohita 30 Jul 2023 Studies have shown, over 50 million is currently at risk from groundwater arsenic contamination in India, especially in Ganga River basin. Read More
Bilaspur: harmful bacteria in the drinking water; people dying of diarrhea By B. Mohita 20 Jul 2023 The Bilaspur district saw a fourth death, reportedly due to diarrhoea. There were leakages in the pipeline delivering water to their homes. Read More