Indian Council For Medical Research

Banning e-cigarettes in India: Govt ignores science, law by opting for complete prohibition instead of regulation

The ENDS manufacturers, importers and sellers argue that it provides the adult smokers with an option to shift to cleaner nicotine consumption, thereby substantially reducing the health risks associated with combustible smoking.

As Kerala health officials warn of second Nipah virus outbreak, here's all you need to know of the infection

As concern over the Nipah virus infection outbreak grows by the day, 17 people in Kerala have succumbed to it so far, as per the latest update. Health officials in the southern state have warned of a possibility of a second outbreak.

Nipah virus: India seeks Austraila's help as death toll reaches 12, asks for antibody to test 'neutralisation' of virus

In the wake of Nipah virus cases in Kerala, the Indian Council for Medical Research (ICMR) has written to the Queensland government in Australia asking it to provide an antibody developed to test if it can "neutralise" the virus in humans.

Diabetes is India's fastest growing disease: 72 million cases recorded in 2017, figure expected to nearly double by 2025

India’s economic development has brought higher incomes–and a large helping of diabetes.

Ill-equipped and exorbitant: India's battle against cancer is a horror for its patients

The distance we need to travel before cancer treatment is universally available is clear from the fact that cancer surveillance is in its infancy.