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Tuberculosis dethrones COVID-19 as world’s top infectious killer again; Half of all new cases from India, Indonesia

According to the latest World Health Organization (WHO) report, approximately 8.2 million people we…

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Imane Khelif Olympic gold controversy resurfaces. Is it accurate to term the Algerian boxer a “confirmed man”?

Since the initial row dragged in high-profile figures such as Elon Musk and Trump, a leaked medical…

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Pakistan shuts down schools as AQI becomes 3x worse than Delhi on Diwali

Pakistan's Lahore is facing an unprecedented air pollution crisis, with its AQI exceeding 1,000, pr…

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Air Quality Alert: Nearly 30% of asthma cases tied to fine particulate matter exposure from bad air

Long-term exposure to PM2.5 pollution is responsible for almost 30% of asthma cases globally, a stu…

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Lahore and Delhi amongst world's most polluted cities; health warnings issued

As of 1:15 pm today, data from SAFAR (System of Air Quality and Weather Forecasting and Research) n…

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Pedestrians, cyclists, two-wheeler riders constitute 66% of road fatalities in Southeast Asia, says a WHO report

Occupants of four-wheeled vehicles make up 25% of the deaths and pedestrians account for 21 %. Cycl…

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Global health trends 2024: Key insights from WHO’s World Health Statistics

Global health trends 2024: Key insights from WHO’s World Health Statistics

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Mobile phones are not causing brain cancer, a WHO study confirms

Mobile phones emit radio waves, a form of non-ionising radiation, which has raised concerns over th…

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Doctors struggle to treat long Covid patients in India; researchers point to inadequate studies

Understanding the long-term effects of the virus is important for developing management strategies,…

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M-Pox remains public health emergency: WHO

The WHO has retained M-Pox's status as a public health emergency of international concern, citing a…

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WHO has declared mpox a global health emergency. What happens next?

The spread of mpox through certain African countries led the Africa Centres for Disease Control and…

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India heightens alert as Mpox cases rise globally

The central government has directed airport, ports and border authorities to remain vigilant in res…

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Prostate cancer cases rising among men aged below 50 in India, note experts

Prostate cancer, which develops in the prostate gland, primarily affects older men but it is on the…

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Ozempic explained: Key insights on the trending medication

Ozempic explained: Key insights on the trending medication

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Talc, found in baby powder and cosmetics, is “probably” cancer-causing, says WHO agency

Talc is a naturally occurring mineral widely used in talcum powder, baby powder, and cosmetics. Rec…

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Mpox outbreak in Africa was neglected - it could now turn into the next global pandemic

Mpox's recent history is yet another reminder that an infectious disease in one corner of the world…

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All Indian salt and sugar brands have microplastics, notes a recent study

The highest levels of microplastics were found in iodised salt, in the form of multi-coloured thin …

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World Mental Health Day: Ex-Google employee shares tips on protecting mental health at workplace, says he experienced stress and anxiety

World Mental Health Day highlights workplace mental health issues, fueled by recent corporate emplo…

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11.9 lakh excess deaths in 2020 during the pandemic, 8 times more than official estimates, notes a recent study

Looking at social groups, the researchers found that high caste Hindu groups experienced a life exp…

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