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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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
PTI
Global health trends 2024: Key insights from WHO’s World Health Statistics
Global health trends 2024: Key insights from WHO’s World Health Statistics
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…
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,…
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…
ANI
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…
PTI
India heightens alert as Mpox cases rise globally
The central government has directed airport, ports and border authorities to remain vigilant in res…
ANI
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…
PTI
Ozempic explained: Key insights on the trending medication
Ozempic explained: Key insights on the trending medication
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…
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…
PTI
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 …
PTI
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…
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…
PTI
Here’s how much exercise you must do if you sit at a desk most of your day!
Spoiler: It’s probably more than you think!