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Japan has ordered its residents to laugh at least once a day; the opposition thinks its human rights violation
This unusual ordinance, enacted last week, is based on a Yamagata University study that suggests la…
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Karnataka Health Department bans use of artificial food colouring in kebabs; imposes hefty fine of 10 lakhs!
Reports of poor kebab quality due to artificial colouring prompted the department to take action. T…
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These eclipse glasses were recalled at the last minute, Illinois Department of Public Health warns
The glasses potentially did not meet the ISO 12312-2 safety standard, which makes it safe to gaze d…
Geoff Weiss
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Mental health problem an unaddressed health crisis in India: experts after Economic Survey findings
The indirect economic cost of loss of livelihoods due to mental health is significantly high as it …
PTI
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Experts are racing to contain 'the most dangerous' monkeypox virus yet before it causes a global outbreak
The new monkeypox strain spreads mpox rash in new ways. "There's definitely the opportunity for thi…
Morgan McFall-Johnsen
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No, just 1 glass of wine a day is NOT good for your health — despite what 'health' sites might recommend
New research found that previous claims about health benefits from moderate drinking may be flawed,…
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A new study suggests a culprit in bird flu's rapid spread through US cattle, and how to stop it
Raw milk is a hazard to cows, workers, and consumers, a new study suggests. There a few things dair…
Morgan McFall-Johnsen
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Toxic chemicals in your car seats could be increasing risks of cancer, study warns
Have you been harbouring the misimpression that the worst thing that could happen to you while comm…
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Is it too hot to be outside? Plug in your ZIP code to check your city's 'heat risk'
Heat waves are no joke. A HeatRisk map from the CDC and National Weather Service can help keep you …
Jaures Yip
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Online health providers are preying on young men's worst fears
Telehealth companies like Hims and Ro are making big money by preying on young men's insecurities a…
Emily Stewart
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Why 4 new bird flu developments have experts worried about the virus
The H5N1 bird flu virus is changing and getting more opportunities to adapt to humans. Experts are …
Morgan McFall-Johnsen
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Healthy timing, spacing between pregnancies crucial for women's health: MoS Patel
Adequately spaced pregnancies can significantly improve maternal and child health outcomes, Union M…
PTI
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Nipah virus: Health Ministry instructs Kerala to enforce four immediate safety measures following 14-year-old's death
Kerala Health Minister Veena George has confirmed that an additional 60 people have been identified…
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The first case of a 'highly contagious' ringworm infection spread through sex has arrived in the US, researchers say
New York researchers say they have studied the first reported case of TMVII, which is found to ofte…
Matthew Loh
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Budget 2024 to fuel stock markets: Bloomberg Survey
Many are expecting the government to raise the standard deduction threshold from the current Rs 50,…
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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…
PTI
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The 3rd human case of bird flu in the US has 2 new and troubling symptoms
The H5N1 avian-flu virus has its third known infection in a US farmworker. Unlike previous patients…
Morgan McFall-Johnsen
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Despite pandemic and growing health scares, India’s budget share for healthcare continues to decline
As the Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman prepares to present the full budget for the current fisc…
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Cockroaches wouldn't exist without humans. We helped them become one of the world's worst pests, according to a new study.
The German cockroach, one of the most common household pests, adapted to thrive in human dwellings…
Lloyd Lee
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A timeline of King Charles' health struggles, from his cancer diagnosis to his return to public duties
At the time, the palace said the king would be stepping back from public-facing duties to undergo a…