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Dengue fine? Here's what you must do to avoid government penalty as Karnataka declares dengue an epidemic
Karnataka has declared dengue a state-wide epidemic, enforcing stringent regulations to eliminate m…
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Before succumbing to cancer, Kapil Sharma Show star Atul Parchure had lost 20 kg during years-long battle with the disease
Just days before his hospitalisation, he was rehearsing for an upcoming Marathi play titled Suryach…
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An epidemic of sexual abuse in schools
Shoddy investigations, quiet resignations, and a culture of secrecy have protected predators, not s…
Matt Drange
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Lok Sabha passes bill that punishes those who attack health workers or doctors
A bill which proposed protection to frontline workers, including healthcare professionals, was pass…
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Lok Sabha passes two Health Ministry Bills in midnight proceedings
The Lok Sabha in a midnight proceeding on Tuesday passed Homoeopathy Central Council (Amendment) Bi…
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What is the Epidemic Diseases (Amendment) Ordinance — key provisions up for Parliament's consideration
The Indian government is preparing to introduce over 20 bills for discussion in the monsoon session…
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Anand and Kora Kagaz fame actor Seema Deo passes away at 81
Veteran actor Seema Deo, remembered for her roles in "Anand" and "Kora Kagaz", died here on Thursda…
PTI
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How American discrimination has hindered the way we've handled disease outbreaks
Discrimination in the US has led to federal inaction and mishandling of past epidemic diseases, inc…
Natalie Colarossi
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Former MP and noted Malayalam actor Innocent passes away at 75
Former MP and veteran Malayalam actor Innocent died on Sunday at a private hospital here. He was 75…
PTI
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Punjab CM bans political gatherings till April 30, violators including political leaders to be booked under DMA and Epidemics Act
As Covid cases continue to remain high in the state, Punjab Chief Minister Amarinder Singh on Wedne…
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Swabhimaan actor Arun Bali passes away at 79 in Mumbai
Ankush said his father was responding well to the treatment but passed away at around 4.30 am.…
PTI
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World Health Network declares monkeypox outbreak a pandemic
The current monkeypox outbreak, which has infected 3,417 people across 42 countries, has on Thursda…
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An FDA official who led the approval of OxyContin got a $400,000 gig at Purdue Pharma a year later, a new book reveals
The FDA approved OxyContin in 1995 believing it would result in "less abuse potential." In 2001, th…
Allana Akhtar
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Biden 'shocked' by the July 4 mass shooting in Highland Park, says he won't 'give up fighting the epidemic of gun violence'
"Jill and I are shocked by the senseless gun violence that has yet again brought grief to an Americ…
John L. Dorman
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Snapchat has become an on-demand delivery app for teens to score illegal drugs. Some kids are dying after taking one pill.
Across the country, families who have lost teens to fentanyl poisoning cite the role of Snapchat, I…
Jeff Elder
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Uganda now has the death penalty for certain same-sex acts. Imported US 'Christian values' accused of inciting anti-LGBTQ persecution in Africa.
After a harsh anti-LGBTQ law was passed in Uganda, activists say homophobia in the country is linke…
Isobel van Hagen
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Trump 'exploded' after ex-GOP congressman said he would oppose Obamacare repeal legislation: book
"In my largely rural district, many people worked low-wage jobs and benefited from the program," Hu…
John L. Dorman,Brent D. Griff…
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New CDC data reveals pandemic lockdowns did not slow the spread of gonorrhea and syphilis
Test shortages and a lack of in-person doctor's appointments could be to blame, according to the CD…
Julia Naftulin
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Rep. Hakeem Jeffries blasts Republicans for their opposition to voting-rights legislation: 'What happened? Was it the election of Barack Obama?'
"Voting rights now is a partisan thing," Jeffries said, criticizing Republicans for being "largely …
John L. Dorman
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Bernie Sanders says the Arizona Democratic Party was 'exactly right' in censuring Sen. Kyrsten Sinema over her vote to preserve the filibuster
Sanders in recent days has floated backing progressive primary challengers to Democratic senators w…