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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…
ANI
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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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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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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
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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…
PTI
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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…
PTI
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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 …
PTI
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The FSSAI just ordered Indian dairy companies to remove misleading A1 and A2 labels — here’s what that means for your milk shopping experience
FSSAI directs dairy companies to stop using A1 and A2 milk labels to avoid misleading consumers.
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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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Smog towers, cloud seeding not solution to India's air pollution problem: US scientist
Improving air quality in India requires long-term effort, a senior US scientist has said and noted …
PTI
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The world's oldest person just died at 117 with a clean bill of health. Here are her 5 longevity tips.
The oldest person in the world, Maria Branyas Morera, has died aged 117. She attributed her longevi…
Serafina Kenny
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The ageing of nasal tissues may explain why older people are more affected by COVID-19: research
To comprehend how the coronavirus attacks our bodies, a study investigated the role of our noses, w…
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474 Indian spice samples fail FSSAI's safety tests as countries suspend sale of Indian spice brands
India's spice industry faces fresh scrutiny as 12% of spice samples fail FSSAI safety standards.
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Exercising even once a week is better than not: Expert
Worried about not being able to work out daily? Exercising even once a week is better than no physi…
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Danish monkeypox-vaccine maker surges 17% after global health emergency declared
Bavarian Nordic extended its two-day gain to 31% on the WHO news as the company's CEO pledged to pr…
Filip De Mott
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Dear Kangana, India is already among the most overworked and underpaid. “Obsessive work culture” is not a solution
In an Instagram story, Ranaut reacted to Modi’s first address after taking the oath in Delhi for hi…
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What habits do the world's oldest people have that help them live so long and healthily?
Uncover the lifestyle choices and essential habits that contributed to the long, healthy lives of c…
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India can avert 4.6 mn deaths by 2040 with better hypertension control: WHO
Better hypertension control can help avert a whopping 4.6 million deaths due to high blood pressure…
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India's new Covid cases jump to 2,582 in last 24 hours
In the last 24 hours, the number of Covid tests conducted was 1,51,186 which is also a substanti…
ANI
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WHO designates Covid's BA.2.86 as 'variant under monitoring'
World Health Organization (WHO) designated COVID-19 variant BA.2.86 as a 'variant under monitoring'…