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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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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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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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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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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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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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Health Ministry issues first-ever guidelines on transporting organs for transplant

"By streamlining organ transport process, we aim to maximise the utilisation of precious organs and…

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Indoor air pollution poses greater health risk than outdoor: Experts

Studies done in Delhi have shown that women's average exposure to high levels of black carbon (wome…

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Over 6,500 adolescent girls die giving birth every year across South Asia, says a recent study

According to the joint analysis, every year, nearly 6,500 adolescent girls die in childbirth in Sou…

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Mobile phones are not linked to brain cancer, as per a major review of 28 years of research

The new review forms part of a series of systematic reviews commissioned by the World Health Organi…

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China's drug regulator clears mpox vaccine; to undergo clinical trial

There is currently no approved mpox vaccine in China. Globally, a few vaccines have been approv…

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COVID-19 pandemic caused global life expectancy to fall back to 2012 levels, erasing a decade’s worth of progress: WHO

The far-reaching consequences of the COVID-19 pandemic have reshaped humanity’s future in ways we a…

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Australian breakdancer Raygun who was trashed at the Paris Olympics just got ranked world No. 1. Here's why.

Rachael "Raygun" Gunn was named the world's No.1 B-girl, despite a much-panned Olympics performance…

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All work, no play? Nearly 50% of Indians fail to meet WHO’s recommended standard for physical activity

A new study published in The Lancet Global Health paints a concerning picture for India. Nearly hal…

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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…

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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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5 fermented foods a chef who worked at 'World's Best Restaurant' Noma always has in his fridge

Fermented foods are delicious and contain "good" microbes that support gut health.

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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…