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7 things one should do daily to reduce the risk of heart attack

Heart attacks don’t usually come out of nowhere; they result from years of unhealthy habits. As per the data from the World Health Organisation, cardiovascular diseases (CVDs) are the leading cause of death globally, taking near to 1.8 crore lives each year. The good news is that small, consistent changes…

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See all the major executive orders signed by Donald Trump after inauguration

DONALD Trump signed a range of executive orders on his first day back in the White House...

The National (Scotland)

More flu patients than hMPV in China, no unusual outbreaks: Report

Though hMPV or human metapneumovirus cases have increased in China, especially in the Northern Provinces, the increase is within the expected range of the disease during this season, the World Health Organisation (WHO) said on Wednesday.

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Gaza Hospital Chief Held By Israel Becomes Face Of Crumbling Healthcare

Israel's raid on a major Gaza hospital and the arrest of its director over alleged links to Hamas have drawn global attention to the war-ravaged territory's crumbling healthcare system.

International Business Times

Multilingual people may be more likely to take a vaccine if they read about it in English – new research

Even before COVID turned the world upside down, the World Health Organisation (WHO) identified reluctance to take vaccines as one of the ten biggest threats to global health.

The Conversation

Doctor shares inside of the liver of a man who drank alcohol on "weekends only"; the pictures will shock you

Doctors always warn against alcohol consumption. Even the World Health Organisation (WHO) advises not to drink even a drop of alcohol.

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Concerns raised over hospitality staff after smoking curbs ditched

It has emerged the UK Government is to scrap plans to ban smoking in the gardens of pubs and restaurants in England.

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Researchers develop optical biosensor for rapid monkeypox detection

As the World Health Organisation (WHO) keeps monkeypox on highest alert level even months later, a new research finding has found a convenient method to detect the monkeypox virus easily.

The Times of India

World Diabetes Day: Why diabetes is more than abnormal blood sugar level

Diabetes is slowly having a strong grip over the world population. According to the World Health Organisation (WHO), diabetes affects 422 million worldwide annually. "About 422 million people worldwide have diabetes, the majority living in low-and middle-income countries, and 1.5 million deaths are directly attributed to diabetes each year. Both…

The Times of India

Fourth UK case of more transmissible mpox strain found

All four patients belong to the same household, the UK Health Security Agency said

Evening Standard

Government orders more mpox jabs as officials prepare for new strain

There have been no cases of clade I mpox in the UK.

The Independent UK

Can the common E.coli bacteria found in the gut cause Parkinson's disease?

Parkinson's disease needs immediate attention because as per a report by the World Health Organisation (WHO) disability and death due to this disease are increasing rapidly. Parkinson's disease results in high rates of disability and the need for care. Many people with PD also develop dementia, the WHO report adds.

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Egypt declared Malaria free: What India needs to learn about mosquito management now

Egypt has been declared malaria free. The World Health Organisation has called the achievement "truly historic". "Malaria is as old as Egyptian civilisation itself, but the disease that plagued pharaohs now belongs to its history and not its future," WHO chief Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus said in a statement.

The Times of India

First case of new mpox variant discovered in Germany

Germany’s first case of new clade 1b variant reported by Robert Koch Institute

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Now AI-driven nanotechnology to treat artery blockages without surgery

Heart diseases are killing close to 18 million people every year, says the World Health Organisation (WHO). Out of the different heart related ailments, atherosclerosis plays a major contributory role.

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World Heart Day: TOI Medithon addresses the escalating concern of heart diseases

As per the World Health Organisation, heart diseases kill close to 17.9 million individuals every year and there is a need to address this silent killer. TOI Medithon, held on September 23, ahead of World Heart Day (September 29) addressed the escalating concern of cardiovascular diseases with eminent health experts,…

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India awarded by WHO for eliminating trachoma: Know about the disease

The World Health Organisation (WHO) has felicitated the Indian government for eliminati ng a serious bacterial infection, trachoma. "India’s success is due to the strong leadership of its Government," said Saima Wazed, Regional Director of WHO South-East Asia. Elimination of trachoma is part of the 2021–2030 neglected tropical disease roadmap…

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Microplastics in 68% bladder cases: Study challenges WHO report, raises BIG question on water safety

A new study has triggered concern around the safety of water standards that is being consumed currently. A group of researchers have found microplastics in 68% of bladder cancer cases and linked them to inflammation and cell damage.

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Fast spreading mpox strain identified in India: 5 big questions answered here

Monkeypox has grabbed global attention this year, due to the new strain which is virulent and spreads faster than its ancestors. The concern around the new mpox strain can be estimated from the fact that a month before, the World Health Organisation (WHO) had issued its highest level of warning…

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Kisqali wins FDA nod for breast cancer treatment: Dosage, effectiveness and side effects of the breakthrough drug

Breast cancer claims around 6,70,000 lives in a year. As per the data released by the World Health Organisation (WHO) breast cancer was the most common cancer in women in 157 countries out of 185 in 2022. Over 2 million women are diagnosed with breast cancer every year. This necessitates…

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Monkeypox: WHO prequalifies first vaccine; know all about it

The MVA-BN vaccine, manufactured by the Bavarian Nordic A/S, has been added to the list of prequalified vaccines against monkeypox, the World Health Organisation (WHO) has said.

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Why France wants to make it easier than ever to get tested for STIs

As of this month, getting tested for the most common sexually transmitted infections (STIs) in France no longer requires a prescription – and if you're under 26, it's entirely free. The changes come amid a worrying rise in gonorrhoea, syphilis and other diseases passed on through sex.

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Do Mobile Phones Cause Cancer? After 30 Years Of Research, Scientists Finally Know The Answer

The World Health Organisation commissioned a four-year review into the divisive topic.

The Independent UK

Mobile phones not linked to brain cancer, World Health Organisation-backed study reveals

The study was first commissioned by the World Health Organisation in 2019, and is the most comprehensive to date

The Independent UK

Watch live: World Health Organisation gives monkeypox update after surge in cases

Watch live as the World Health Organisation gives a monkeypox update on Friday (30 August) after a surge in cases.

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