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Weight Loss Drugs Not A Safe Quick-Fix: Doctor
Obesity has been declared a disease by WHO. It is associated not only with heart disease, diabetes, stroke, gallstones, osteoarthritis knees but also has mental ramifications.
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Seoul Spending $327 Million To Stop "Lonely Deaths" Epidemic. What It Is
Seoul authorities, while announcing the $327 million initiative this week, stated that they want to "create a city where no one is lonely."
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Africa Reports 1,100 Mpox Deaths, Warns Outbreak Is "Out Of Control"
Some 1,100 people across Africa have died from mpox, the African Union's health agency said Thursday, warning that the epidemic was "going out of control" without further action.
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WHO Adds First Mpox Vaccine To Its List, Expected To Speed Up Distribution
The WHO said Friday it had for the first time prequalified a mpox vaccine -- a move expected to speed up access to the jabs to fight an epidemic raging in Africa.
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Social Media Has Direct Impact On Mental Health: US Surgeon General To NDTV
There is a direct connection between social media use and mental health, especially among teenagers, the US Surgeon General Vice Admiral Vivek Murthy told NDTV today.
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"Samosas, Chips": ICMR Report Reveals Foods Triggering India's Diabetes Epidemic
To reduce risk, researchers recommend adopting a low-AGE diet rich in green leafy vegetables, fruits, fish, boiled items, and brown rice.
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These Ultra-Processed Foods Are Fuelling Indias Diabetes Epidemic
This article delves into the link between ultra-processed foods and diabetes, highlighting the risks, consequences, and necessary lifestyle changes to combat this alarming trend in India.
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Opinion | 'We Lost Her': A Smartphone Epidemic Is Ruining Europe's New Generation
Parent-led movements are pushing for stricter screen time regulations, and even bans in schools, calling for comprehensive policies to protect the next generation's future.
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US Must End Gun Violence "Epidemic": Kamala Harris After Georgia Shooting
Democratic presidential candidate Kamala Harris on Wednesday implored Americans to bring a halt to the "epidemic of gun violence" plaguing the United States, after a mass shooting at a Georgia high school left four people dead.
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Karnataka Declares Dengue An Epidemic, To Fine House, Shop Owners
Karnataka, which is witnessing its worst dengue outbreak in a decade, has declared the disease an epidemic. As part of the measures, the state will levy penalties if rules meant for the curtailment of mosquito breeding sites are not followed.
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Mpox Virus Outbreak: Understanding the Complex Transmission and Global Spread
Mpox, a viral disease that has been around for decades, is currently experiencing a surge in cases across multiple regions. The complexity of this outbreak stems from the fact that three different variants are spreading simultaneously in different populations and locations. The most affected areas include the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) ...
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Gaza Health Ministry Declares Palestinian Territory "Polio Epidemic Area"
The health ministry in Hamas-run Gaza has declared the Palestinian territory a "polio epidemic area," accusing Israel's military campaign of destroying health infrastructure, which it says led to the recurrence of the virus.
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How Sleeping With AC On Affects Your Health: All You Need To Know
The world is currently experiencing a severe heatwave, with temperatures soaring to extreme levels. The United Nations Secretary-General, Antonio Guterres, has warned that humanity is facing an "extreme heat epidemic" due to climate change.
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Humanity Suffering From "Extreme Heat Epidemic": UN Chief
Humanity is suffering from an "extreme heat epidemic," UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres warned Thursday, calling for action to limit the impacts of heat waves intensified by climate change.
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Sleepy Sickness: The Forgotten Disease That Once Paralysed The World
A century ago, a mysterious illness known as "sleepy sickness" or encephalitis lethargica caused an epidemic, beginning in northern France in 1916 and spreading globally.
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Weight Loss Drugs Not A Safe Quick-Fix: Doctor
Obesity has been declared a disease by WHO. It is associated not only with heart disease, diabetes, stroke, gallstones, osteoarthritis knees but also has mental ramifications.
-
Seoul Spending $327 Million To Stop "Lonely Deaths" Epidemic. What It Is
Seoul authorities, while announcing the $327 million initiative this week, stated that they want to "create a city where no one is lonely."
-
Africa Reports 1,100 Mpox Deaths, Warns Outbreak Is "Out Of Control"
Some 1,100 people across Africa have died from mpox, the African Union's health agency said Thursday, warning that the epidemic was "going out of control" without further action.
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WHO Adds First Mpox Vaccine To Its List, Expected To Speed Up Distribution
The WHO said Friday it had for the first time prequalified a mpox vaccine -- a move expected to speed up access to the jabs to fight an epidemic raging in Africa.
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Social Media Has Direct Impact On Mental Health: US Surgeon General To NDTV
There is a direct connection between social media use and mental health, especially among teenagers, the US Surgeon General Vice Admiral Vivek Murthy told NDTV today.
-
"Samosas, Chips": ICMR Report Reveals Foods Triggering India's Diabetes Epidemic
To reduce risk, researchers recommend adopting a low-AGE diet rich in green leafy vegetables, fruits, fish, boiled items, and brown rice.
-
These Ultra-Processed Foods Are Fuelling Indias Diabetes Epidemic
This article delves into the link between ultra-processed foods and diabetes, highlighting the risks, consequences, and necessary lifestyle changes to combat this alarming trend in India.
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Opinion | 'We Lost Her': A Smartphone Epidemic Is Ruining Europe's New Generation
Parent-led movements are pushing for stricter screen time regulations, and even bans in schools, calling for comprehensive policies to protect the next generation's future.
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US Must End Gun Violence "Epidemic": Kamala Harris After Georgia Shooting
Democratic presidential candidate Kamala Harris on Wednesday implored Americans to bring a halt to the "epidemic of gun violence" plaguing the United States, after a mass shooting at a Georgia high school left four people dead.
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Karnataka Declares Dengue An Epidemic, To Fine House, Shop Owners
Karnataka, which is witnessing its worst dengue outbreak in a decade, has declared the disease an epidemic. As part of the measures, the state will levy penalties if rules meant for the curtailment of mosquito breeding sites are not followed.
-
Mpox Virus Outbreak: Understanding the Complex Transmission and Global Spread
Mpox, a viral disease that has been around for decades, is currently experiencing a surge in cases across multiple regions. The complexity of this outbreak stems from the fact that three different variants are spreading simultaneously in different populations and locations. The most affected areas include the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) ...
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Gaza Health Ministry Declares Palestinian Territory "Polio Epidemic Area"
The health ministry in Hamas-run Gaza has declared the Palestinian territory a "polio epidemic area," accusing Israel's military campaign of destroying health infrastructure, which it says led to the recurrence of the virus.
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How Sleeping With AC On Affects Your Health: All You Need To Know
The world is currently experiencing a severe heatwave, with temperatures soaring to extreme levels. The United Nations Secretary-General, Antonio Guterres, has warned that humanity is facing an "extreme heat epidemic" due to climate change.
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Humanity Suffering From "Extreme Heat Epidemic": UN Chief
Humanity is suffering from an "extreme heat epidemic," UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres warned Thursday, calling for action to limit the impacts of heat waves intensified by climate change.
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Sleepy Sickness: The Forgotten Disease That Once Paralysed The World
A century ago, a mysterious illness known as "sleepy sickness" or encephalitis lethargica caused an epidemic, beginning in northern France in 1916 and spreading globally.
