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Trump Taps TVs "Dr. Oz" To Head US Public Health Insurance Program
- Wednesday November 20, 2024
- World News | Agence France-Presse
Donald Trump announced Tuesday that he was appointing Mehmet Oz, a former surgeon and TV celebrity known as "Dr. Oz," to lead the United States' massive public health insurance program.
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UK's Queen Camilla To Miss Remembrance Day Events Due To Illness
- Saturday November 9, 2024
- World News | Reuters
Britain's Queen Camilla will not attend Remembrance Day events to recover from a chest infection, but hopes to return to public duties early next week, Buckingham Palace said on Saturday.
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Sewage Surveillance Might Be a Powerful Tool to Fight Antimicrobial Resistance, New Study Reveals
- Monday November 11, 2024
- Written by Gadgets 360 Staff
Sewage surveillance is emerging as a crucial method in combating antimicrobial resistance (AMR), according to new research from Virginia Tech. Published in Nature Water, the study demonstrates that monitoring wastewater provides a more efficient and comprehensive approach to tracking antibiotic-resistant bacteria than testing individuals. This meth...
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To Curb Deaths, Tamil Nadu Declares Snakebite A Notifiable Disease
- Friday November 8, 2024
- India News | Written by J Sam Daniel Stalin
In a significant move to address the growing concern over such cases, the Tamil Nadu government has declared snakebite a notifiable disease under the Public Health Act.
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Is it Safe to Use a Fan in Extreme Heat? Conflicting Guidelines from Experts
- Thursday November 7, 2024
- Written by Gadgets 360 Staff
With extreme heat on the rise, experts disagree on safe temperature limits for fan use. The CDC advises against using fans over 32.2°C, citing risks in high temperatures. However, WHO sets the threshold at 40°C. Recent studies suggest humidity plays a key role in determining fan effectiveness, with fans aiding cooling in moist conditions. This ha...
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What Is Fluoride And Why Trump Would Remove It From Drinking Water If He Wins
- Wednesday November 6, 2024
- World News | Edited by NDTV News Desk
Fluoride, a naturally occurring mineral, is commonly added to public drinking water to prevent tooth decay, a practice endorsed by numerous health authorities.
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Bihar Government Hiring For 4,500 Community Health Officer Posts, Check Details
- Sunday November 3, 2024
- Education | Edited by Rahul Kumar
Bihar Health Officers Recruitment 2024: The selected candidates will lead the primary care provider team, comprising female health workers and ASHAs at health sub-centres and health and wellness centres, for the implementation of public health progra
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Washington Reports Four New Bird Flu Cases in Farmworkers, US Tally Reaches 31
- Thursday October 31, 2024
- Written by Gadgets 360 Staff
Washington state recently confirmed four new bird flu cases among farmworkers, bringing the national total to 31. The virus, spread widely among animals, has shown no signs of human-to-human transmission yet, according to health experts. Workers reportedly experienced mild symptoms. As flu season approaches, experts warn of potential viral genetic ...
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Arvind Kejriwal's Long Post After PM Modi's Ayushman Bharat Charge
- Wednesday October 30, 2024
- India News | Press Trust of India
AAP convener Arvind Kejriwal on Tuesday accused Prime Minister Narendra Modi of doing politics over the issue of public health in the national capital.
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Are Synthetic Food Dyes Harmful to Children? Here’s What the Science Says
- Tuesday October 29, 2024
- Written by Gadgets 360 Staff
This article explores the implications of synthetic food dyes on health, particularly in children. Following the recent California School Food Safety Act, which bans specific dyes in public schools, the FDA's stance on these additives contrasts sharply. While some studies suggest a link between synthetic dyes and behavioural issues, the FDA continu...
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Here's How Bird Flu Can Cause You Severe Health Problems
- Monday October 28, 2024
- Aayushi Singh Chauhan
In this article, we'll explore how bird flu affects human health, the potential complications it can lead to, and why it remains a public health concern.
- doctor.ndtv.com
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Digital Gambling Boom Results In 80 Million People Facing Disorders Worldwide
- Saturday October 26, 2024
- World News | Edited by Nikhil Pandey
A recent study by The Lancet Public Health Commission reveals that approximately 80 million people worldwide suffer from gambling disorders, with adolescents being the most affected.
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Video Shows Hotel Worker Spitting On Rotis In UP's Barabanki, Arrested
- Wednesday October 23, 2024
- India News | Press Trust of India
A hotel worker has been detained in Uttar Pradesh's Barabanki district after a purported video showed him spitting on rotis while baking them, police said on Wednesday.
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First Case Of Mpox Variant Detected In Germany
- Tuesday October 22, 2024
- World News | Reuters
The first case of the new mpox variant has been detected in Germany, the Robert Koch Institute (RKI) for public health said on Tuesday, adding that it viewed the risk to the wider population as low.
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Why Chronic Loneliness Is As Dangerous As Smoking: Debunking Myths From Facts
- Monday October 21, 2024
- Aayushi Singh Chauhan
In this article, we will debunk common myths surrounding chronic loneliness and explore the scientific facts that make it a public health concern just as serious as smoking.
- doctor.ndtv.com
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Trump Taps TVs "Dr. Oz" To Head US Public Health Insurance Program
- Wednesday November 20, 2024
- World News | Agence France-Presse
Donald Trump announced Tuesday that he was appointing Mehmet Oz, a former surgeon and TV celebrity known as "Dr. Oz," to lead the United States' massive public health insurance program.
- www.ndtv.com
-
UK's Queen Camilla To Miss Remembrance Day Events Due To Illness
- Saturday November 9, 2024
- World News | Reuters
Britain's Queen Camilla will not attend Remembrance Day events to recover from a chest infection, but hopes to return to public duties early next week, Buckingham Palace said on Saturday.
- www.ndtv.com
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Sewage Surveillance Might Be a Powerful Tool to Fight Antimicrobial Resistance, New Study Reveals
- Monday November 11, 2024
- Written by Gadgets 360 Staff
Sewage surveillance is emerging as a crucial method in combating antimicrobial resistance (AMR), according to new research from Virginia Tech. Published in Nature Water, the study demonstrates that monitoring wastewater provides a more efficient and comprehensive approach to tracking antibiotic-resistant bacteria than testing individuals. This meth...
- www.gadgets360.com
-
To Curb Deaths, Tamil Nadu Declares Snakebite A Notifiable Disease
- Friday November 8, 2024
- India News | Written by J Sam Daniel Stalin
In a significant move to address the growing concern over such cases, the Tamil Nadu government has declared snakebite a notifiable disease under the Public Health Act.
- www.ndtv.com
-
Is it Safe to Use a Fan in Extreme Heat? Conflicting Guidelines from Experts
- Thursday November 7, 2024
- Written by Gadgets 360 Staff
With extreme heat on the rise, experts disagree on safe temperature limits for fan use. The CDC advises against using fans over 32.2°C, citing risks in high temperatures. However, WHO sets the threshold at 40°C. Recent studies suggest humidity plays a key role in determining fan effectiveness, with fans aiding cooling in moist conditions. This ha...
- www.gadgets360.com
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What Is Fluoride And Why Trump Would Remove It From Drinking Water If He Wins
- Wednesday November 6, 2024
- World News | Edited by NDTV News Desk
Fluoride, a naturally occurring mineral, is commonly added to public drinking water to prevent tooth decay, a practice endorsed by numerous health authorities.
- www.ndtv.com
-
Bihar Government Hiring For 4,500 Community Health Officer Posts, Check Details
- Sunday November 3, 2024
- Education | Edited by Rahul Kumar
Bihar Health Officers Recruitment 2024: The selected candidates will lead the primary care provider team, comprising female health workers and ASHAs at health sub-centres and health and wellness centres, for the implementation of public health progra
- www.ndtv.com/education
-
Washington Reports Four New Bird Flu Cases in Farmworkers, US Tally Reaches 31
- Thursday October 31, 2024
- Written by Gadgets 360 Staff
Washington state recently confirmed four new bird flu cases among farmworkers, bringing the national total to 31. The virus, spread widely among animals, has shown no signs of human-to-human transmission yet, according to health experts. Workers reportedly experienced mild symptoms. As flu season approaches, experts warn of potential viral genetic ...
- www.gadgets360.com
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Arvind Kejriwal's Long Post After PM Modi's Ayushman Bharat Charge
- Wednesday October 30, 2024
- India News | Press Trust of India
AAP convener Arvind Kejriwal on Tuesday accused Prime Minister Narendra Modi of doing politics over the issue of public health in the national capital.
- www.ndtv.com
-
Are Synthetic Food Dyes Harmful to Children? Here’s What the Science Says
- Tuesday October 29, 2024
- Written by Gadgets 360 Staff
This article explores the implications of synthetic food dyes on health, particularly in children. Following the recent California School Food Safety Act, which bans specific dyes in public schools, the FDA's stance on these additives contrasts sharply. While some studies suggest a link between synthetic dyes and behavioural issues, the FDA continu...
- www.gadgets360.com
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Here's How Bird Flu Can Cause You Severe Health Problems
- Monday October 28, 2024
- Aayushi Singh Chauhan
In this article, we'll explore how bird flu affects human health, the potential complications it can lead to, and why it remains a public health concern.
- doctor.ndtv.com
-
Digital Gambling Boom Results In 80 Million People Facing Disorders Worldwide
- Saturday October 26, 2024
- World News | Edited by Nikhil Pandey
A recent study by The Lancet Public Health Commission reveals that approximately 80 million people worldwide suffer from gambling disorders, with adolescents being the most affected.
- www.ndtv.com
-
Video Shows Hotel Worker Spitting On Rotis In UP's Barabanki, Arrested
- Wednesday October 23, 2024
- India News | Press Trust of India
A hotel worker has been detained in Uttar Pradesh's Barabanki district after a purported video showed him spitting on rotis while baking them, police said on Wednesday.
- www.ndtv.com
-
First Case Of Mpox Variant Detected In Germany
- Tuesday October 22, 2024
- World News | Reuters
The first case of the new mpox variant has been detected in Germany, the Robert Koch Institute (RKI) for public health said on Tuesday, adding that it viewed the risk to the wider population as low.
- www.ndtv.com
-
Why Chronic Loneliness Is As Dangerous As Smoking: Debunking Myths From Facts
- Monday October 21, 2024
- Aayushi Singh Chauhan
In this article, we will debunk common myths surrounding chronic loneliness and explore the scientific facts that make it a public health concern just as serious as smoking.
- doctor.ndtv.com