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1 In 6 People Affected By Loneliness Worldwide: WHO
Nearly 17 per cent or one in six people worldwide is affected by loneliness, and the condition was linked to an estimated 100 deaths every hour -- more than 8,71,000 deaths annually between 2014 and 2023, according to a new report by the World Health
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UK Health Secretary Orders Probe Into Maternity Services After Scandals
UK Health Secretary Wes Streeting announced a "rapid national investigation" into English maternity services after a string of scandals over 15 years.
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"Quiet Emergency": Japan Births In 2024 Fell Below 700,000 For First Time
Japan is also facing an increased number of deaths and working shortages as a result of the low birth rates.
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Ovarian Cancer: How Symptom Awareness Can Improve Early Diagnosis Rates
Many serious diseases begin with subtle or common symptoms, such as fatigue, mild discomfort, or changes in daily habits. For example, ovarian cancer often presents with vague gastrointestinal complaints or bloating, leading to delayed detection until advanced stages.
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Marijuana Use During Pregnancy Dangerous For Fetus, New Study Reveals
Using marijuana during pregnancy can increase the odds of preterm birth, low birth weight, poor fetal development and even infant death, a new study has warned.
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Black Children Die At Twice The Rate Of Their White Peers In US: Report
Since 1950, Black infants and children in the US have consistently died at twice the rate of their White peers.
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Over 30% Decline In Suicide Death Rates In India From 1990 To 2021: Report
India has seen a more than 30 per cent reduction in the suicide death rate in India from 1990 to 2021, according to a study published in The Lancet Public Health on Thursday, marking a significant progress in health strategies.
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NDTV Special: Guilt Of Asking For Leave - Indians On 90-Hour Workweek And Toxic Bosses
The recent remarks by SN Subrahmanyan, Chairman of L&T, have triggered debates about workplace culture and the cost of overworking.
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6 Women Die Post Delivery, Karnataka Health Minister Urges Public Protest
The Karnataka Congress government is facing mounting pressure after the death of another woman post-delivery in the Ballari district. The death toll of new mothers who underwent cesarean surgery has reached six.
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Japan To Prosecute Dead Teen Whose Suicide Attempt Killed A Woman, Move Sparks Debate
Many argued that pursuing charges against the dead teenager is unnecessary and a misallocation of resources, as it serves no practical purpose.
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Nearly 250 Pilgrims Died During Chardham Yatra In 2024
More than 240 pilgrims have died this year due to health-related issues during the Chardham pilgrimage in Uttarakhand, with the fatality rate being the highest among devotees visiting the Himalayan temples by helicopter.
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Did Gladiators Really Fight to the Death? Here's What You Need to Know
The concept of gladiators in ancient Rome often suggests that they routinely fought to the death, but historical insights reveal a more nuanced reality. While some matches did end fatally, particularly in earlier periods, reforms instituted around 27 B.C. reduced the overall mortality rate significantly. Gladiators could surrender, and only about o...
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Cancer Cases And Deaths In Men Predicted To Increase By 93% By 2050, Says Study
Lung cancer is predicted to be the leading cause of cancer cases and deaths globally in 2050, with a rise of more than 87 per cent from 2022 to 2050.
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Breakthrough As Finland Researchers Develop New Algorithm To Predict Sudden Cardiac Death
The new algorithm makes use of a particular metric called detrended fluctuation analysis (DFA2 a1), which can detect changes in heart rate variability over time.
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"Unacceptably High": Alcohol Kills Nearly 3 Million People Every Year, Says WHO
Alcohol kills nearly three million people annually, the World Health Organization said on Tuesday, adding that while the death rate had dropped slightly in recent years it remained "unacceptably high".
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1 In 6 People Affected By Loneliness Worldwide: WHO
Nearly 17 per cent or one in six people worldwide is affected by loneliness, and the condition was linked to an estimated 100 deaths every hour -- more than 8,71,000 deaths annually between 2014 and 2023, according to a new report by the World Health
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UK Health Secretary Orders Probe Into Maternity Services After Scandals
UK Health Secretary Wes Streeting announced a "rapid national investigation" into English maternity services after a string of scandals over 15 years.
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"Quiet Emergency": Japan Births In 2024 Fell Below 700,000 For First Time
Japan is also facing an increased number of deaths and working shortages as a result of the low birth rates.
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Ovarian Cancer: How Symptom Awareness Can Improve Early Diagnosis Rates
Many serious diseases begin with subtle or common symptoms, such as fatigue, mild discomfort, or changes in daily habits. For example, ovarian cancer often presents with vague gastrointestinal complaints or bloating, leading to delayed detection until advanced stages.
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Marijuana Use During Pregnancy Dangerous For Fetus, New Study Reveals
Using marijuana during pregnancy can increase the odds of preterm birth, low birth weight, poor fetal development and even infant death, a new study has warned.
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Black Children Die At Twice The Rate Of Their White Peers In US: Report
Since 1950, Black infants and children in the US have consistently died at twice the rate of their White peers.
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Over 30% Decline In Suicide Death Rates In India From 1990 To 2021: Report
India has seen a more than 30 per cent reduction in the suicide death rate in India from 1990 to 2021, according to a study published in The Lancet Public Health on Thursday, marking a significant progress in health strategies.
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NDTV Special: Guilt Of Asking For Leave - Indians On 90-Hour Workweek And Toxic Bosses
The recent remarks by SN Subrahmanyan, Chairman of L&T, have triggered debates about workplace culture and the cost of overworking.
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6 Women Die Post Delivery, Karnataka Health Minister Urges Public Protest
The Karnataka Congress government is facing mounting pressure after the death of another woman post-delivery in the Ballari district. The death toll of new mothers who underwent cesarean surgery has reached six.
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Japan To Prosecute Dead Teen Whose Suicide Attempt Killed A Woman, Move Sparks Debate
Many argued that pursuing charges against the dead teenager is unnecessary and a misallocation of resources, as it serves no practical purpose.
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Nearly 250 Pilgrims Died During Chardham Yatra In 2024
More than 240 pilgrims have died this year due to health-related issues during the Chardham pilgrimage in Uttarakhand, with the fatality rate being the highest among devotees visiting the Himalayan temples by helicopter.
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Did Gladiators Really Fight to the Death? Here's What You Need to Know
The concept of gladiators in ancient Rome often suggests that they routinely fought to the death, but historical insights reveal a more nuanced reality. While some matches did end fatally, particularly in earlier periods, reforms instituted around 27 B.C. reduced the overall mortality rate significantly. Gladiators could surrender, and only about o...
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Cancer Cases And Deaths In Men Predicted To Increase By 93% By 2050, Says Study
Lung cancer is predicted to be the leading cause of cancer cases and deaths globally in 2050, with a rise of more than 87 per cent from 2022 to 2050.
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Breakthrough As Finland Researchers Develop New Algorithm To Predict Sudden Cardiac Death
The new algorithm makes use of a particular metric called detrended fluctuation analysis (DFA2 a1), which can detect changes in heart rate variability over time.
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"Unacceptably High": Alcohol Kills Nearly 3 Million People Every Year, Says WHO
Alcohol kills nearly three million people annually, the World Health Organization said on Tuesday, adding that while the death rate had dropped slightly in recent years it remained "unacceptably high".
