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Delhi Registers Decline In Birth Rate, Sex Ratio: Report
The sex ratio in Delhi declined to 920 females per thousand males in 2024 as compared to 922 in the previous year, according to an official report.
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India's Infant Mortality Rate Hits Historic Low Of 25, Down 80% Since 1971
Infant mortality rate (IMR) in the country has touched a record low of 25, a sharp dip of 37.5 per cent from 40 in 2013, according to the Sample Registration System report for 2023 issued by the Registrar General of India.
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Surge In Deadly Brain-Eating Amoeba Cases In Kerala: Why And How It Spreads
Kerala is facing an alarming rise in infections of Naegleria fowleri, the so-called brain-eating amoeba. With over 40 cases and recent fatalities, here are essential precautions you must take.
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Common Medication Used To Treat Heart Attacks Might Kill Women, New Study Finds
Beta blockers help slow down the heart rate, reduce the force of heart contractions and lower blood pressure.
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Malnutrition In Madhya Pradesh: Another Child Dead, Rehab Admissions Rise
Another child has lost her life to malnutrition in Madhya Pradesh, bringing the state's decades-long health crisis back into sharp focus.
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World Lung Cancer Day: Doctor Explains Why Lung Cancer In Non-Smokers Is On The Rise
According to the World Health Organisation, lung cancer is the leading cause of cancer-related deaths worldwide, with highest mortality rates among both men and women.
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Gaza Malnutrition Rate Reaching "Alarming Levels": WHO Amid Humanitarian Crisis
Malnutrition rates are reaching "alarming levels" in the Gaza Strip, the World Health Organization warned Sunday, saying the "deliberate blocking" of aid was entirely preventable and had cost many lives.
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"Prevent Dying Of Starvation": Barack Obama On Gaza Humanitarian Crisis
The Israeli military on Sunday began a limited pause in fighting in three populated areas of Gaza for 10 hours a day amid growing concerns over surging hunger.
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This State Is First To Implement Tuberculosis Death Prediction Model
Tamil Nadu has become the first state in the country to implement a model which predicts the probability of deaths among adults with Tuberculosis and has integrated it with the existing state-wide application TB SeWA, which triages them at diagnosis.
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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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Delhi Registers Decline In Birth Rate, Sex Ratio: Report
The sex ratio in Delhi declined to 920 females per thousand males in 2024 as compared to 922 in the previous year, according to an official report.
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India's Infant Mortality Rate Hits Historic Low Of 25, Down 80% Since 1971
Infant mortality rate (IMR) in the country has touched a record low of 25, a sharp dip of 37.5 per cent from 40 in 2013, according to the Sample Registration System report for 2023 issued by the Registrar General of India.
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Surge In Deadly Brain-Eating Amoeba Cases In Kerala: Why And How It Spreads
Kerala is facing an alarming rise in infections of Naegleria fowleri, the so-called brain-eating amoeba. With over 40 cases and recent fatalities, here are essential precautions you must take.
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Common Medication Used To Treat Heart Attacks Might Kill Women, New Study Finds
Beta blockers help slow down the heart rate, reduce the force of heart contractions and lower blood pressure.
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Malnutrition In Madhya Pradesh: Another Child Dead, Rehab Admissions Rise
Another child has lost her life to malnutrition in Madhya Pradesh, bringing the state's decades-long health crisis back into sharp focus.
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World Lung Cancer Day: Doctor Explains Why Lung Cancer In Non-Smokers Is On The Rise
According to the World Health Organisation, lung cancer is the leading cause of cancer-related deaths worldwide, with highest mortality rates among both men and women.
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Gaza Malnutrition Rate Reaching "Alarming Levels": WHO Amid Humanitarian Crisis
Malnutrition rates are reaching "alarming levels" in the Gaza Strip, the World Health Organization warned Sunday, saying the "deliberate blocking" of aid was entirely preventable and had cost many lives.
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"Prevent Dying Of Starvation": Barack Obama On Gaza Humanitarian Crisis
The Israeli military on Sunday began a limited pause in fighting in three populated areas of Gaza for 10 hours a day amid growing concerns over surging hunger.
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This State Is First To Implement Tuberculosis Death Prediction Model
Tamil Nadu has become the first state in the country to implement a model which predicts the probability of deaths among adults with Tuberculosis and has integrated it with the existing state-wide application TB SeWA, which triages them at diagnosis.
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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.
