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WHO Chief Urges Israel To Stop "Catastrophe" Of People Starving To Death In Gaza
The World Health Organization chief on Friday urged Israel to stop the "catastrophe" of people starving to death in Gaza, saying at least 370 people have died from malnutrition since the war began.
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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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Woman Donates Liver To Husband In Pune, Both Die After Transplant Surgery
A woman who donated a part of her liver to her husband died days after he died following a transplant surgery, prompting the Maharashtra health department to issue a notice to a private hospital in Pune, an official said.
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Food Poisoning In Monsoon: Preventive Travelling Tips
Food poisoning when travelling in monsoon: The risk of food poisoning increases during the monsoon season because of high humidity and fluctuating temperatures.
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Israel's Gaza Plan Risks "Another Calamity," Warns UN Official
A UN official warned the Security Council that Israel's plans to control Gaza City risked "another calamity" with far-reaching consequences, as Benjamin Netanyahu insisted his goal was not to occupy the territory.
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Shocking Study Shows You're More Likely To Die From An Asteroid Than Rabies
A new study finds that dying from an asteroid impact is more likely than dying from rabies, though both are rare. The research compares asteroid risk with other unusual causes of death to help guide prevention strategies.
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"We Hear Children Die Every Day Of Hunger": Gaza Babies Struggle To Survive
In a makeshift tent on a Gaza beach, three-month-old Muntaha's grandmother grinds up chickpeas into the tiniest granules she can to form a paste to feed the infant, knowing it will cause her to cry in pain, in a desperate race to keep the baby fed.
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4 Dead, 8 Missing As Heavy Rain Hits China, Highest Level Flood Alert Issued
Heavy rain intensified around Beijing and nearby provinces on Monday, with 4 people killed in a landslide in northern Hebei and 8 people missing, as authorities warned of intensifying conditions and heightened disaster risks in the coming days.
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Sleeping More Than 9 Hours Can Be Worse Than Sleeping Too Little: Study
Not sleeping enough is bad for your brain, heart and overall health, not to mention your skin and sex drive.
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Walking 7,000 Steps Daily May Cut Dementia Risk By 38%: Study
Clocking in 7,000 steps a day could lower overall death risk by 47 per cent, dementia by 38 per cent, and depression by 22 per cent, a new study published in The Lancet Public Health has claimed.
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7,000 Steps A Day Can Reduce The Risk Of Early Death By 47 Per Cent: Study
Expert opinion and recent research indicate that 10,000 steps might not be required for everyone and that fewer steps could still have significant health advantages.
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Detained UK Couple In Afghanistan Get Medical Care After UN Appeal
An elderly British couple detained for months in Afghanistan are receiving medical care, the Taliban government's top diplomat said Wednesday, after UN experts warned they were at risk of dying.
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Indian Cities Will Need Over $2.4 Trillion By 2050 To Tackle Climate Risk: Report
Indian cities are becoming increasingly more vulnerable to floods, heatwaves, and other climate-related risks and will require over 2.4 trillion US dollars in investments by 2050 to build resilient and low-carbon infrastructure.
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"This Is All Jihad": Zohran Mamdani's Ex-Intern On Protests Against Israel
A former intern for New York mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani has described political activism as "jihad" and urged Muslims to risk getting suspended or arrested while standing up to "settler colonialism."
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How A Specific Antigen Blood Test Alone Can't Confirm Prostate Cancer
Prostate cancer is the most common cancer in Australia, with about 26,000 men diagnosed per year. The majority (more than 85%) are aged over 60.
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WHO Chief Urges Israel To Stop "Catastrophe" Of People Starving To Death In Gaza
The World Health Organization chief on Friday urged Israel to stop the "catastrophe" of people starving to death in Gaza, saying at least 370 people have died from malnutrition since the war began.
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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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Woman Donates Liver To Husband In Pune, Both Die After Transplant Surgery
A woman who donated a part of her liver to her husband died days after he died following a transplant surgery, prompting the Maharashtra health department to issue a notice to a private hospital in Pune, an official said.
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Food Poisoning In Monsoon: Preventive Travelling Tips
Food poisoning when travelling in monsoon: The risk of food poisoning increases during the monsoon season because of high humidity and fluctuating temperatures.
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Israel's Gaza Plan Risks "Another Calamity," Warns UN Official
A UN official warned the Security Council that Israel's plans to control Gaza City risked "another calamity" with far-reaching consequences, as Benjamin Netanyahu insisted his goal was not to occupy the territory.
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Shocking Study Shows You're More Likely To Die From An Asteroid Than Rabies
A new study finds that dying from an asteroid impact is more likely than dying from rabies, though both are rare. The research compares asteroid risk with other unusual causes of death to help guide prevention strategies.
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"We Hear Children Die Every Day Of Hunger": Gaza Babies Struggle To Survive
In a makeshift tent on a Gaza beach, three-month-old Muntaha's grandmother grinds up chickpeas into the tiniest granules she can to form a paste to feed the infant, knowing it will cause her to cry in pain, in a desperate race to keep the baby fed.
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4 Dead, 8 Missing As Heavy Rain Hits China, Highest Level Flood Alert Issued
Heavy rain intensified around Beijing and nearby provinces on Monday, with 4 people killed in a landslide in northern Hebei and 8 people missing, as authorities warned of intensifying conditions and heightened disaster risks in the coming days.
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Sleeping More Than 9 Hours Can Be Worse Than Sleeping Too Little: Study
Not sleeping enough is bad for your brain, heart and overall health, not to mention your skin and sex drive.
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Walking 7,000 Steps Daily May Cut Dementia Risk By 38%: Study
Clocking in 7,000 steps a day could lower overall death risk by 47 per cent, dementia by 38 per cent, and depression by 22 per cent, a new study published in The Lancet Public Health has claimed.
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7,000 Steps A Day Can Reduce The Risk Of Early Death By 47 Per Cent: Study
Expert opinion and recent research indicate that 10,000 steps might not be required for everyone and that fewer steps could still have significant health advantages.
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Detained UK Couple In Afghanistan Get Medical Care After UN Appeal
An elderly British couple detained for months in Afghanistan are receiving medical care, the Taliban government's top diplomat said Wednesday, after UN experts warned they were at risk of dying.
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Indian Cities Will Need Over $2.4 Trillion By 2050 To Tackle Climate Risk: Report
Indian cities are becoming increasingly more vulnerable to floods, heatwaves, and other climate-related risks and will require over 2.4 trillion US dollars in investments by 2050 to build resilient and low-carbon infrastructure.
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"This Is All Jihad": Zohran Mamdani's Ex-Intern On Protests Against Israel
A former intern for New York mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani has described political activism as "jihad" and urged Muslims to risk getting suspended or arrested while standing up to "settler colonialism."
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How A Specific Antigen Blood Test Alone Can't Confirm Prostate Cancer
Prostate cancer is the most common cancer in Australia, with about 26,000 men diagnosed per year. The majority (more than 85%) are aged over 60.
