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44 Dead, 9 Missing After Rainstorms Hit Beijing
The death toll from the recent intense rainstorms in Beijing has risen to 44, with nine others still missing.
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Indian Man Praises Dutch Authorities For Fixing Road Quickly: "Coming from India..."
The man felt impressed by the proactive approach of the Dutch government.
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Government Staff Can Take 30-Day Leave To Care For Elderly Parents: Centre
The service rules allow 30 days' leave to Central government employees, which can be availed for any personal reason including that of taking care of elderly parents, Union Minister of State for Personnel Jitendra Singh said in Rajya Sabha on Thursda
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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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Covid More Severe Among Elderly: Kerala Health Minister As Cases Increase
Amid an increase in Covid-19 cases, Kerala Health Minister Veena George has said that special care should be taken as the disease remains more severe among the elderly and those with other diseases.
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China Launches 'Robot Plan' To Save Millions From Elderly Care Crisis
The companies participating in the initiative would be required to conduct trials of over 200 robotic systems in more than 200 households.
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86-Year-Old Man In China Marries Dead Son's Girlfriend To Avoid Nursing Home
A family conflict in China has captivated social media after it was reported that a man, 86, married his dead son's girlfriend to avoid being sent to a nursing home.
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PM Modi Urges Immediate Focus On Obesity In India; Here's How Lifestyle Changes Can Help
PM Modi on Obesity in India: In the year 2022, around 250 Cr. people were overweight globally. Fortunately, you can overcome obesity and improve your quality of life by implementing healthy lifestyle changes.
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German Police Widen Berlin Doctor Probe To 40 Suspicious Deaths
German police are broadening their probe into a Berlin palliative care doctor suspected of killing eight elderly patients by looking at another 40 suspicious deaths, media reports said Wednesday.
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Berlin Doctor Suspected Of Killing 8 Elderly Patients
German investigators suspect a Berlin doctor of killing eight elderly patients under his care and setting fire to some of their homes to cover up his crimes, prosecutors said Thursday.
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Is it Safe to Use a Fan in Extreme Heat? Conflicting Guidelines from Experts
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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Kindergartens Shrink In China As Falling Birth Rate Triggers Crisis
Several kindergartens have been converted into elderly care facilities to cater to increasingly ageing population.
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3 Dead Over Suspected Carbon Monoxide Poisoning At Elderly Care Home In UK
Three people were found dead and four others were taken to hospital after a suspected carbon monoxide poisoning at a care home for the elderly in southwest England, police said on Wednesday.
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7 In 10 Indians Support Health Coverage Expansion For Senior Citizens, Poll Reveals
A recent poll revealed that 70% of Indians believe the government's move to provide health coverage to senior citizens under the Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (AB PM-JAY) will significantly benefit the elderly.
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"Longest 2 Hours": Passengers Recall Singapore Airline Flight Horror
Twenty people were in intensive care in Bangkok hospitals on Wednesday after a terrifying high-altitude plunge on a flight from London during which an elderly passenger died and more than 100 were injured.
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44 Dead, 9 Missing After Rainstorms Hit Beijing
The death toll from the recent intense rainstorms in Beijing has risen to 44, with nine others still missing.
-
Indian Man Praises Dutch Authorities For Fixing Road Quickly: "Coming from India..."
The man felt impressed by the proactive approach of the Dutch government.
-
Government Staff Can Take 30-Day Leave To Care For Elderly Parents: Centre
The service rules allow 30 days' leave to Central government employees, which can be availed for any personal reason including that of taking care of elderly parents, Union Minister of State for Personnel Jitendra Singh said in Rajya Sabha on Thursda
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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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Covid More Severe Among Elderly: Kerala Health Minister As Cases Increase
Amid an increase in Covid-19 cases, Kerala Health Minister Veena George has said that special care should be taken as the disease remains more severe among the elderly and those with other diseases.
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China Launches 'Robot Plan' To Save Millions From Elderly Care Crisis
The companies participating in the initiative would be required to conduct trials of over 200 robotic systems in more than 200 households.
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86-Year-Old Man In China Marries Dead Son's Girlfriend To Avoid Nursing Home
A family conflict in China has captivated social media after it was reported that a man, 86, married his dead son's girlfriend to avoid being sent to a nursing home.
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PM Modi Urges Immediate Focus On Obesity In India; Here's How Lifestyle Changes Can Help
PM Modi on Obesity in India: In the year 2022, around 250 Cr. people were overweight globally. Fortunately, you can overcome obesity and improve your quality of life by implementing healthy lifestyle changes.
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German Police Widen Berlin Doctor Probe To 40 Suspicious Deaths
German police are broadening their probe into a Berlin palliative care doctor suspected of killing eight elderly patients by looking at another 40 suspicious deaths, media reports said Wednesday.
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Berlin Doctor Suspected Of Killing 8 Elderly Patients
German investigators suspect a Berlin doctor of killing eight elderly patients under his care and setting fire to some of their homes to cover up his crimes, prosecutors said Thursday.
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Is it Safe to Use a Fan in Extreme Heat? Conflicting Guidelines from Experts
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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Kindergartens Shrink In China As Falling Birth Rate Triggers Crisis
Several kindergartens have been converted into elderly care facilities to cater to increasingly ageing population.
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3 Dead Over Suspected Carbon Monoxide Poisoning At Elderly Care Home In UK
Three people were found dead and four others were taken to hospital after a suspected carbon monoxide poisoning at a care home for the elderly in southwest England, police said on Wednesday.
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7 In 10 Indians Support Health Coverage Expansion For Senior Citizens, Poll Reveals
A recent poll revealed that 70% of Indians believe the government's move to provide health coverage to senior citizens under the Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (AB PM-JAY) will significantly benefit the elderly.
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"Longest 2 Hours": Passengers Recall Singapore Airline Flight Horror
Twenty people were in intensive care in Bangkok hospitals on Wednesday after a terrifying high-altitude plunge on a flight from London during which an elderly passenger died and more than 100 were injured.
