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How "Joy Bangla" Became Bengal's Name For A Viral Eye Epidemic
In 1971, Bengal witnessed an overlap of war, refugee migration from Bangladesh, and a fast-spreading eye epidemic. The slogan "Joy Bangla" casts a long shadow, with Bengalis calling conjunctivitis by that name even today.
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Air Strikes Near Iran Nuclear Sites Pose Major Health Risks, Warns WHO
The WHO has specifically highlighted the dangers of a potential CBRN event. This refers to incidents involving Chemical, Biological, Radiological, or Nuclear hazards.
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Mpox Can Infect And Replicate In The Brain, NIH Researchers Say In Fatal HIV Case
A US autopsy found drugresistant mpox replicating in the brain of a man with advanced HIV, raising concerns as global health funding faces cuts.
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Vaccine Gaps Fuel Bangladesh's Deadly Measles Crisis
Rocking her baby to soothe his searing pain and gasping breaths, 18-year-old Rubia Akhtar Brishti recounts how her son nearly died...
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India, Nigeria Account For One-Third Of Global Under-Five Deaths In 2023: Study
The absolute number of deaths among children aged five or less in India and Nigeria accounted for about one-third of the global under-five deaths in 2023, according to a new study.
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Animal Protein vs Plant Protein: Which Is Better For Heart Health?
Your protein source, be it animal or plant-based protein, can determine your long-term heart health. Here is what you need to know about these protein sources, and which is better for your long-term heart health.
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US-Israel-Iran War Is Impacting Global Medicine Supply Chains, See List Of Countries Affected
The ongoing US-Israel-Iran war is disrupting global medicine supply chains, affecting cancer drugs, insulin and essential aid. WHO warns of delays, rising costs and risks for vulnerable nations across Asia, Africa and the Middle East.
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Middle East War Could Trigger Worst Global Aid Crisis Since COVID, Warns UN
The World Food Programme (WFP) cautioned that the fallout from the conflict could rival, or exceed, disruptions seen during the COVID-19 pandemic and the Ukraine war.
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Sudan Clinics Face Medicine Stock-Out Due To Conflict In Middle East
Sudan's three-year conflict has displaced millions of people and triggered one of the world's largest humanitarian crises.
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Climate Change Could Push Millions To Become Physically Inactive By 2050: Lancet Study
A study published in The Lancet Global Health journal highlights that climate change could drive millions around the world into physical inactivity by 2050 and cause premature deaths yearly and effect productivity.
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How "Joy Bangla" Became Bengal's Name For A Viral Eye Epidemic
In 1971, Bengal witnessed an overlap of war, refugee migration from Bangladesh, and a fast-spreading eye epidemic. The slogan "Joy Bangla" casts a long shadow, with Bengalis calling conjunctivitis by that name even today.
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Air Strikes Near Iran Nuclear Sites Pose Major Health Risks, Warns WHO
The WHO has specifically highlighted the dangers of a potential CBRN event. This refers to incidents involving Chemical, Biological, Radiological, or Nuclear hazards.
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Mpox Can Infect And Replicate In The Brain, NIH Researchers Say In Fatal HIV Case
A US autopsy found drugresistant mpox replicating in the brain of a man with advanced HIV, raising concerns as global health funding faces cuts.
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Vaccine Gaps Fuel Bangladesh's Deadly Measles Crisis
Rocking her baby to soothe his searing pain and gasping breaths, 18-year-old Rubia Akhtar Brishti recounts how her son nearly died...
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India, Nigeria Account For One-Third Of Global Under-Five Deaths In 2023: Study
The absolute number of deaths among children aged five or less in India and Nigeria accounted for about one-third of the global under-five deaths in 2023, according to a new study.
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Animal Protein vs Plant Protein: Which Is Better For Heart Health?
Your protein source, be it animal or plant-based protein, can determine your long-term heart health. Here is what you need to know about these protein sources, and which is better for your long-term heart health.
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US-Israel-Iran War Is Impacting Global Medicine Supply Chains, See List Of Countries Affected
The ongoing US-Israel-Iran war is disrupting global medicine supply chains, affecting cancer drugs, insulin and essential aid. WHO warns of delays, rising costs and risks for vulnerable nations across Asia, Africa and the Middle East.
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Middle East War Could Trigger Worst Global Aid Crisis Since COVID, Warns UN
The World Food Programme (WFP) cautioned that the fallout from the conflict could rival, or exceed, disruptions seen during the COVID-19 pandemic and the Ukraine war.
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Sudan Clinics Face Medicine Stock-Out Due To Conflict In Middle East
Sudan's three-year conflict has displaced millions of people and triggered one of the world's largest humanitarian crises.
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Climate Change Could Push Millions To Become Physically Inactive By 2050: Lancet Study
A study published in The Lancet Global Health journal highlights that climate change could drive millions around the world into physical inactivity by 2050 and cause premature deaths yearly and effect productivity.
