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Rome, 20 Other Italian Cities On Red Alert For Heat This Weekend
Italy's health ministry warned residents and tourists of soaring temperatures across the country, issuing a red alert for 21 cities this weekend, including Rome and Venice, as temperatures could rise to 37 degrees Celsius.
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Obesity May Lead To Anxiety, Impair Brain Functioning: Study
Among the global rise in obesity rates, a study showed that being overweight can lead to mental health issues like anxiety and also impair brain functioning.
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How Extreme Work Stress Impacts Woman's Heart Health; Expert Explains
According to the World Health Organization (WHO), heart disease claims 8.9 million female lives globally each year, accounting for 35% of all female deaths globally.
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Fungi Vital To Life Face Growing Risk Of Extinction: Study
Nearly a third of species of fungi assessed by an international conservation group are at risk of extinction from threats like deforestation and agricultural expansion, the latest 'Red List' of threatened species showed on Thursday.
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Global HMPV Tracker: Tamil Nadu Detects 2 Cases, India's Tally Rises To 5
The governments in Karnataka, Maharashtra and Delhi have issued guidelines - similar to those followed during Covid-19 - to ensure preparedness for potential health challenges related to HMPV.
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Does Daylight Saving Time Affect Your Health?
In this article, we'll examine the potential health impacts of DST, explore how it influences various body functions, and consider strategies to help adjust to the time change smoothly.
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Apple Watches Can Now Help Detect Sleep Apnea In India. Here's How
Obstructive sleep apnoea (OSA) is on the rise globally and India is also seeing a surge in sleep disorders.
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Deadly Fungal Infections Are Evolving And Causing "Silent Pandemic", Scientists Warn
Fungal infections are evolving and becoming resistant to the medicines used to treat them, causing what some researchers are calling a "silent pandemic" that needs to be addressed urgently.
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AIIMS Issues Protocol For Handling Mpox Patients As Cases Rise Globally
The All India Institute for Medical Sciences (AIIMS) has issued a protocol for handling suspected mpox cases in India as the World Health Organization declares the disease as a public health emergency of international concern.
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Covid-19 Cases Rising Again: WHO Issues Urgent Alert On Potentially Severe Variants
The World Health Organization (WHO) warns that Covid-19 is making a comeback, with positive test rates increasing across 84 countries and the potential for more severe variants emerging.
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Explained: Health Risks Of Global Heatwave Amid Record High Temperatures
With extreme heat gripping much of the Northern Hemisphere this week, authorities and public health experts have issued heat warnings to help keep people safe.
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Smartphones, Social media And A Spike In Mental Health Crises Among Youth
Increasing use of social media and smartphones often cops the blame for an increase in youth mental health issues but the reality is not so simple.
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Dynamic Shifts In The Human Brain Linked To Intermittent Fasting: Study
Obesity is a pressing global health issue that affects over a billion people worldwide.
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Belgium Questions Apple's iPhone 12 After France Flags Health Risks
Apple on Wednesday said the iPhone 12 was certified by multiple international bodies as compliant with global radiation standards.
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BITS Pilani To Offer PhD In Data Sciences For Global Health
The new programme in Data Sciences for Global Health is expected to train graduates and postgraduates on current global health issues and cutting-edge research methodology, with rigorous fieldwork and data analysis.
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Rome, 20 Other Italian Cities On Red Alert For Heat This Weekend
Italy's health ministry warned residents and tourists of soaring temperatures across the country, issuing a red alert for 21 cities this weekend, including Rome and Venice, as temperatures could rise to 37 degrees Celsius.
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Obesity May Lead To Anxiety, Impair Brain Functioning: Study
Among the global rise in obesity rates, a study showed that being overweight can lead to mental health issues like anxiety and also impair brain functioning.
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How Extreme Work Stress Impacts Woman's Heart Health; Expert Explains
According to the World Health Organization (WHO), heart disease claims 8.9 million female lives globally each year, accounting for 35% of all female deaths globally.
-
Fungi Vital To Life Face Growing Risk Of Extinction: Study
Nearly a third of species of fungi assessed by an international conservation group are at risk of extinction from threats like deforestation and agricultural expansion, the latest 'Red List' of threatened species showed on Thursday.
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Global HMPV Tracker: Tamil Nadu Detects 2 Cases, India's Tally Rises To 5
The governments in Karnataka, Maharashtra and Delhi have issued guidelines - similar to those followed during Covid-19 - to ensure preparedness for potential health challenges related to HMPV.
-
Does Daylight Saving Time Affect Your Health?
In this article, we'll examine the potential health impacts of DST, explore how it influences various body functions, and consider strategies to help adjust to the time change smoothly.
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Apple Watches Can Now Help Detect Sleep Apnea In India. Here's How
Obstructive sleep apnoea (OSA) is on the rise globally and India is also seeing a surge in sleep disorders.
-
Deadly Fungal Infections Are Evolving And Causing "Silent Pandemic", Scientists Warn
Fungal infections are evolving and becoming resistant to the medicines used to treat them, causing what some researchers are calling a "silent pandemic" that needs to be addressed urgently.
-
AIIMS Issues Protocol For Handling Mpox Patients As Cases Rise Globally
The All India Institute for Medical Sciences (AIIMS) has issued a protocol for handling suspected mpox cases in India as the World Health Organization declares the disease as a public health emergency of international concern.
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Covid-19 Cases Rising Again: WHO Issues Urgent Alert On Potentially Severe Variants
The World Health Organization (WHO) warns that Covid-19 is making a comeback, with positive test rates increasing across 84 countries and the potential for more severe variants emerging.
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Explained: Health Risks Of Global Heatwave Amid Record High Temperatures
With extreme heat gripping much of the Northern Hemisphere this week, authorities and public health experts have issued heat warnings to help keep people safe.
-
Smartphones, Social media And A Spike In Mental Health Crises Among Youth
Increasing use of social media and smartphones often cops the blame for an increase in youth mental health issues but the reality is not so simple.
-
Dynamic Shifts In The Human Brain Linked To Intermittent Fasting: Study
Obesity is a pressing global health issue that affects over a billion people worldwide.
-
Belgium Questions Apple's iPhone 12 After France Flags Health Risks
Apple on Wednesday said the iPhone 12 was certified by multiple international bodies as compliant with global radiation standards.
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BITS Pilani To Offer PhD In Data Sciences For Global Health
The new programme in Data Sciences for Global Health is expected to train graduates and postgraduates on current global health issues and cutting-edge research methodology, with rigorous fieldwork and data analysis.
