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Scientists Warn Of Increasing Public Health Risks From Free-Living Amoebae
In a recent perspective article, researchers explain that free-living amoebae are becoming an emerging global health risk. Their spread is being driven by rising temperatures, ageing water infrastructure, and limited systems for detecting and trackin
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Palm Oil, Saturated Fat And Non-Communicable Diseases: Doctor Explains The Nuanced Science Behind It
Palm oil, being the most readily available to much of the world's population, has become one of the most debated ingredients in the global food system, often portrayed as a driver of heart disease and other metabolic disorders.
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World Immunisation Week: Here's Why Some People Have Fever After Getting A Vaccine
Fever is a normal and very common reaction after receiving a vaccination. However, not every individual will have a fever, and that is also very common.
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Oppo Watch X3 Launched Globally With Titanium Build, 3,000-Nit OLED Screen: Price, Features
Oppo has launched the Watch X3 globally alongside the Find X9 Ultra and X9s Pro, after its China debut in March. The smartwatch features a titanium build, a 1.5-inch LTPO AMOLED display with up to 3000 nits brightness, and runs Wear OS 6 with Google apps. Powered by a Snapdragon W5 chip and dual-engine system, it offers ECG, advanced health trackin...
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Whooping Cough To Measles, Old Diseases Are Making A Global Comeback
Whooping cough, measles and other preventable diseases are resurging globally. Experts link this to falling vaccination rates, pandemic disruptions and waning immunity, raising fresh concerns for children and public health systems worldwide.
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India Pushes Lifestyle Changes And Mental Health At Brazil, Russia, India, China And South Africa Meet
New Delhi, April 15 (IANS) The Union Health and Family Welfare held the first Health Working Group (HWG) meeting under the BRICS framework for 2026 here on Wednesday, bringing together senior health officials and delegates from nine member nations to
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50 Scientists Identify 5 Ways To Combat Dangerous Drug-Resistant Fungi
New Delhi, April 15 (IANS) A team of researchers said on Wednesday that an increasing number of fungi are becoming resistant to medication, posing serious risks for patients with weakened immune systems.
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High Cost, Limited Access: How Counterfeit Keytruda Market Puts Cancer Patients At Risk
Keytruda, developed by Merck & Co., belongs to a class of drugs known as immune checkpoint inhibitors, which help the immune system identify and attack cancer cells.
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How Homeopathy Went From Paper Pouches To India's Global Health Frontier
On World Homeopathy Day 2026, experts highlight the journey this system of medicine has made over centuries, and the way forward into better standardisation and patient care.
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World Health Day 2026: Disclaimers And Fact-Checking In The Age Of Social Media Aren't Optional Any More, Here's Why
As AI tools and social media "experts" reshape how people consume health advice, experts warn that missing disclaimers and poor fact-checking can be dangerous. Here's why verifying health information is critical in today's digital age.
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Purple Sweet Potatoes To Green Tea: Doctor Lists 5 Foods That May Lower Cancer Risk
Dr Sethi stressed that preventing cancer is not about relying on a single magic food. Instead, it depends on your daily eating habits.
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Obesity Is Now Being Treated As A Long-Term Disease, Not A Temporary Weight Problem, Doctor Explains Why
Obesity is now recognised globally as a chronic, relapsing disease that affects multiple organ systems and requires structured, long term management. The shift in approach is important because excess body weight is strongly linked to several diseases
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World Obesity Day: Are Social Media Diet Trends Making Obesity Worse?
The theme for World Obesity Day 2026 is '8 Billion Reasons to Act on Obesity' which highlights that every person, every community and every system has a role to play in building a healthier future.
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Denmark's Historic Public Health Triumph: First EU Nation To Eliminate Mother-To-Child HIV, Syphilis
Denmark has become the first European Union nation certified by the World Health Organization for eliminating mother-to-child transmission of HIV and syphilis, marking a major public health milestone achieved through universal healthcare.
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Iran To Gaza, How The WHO's Surveillance System Monitors Attacks On Healthcare In Conflict Zones
Amid the escalating Iran-US-Israel conflict, the World Health Organization's Surveillance of Attacks on Health Care system documents the toll of war on hospitals, staff and patients worldwide.
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Scientists Warn Of Increasing Public Health Risks From Free-Living Amoebae
In a recent perspective article, researchers explain that free-living amoebae are becoming an emerging global health risk. Their spread is being driven by rising temperatures, ageing water infrastructure, and limited systems for detecting and trackin
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Palm Oil, Saturated Fat And Non-Communicable Diseases: Doctor Explains The Nuanced Science Behind It
Palm oil, being the most readily available to much of the world's population, has become one of the most debated ingredients in the global food system, often portrayed as a driver of heart disease and other metabolic disorders.
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World Immunisation Week: Here's Why Some People Have Fever After Getting A Vaccine
Fever is a normal and very common reaction after receiving a vaccination. However, not every individual will have a fever, and that is also very common.
-
Oppo Watch X3 Launched Globally With Titanium Build, 3,000-Nit OLED Screen: Price, Features
Oppo has launched the Watch X3 globally alongside the Find X9 Ultra and X9s Pro, after its China debut in March. The smartwatch features a titanium build, a 1.5-inch LTPO AMOLED display with up to 3000 nits brightness, and runs Wear OS 6 with Google apps. Powered by a Snapdragon W5 chip and dual-engine system, it offers ECG, advanced health trackin...
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Whooping Cough To Measles, Old Diseases Are Making A Global Comeback
Whooping cough, measles and other preventable diseases are resurging globally. Experts link this to falling vaccination rates, pandemic disruptions and waning immunity, raising fresh concerns for children and public health systems worldwide.
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India Pushes Lifestyle Changes And Mental Health At Brazil, Russia, India, China And South Africa Meet
New Delhi, April 15 (IANS) The Union Health and Family Welfare held the first Health Working Group (HWG) meeting under the BRICS framework for 2026 here on Wednesday, bringing together senior health officials and delegates from nine member nations to
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50 Scientists Identify 5 Ways To Combat Dangerous Drug-Resistant Fungi
New Delhi, April 15 (IANS) A team of researchers said on Wednesday that an increasing number of fungi are becoming resistant to medication, posing serious risks for patients with weakened immune systems.
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High Cost, Limited Access: How Counterfeit Keytruda Market Puts Cancer Patients At Risk
Keytruda, developed by Merck & Co., belongs to a class of drugs known as immune checkpoint inhibitors, which help the immune system identify and attack cancer cells.
-
How Homeopathy Went From Paper Pouches To India's Global Health Frontier
On World Homeopathy Day 2026, experts highlight the journey this system of medicine has made over centuries, and the way forward into better standardisation and patient care.
-
World Health Day 2026: Disclaimers And Fact-Checking In The Age Of Social Media Aren't Optional Any More, Here's Why
As AI tools and social media "experts" reshape how people consume health advice, experts warn that missing disclaimers and poor fact-checking can be dangerous. Here's why verifying health information is critical in today's digital age.
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Purple Sweet Potatoes To Green Tea: Doctor Lists 5 Foods That May Lower Cancer Risk
Dr Sethi stressed that preventing cancer is not about relying on a single magic food. Instead, it depends on your daily eating habits.
-
Obesity Is Now Being Treated As A Long-Term Disease, Not A Temporary Weight Problem, Doctor Explains Why
Obesity is now recognised globally as a chronic, relapsing disease that affects multiple organ systems and requires structured, long term management. The shift in approach is important because excess body weight is strongly linked to several diseases
-
World Obesity Day: Are Social Media Diet Trends Making Obesity Worse?
The theme for World Obesity Day 2026 is '8 Billion Reasons to Act on Obesity' which highlights that every person, every community and every system has a role to play in building a healthier future.
-
Denmark's Historic Public Health Triumph: First EU Nation To Eliminate Mother-To-Child HIV, Syphilis
Denmark has become the first European Union nation certified by the World Health Organization for eliminating mother-to-child transmission of HIV and syphilis, marking a major public health milestone achieved through universal healthcare.
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Iran To Gaza, How The WHO's Surveillance System Monitors Attacks On Healthcare In Conflict Zones
Amid the escalating Iran-US-Israel conflict, the World Health Organization's Surveillance of Attacks on Health Care system documents the toll of war on hospitals, staff and patients worldwide.
