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What Is "Obesity" As Defined By Lancet Commissioner
Healthy Living: In January, a global commission of 56 experts, endorsed by 76 international medical organisations, proposed a new framework for diagnosing obesity, moving beyond the traditional reliance on Body Mass Index (BMI).
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Top 10 Causes Of Deaths In India
This article delves into the ten leading causes of death in India, providing insights into each and highlighting the importance of addressing these health concerns.
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Digital Gambling Boom Results In 80 Million People Facing Disorders Worldwide
A recent study by The Lancet Public Health Commission reveals that approximately 80 million people worldwide suffer from gambling disorders, with adolescents being the most affected.
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Mpox Virus Clade-2 Confirmed in Isolated Case in India, Health Ministry Activates Identification Protocols
The Health Ministry has confirmed an isolated case of Mpox virus Clade-2 in a patient who recently travelled from a country with ongoing Mpox transmission. The patient is in stable condition and isolated in a designated healthcare facility. Public health measures, including contact tracing and monitoring, have been implemented to prevent further sp...
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UK Says 90 Percent Crypto Firms Applying for Licence Lacks Money Laundering, Fraud Precautions
A recent report by the UK Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has said that they have rejected 90 percent of the registration applications of crypto firms in recent times. Inconsistencies with security measures against frauds and money laundering activities have emerged among top reasons for licence rejection.
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This Futuristic Public Toilet In China Analyses Your Urine To Measure Health
Shanghai-based documentary director Christian Petersen-Clausen shared a photo of one such urinal and shared his experience in a Twitter thread.
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watchOS 10 for Apple Watch Brings Widgets, Watch Faces, Mental Health Tracking, More
Apple announced watchOS 10 today at WWDC 2023. The latest wearable operating system will be available for developers starting today, while a public rollout is expected sometime this fall.
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Not Many Influenza Cases But Will Conduct Early Screening: Delhi Health Minister
Mr Bharadwaj also said that the city government has no plan for making masks mandatory. The focus is on taking precautionary measures such as avoiding public places, washing hands etc, he added.
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China Had No "Zero Covid" Exit Plan. Now Residents Paying The Price
After years of enforcing harsh measures to stamp out the coronavirus, President Xi Jinping's abrupt abandonment of zero-COVID in the face of protests and a widening outbreak has left China scrambling to avert a collapse of its public health system.
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"Measures Should Be Devoid Of Stigma": WHO Chalks Out Monkeypox Strategy
Regional Director of WHO's South-East Asia Region on Sunday called on member countries to strengthen surveillance and public health measures for monkeypox, with the disease being declared a public health emergency of international concern by the glob
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Health Minister To Hold COVID-19 Review Meet With 5 States At 3 pm Today
Health Minister Mansukh Mandaviya will virtually review the Covid situation, public health preparedness as well as response measures being taken in the context of the Omicron variant in Bihar, Odisha, Jharkhand, West Bengal, Chhattisgarh at 3 pm.
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"Be Vigilant", WHO Tells Southeast Asia Nations Amid New Variant Concerns
Amid the detection of a new coronavirus variant and surge in cases elsewhere, the WHO Saturday asked countries in the southeast Asia region to scale up surveillance, strengthen public health and social measures, and enhance vaccination coverage.
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Germany's Covid Infections Hit New High, Tighter Curbs Planned
Germany's coronavirus infection rate has risen to its highest level since the start of the pandemic, public health figures showed on Monday, as the three parties in talks to form a new government plan an expansion of measures to tackle the pandemic.
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Central Teams Sent To 9 States Facing Dengue Outbreak
The Union health ministry has sent teams of experts to nine states and union territories, which are reporting a high number of dengue cases, to support them in public health measures for control and management of the disease.
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Centre Extends Covid Containment Measures Till November 30
The Centre on Thursday extended the nationwide COVID-19 containment measures till November 30 as there has been localised spread of the virus in a few states and the disease continues to be a public health challenge in the country.
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What Is "Obesity" As Defined By Lancet Commissioner
Healthy Living: In January, a global commission of 56 experts, endorsed by 76 international medical organisations, proposed a new framework for diagnosing obesity, moving beyond the traditional reliance on Body Mass Index (BMI).
-
Top 10 Causes Of Deaths In India
This article delves into the ten leading causes of death in India, providing insights into each and highlighting the importance of addressing these health concerns.
-
Digital Gambling Boom Results In 80 Million People Facing Disorders Worldwide
A recent study by The Lancet Public Health Commission reveals that approximately 80 million people worldwide suffer from gambling disorders, with adolescents being the most affected.
-
Mpox Virus Clade-2 Confirmed in Isolated Case in India, Health Ministry Activates Identification Protocols
The Health Ministry has confirmed an isolated case of Mpox virus Clade-2 in a patient who recently travelled from a country with ongoing Mpox transmission. The patient is in stable condition and isolated in a designated healthcare facility. Public health measures, including contact tracing and monitoring, have been implemented to prevent further sp...
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UK Says 90 Percent Crypto Firms Applying for Licence Lacks Money Laundering, Fraud Precautions
A recent report by the UK Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has said that they have rejected 90 percent of the registration applications of crypto firms in recent times. Inconsistencies with security measures against frauds and money laundering activities have emerged among top reasons for licence rejection.
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This Futuristic Public Toilet In China Analyses Your Urine To Measure Health
Shanghai-based documentary director Christian Petersen-Clausen shared a photo of one such urinal and shared his experience in a Twitter thread.
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watchOS 10 for Apple Watch Brings Widgets, Watch Faces, Mental Health Tracking, More
Apple announced watchOS 10 today at WWDC 2023. The latest wearable operating system will be available for developers starting today, while a public rollout is expected sometime this fall.
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Not Many Influenza Cases But Will Conduct Early Screening: Delhi Health Minister
Mr Bharadwaj also said that the city government has no plan for making masks mandatory. The focus is on taking precautionary measures such as avoiding public places, washing hands etc, he added.
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China Had No "Zero Covid" Exit Plan. Now Residents Paying The Price
After years of enforcing harsh measures to stamp out the coronavirus, President Xi Jinping's abrupt abandonment of zero-COVID in the face of protests and a widening outbreak has left China scrambling to avert a collapse of its public health system.
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"Measures Should Be Devoid Of Stigma": WHO Chalks Out Monkeypox Strategy
Regional Director of WHO's South-East Asia Region on Sunday called on member countries to strengthen surveillance and public health measures for monkeypox, with the disease being declared a public health emergency of international concern by the glob
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Health Minister To Hold COVID-19 Review Meet With 5 States At 3 pm Today
Health Minister Mansukh Mandaviya will virtually review the Covid situation, public health preparedness as well as response measures being taken in the context of the Omicron variant in Bihar, Odisha, Jharkhand, West Bengal, Chhattisgarh at 3 pm.
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"Be Vigilant", WHO Tells Southeast Asia Nations Amid New Variant Concerns
Amid the detection of a new coronavirus variant and surge in cases elsewhere, the WHO Saturday asked countries in the southeast Asia region to scale up surveillance, strengthen public health and social measures, and enhance vaccination coverage.
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Germany's Covid Infections Hit New High, Tighter Curbs Planned
Germany's coronavirus infection rate has risen to its highest level since the start of the pandemic, public health figures showed on Monday, as the three parties in talks to form a new government plan an expansion of measures to tackle the pandemic.
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Central Teams Sent To 9 States Facing Dengue Outbreak
The Union health ministry has sent teams of experts to nine states and union territories, which are reporting a high number of dengue cases, to support them in public health measures for control and management of the disease.
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Centre Extends Covid Containment Measures Till November 30
The Centre on Thursday extended the nationwide COVID-19 containment measures till November 30 as there has been localised spread of the virus in a few states and the disease continues to be a public health challenge in the country.
