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Risk Of STDs, Unplanned Pregnancies As China Imposes Tax On Condoms
China will soon start collecting a value-added tax on contraceptive drugs and products for the first time in over three decades, a move aligned with Beijing's effort to get families to have more children after decades of limiting most to one child.
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US Man Convicted For Killing Girlfriend After She Asked Him To Take STD Test
Joshua Michals, 26, killed 31-year-old Zhe Wang at her flat in London in March 2024. A post-mortem examination revealed she suffered two stab wounds to the face and was also strangled.
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Experts Warn Against Crypto Tokens Linked to Charlie Kirk Amidst Backlash, Volatility
Tokens linked to Charlie Kirk’s death surged over 53,000 percent in hours, but backlash followed with a protest token and an X community condemning the trend. Experts warn that such coins remain speculative, with Binance noting 97 percent of memecoins fail shortly after launch, raising collapse risks.
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Vodafone Idea Rolls Out New Max Family Plan with Bundled Netflix Subscription: Price, Benefits
Vodafone Idea has rolled out the Rs. 871 Vi Max Family Plan in India, which is a postpaid option for two users. The plan includes a Netflix Basic subscription, access to other OTT platforms, and 120GB of shared monthly data with rollover benefits. The plan also offers unlimited 5G in select cities and additionally allows users to choose one enterta...
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Jio vs Airtel: Best Prepaid Recharge Plans Under Rs. 500 Compared
Jio vs Airtel: Prepaid subscribers in India are almost spoilt for choice when it comes to affordable recharge packs. Telecom operators such as Jio and Airtel offer a variety of prepaid plans at different but affordable price points. While the basic and cheapest prepaid packs carry the basic necessities like calling, SMS, and internet access, severa...
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Maharashtra Rolls Out NEP, Hindi Now Mandatory 3rd Language For Classes 1-5
The Maharashtra government has made Hindi a compulsory third language from Std I-V in Marathi and English medium schools in the state as per the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020.
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Women's Health: How Birth Control Effects Daily Life
While birth control can be beneficial, it's not a one-size-fits-all solution, and its impact varies from person to person. Keep reading as we discuss how it affects women.
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Telecom Regulator Recommends Ending STD Codes, Calls For 10-Digit Landline Number System
This proposal also involves a shift to dialing all calls with a prefix of '0' and an area code for fixed-line services, signaling a major change in India's telecom system.
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US To Recommend Antibiotic Pill After Sex To Prevent Infections
Amid soaring rates of chlamydia, gonorrhea and syphilis, US health authorities on Monday proposed that doctors begin prescribing a common antibiotic as a pill taken after sex, despite concerns over fueling more resistant strains.
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Women Are More Prone To STDs; Watch Out For These 8 Signs
Look out for these common signs of STDs in women.
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A Guide To Dating For Over 40s In The New Era Of Divorce, STDs And Tinder
Overall, 41% of marriages end in divorce by their 25th anniversary, according to the Office for National Statistics. That means many people have a second - or even third - chance to dip their toe into the dating scene.
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Sexual Health: Do You Know The Difference Between STDs & STIs?
Regular testing, avoiding unprotected sex, getting vaccinated, and making healthy sexual choices are some of the ways to prevent STDs and STIs.
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France's Move To Make Condoms And Contraception Free For Youngsters Comes Into Effect
In order to curb sexually transmitted diseases (STDs), the French government has made condoms free for everyone younger than 26 years old.
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Car Insurer To Pay $5.2 Million To Woman Who Caught Sexually Transmitted Disease In Vehicle
A US woman who contracted a sexually transmitted disease from her partner during romantic encounters in his car has been awarded $5.2 million in damages from his vehicle insurance company.
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BSNL Rs. 2,399 Prepaid Recharge Plan Now Offering 60 Days of Additional Validity
Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL) has extended the validity of its annual prepaid recharge plan by 60 days. Customers who opt for the Rs. 2,399 prepaid recharge plan will get 425 days validity instead of 365 days. The plan grants access to unlimited local and STD voice calling in home, local service area, and national roaming including on MTNL ne...
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Risk Of STDs, Unplanned Pregnancies As China Imposes Tax On Condoms
China will soon start collecting a value-added tax on contraceptive drugs and products for the first time in over three decades, a move aligned with Beijing's effort to get families to have more children after decades of limiting most to one child.
-
US Man Convicted For Killing Girlfriend After She Asked Him To Take STD Test
Joshua Michals, 26, killed 31-year-old Zhe Wang at her flat in London in March 2024. A post-mortem examination revealed she suffered two stab wounds to the face and was also strangled.
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Experts Warn Against Crypto Tokens Linked to Charlie Kirk Amidst Backlash, Volatility
Tokens linked to Charlie Kirk’s death surged over 53,000 percent in hours, but backlash followed with a protest token and an X community condemning the trend. Experts warn that such coins remain speculative, with Binance noting 97 percent of memecoins fail shortly after launch, raising collapse risks.
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Vodafone Idea Rolls Out New Max Family Plan with Bundled Netflix Subscription: Price, Benefits
Vodafone Idea has rolled out the Rs. 871 Vi Max Family Plan in India, which is a postpaid option for two users. The plan includes a Netflix Basic subscription, access to other OTT platforms, and 120GB of shared monthly data with rollover benefits. The plan also offers unlimited 5G in select cities and additionally allows users to choose one enterta...
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Jio vs Airtel: Best Prepaid Recharge Plans Under Rs. 500 Compared
Jio vs Airtel: Prepaid subscribers in India are almost spoilt for choice when it comes to affordable recharge packs. Telecom operators such as Jio and Airtel offer a variety of prepaid plans at different but affordable price points. While the basic and cheapest prepaid packs carry the basic necessities like calling, SMS, and internet access, severa...
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Maharashtra Rolls Out NEP, Hindi Now Mandatory 3rd Language For Classes 1-5
The Maharashtra government has made Hindi a compulsory third language from Std I-V in Marathi and English medium schools in the state as per the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020.
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Women's Health: How Birth Control Effects Daily Life
While birth control can be beneficial, it's not a one-size-fits-all solution, and its impact varies from person to person. Keep reading as we discuss how it affects women.
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Telecom Regulator Recommends Ending STD Codes, Calls For 10-Digit Landline Number System
This proposal also involves a shift to dialing all calls with a prefix of '0' and an area code for fixed-line services, signaling a major change in India's telecom system.
-
US To Recommend Antibiotic Pill After Sex To Prevent Infections
Amid soaring rates of chlamydia, gonorrhea and syphilis, US health authorities on Monday proposed that doctors begin prescribing a common antibiotic as a pill taken after sex, despite concerns over fueling more resistant strains.
-
Women Are More Prone To STDs; Watch Out For These 8 Signs
Look out for these common signs of STDs in women.
-
A Guide To Dating For Over 40s In The New Era Of Divorce, STDs And Tinder
Overall, 41% of marriages end in divorce by their 25th anniversary, according to the Office for National Statistics. That means many people have a second - or even third - chance to dip their toe into the dating scene.
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Sexual Health: Do You Know The Difference Between STDs & STIs?
Regular testing, avoiding unprotected sex, getting vaccinated, and making healthy sexual choices are some of the ways to prevent STDs and STIs.
-
France's Move To Make Condoms And Contraception Free For Youngsters Comes Into Effect
In order to curb sexually transmitted diseases (STDs), the French government has made condoms free for everyone younger than 26 years old.
-
Car Insurer To Pay $5.2 Million To Woman Who Caught Sexually Transmitted Disease In Vehicle
A US woman who contracted a sexually transmitted disease from her partner during romantic encounters in his car has been awarded $5.2 million in damages from his vehicle insurance company.
-
BSNL Rs. 2,399 Prepaid Recharge Plan Now Offering 60 Days of Additional Validity
Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL) has extended the validity of its annual prepaid recharge plan by 60 days. Customers who opt for the Rs. 2,399 prepaid recharge plan will get 425 days validity instead of 365 days. The plan grants access to unlimited local and STD voice calling in home, local service area, and national roaming including on MTNL ne...
