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22.1 Million Excess Deaths Linked To Covid-19 In 2020-2023, New WHO Report Estimates
As per report, only one-third of countries meet WHO standards for high-quality mortality reporting. Around half of the data have low or very low-quality data, or no reliable mortality data systems in place.
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"Stark Warning" As Emperor Penguins Added To Endangered List Amid Rapid Decline
The latest listing highlights the urgent need for climate action to protect emperor penguins and other vulnerable species.
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Ayurveda And AI Integration, Large-Scale Screening: Next Phase Of 100-Day TB Mukt Bharat Campaign Launched
Union Health Minister JP Nadda has launched the next phase of the 100-day TB Mukt Bharat campaign, targeting high-risk populations with intensified screening, early detection, and improved treatment access to accelerate India's TB elimination goals.
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Heatwave Health Risks: 8 Mistakes That Can Make Things Worse
Avoid dehydration, peak sun, tight clothes, and overexertion simple habits help prevent heatwave health risks.
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What Happens To Your Body During A Heatwave? Health Risks Explained
Heatwaves strain the body, raising risks of dehydration, heat exhaustion, and heatstroke stay cool.
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After Oil, Gas, Iran's Hormuz Chokehold Raises Fertiliser Red Flag For India
US-Israel war on Iran disrupts fertiliser supply to India, threatening imports, particularly urea, and posing food security risks for the country's 147 crore population to add to concerns over energy supply volatility.
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Asiatic Lion Population Jumps 32% To Reach 891
The Asiatic Lion population in the country has increased from 674 in 2020 to 891 in 2025, supplemented by Gujarat's measures to manage human-wildlife conflicts and disease vulnerability, the Rajya Sabha was informed on Thursday.
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Cold Wave Alert: Do's And Don'ts To Follow To Prevent Illness This Season
As winter sets in, northern and central India experiences a significant drop in temperatures every year. The cold weather can have various impacts on health, especially for vulnerable populations .
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Trump's Cuts Are 'Devastating' For Vulnerable Women Worldwide: UN
The United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) has faced budget cuts before, but the impact of President Donald Trump's policies has been even more "devastating" for reproductive health worldwide, chief Natalia Kanem said.
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Neanderthal Genetic Bottleneck 110,000 Years Ago May Explain Their Decline
A study suggests that Neanderthals experienced a population bottleneck 110,000 years ago, drastically reducing their genetic diversity. CT scans of their inner ear bones revealed a sharp decline in variation, indicating a drop in population size. This event may have made Neanderthals more vulnerable to environmental and competitive pressures, contr...
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Scientists Predict Under Sea Volcano Eruption Near Oregon Coast in 2025
Axial Seamount, an undersea volcano located off the coast of Oregon, is showing signs of an impending eruption, with scientists predicting it could occur as early as 2025. The volcano’s surface has been swelling, and seismic activity is increasing, both of which mirror patterns seen before previous eruptions. Researchers have been closely monitor...
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Pregnant Great White Shark Killed in Queensland to Aid in Scientific Research
An 18-foot pregnant great white shark was killed on a Queensland drumline in August. This marks the largest white shark caught by the state’s Shark Control Program since its inception in 1962. While her death is a conservation setback, researchers are using samples from her body to study the species’ biology, reproductive patterns, and environm...
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What Is Air Pollution, Its Causes And How To Improve It: All FAQs Answered
India's vulnerability to climate-related health risks has reached alarming levels, with over 80 per cent of the population now exposed to the adverse impacts of climate change.
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More Than 80% Of Indians Exposed To Climate-Related Health Risks: Ex-WHO Chief Scientist
Almost everyone in India is now vulnerable to the impacts of climate change, former chief scientist of the World Health Organisation Dr Soumya Swaminathan has said.
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22.1 Million Excess Deaths Linked To Covid-19 In 2020-2023, New WHO Report Estimates
As per report, only one-third of countries meet WHO standards for high-quality mortality reporting. Around half of the data have low or very low-quality data, or no reliable mortality data systems in place.
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"Stark Warning" As Emperor Penguins Added To Endangered List Amid Rapid Decline
The latest listing highlights the urgent need for climate action to protect emperor penguins and other vulnerable species.
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Ayurveda And AI Integration, Large-Scale Screening: Next Phase Of 100-Day TB Mukt Bharat Campaign Launched
Union Health Minister JP Nadda has launched the next phase of the 100-day TB Mukt Bharat campaign, targeting high-risk populations with intensified screening, early detection, and improved treatment access to accelerate India's TB elimination goals.
-
Heatwave Health Risks: 8 Mistakes That Can Make Things Worse
Avoid dehydration, peak sun, tight clothes, and overexertion simple habits help prevent heatwave health risks.
-
What Happens To Your Body During A Heatwave? Health Risks Explained
Heatwaves strain the body, raising risks of dehydration, heat exhaustion, and heatstroke stay cool.
-
After Oil, Gas, Iran's Hormuz Chokehold Raises Fertiliser Red Flag For India
US-Israel war on Iran disrupts fertiliser supply to India, threatening imports, particularly urea, and posing food security risks for the country's 147 crore population to add to concerns over energy supply volatility.
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Asiatic Lion Population Jumps 32% To Reach 891
The Asiatic Lion population in the country has increased from 674 in 2020 to 891 in 2025, supplemented by Gujarat's measures to manage human-wildlife conflicts and disease vulnerability, the Rajya Sabha was informed on Thursday.
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Cold Wave Alert: Do's And Don'ts To Follow To Prevent Illness This Season
As winter sets in, northern and central India experiences a significant drop in temperatures every year. The cold weather can have various impacts on health, especially for vulnerable populations .
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Trump's Cuts Are 'Devastating' For Vulnerable Women Worldwide: UN
The United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) has faced budget cuts before, but the impact of President Donald Trump's policies has been even more "devastating" for reproductive health worldwide, chief Natalia Kanem said.
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Neanderthal Genetic Bottleneck 110,000 Years Ago May Explain Their Decline
A study suggests that Neanderthals experienced a population bottleneck 110,000 years ago, drastically reducing their genetic diversity. CT scans of their inner ear bones revealed a sharp decline in variation, indicating a drop in population size. This event may have made Neanderthals more vulnerable to environmental and competitive pressures, contr...
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Scientists Predict Under Sea Volcano Eruption Near Oregon Coast in 2025
Axial Seamount, an undersea volcano located off the coast of Oregon, is showing signs of an impending eruption, with scientists predicting it could occur as early as 2025. The volcano’s surface has been swelling, and seismic activity is increasing, both of which mirror patterns seen before previous eruptions. Researchers have been closely monitor...
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Pregnant Great White Shark Killed in Queensland to Aid in Scientific Research
An 18-foot pregnant great white shark was killed on a Queensland drumline in August. This marks the largest white shark caught by the state’s Shark Control Program since its inception in 1962. While her death is a conservation setback, researchers are using samples from her body to study the species’ biology, reproductive patterns, and environm...
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What Is Air Pollution, Its Causes And How To Improve It: All FAQs Answered
India's vulnerability to climate-related health risks has reached alarming levels, with over 80 per cent of the population now exposed to the adverse impacts of climate change.
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More Than 80% Of Indians Exposed To Climate-Related Health Risks: Ex-WHO Chief Scientist
Almost everyone in India is now vulnerable to the impacts of climate change, former chief scientist of the World Health Organisation Dr Soumya Swaminathan has said.
