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Major health risks unfolding amid floods in Pakistan
Updated : 3 years, 6 months ago IST
Islamabad [Pakistan], August 31 (ANI): As districts in Pakistan continue to be affected by massive monsoon rainfall and unprecedented levels of flooding, the World Health Organization (WHO) has warned of significant public health threats facing affected populations, including the risk of fur
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Prolonged sitting puts health at risk: Study
Updated : 3 years, 8 months ago IST
Washington [US], June 18 (ANI): Simon Fraser University has come up with new research, adding further weight to the contention that delayed sitting might be dangerous to your health.
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Physical activity coupled with good diet help avoid health problems during
Updated : 3 years, 9 months ago IST
Finland [Europe], May 29 (ANI): According to a study conducted at the University of Jyvaskyla in Finland, menopausal transition increases women's body fat, particularly around the waist. As a result, women in their forties and fifties should pay special attention to excellent lifestyle habit
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Physical activity, healthy diet can help protect you from health risks dur
Updated : 3 years, 9 months ago IST
Finland [Europe], May 27 (ANI): Menopausal transition increases women's body fat, especially around the waist, according to a study conducted at the University of Jyvaskyla's, Finland. As a result, women in their forties and fifties are advised to pay special attention to good lifestyle habi
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Digital screen time of children increased during COVID-19: Study
Updated : 4 years ago IST
Washington [US], March 12 (ANI): The digital screen time of children increased significantly during the COVID-19 pandemic, the findings of a new study have revealed.
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Increase in children's screen time poses health risks: Study
Updated : 4 years ago IST
Washington [US], March 12 (ANI): The findings of a new study suggest that digital screen time of children has increased significantly during the COVID-19 pandemic, resulting in potential risks to physical health.
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COVID-19 survivors have increased mental health risks up to a year later:
Updated : 4 years ago IST
Washington [US], February 17 (ANI): As the COVID-19 pandemic entered into its third year, countless people have undergone varying degrees of uncertainty, isolation and mental health challenges. Many are still severely affected by mental health issues. New research has revealed that those
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Medical report submitted in Lahore court advises Nawaz Sharif against trav
Updated : 4 years, 1 month ago IST
Islamabad [Pakistan], February 2 (ANI): A fresh medical report of former Pakistan Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif was submitted to the Lahore High Court on Tuesday, which advised the former premier against travelling to Pakistan over possible health risks posed to him amid the ongoing COVID-19,
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Rising health risks for children across Afghanistan due to disruption to n
Updated : 4 years, 2 months ago IST
Kabul [Afghanistan], December 24 (ANI): Children across Afghanistan are increasingly vulnerable to disease and illness due to the deadly combination of rising malnutrition, an unprecedented food crisis, drought, disruptions to vital health and nutrition centres, lack of access to and poor qu
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Delhi's AQI under 'very poor' category, residents concerned about rising h
Updated : 4 years, 4 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], November 10 (ANI): The air quality in the national capital continued to remain under the "very poor" category on Wednesday with the Air Quality Index (AQI) standing at 382, as per the System of Air Quality and Weather Forecasting And Research (SAFAR).
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Weight fluctuations may increase health risks in adults with kidney diseas
Updated : 4 years, 7 months ago IST
Washington [US], August 15 (ANI): A recent study has linked weight fluctuations--or body mass index variability--to higher risks of cardiovascular-related problems and early death in adults with chronic kidney disease (CKD).
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Ultra-processed foods comprise 2/3 of calories in children, teen diets
Updated : 4 years, 7 months ago IST
Massachusetts [US], August 14 (ANI): According to a new study from researchers at the Friedman School of Nutrition Science and Policy at Tufts University, ultra-processed foods have become a larger part of kids' and teens' diets, which may be associated with health risks.
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