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World Bank launches climate and health initiative to avert 21 million deat
Updated : 2 years, 3 months ago IST
According to a press release by the World Bank, with projections indicating at least 21 million additional deaths by 2050 due to climate-related health hazards, the program aims to fortify health systems, particularly in vulnerable regions of sub-Saharan Africa and South Asia.
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Death toll from floods, landslides in Tanzania rises to 23
Updated : 2 years, 3 months ago IST
Tanzanian President Samia Suluhu Hassan has expressed condolences for the deceased and instructed relevant authorities to mount an immediate response. She directed the Prime Minister's Office responsible for disaster management, security agencies and the Ministry of Health to relocate to Man
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Study finds connection between adverse childhood experiences, muscle dysmo
Updated : 2 years, 3 months ago IST
According to a recent study, adolescents and young adults who had adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) before the age of 18 had a substantially higher risk of presenting indications of muscular dysmorphia.
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No one will be left behind through implementation of UN Disability Inclusi
Updated : 2 years, 3 months ago IST
To mark the International Day of Persons with Disabilities, the World Health Organisation (WHO) is reiterating its commitment to leaving no one behind through the implementation of the UN Disability Inclusion Strategy, an official release said.
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High 'good cholesterol' is linked to risk of dementia: Study
Updated : 2 years, 3 months ago IST
According to a Monash University-led study, an increased risk of dementia in older people has been related to excessively high levels of HDL-C, generally known as good cholesterol.
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Mahesh Babu gymming with his dog, check pics
Updated : 2 years, 3 months ago IST
Actor Mahesh Babu is very particular about his health and fitness. He makes sure he does not miss working out irrespective of holidays.
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Bengal did not adhere to MoU signed for NHM, says Centre after Mamata writ
Updated : 2 years, 3 months ago IST
West Bengal has not adhered to provisions of the agreement signed with the Union government for the implementation of the National Health Mission, alleged the Union Ministry of Health and Family Welfare on Monday, amid media reports saying that the central government has withheld the release
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Emirati integrated field hospital launched in Gaza
Updated : 2 years, 3 months ago IST
The Emirati integrated field hospital in Gaza began today providing its treatment services to the people of the Gaza Strip, as part of the UAE's efforts to alleviate the suffering of Palestinian people and support the health system in the Gaza Strip, which faces exceptional, critical circums
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Palestinian death toll crosses 15,000 in Gaza amid Israeli operations: Ha
Updated : 2 years, 3 months ago IST
At least 15,207 Palestinians lost their lives as a result of Israeli attacks in Gaza since the October 7 attacks by Hamas, CNN reported, citing a spokesperson for the Hamas-controlled health ministry in Gaza on Sunday.
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Meditation training can support wellbeing in older people: Research
Updated : 5 months, 3 weeks ago IST
An 18-month meditation programme can increase the well-being of older persons, according to a new randomised controlled trial led by an international team co-directed by UCL.
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Vitamin D medicine do not protect children from bone fractures: Study
Updated : 5 months, 3 weeks ago IST
A large clinical research sponsored by Queen Mary University of London and the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health discovered that vitamin D supplementation do not strengthen bone strength or prevent bone fractures in vitamin D-deficient youngsters. The findings call into question wide
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DRiefcase Launches a New App Feature - Call for Blood: Connecting Donors a
Updated : 2 years, 3 months ago IST
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], December 2: DRiefcase, India's first Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission (ABDM) approved Personal Health Records (PHR) app, has introduced a new innovative app feature - 'Call for Blood'. The feature focuses on addressing the critical need for timely blood donations
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