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Study shows how allergies differ in urban, rural children
Updated : 5 months, 1 week ago IST
Scientists discovered that a previously uncharacterized subset of immune cells may play an important role in the development of allergy illnesses and explain disparities between urban and rural populations.
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JK tyre expands retail footprint in rural India to boost last-mile mobilit
Updated : 10 months, 2 weeks ago IST
The initiative is part of the company's broader rural expansion programme, targeting towns with populations of one lakh or less. The phased rollout will begin with key states including Haryana, Bihar, Uttar Pradesh, Maharashtra, Tamil Nadu, and Telangana over the next three months, before ex
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Abu Dhabi Global Health Week 2025 concludes with bold vision to redefine f
Updated : 10 months, 2 weeks ago IST
The second edition of Abu Dhabi Global Health Week (ADGHW) concluded with a renewed commitment to transforming the way the world thinks about, invests in and supports longer healthier lives for their populations.
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World Sparrow Day: Dawoodi Bohra Community relaunches 'Save Our Sparrows'
Updated : 11 months, 4 weeks ago IST
The Dawoodi Bohra community has once again committed itself to preserving the environment with the relaunch of its 'Save Our Sparrows' (SOS) campaign, aimed at addressing the alarming decline in sparrow populations.
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Longevity India Conference 2025 Concludes, Highlighting Policy, Elder Care
Updated : 1 year ago IST
Bengaluru (Karnataka) [India], March 12: The Longevity India Conference 2025 - Rise for Healthy Aging, hosted at the Indian Institute of Science (IISc), concluded its final day with impactful discussions on longevity science. The discussions emphasized data-driven policy interventions, advan
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New study delves deeper to decode cognitive decline in women
Updated : 5 months, 1 week ago IST
Alzheimer's disease, the most common type of dementia, currently affects twice as many women as men, with minority populations predicted to witness the most significant increase in cases in the coming years, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
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Seals can essentially act as 'smart sensors': Study
Updated : 1 year ago IST
A new study by marine biologists reports that seals can essentially act as 'smart sensors' for monitoring fish populations in the ocean's eerily dim 'twilight zone.'
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320 coronavirus deaths in past year
Updated : 1 year, 1 month ago IST
Although most of the public has returned to full normalcy, Ministry of Health data indicates that the coronavirus continues to take a significant toll on at-risk populations, with approximately 320 deaths in the past year.
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At least 32 killed in crowd crushes at charity events in Nigeria
Updated : 1 year, 2 months ago IST
At least 32 people have died in two separate crowd crush incidents at charity events in Nigeria, one in Anambra state and the other in Abuja. The events, which aimed to distribute aid to vulnerable populations, were marred by overcrowding as large crowds surged for food and relief materials,
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JP Nadda to launch 100-day TB Elimination campaign in Haryana's Panchkula
Updated : 1 year, 3 months ago IST
According to an official release, this campaign aims to accelerate the fight against TB by improving case detection, reducing diagnostic delays, and enhancing treatment outcomes, particularly for vulnerable populations. Spanning 347 districts across 33 states and union territories, the ca
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UK PM Keir Starmer welcomes ceasefire deal between Israel and Hezbollah
Updated : 1 year, 3 months ago IST
UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer welcomed the ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah. In his statement, Starmer noted that the ceasefire was "long overdue" and "will provide some measure of relief to the civilian populations of Lebanon and Northern Israel, who have suffered unimaginable con
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On Its 15th Anniversary, The Hans Foundation Launches Swasthya Cities Init
Updated : 1 year, 3 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], November 25: Commemorating its 15th anniversary, The Hans Foundation (THF) has unveiled the Swasthya Cities initiative, a transformative programme aimed at addressing urban challenges in healthcare, education, and livelihoods. This milestone initiative underscores THF's jo
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