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Merck Foundation thanks Burundi First Lady and Her Daughter for Dedicating
Updated : 4 years ago IST
Bujumbura [Burundi]/ Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], March 3 (ANI/BusinessWire India): Merck Foundation, the philanthropic arm of Merck KGaA Germany, together with The First Lady of Burundi, H.E. Madam ANGELINE NDAYISHIMIYE, who is also the Ambassador of Merck Foundation More Than a Mother, pr
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Grindr makes exit from China, sets new rules to protect queer athletes com
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Beijing [China], February 27 (ANI): As there is still a huge stigma surrounding the LGBTIQ+ community in China, a popular LGBTQ+ dating app, Grindr, which was taken off from the app stores of the country, has decided to tighten the privacy for the queer athletes competing in Beijing.
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New study answers patient-centred approach to treating obesity
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New York [US], February 26 (ANI): It's one of the most polarizing questions among clinicians: Is treating obesity while also reducing weight stigma and eating disorder risk mutually exclusive?
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Majority of unemployed youth have criminal records, says study
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California [US], February 20 (ANI): It isn't uncommon to open newspapers nowadays and see the shocking rise in crime rates. More so, crimes committed by young people. According to a new RAND Corporation Study, more than half of unemployed American men in their 30s have a history of being arr
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COVID-19 survivors have increased mental health risks up to a year later:
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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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Loneliness widespread at problematic levels in many countries, says study
Updated : 4 years, 1 month ago IST
London [UK], February 10 (ANI): No matter how many times it has been said, it is an undeniable fact that the COVID-19 pandemic was one that spiralled out of control and brought about not only loss of loved ones, but also an increase in loneliness amongst other things. A recent analysis found
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Scientists develop immunogen that produces tier-2 antibodies against HIV
Updated : 4 years, 1 month ago IST
Pennsylvania [US], February 7 (ANI): Nearly four decades after its discovery, HIV has killed 36.3 million people, with no vaccine in sight. And many people are still not open in talking about it due to the stigma attached to it. However, a new study by researchers at The Wistar Institute has
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Exploring RNAi and nanotechnology for cancer therapeutics: CSIR study
Updated : 4 years, 1 month ago IST
New Delhi [India], January 21 (ANI): Cancer is one of the leading causes of death worldwide and is attached to economic burden and social stigma. The quest to find plausible therapeutic interventions to replace non-specific chemo drugs has recently led to the development of novel strategies
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Merck Foundation and Gambia First Lady conducted the First Health Media Tr
Updated : 4 years, 2 months ago IST
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India]/ Banjul [The Gambia], January 11 (ANI/BusinessWire India): Merck Foundation, the philanthropic arm of Merck KGaA Germany organized their first "Merck Foundation Health Media Training" via Videoconference on 15th December 2021 in partnership with H.E. Mrs. FATOUMA
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Workers with HIV-AIDS continue to face stigma, discrimination: ILO
Updated : 4 years, 3 months ago IST
Geneva [Switzerland], December 1 (ANI): "Myths and misconceptions" about HIV and AIDS continue to fuel stigma and discrimination at the workplace, the International Labour Organisation (ILO) said on Tuesday.
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World AIDS Day 2021: 5 films that broke stigma, spread awareness
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New Delhi [India], December 1 (ANI): Art has the power to influence and cinema is a strong proof of that. A lot of people love movies and are often inspired and moved by them to reflect on their lives - whether personal, romantic, social or environmental.
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'Force Behind the Forces' explores valour, responsibilities, sacrifices by
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New Delhi [India], November 16 (ANI): The book 'The Force Behind the Forces' captures the struggle of the widows of the Indian Army who are living with memories of their husband and are not able to escape from the social stigma.
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