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Rise of antibiotic resistance in Nepal

Published on : Jan 1, 2024

The indiscriminate use of antibiotics poses a major challenge due to the prevalence of self-medication among individuals and the sale...

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Climate change: Warm winters set new temperature records globally

Published on : Jan 19, 2024

Disruption of winter upsets a series of vital environmental processes that nourish life on earth.  Kashmir Valley, one of India’s...

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Adopting a hybrid strategy of prebunking and debunking

Adopting a hybrid strategy of prebunking and debunking

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Interview: ‘Misinformation can lead to misunderstandings about scientific facts’

Interview: ‘Misinformation can lead to misunderstandings about scientific facts’

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Explainer: The perils of protein deficiency

Explainer: The perils of protein deficiency

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AI-generated content cannot provide personalised medical advice: Study

AI-generated content cannot provide personalised medical advice: Study

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Explainer: How malaria vaccines can eradicate the disease

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Fact-check: Working night shifts takes a toll on one’s health

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Fact-check: Eggs, fruits, oats are not unhealthy breakfast

Fact-check: Eggs, fruits, oats are not unhealthy breakfast

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Explainer: Why HPV vaccination is the most effective strategy against cervical cancer

Explainer: Why HPV vaccination is the most effective strategy against cervical cancer

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Leprosy: 3 myths that refuse to die

Leprosy: 3 myths that refuse to die

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Dilute vaccine misinformation with large amounts of scientific evidence: US FDA experts

Dilute vaccine misinformation with large amounts of scientific evidence: US FDA experts

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Lessons in fighting health misinformation from Nigeria

Published on : Mar 19, 2024

Beyond short-term online campaigns, proactively engage with social media influencers and equip them with the necessary tools and knowledge to...

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Conspiracy theories major obstacle to new global pandemic treaty: WHO

Published on : Feb 6, 2024

Despite lessons that should have been learned during COVID-19, the world is unprepared for the next pandemic, be it an...

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Explainer: How malaria vaccines can eradicate the disease

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Explainer: The perils of protein deficiency

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Explainer: Understanding thyroid disorders

Explainer: Understanding thyroid disorders

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Greater awareness empowers individuals to recognise early...

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Explainer: What is SAD?

Explainer: What is SAD?

Published on : Jan 9, 2024

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Explainer: How dangerous is the JN.1 COVID variant?

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JN.1 was identified in the US in...

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Explainer: How climate change causes a surge in dengue cases

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