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May

    Why the viral ice bath challenge can be dangerous during a heatwave

    • Safna Malik / 2 hours
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    • 6 min read

    The World Health Organization confirms that heatwaves are becoming more intense and frequent as global temperatures continue to soar. In regions surrounding the Indian Ocean, the combination of rising carbon emissions and warmer sea temperatures has pushed humidity levels to sweltering levels of 38°C to 40°C. When the air feels this hot, you will try almost anything to […]

    03
    Apr

      Perils of misleading health information | International Fact-Checking Day 2023

      • Safna Malik / 3 years
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      • 3 min read

      During the pandemic, unproven claims prevented people from taking vaccination against COVID-19 and significantly increased the risk of spreading the virus to the community. In Sri Lanka, people strongly believe that certain herbs and traditional remedies can cure serious illnesses like cancer and HIV/AIDS. This often leads to delay or evasion of proven medical treatments, thereby causing dire health consequences. 

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