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US obesity rate doubles since 1990,…
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Uneven vaccine access in India slows…
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Early-life sugar restriction can protect against…
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Report: Fossil fuel deaths drop 7%…
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Antimicrobial resistance, health reform take centre…
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India: Government health expenditure rose from…
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Egypt eradicates malaria, a disease that…
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Study: Childhood vaccinations in India have…
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82% seniors seek health info online:…
Published on : Oct 20, 2024Around 82% of people over 50 look for health...
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Health is political, policies shaped by…
Published on : Oct 19, 2024Health and health policy are shaped by the political...
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Global Parliamentarians Unite at Berlin Summit…
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17 disease outbreaks in 2024 warn…
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COVID-19 pushes 100M into extreme poverty,…
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Tele MANAS launches mobile app and…
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Drones revolutionize healthcare delivery in India,…
Published on : Oct 10, 2024Healthcare delivery by drone is transforming access to medicines in...
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World Mental Health Day: Balancing work…
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World Mental Health Day: WHO says…
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WHO declares India free from trachoma,…
Published on : Oct 9, 2024The World Health Organization, on Tuesday, recognized India for eliminating trachoma, one...
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How chest pain units near bridges…
Published on : Oct 7, 2024Pakistan's largest city, Karachi, has established stand-alone chest pain units...
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FDA raises minimum age for tobacco…
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WHO launches global plan to tackle…
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Banning tobacco sales among young people…
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India reports 9.1 million animal bites…
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Study: Conversion practices linked to higher…
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World Rabies Day: India accounts for…
Published on : Sep 28, 2024Every year, rabies claims more than 60,000 lives globally, with...
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RFK Jr: ‘A sick child is…
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Study: Increasing measles cases observed in…
Published on : Sep 27, 2024The majority of measles cases in England are among unvaccinated...
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Sex education isn’t cause of promiscuity,…
Published on : Sep 26, 2024Research has shown that sex education doesn’t encourage promiscuity and...
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IVF Specialist Petitions Delhi High Court…
Published on : Sep 25, 2024An Indian in-vitro fertilization (IVF) specialist has filed a petition...
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Mental health surpasses cancer as top…
Published on : Sep 25, 2024Mental health has emerged as the leading health concern worldwide,...
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Study: Depression & autoimmune disease are…
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Air pollution, rising temperatures fuel global…
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Combination immunotherapy for melanoma yields decade-long…
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Adults over 60 are the fastest-growing…
Published on : Sep 17, 2024A World Bank report says demographic transformations are reshaping the...
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COVID measures led to drop in…
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India, Pakistan, Bangladesh to see most…
Published on : Sep 16, 2024Deaths from Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR) will also be high in...
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Antibiotic resistance could cause 39 million…
Published on : Sep 16, 2024Antimicrobial resistance occurs when bacteria or other pathogens change in...
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WHO pledges 3.6 million vaccines for…
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Digital health and community drives cut…
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Climate change trumps political uncertainty in…
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‘Mystery fever’: Death toll in Gujarat’s…
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Senior citizens 70 and older to…
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Student suicides soar in India as…
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India’s tele-mental health centres received 1.36…
Published on : Sep 11, 2024India, with the highest suicide rate globally, saw 171,000 suicides...
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Australia proposes social media ban for…
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Medical conditions are major suicide triggers,…
Published on : Sep 11, 2024“The higher the disability burden due to medical morbidity, the...
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Healthcare workers 8 times more likely…
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India confirms its first mpox infection,…
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8.1 million premature deaths annually due…
Published on : Sep 9, 2024India, Pakistan among key global hotspots for particulate matter pollution...
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Study: 90% of corporate India skips…
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India faces largest Chandipura Virus outbreak…
Published on : Sep 7, 2024Between early June to August 15, the Indian health ministry...
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India leads the world in plastic…
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Rising cholera outbreaks: Afghanistan and Bangladesh…
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UN agencies vaccinate over 187,000 children…
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Leading medical journal calls for mandatory…
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Rising mpox cases test Pakistan’s fragile…
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India among nations with declining road…
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Can simple blood tests predict the…
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Condom use falls among European teens,…
Published on : Sep 3, 2024A new WHO report shows the rate of condom use...
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UNICEF, allies roll out plan to…
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WHO calls for urgent review of…
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Important to characterise long COVID in…
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‘Integrate assistive technology into primary healthcare,…
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Continued need to improve AI tools…
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WHO declares health emergency as Mpox…
Published on : Aug 16, 2024The WHO has declared a health emergency due to a...
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‘Getting an updated COVID-19 vaccine remains…
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Decline in vulture population causes half…
Published on : Aug 12, 2024Drastic reduction of these vital scavengers has allowed deadly bacteria...
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India commits US$ 85m to WHO…
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Fact-check: The connection between sleep and…
Published on : Aug 2, 2024Studies indicate that lack of sleep can accelerate the process...
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World Breastfeeding Week: 820,000 children can…
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14 modifiable risk factors key to…
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19 million adolescent girls experience intimate…
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World Hepatitis Day: Taking inspiration from…
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India’s Union Budget 2024: Hits and…
Published on : Jul 26, 2024Initiatives focused on health infrastructure development, digital health and mental...
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The conundrum of COVID deaths: Claims…
Published on : Jul 24, 2024While a recent study found that India recorded an estimated...
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Published on : Jul 23, 2024Environmental and lifestyle factors lead to early onset of lung...
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Polio virus detected in Gaza, WHO…
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Addressing the threat to global public…
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Salmonella outbreak in the US linked…
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Decoding the link between formal education…
Published on : Jul 15, 2024Researchers suggest that formal education may help sustain cognitive function...
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5:2 intermittent fasting effective for managing…
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FDA updates guidelines to combat misinformation…
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LASA drugs pose significant public health…
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WHO guideline for 750 million tobacco…
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Cigarette-style warnings on social media risks…
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Palestine’s oral health crisis amid conflict,…
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Myths vs Facts: Topical Use of…
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Study reveals alarming rise in global…
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WHO report highlights alcohol and drug…
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Japan reels under potentially fatal bacterial…
Published on : Jun 25, 2024A critical health emergency has hit Japan, resulting in high...
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Improved cookstoves reduce low birth weight…
Published on : Jun 24, 2024Implementing low-cost kitchens with improved cookstoves reduces low birth weight...
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Early intervention in gestational diabetes key…
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Optimal vitamin D intake for disease…
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US military’s anti-vax campaign targeted Muslims…
Published on : Jun 18, 2024A key part of the strategy was to amplify the...
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South Asian countries can support PPPs…
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High night-time temperatures increase stroke risk…
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Higher intake of ultra-processed foods associated…
Published on : Jun 6, 2024Ready-to-eat products based on meat, poultry, and seafood present the...
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Climate change poses significant health challenges…
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World Environment Day: Invest in breastfeeding…
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WHO Member States set new pandemic…
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World No Tobacco Day: 7 evidence-based…
Published on : May 31, 2024It’s high time we de-normalise tobacco use, given the massive...
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World No Tobacco Day 2024 Crossword!
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When summers become too hot to…
Published on : May 30, 2024From India to Bangladesh and Myanmar to Thailand, the relentless...
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Vaccination averted 154 million deaths in…
Published on : May 29, 2024Vaccination accounted for 40 per cent of the observed decline...
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International Day of Action for Women’s…
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7,50,000 AMR-related deaths can be prevented…
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Curable sexually transmitted infections account for…
Published on : May 24, 2024In 2022, there were 2,30,000 syphilis-related deaths and 6,30,000 HIV-related...
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Psychological inoculation works against health misinformation:…
Published on : May 22, 2024Just as the body benefits from being exposed to low...
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17 steps to combat obesity and…
Published on : May 20, 2024Intake of cereals should be limited to 45 per cent...
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Empowering Communities to Combat Health Misinformation…
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High BP affects almost 50% of…
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Fides: WHO launches new initiative to…
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Red Line Campaign: Spotlight on self-medication…
Published on : May 9, 2024The awareness campaign by the Indian Ministry of Health and...
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BIMLI: 5 key learnings in fighting…
Published on : Apr 30, 2024The Bihar Information and Media Literacy Initiative, conducted in partnership...
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World Malaria Day 2024 Crossword!
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Airborne pathogens to be called infectious…
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World liver day: Understanding hepatitis
Published on : Apr 19, 2024The second leading infectious cause of death globally, every day,...
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Light physical activity can improve metabolic…
Published on : Apr 18, 2024Among overweight and obese youths, increased LPA linked with 20...
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Deep inequities, underreported suffering in global…
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India closing the gap between estimated…
Published on : Apr 12, 2024India TB Report 2024, by the Ministry of Health and...
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World Parkinson’s Day: 5 science-backed facts…
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India ‘Cancer capital of the world’:…
Published on : Apr 9, 2024Apollo Hospitals’ Health of Nation report shows a concerning surge...
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Social cues shape perceptions of online…
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India gets first indigenous hydroxyurea oral…
Published on : Mar 28, 2024The country ranks second worldwide in sickle cell disease incidence,...
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Fact-check: The link between paracetamol and…
Published on : Mar 27, 2024Excess acetaminophen intake is the leading cause of drug-induced liver...
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Decoding health disinformation during elections
Published on : Mar 26, 2024In a year when the world’s oldest and the largest...
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US launches Foreign Ministry Channel for…
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Pro tips to find scientific health…
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Vaccine misinformation fuels measles resurgence in…
Published on : Mar 18, 202458 new measles cases reported by 17 jurisdictions, raising fears...
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WHO proposes pandemic agreement, not treaty
Published on : Mar 14, 2024The ninth Intergovernmental Negotiating Body meeting will be held in...
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Ultra-processed foods impact physical & mental…
Published on : Mar 7, 2024Researchers find strong association between consumption of ultra-processed foods and...
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ADHD: A woman’s quest for understanding
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Indian court takes firm stand on…
Published on : Feb 28, 2024The Supreme Court orders immediate ban on all electronic and...
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Exercise is an effective treatment for…
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Adopting a hybrid strategy of prebunking…
Published on : Feb 15, 2024We need to examine the differential impact of false information...
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AI-generated content cannot provide personalised medical…
Published on : Feb 12, 2024While ChatGPT 3.5 and 4.0 can serve as supplementary sources...
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Conspiracy theories major obstacle to new…
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Use behavioural science to fight health…
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Dilute vaccine misinformation with large amounts…
Published on : Jan 31, 2024Vaccine hesitancy brings about a substantial risk to the population’s...
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Measles: Misinformation-fuelled vaccine hesitancy puts children’s…
Published on : Jan 26, 2024The CDC reported that measles cases in 2022 increased by...
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Climate change: Warm winters set new…
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Decline in tobacco use rates globally:…
Published on : Jan 18, 2024Currently the WHO South-East Asian Region has the highest percentage...
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Moderate to vigorous physical activity can…
Published on : Jan 11, 2024Getting 20 minutes of intense activity at least three days...
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3 good reasons to walk more…
Published on : Jan 8, 2024Incorporating walking into one’s daily routine is a convenient and...
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Menstrual hygiene: The health crisis we…
Published on : Jan 4, 2024Social media posts shed light on the plights of countless...
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Climate change debate: putting health first
Published on : Jan 4, 2024Despite the enormous global attention being paid to climate change,...
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Social media listening crucial for tackling…
Published on : Jan 3, 2024‘Informing social media analysis for public health: a cross-sectional survey...
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Exodus from Sundarbans: India’s climate refugees…
Published on : Dec 16, 2023The sea-level rise, frequent cyclonic storms, and disappearing islands of...
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The mental health fallout of climate…
Published on : Dec 12, 2023Mental health issues could become widespread as climate change threatens...
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Pandemic of Climate Depression
Published on : Dec 11, 2023The climate-induced mental health issues, studies indicate, are only going...
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Decarbonizing our lives
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Climate discourse taking centre stage
Published on : Dec 4, 2023While growing scientific evidence has raised the climate consciousness in...
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COVID-19 vaccine not the cause of…
Published on : Nov 27, 2023Certain high-risk behavioural factors such as binge drinking, smoking and...
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Delay umbilical cord clamping by two…
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370% rise in heat-related deaths by…
Published on : Nov 16, 2023The 2023 report of the Lancet Countdown on health and...
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The curious case of The Liver…
Published on : Oct 5, 2023Dr Cyriac Abby Philips’ X account was recently suspended, following...
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A good start: YouTube’s long-term vision…
Published on : Aug 16, 2023The platform will streamline existing guidelines to fall under three...
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Kwashiorkor 101: Severe malnutrition common in…
Published on : Jul 31, 2023Distinguished by a profound lack of protein, this condition leads...
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Online harassment deters doctors from fighting…
Published on : Jul 26, 2023We need comprehensive anti-online harassment tools and how-to guides designed...
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Movie Review: Silver Linings Playbook has…
Published on : Jul 21, 2023Even as the film highlights mental illness and its struggles,...
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Combatting health misinformation in the age…
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Movie review: Tully is an honest…
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Book review : Lady Doctors is…
Published on : Jun 5, 2023From fighting societal norms to improving access to healthcare and...
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World Hypertension Day 2023: Important facts…
Published on : May 17, 2023Dr Ashwani Mehta, a senior cardiologist at Sir Ganga Ram...
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Debunking 4 myths about menstrual cups,…
Published on : May 16, 2023Dr Shehla Jamal, a gynecologist and menstrual health expert from...
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Debunking 5 autism myths
Published on : May 4, 2023Dr Apurva Kumar Pandya, Director of Parul Institute of Public...
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Ivermectin influencer dead, but misinformation persists
Published on : Apr 21, 2023Ivermectin, an antiparasitic drug, gained popularity as a means to...
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Perils of misleading health information | International…
Published on : Apr 3, 2023During the pandemic, unproven claims prevented people from taking vaccination...
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World Tuberculosis Day 2023: Debunking 6…
Published on : Mar 24, 2023Can it be cured? Does it affect only the lungs?...
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World Sleep Day 2023: The importance…
Published on : Mar 17, 2023Dr Debanjan Banerjee, Consultant Neuropsychiatrist, Apollo Multispecialty Hospitals, Kolkata, India,...
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The Mercury Project: Call for proposals
Published on : Jan 25, 2023The Social Science Research Council announces USD $2 million grant...
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Book review: Dr Cuterus demystifies sexual…
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Think twice before mixing alcohol with…
Published on : Dec 20, 2022Energy drinks give your brain a jolt to stay up...
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Health misinformation: Meta preparing post-pandemic policy
Published on : Dec 9, 2022As the virus evolves, the company seeks the Oversight Board’s...
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Health misinformation: Each one spot one
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Flaxseed: No cure for thyroid problems
Published on : May 27, 2022While flaxseed is a rich source of essential fatty acids,...
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No, marijuana cannot cure cancer
Published on : May 23, 2022Studies have explored the possible benefits of medical marijuana on...
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Video warning against eating bitter gourd…
Published on : May 19, 2022A video claiming that “consuming bitter gourd or white radish...
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Don’t ignore period pain
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Fact-checking: Why context matters
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Why I became a fact-checker: A…
Published on : Apr 1, 2022What drives me to fight health misinformation is the hopelessness...
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No home remedy to induce menstruation…
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Home remedies for migraine may not…
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National Science Day: Embrace scientific temper,…
Published on : Feb 28, 2022The pandemic has exposed our knowledge gap. There’s an urgent...
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First Check inducts five new members
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World Cancer Day: Spread facts, not…
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When social media blows up hazards…
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Beware of home remedies for asthma
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What The Fact! – The truth…
Published on : Dec 2, 2021While the rest of the world is seeing a relative...
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Google, YouTube fix digital ads policy…
Published on : Nov 5, 2021The new policy against violating publisher content, Google-served ads, and...
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What The Fact – India blames…
Published on : Nov 2, 2021There is a sizeable section that peddles misinformation, mis-attributes natural...
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The Facebook Papers: How vaccine misinformation…
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What The Fact! – When the…
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What The Fact! – What makes…
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Honey and onion juice cannot cure…
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Liquorice, lemon & honey: No magic…
Published on : Jul 23, 2021Contrary to what a viral YouTube video suggests, scientific studies...
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Cold drinks don’t lead to miscarriage…
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No, there is no scientific evidence…
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Real vs fake Remdesivir injections: Know…
Published on : May 12, 2021An injection named Covipri is circulating on social media, with...
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YouTube videos suggesting home remedies to…
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Misleading WhatsApp message questions Pfizer vaccine…
Published on : Mar 6, 2021A recent WhatsApp message presented a series of arguments discrediting...
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Covid vaccine scams hit Asia
Published on : Feb 13, 2021Fraudsters in Asia are sending out fake texts, offering a...
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Post about vaccines containing toxic levels…
Published on : Jan 19, 2021The substances listed in the social media post are present...
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No, coronavirus doesn’t lay eggs in…
Published on : Jan 15, 2021There is no study to back the claim that coronavirus...
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Facebook to prohibit ads that discourage…
Published on : Dec 8, 2020https://youtu.be/dREYs_m39sQ Facebook has said it will start prohibiting Ads that...
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Vaccine hesitancy due to disinformation campaign,…
Published on : Nov 7, 2020Social media disinformation campaigns are linked to falling vaccination rates,...
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Beware of apps that claim to…
Published on : Jul 30, 2020A viral WhatsApp message in India is asking people to...