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FACT CHECK: Is the ‘7-Day No…

Published on : May 30, 2025

CLAIM: "7-day no food weight loss challenge" can help you lose...

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  • Sneha Richhariya is a reporter based in New Delhi, India. Her work focuses on health, environment and gender. She is the recipient of UN Laadli Media Award 2024 and Human Rights and Religious Freedom (HRRF) Award 2023. She has received fellowships from Internews Earth Journalism Network, Health Systems Transformation Platform (HSTP), Deutsche Welle Hindi, Report for the World and National Coalition for Natural Farming (NCNF). She has written for organisations like Deutsche Welle, Scroll, Mongabay India, South China Morning Post (SCMP), Newslaundry, Himal Southasian, The Third Pole, The Quint, IndiaSpend and Article 14.

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Grassroots programme in Bihar boosts health…

Published on : May 30, 2025

A grassroots training programme designed by The Mercury Project and...

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  • Sneha Richhariya is a reporter based in New Delhi, India. Her work focuses on health, environment and gender. She is the recipient of UN Laadli Media Award 2024 and Human Rights and Religious Freedom (HRRF) Award 2023. She has received fellowships from Internews Earth Journalism Network, Health Systems Transformation Platform (HSTP), Deutsche Welle Hindi, Report for the World and National Coalition for Natural Farming (NCNF). She has written for organisations like Deutsche Welle, Scroll, Mongabay India, South China Morning Post (SCMP), Newslaundry, Himal Southasian, The Third Pole, The Quint, IndiaSpend and Article 14.

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Each extra 10g of alcohol a…

Published on : May 29, 2025

Alcoholic drinks, especially beer and spirits, may raise the risk...

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  • Sneha Richhariya is a reporter based in New Delhi, India. Her work focuses on health, environment and gender. She is the recipient of UN Laadli Media Award 2024 and Human Rights and Religious Freedom (HRRF) Award 2023. She has received fellowships from Internews Earth Journalism Network, Health Systems Transformation Platform (HSTP), Deutsche Welle Hindi, Report for the World and National Coalition for Natural Farming (NCNF). She has written for organisations like Deutsche Welle, Scroll, Mongabay India, South China Morning Post (SCMP), Newslaundry, Himal Southasian, The Third Pole, The Quint, IndiaSpend and Article 14.

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Fact-Check: Can men’s poor hygiene during…

Published on : May 28, 2025

Claim: Poor peeing hygiene habits in men can be a...

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Climate change fuels spread of deadly…

Published on : May 27, 2025

Climate change is fueling the spread of dangerous fungi, putting...

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  • Sneha Richhariya is a reporter based in New Delhi, India. Her work focuses on health, environment and gender. She is the recipient of UN Laadli Media Award 2024 and Human Rights and Religious Freedom (HRRF) Award 2023. She has received fellowships from Internews Earth Journalism Network, Health Systems Transformation Platform (HSTP), Deutsche Welle Hindi, Report for the World and National Coalition for Natural Farming (NCNF). She has written for organisations like Deutsche Welle, Scroll, Mongabay India, South China Morning Post (SCMP), Newslaundry, Himal Southasian, The Third Pole, The Quint, IndiaSpend and Article 14.

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Your childhood environment could shape your…

Published on : May 27, 2025

Early-life stress (ELS) can deeply alter brain development and lead...

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Fresh COVID concern: NB.1.8.1 variant found…

Published on : May 26, 2025

A new COVID-19 variant, NB.1.8.1, linked to a significant surge...

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  • Sneha Richhariya is a reporter based in New Delhi, India. Her work focuses on health, environment and gender. She is the recipient of UN Laadli Media Award 2024 and Human Rights and Religious Freedom (HRRF) Award 2023. She has received fellowships from Internews Earth Journalism Network, Health Systems Transformation Platform (HSTP), Deutsche Welle Hindi, Report for the World and National Coalition for Natural Farming (NCNF). She has written for organisations like Deutsche Welle, Scroll, Mongabay India, South China Morning Post (SCMP), Newslaundry, Himal Southasian, The Third Pole, The Quint, IndiaSpend and Article 14.

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Study links social media to teen…

Published on : May 25, 2025

Increased social media use among preteens may contribute to higher...

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  • Sneha Richhariya is a reporter based in New Delhi, India. Her work focuses on health, environment and gender. She is the recipient of UN Laadli Media Award 2024 and Human Rights and Religious Freedom (HRRF) Award 2023. She has received fellowships from Internews Earth Journalism Network, Health Systems Transformation Platform (HSTP), Deutsche Welle Hindi, Report for the World and National Coalition for Natural Farming (NCNF). She has written for organisations like Deutsche Welle, Scroll, Mongabay India, South China Morning Post (SCMP), Newslaundry, Himal Southasian, The Third Pole, The Quint, IndiaSpend and Article 14.

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Fact Check: Does turmeric cause cancer…

Published on : May 23, 2025

CLAIM: Turmeric can lead to cancer because it contains lead...

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  • Sneha Richhariya is a reporter based in New Delhi, India. Her work focuses on health, environment and gender. She is the recipient of UN Laadli Media Award 2024 and Human Rights and Religious Freedom (HRRF) Award 2023. She has received fellowships from Internews Earth Journalism Network, Health Systems Transformation Platform (HSTP), Deutsche Welle Hindi, Report for the World and National Coalition for Natural Farming (NCNF). She has written for organisations like Deutsche Welle, Scroll, Mongabay India, South China Morning Post (SCMP), Newslaundry, Himal Southasian, The Third Pole, The Quint, IndiaSpend and Article 14.

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Taurine, an energy drink ingredient, doesn’t…

Published on : May 23, 2025

Taurine, a popular amino acid found in energy drinks and...

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  • Sneha Richhariya is a reporter based in New Delhi, India. Her work focuses on health, environment and gender. She is the recipient of UN Laadli Media Award 2024 and Human Rights and Religious Freedom (HRRF) Award 2023. She has received fellowships from Internews Earth Journalism Network, Health Systems Transformation Platform (HSTP), Deutsche Welle Hindi, Report for the World and National Coalition for Natural Farming (NCNF). She has written for organisations like Deutsche Welle, Scroll, Mongabay India, South China Morning Post (SCMP), Newslaundry, Himal Southasian, The Third Pole, The Quint, IndiaSpend and Article 14.

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Toxic plastic chemical linked to 1…

Published on : May 22, 2025

A common plastic-softening chemical, di-2-ethylhexyl phthalate (DEHP), caused 103,587 heart...

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  • Sneha Richhariya is a reporter based in New Delhi, India. Her work focuses on health, environment and gender. She is the recipient of UN Laadli Media Award 2024 and Human Rights and Religious Freedom (HRRF) Award 2023. She has received fellowships from Internews Earth Journalism Network, Health Systems Transformation Platform (HSTP), Deutsche Welle Hindi, Report for the World and National Coalition for Natural Farming (NCNF). She has written for organisations like Deutsche Welle, Scroll, Mongabay India, South China Morning Post (SCMP), Newslaundry, Himal Southasian, The Third Pole, The Quint, IndiaSpend and Article 14.

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Declining birth rates in Tamil Nadu,…

Published on : May 22, 2025

The southern states of Tamil Nadu and Kerala and the...

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  • Sneha Richhariya is a reporter based in New Delhi, India. Her work focuses on health, environment and gender. She is the recipient of UN Laadli Media Award 2024 and Human Rights and Religious Freedom (HRRF) Award 2023. She has received fellowships from Internews Earth Journalism Network, Health Systems Transformation Platform (HSTP), Deutsche Welle Hindi, Report for the World and National Coalition for Natural Farming (NCNF). She has written for organisations like Deutsche Welle, Scroll, Mongabay India, South China Morning Post (SCMP), Newslaundry, Himal Southasian, The Third Pole, The Quint, IndiaSpend and Article 14.

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Explainer: What is trachoma and how…

Published on : May 21, 2025

India on Monday was awarded the Certificate of Elimination of...

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  • Sneha Richhariya is a reporter based in New Delhi, India. Her work focuses on health, environment and gender. She is the recipient of UN Laadli Media Award 2024 and Human Rights and Religious Freedom (HRRF) Award 2023. She has received fellowships from Internews Earth Journalism Network, Health Systems Transformation Platform (HSTP), Deutsche Welle Hindi, Report for the World and National Coalition for Natural Farming (NCNF). She has written for organisations like Deutsche Welle, Scroll, Mongabay India, South China Morning Post (SCMP), Newslaundry, Himal Southasian, The Third Pole, The Quint, IndiaSpend and Article 14.

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Fact-Check: Black plastics cause cancer and…

Published on : May 21, 2025

Claim: Black Plastics contain flame retardants which are carcinogens and...

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Study links high poultry intake to…

Published on : May 20, 2025

Consuming more than 300 grams of poultry per week may...

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Joe Biden’s prostrate cancer diagnosis: Indian…

Published on : May 20, 2025

Former US President Joe Biden’s recent diagnosis of aggressive, advanced...

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New WHO accord promises fairer, faster…

Published on : May 20, 2025

Geneva: In a landmark move aimed at strengthening global defences...

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New COVID-19 wave in Asia raises…

Published on : May 19, 2025

A new wave of COVID-19 cases sweeping across Asian countries...

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  • Sneha Richhariya is a reporter based in New Delhi, India. Her work focuses on health, environment and gender. She is the recipient of UN Laadli Media Award 2024 and Human Rights and Religious Freedom (HRRF) Award 2023. She has received fellowships from Internews Earth Journalism Network, Health Systems Transformation Platform (HSTP), Deutsche Welle Hindi, Report for the World and National Coalition for Natural Farming (NCNF). She has written for organisations like Deutsche Welle, Scroll, Mongabay India, South China Morning Post (SCMP), Newslaundry, Himal Southasian, The Third Pole, The Quint, IndiaSpend and Article 14.

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National Dengue Day 2025: India steps…

Published on : May 16, 2025

India is marking National Dengue Day on May 16 amid...

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  • Sneha Richhariya is a reporter based in New Delhi, India. Her work focuses on health, environment and gender. She is the recipient of UN Laadli Media Award 2024 and Human Rights and Religious Freedom (HRRF) Award 2023. She has received fellowships from Internews Earth Journalism Network, Health Systems Transformation Platform (HSTP), Deutsche Welle Hindi, Report for the World and National Coalition for Natural Farming (NCNF). She has written for organisations like Deutsche Welle, Scroll, Mongabay India, South China Morning Post (SCMP), Newslaundry, Himal Southasian, The Third Pole, The Quint, IndiaSpend and Article 14.

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Oxford study warns weight-loss injections may…

Published on : May 15, 2025

Weight-loss injections, seen as a breakthrough for obesity treatment, may...

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  • Sneha Richhariya is a reporter based in New Delhi, India. Her work focuses on health, environment and gender. She is the recipient of UN Laadli Media Award 2024 and Human Rights and Religious Freedom (HRRF) Award 2023. She has received fellowships from Internews Earth Journalism Network, Health Systems Transformation Platform (HSTP), Deutsche Welle Hindi, Report for the World and National Coalition for Natural Farming (NCNF). She has written for organisations like Deutsche Welle, Scroll, Mongabay India, South China Morning Post (SCMP), Newslaundry, Himal Southasian, The Third Pole, The Quint, IndiaSpend and Article 14.

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AI tool ‘FaceAge’ predicts cancer survival…

Published on : May 15, 2025

A new artificial intelligence (AI) tool called FaceAge can now...

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  • Sneha Richhariya is a reporter based in New Delhi, India. Her work focuses on health, environment and gender. She is the recipient of UN Laadli Media Award 2024 and Human Rights and Religious Freedom (HRRF) Award 2023. She has received fellowships from Internews Earth Journalism Network, Health Systems Transformation Platform (HSTP), Deutsche Welle Hindi, Report for the World and National Coalition for Natural Farming (NCNF). She has written for organisations like Deutsche Welle, Scroll, Mongabay India, South China Morning Post (SCMP), Newslaundry, Himal Southasian, The Third Pole, The Quint, IndiaSpend and Article 14.

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Spit tests show promise in early…

Published on : May 15, 2025

New research shows that our spit can reveal information about...

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  • Sneha Richhariya is a reporter based in New Delhi, India. Her work focuses on health, environment and gender. She is the recipient of UN Laadli Media Award 2024 and Human Rights and Religious Freedom (HRRF) Award 2023. She has received fellowships from Internews Earth Journalism Network, Health Systems Transformation Platform (HSTP), Deutsche Welle Hindi, Report for the World and National Coalition for Natural Farming (NCNF). She has written for organisations like Deutsche Welle, Scroll, Mongabay India, South China Morning Post (SCMP), Newslaundry, Himal Southasian, The Third Pole, The Quint, IndiaSpend and Article 14.

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AI accurately detects patient race from…

Published on : May 14, 2025

Artificial intelligence systems can accurately identify a patient's race from...

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1.5 billion children born after 2020…

Published on : May 14, 2025

Over half of children born during 2020 and after will...

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STUDY: Teens with mental health conditions…

Published on : May 13, 2025

Adolescents with clinical mental health conditions use social media differently...

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New WHO action plan aims to…

Published on : May 12, 2025

The World Health Organization (WHO) has launched a new Global...

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  • Sneha Richhariya is a reporter based in New Delhi, India. Her work focuses on health, environment and gender. She is the recipient of UN Laadli Media Award 2024 and Human Rights and Religious Freedom (HRRF) Award 2023. She has received fellowships from Internews Earth Journalism Network, Health Systems Transformation Platform (HSTP), Deutsche Welle Hindi, Report for the World and National Coalition for Natural Farming (NCNF). She has written for organisations like Deutsche Welle, Scroll, Mongabay India, South China Morning Post (SCMP), Newslaundry, Himal Southasian, The Third Pole, The Quint, IndiaSpend and Article 14.

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STUDY: Overuse of CT scans poses…

Published on : May 9, 2025

Repeated exposure to unnecessary computed tomography (CT) scans may pose...

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  • Sneha Richhariya is a reporter based in New Delhi, India. Her work focuses on health, environment and gender. She is the recipient of UN Laadli Media Award 2024 and Human Rights and Religious Freedom (HRRF) Award 2023. She has received fellowships from Internews Earth Journalism Network, Health Systems Transformation Platform (HSTP), Deutsche Welle Hindi, Report for the World and National Coalition for Natural Farming (NCNF). She has written for organisations like Deutsche Welle, Scroll, Mongabay India, South China Morning Post (SCMP), Newslaundry, Himal Southasian, The Third Pole, The Quint, IndiaSpend and Article 14.

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Brown rice has more arsenic than…

Published on : May 8, 2025

Brown rice contains higher levels of arsenic, a toxic chemical...

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  • Sneha Richhariya is a reporter based in New Delhi, India. Her work focuses on health, environment and gender. She is the recipient of UN Laadli Media Award 2024 and Human Rights and Religious Freedom (HRRF) Award 2023. She has received fellowships from Internews Earth Journalism Network, Health Systems Transformation Platform (HSTP), Deutsche Welle Hindi, Report for the World and National Coalition for Natural Farming (NCNF). She has written for organisations like Deutsche Welle, Scroll, Mongabay India, South China Morning Post (SCMP), Newslaundry, Himal Southasian, The Third Pole, The Quint, IndiaSpend and Article 14.

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Older adults overlooked in HIV fight:…

Published on : May 8, 2025

HIV prevention campaigns have remained focussed on the young, driven...

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  • Sneha Richhariya is a reporter based in New Delhi, India. Her work focuses on health, environment and gender. She is the recipient of UN Laadli Media Award 2024 and Human Rights and Religious Freedom (HRRF) Award 2023. She has received fellowships from Internews Earth Journalism Network, Health Systems Transformation Platform (HSTP), Deutsche Welle Hindi, Report for the World and National Coalition for Natural Farming (NCNF). She has written for organisations like Deutsche Welle, Scroll, Mongabay India, South China Morning Post (SCMP), Newslaundry, Himal Southasian, The Third Pole, The Quint, IndiaSpend and Article 14.

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India climbs to 130 in global…

Published on : May 7, 2025

Global progress in human development has slowed to its weakest...

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India global leader in cardiovascular deaths…

Published on : May 5, 2025

According to a new study in The Lancet eBioMedicine, India...

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Experts warn BMI no longer a…

Published on : May 5, 2025

For years, Body Mass Index (BMI) has been the standard...

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STUDY: Same-arm vaccine shots help your…

Published on : May 2, 2025

Getting a COVID-19 booster shot in the same arm as...

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Supreme Court orders inclusive KYC for…

Published on : May 1, 2025

In a landmark ruling, the Supreme Court on Wednesday declared...

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  • Sneha Richhariya is a reporter based in New Delhi, India. Her work focuses on health, environment and gender. She is the recipient of UN Laadli Media Award 2024 and Human Rights and Religious Freedom (HRRF) Award 2023. She has received fellowships from Internews Earth Journalism Network, Health Systems Transformation Platform (HSTP), Deutsche Welle Hindi, Report for the World and National Coalition for Natural Farming (NCNF). She has written for organisations like Deutsche Welle, Scroll, Mongabay India, South China Morning Post (SCMP), Newslaundry, Himal Southasian, The Third Pole, The Quint, IndiaSpend and Article 14.

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STUDY: Is your biological age more…

Published on : May 1, 2025

People whose biological age is higher than their chronological age...

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Measles returns: US sees worst outbreak…

Published on : Apr 30, 2025

The United States is witnessing a significant measles outbreak, with...

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  • Sneha Richhariya is a reporter based in New Delhi, India. Her work focuses on health, environment and gender. She is the recipient of UN Laadli Media Award 2024 and Human Rights and Religious Freedom (HRRF) Award 2023. She has received fellowships from Internews Earth Journalism Network, Health Systems Transformation Platform (HSTP), Deutsche Welle Hindi, Report for the World and National Coalition for Natural Farming (NCNF). She has written for organisations like Deutsche Welle, Scroll, Mongabay India, South China Morning Post (SCMP), Newslaundry, Himal Southasian, The Third Pole, The Quint, IndiaSpend and Article 14.

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Delhi launches ₹10 lakh health scheme…

Published on : Apr 29, 2025

The Ayushman Vay Vandana Yojana, a health insurance scheme, launched...

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  • Sneha Richhariya is a reporter based in New Delhi, India. Her work focuses on health, environment and gender. She is the recipient of UN Laadli Media Award 2024 and Human Rights and Religious Freedom (HRRF) Award 2023. She has received fellowships from Internews Earth Journalism Network, Health Systems Transformation Platform (HSTP), Deutsche Welle Hindi, Report for the World and National Coalition for Natural Farming (NCNF). She has written for organisations like Deutsche Welle, Scroll, Mongabay India, South China Morning Post (SCMP), Newslaundry, Himal Southasian, The Third Pole, The Quint, IndiaSpend and Article 14.

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STUDY: Young need meat, older adults…

Published on : Apr 29, 2025

Switching from animal-based to plant-based protein affects people differently depending...

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World Immunization Week: Vaccinations beyond childhood…

Published on : Apr 28, 2025

To many vaccinations are something that you go through as...

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Vaccines will play an important role…

Published on : Apr 26, 2025

As India inches closer to the deadline it set itself...

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India launches mission to eliminate measles…

Published on : Apr 25, 2025

Union Health and Family Welfare Minister Jagat Prakash Nadda virtually...

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  • Sneha Richhariya is a reporter based in New Delhi, India. Her work focuses on health, environment and gender. She is the recipient of UN Laadli Media Award 2024 and Human Rights and Religious Freedom (HRRF) Award 2023. She has received fellowships from Internews Earth Journalism Network, Health Systems Transformation Platform (HSTP), Deutsche Welle Hindi, Report for the World and National Coalition for Natural Farming (NCNF). She has written for organisations like Deutsche Welle, Scroll, Mongabay India, South China Morning Post (SCMP), Newslaundry, Himal Southasian, The Third Pole, The Quint, IndiaSpend and Article 14.

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Immunization Week 2025: Have you taken…

Published on : Apr 24, 2025

Vaccines are more than just a childhood milestone or a...

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Microplastics found in human ovaries for…

Published on : Apr 23, 2025

Scientists have found microplastics in human ovarian follicular fluid for...

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  • Sneha Richhariya is a reporter based in New Delhi, India. Her work focuses on health, environment and gender. She is the recipient of UN Laadli Media Award 2024 and Human Rights and Religious Freedom (HRRF) Award 2023. She has received fellowships from Internews Earth Journalism Network, Health Systems Transformation Platform (HSTP), Deutsche Welle Hindi, Report for the World and National Coalition for Natural Farming (NCNF). She has written for organisations like Deutsche Welle, Scroll, Mongabay India, South China Morning Post (SCMP), Newslaundry, Himal Southasian, The Third Pole, The Quint, IndiaSpend and Article 14.

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Chhattisgarh police book ‘fake’ cardiologist, hospital…

Published on : Apr 23, 2025

After his arrest by the Madhya Pradesh police, alleged 'fake'...

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Stroke and irreversible heart failure led…

Published on : Apr 22, 2025

Pope Francis died following a cerebral stroke and irreversible heart...

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Hope for cancer patients: New cell…

Published on : Apr 21, 2025

In what scientists are calling a “crack in the solid...

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‘Andar kheecho yaar!’: Video shows UP…

Published on : Apr 17, 2025

In a disturbing incident, a doctor at a government hospital...

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  • Sneha Richhariya is a reporter based in New Delhi, India. Her work focuses on health, environment and gender. She is the recipient of UN Laadli Media Award 2024 and Human Rights and Religious Freedom (HRRF) Award 2023. She has received fellowships from Internews Earth Journalism Network, Health Systems Transformation Platform (HSTP), Deutsche Welle Hindi, Report for the World and National Coalition for Natural Farming (NCNF). She has written for organisations like Deutsche Welle, Scroll, Mongabay India, South China Morning Post (SCMP), Newslaundry, Himal Southasian, The Third Pole, The Quint, IndiaSpend and Article 14.

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STUDY: Just a little weekly exercise…

Published on : Apr 17, 2025

Researchers have found that even small amounts of weekly physical...

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STUDY: 3 million children lost to…

Published on : Apr 16, 2025

A new study has revealed that more than three million...

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New study links heavy drinking to…

Published on : Apr 14, 2025

People who consume eight or more alcoholic drinks a week...

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WHO nations reach agreement ‘in principle’…

Published on : Apr 12, 2025

Geneva, Switzerland: After nearly three years of negotiations, member countries...

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Fatty fish, berries, and fiber: Best…

Published on : Apr 11, 2025

Parkinson's disease, a progressive movement disorder of the brain, demands...

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  • Sneha Richhariya is a reporter based in New Delhi, India. Her work focuses on health, environment and gender. She is the recipient of UN Laadli Media Award 2024 and Human Rights and Religious Freedom (HRRF) Award 2023. She has received fellowships from Internews Earth Journalism Network, Health Systems Transformation Platform (HSTP), Deutsche Welle Hindi, Report for the World and National Coalition for Natural Farming (NCNF). She has written for organisations like Deutsche Welle, Scroll, Mongabay India, South China Morning Post (SCMP), Newslaundry, Himal Southasian, The Third Pole, The Quint, IndiaSpend and Article 14.

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World’s first baby born through fully…

Published on : Apr 10, 2025

A baby boy has been born in Mexico using a...

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New blood test may predict cervical…

Published on : Apr 10, 2025

New Delhi: Researchers at the All-India Institute of Medical Sciences...

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  • Sneha Richhariya is a reporter based in New Delhi, India. Her work focuses on health, environment and gender. She is the recipient of UN Laadli Media Award 2024 and Human Rights and Religious Freedom (HRRF) Award 2023. She has received fellowships from Internews Earth Journalism Network, Health Systems Transformation Platform (HSTP), Deutsche Welle Hindi, Report for the World and National Coalition for Natural Farming (NCNF). She has written for organisations like Deutsche Welle, Scroll, Mongabay India, South China Morning Post (SCMP), Newslaundry, Himal Southasian, The Third Pole, The Quint, IndiaSpend and Article 14.

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STUDY: Conceived in winter? You are…

Published on : Apr 10, 2025

Conception during the cold season lowers the risk of developing...

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The Lancet: 500,000 children could die…

Published on : Apr 9, 2025

A new study published in The Lancet warns that if...

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Madhya Pradesh ‘fake’ doctor scandal: Who…

Published on : Apr 8, 2025

Narendra Vikramaditya Yadav, the fake doctor impersonating a UK-trained cardiologist...

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  • Sneha Richhariya is a reporter based in New Delhi, India. Her work focuses on health, environment and gender. She is the recipient of UN Laadli Media Award 2024 and Human Rights and Religious Freedom (HRRF) Award 2023. She has received fellowships from Internews Earth Journalism Network, Health Systems Transformation Platform (HSTP), Deutsche Welle Hindi, Report for the World and National Coalition for Natural Farming (NCNF). She has written for organisations like Deutsche Welle, Scroll, Mongabay India, South China Morning Post (SCMP), Newslaundry, Himal Southasian, The Third Pole, The Quint, IndiaSpend and Article 14.

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Dettol defamation case: Podcast host agrees…

Published on : Apr 8, 2025

Social media influencer Raj Shamani on Tuesday told the Delhi...

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  • Sneha Richhariya is a reporter based in New Delhi, India. Her work focuses on health, environment and gender. She is the recipient of UN Laadli Media Award 2024 and Human Rights and Religious Freedom (HRRF) Award 2023. She has received fellowships from Internews Earth Journalism Network, Health Systems Transformation Platform (HSTP), Deutsche Welle Hindi, Report for the World and National Coalition for Natural Farming (NCNF). She has written for organisations like Deutsche Welle, Scroll, Mongabay India, South China Morning Post (SCMP), Newslaundry, Himal Southasian, The Third Pole, The Quint, IndiaSpend and Article 14.

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Medical fraud shocker: At least seven…

Published on : Apr 8, 2025

In a shocking case of medical fraud, a 'fake' doctor,...

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  • Sneha Richhariya is a reporter based in New Delhi, India. Her work focuses on health, environment and gender. She is the recipient of UN Laadli Media Award 2024 and Human Rights and Religious Freedom (HRRF) Award 2023. She has received fellowships from Internews Earth Journalism Network, Health Systems Transformation Platform (HSTP), Deutsche Welle Hindi, Report for the World and National Coalition for Natural Farming (NCNF). She has written for organisations like Deutsche Welle, Scroll, Mongabay India, South China Morning Post (SCMP), Newslaundry, Himal Southasian, The Third Pole, The Quint, IndiaSpend and Article 14.

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STUDY: Weekend workouts may be enough…

Published on : Apr 7, 2025

You don’t have to hit the gym every day to...

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Rising fungal diseases: WHO flags critical…

Published on : Apr 3, 2025

The World Health Organization (WHO) has flagged a critical lack...

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  • Sneha Richhariya is a reporter based in New Delhi, India. Her work focuses on health, environment and gender. She is the recipient of UN Laadli Media Award 2024 and Human Rights and Religious Freedom (HRRF) Award 2023. She has received fellowships from Internews Earth Journalism Network, Health Systems Transformation Platform (HSTP), Deutsche Welle Hindi, Report for the World and National Coalition for Natural Farming (NCNF). She has written for organisations like Deutsche Welle, Scroll, Mongabay India, South China Morning Post (SCMP), Newslaundry, Himal Southasian, The Third Pole, The Quint, IndiaSpend and Article 14.

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Excessive sleepiness in older women linked…

Published on : Apr 3, 2025

Excessive sleepiness is linked to an increased chance of developing...

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  • Sneha Richhariya is a reporter based in New Delhi, India. Her work focuses on health, environment and gender. She is the recipient of UN Laadli Media Award 2024 and Human Rights and Religious Freedom (HRRF) Award 2023. She has received fellowships from Internews Earth Journalism Network, Health Systems Transformation Platform (HSTP), Deutsche Welle Hindi, Report for the World and National Coalition for Natural Farming (NCNF). She has written for organisations like Deutsche Welle, Scroll, Mongabay India, South China Morning Post (SCMP), Newslaundry, Himal Southasian, The Third Pole, The Quint, IndiaSpend and Article 14.

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India issues urgent health advisory as…

Published on : Mar 27, 2025

New Delhi: With summer approaching and temperatures already climbing in...

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  • Sneha Richhariya is a reporter based in New Delhi, India. Her work focuses on health, environment and gender. She is the recipient of UN Laadli Media Award 2024 and Human Rights and Religious Freedom (HRRF) Award 2023. She has received fellowships from Internews Earth Journalism Network, Health Systems Transformation Platform (HSTP), Deutsche Welle Hindi, Report for the World and National Coalition for Natural Farming (NCNF). She has written for organisations like Deutsche Welle, Scroll, Mongabay India, South China Morning Post (SCMP), Newslaundry, Himal Southasian, The Third Pole, The Quint, IndiaSpend and Article 14.

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STUDY: Extreme heat makes you age…

Published on : Mar 27, 2025

Extreme heat may be silently speeding up biological aging in...

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  • Sneha Richhariya is a reporter based in New Delhi, India. Her work focuses on health, environment and gender. She is the recipient of UN Laadli Media Award 2024 and Human Rights and Religious Freedom (HRRF) Award 2023. She has received fellowships from Internews Earth Journalism Network, Health Systems Transformation Platform (HSTP), Deutsche Welle Hindi, Report for the World and National Coalition for Natural Farming (NCNF). She has written for organisations like Deutsche Welle, Scroll, Mongabay India, South China Morning Post (SCMP), Newslaundry, Himal Southasian, The Third Pole, The Quint, IndiaSpend and Article 14.

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Household air pollution affected 2.67 billion…

Published on : Mar 27, 2025

Household air pollution (HAP) affects over 2.67 billion people worldwide...

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WHO partnering with Thailand, Sri Lanka…

Published on : Mar 25, 2025

New Delhi: The World Health Organization (WHO) has initiated a...

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  • Sneha Richhariya is a reporter based in New Delhi, India. Her work focuses on health, environment and gender. She is the recipient of UN Laadli Media Award 2024 and Human Rights and Religious Freedom (HRRF) Award 2023. She has received fellowships from Internews Earth Journalism Network, Health Systems Transformation Platform (HSTP), Deutsche Welle Hindi, Report for the World and National Coalition for Natural Farming (NCNF). She has written for organisations like Deutsche Welle, Scroll, Mongabay India, South China Morning Post (SCMP), Newslaundry, Himal Southasian, The Third Pole, The Quint, IndiaSpend and Article 14.

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UN: Funding cuts threaten hard-won gains…

Published on : Mar 25, 2025

Geneva/New York/Washington — The United Nations has warned that progress...

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Study: Your cells have a secret…

Published on : Mar 19, 2025

A study from the Children’s Medical Research Institute (CMRI) in...

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  • Sneha Richhariya is a reporter based in New Delhi, India. Her work focuses on health, environment and gender. She is the recipient of UN Laadli Media Award 2024 and Human Rights and Religious Freedom (HRRF) Award 2023. She has received fellowships from Internews Earth Journalism Network, Health Systems Transformation Platform (HSTP), Deutsche Welle Hindi, Report for the World and National Coalition for Natural Farming (NCNF). She has written for organisations like Deutsche Welle, Scroll, Mongabay India, South China Morning Post (SCMP), Newslaundry, Himal Southasian, The Third Pole, The Quint, IndiaSpend and Article 14.

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New Apollo initiative to focus on…

Published on : Mar 19, 2025

Apollo Hospitals on Tuesday launched the 'Apollo Joint Preservation Program',...

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Merilog, first FDA-approved rapid-acting insulin biosimilar…

Published on : Mar 19, 2025

With the FDA approval of Merilog in February, the number...

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Dragon Copilot: Microsoft’s AI tool to…

Published on : Mar 18, 2025

Tech giant Microsoft has launched a new AI product—a voice-activated...

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Survey reveals healthiest processed foods for…

Published on : Mar 17, 2025

New Delhi: Snacking plays a significant role in modern diets,...

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  • Sneha Richhariya is a reporter based in New Delhi, India. Her work focuses on health, environment and gender. She is the recipient of UN Laadli Media Award 2024 and Human Rights and Religious Freedom (HRRF) Award 2023. She has received fellowships from Internews Earth Journalism Network, Health Systems Transformation Platform (HSTP), Deutsche Welle Hindi, Report for the World and National Coalition for Natural Farming (NCNF). She has written for organisations like Deutsche Welle, Scroll, Mongabay India, South China Morning Post (SCMP), Newslaundry, Himal Southasian, The Third Pole, The Quint, IndiaSpend and Article 14.

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Measles outbreak strikes Southern US, over…

Published on : Mar 12, 2025

The United States is facing an outbreak of measles, a...

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Your brain literally changes during pregnancy…

Published on : Mar 8, 2025

A new study has found a connection between brain changes...

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  • Sneha Richhariya is a reporter based in New Delhi, India. Her work focuses on health, environment and gender. She is the recipient of UN Laadli Media Award 2024 and Human Rights and Religious Freedom (HRRF) Award 2023. She has received fellowships from Internews Earth Journalism Network, Health Systems Transformation Platform (HSTP), Deutsche Welle Hindi, Report for the World and National Coalition for Natural Farming (NCNF). She has written for organisations like Deutsche Welle, Scroll, Mongabay India, South China Morning Post (SCMP), Newslaundry, Himal Southasian, The Third Pole, The Quint, IndiaSpend and Article 14.

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Women twice as likely to die…

Published on : Mar 5, 2025

Although the average age for heart attack among women is...

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Swine flu outbreak: 20,414 cases, 347…

Published on : Mar 4, 2025

New Delhi: India is witnessing a sharp rise in swine...

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  • Sneha Richhariya is a reporter based in New Delhi, India. Her work focuses on health, environment and gender. She is the recipient of UN Laadli Media Award 2024 and Human Rights and Religious Freedom (HRRF) Award 2023. She has received fellowships from Internews Earth Journalism Network, Health Systems Transformation Platform (HSTP), Deutsche Welle Hindi, Report for the World and National Coalition for Natural Farming (NCNF). She has written for organisations like Deutsche Welle, Scroll, Mongabay India, South China Morning Post (SCMP), Newslaundry, Himal Southasian, The Third Pole, The Quint, IndiaSpend and Article 14.

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Unknown disease outbreak in DR Congo…

Published on : Feb 28, 2025

An unknown disease outbreak in the northwest of the Democratic...

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Heart disease, stroke claim more lives…

Published on : Feb 26, 2025

Heart disease and stroke claimed more lives in 2022 in...

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Cervical cancer prevention among women gets…

Published on : Feb 23, 2025

The vaccine being introduced by the union government in the...

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GOI starts massive information campaign on…

Published on : Feb 19, 2025

As Maharashtra state continues to see rising cases of Guillain–Barré Syndrome...

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Global pandemic pact talks in final…

Published on : Feb 18, 2025

WHO Director-General Dr. Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus has warned that time...

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Making space for patients: the urgency…

Published on : Feb 14, 2025

In health-care services, spaces should be allocated for private conversations...

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Impact of US President Donald Trump’s…

Published on : Feb 13, 2025

US President Donald Trump has been in office just a over two...

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Dual burden of malnutrition and obesity:…

Published on : Feb 13, 2025

There is a silent 'pandemic' that is taking over the...

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  • Sneha Richhariya is a reporter based in New Delhi, India. Her work focuses on health, environment and gender. She is the recipient of UN Laadli Media Award 2024 and Human Rights and Religious Freedom (HRRF) Award 2023. She has received fellowships from Internews Earth Journalism Network, Health Systems Transformation Platform (HSTP), Deutsche Welle Hindi, Report for the World and National Coalition for Natural Farming (NCNF). She has written for organisations like Deutsche Welle, Scroll, Mongabay India, South China Morning Post (SCMP), Newslaundry, Himal Southasian, The Third Pole, The Quint, IndiaSpend and Article 14.

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Pakistan, Afghanistan a ‘perfect storm’ for…

Published on : Feb 11, 2025

The WHO has sounded the alarm over a sharp rise...

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‘Increase negligible, allocation short of policy…

Published on : Feb 7, 2025

Indian Finance Minister, Nirmala Sitharaman, presented the Union Budget 2025-26...

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  • Sneha Richhariya is a reporter based in New Delhi, India. Her work focuses on health, environment and gender. She is the recipient of UN Laadli Media Award 2024 and Human Rights and Religious Freedom (HRRF) Award 2023. She has received fellowships from Internews Earth Journalism Network, Health Systems Transformation Platform (HSTP), Deutsche Welle Hindi, Report for the World and National Coalition for Natural Farming (NCNF). She has written for organisations like Deutsche Welle, Scroll, Mongabay India, South China Morning Post (SCMP), Newslaundry, Himal Southasian, The Third Pole, The Quint, IndiaSpend and Article 14.

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Lung cancer in non-smokers rises amid…

Published on : Feb 4, 2025

New Delhi: Despite a global decline in smoking rates, lung...

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  • Sneha Richhariya is a reporter based in New Delhi, India. Her work focuses on health, environment and gender. She is the recipient of UN Laadli Media Award 2024 and Human Rights and Religious Freedom (HRRF) Award 2023. She has received fellowships from Internews Earth Journalism Network, Health Systems Transformation Platform (HSTP), Deutsche Welle Hindi, Report for the World and National Coalition for Natural Farming (NCNF). She has written for organisations like Deutsche Welle, Scroll, Mongabay India, South China Morning Post (SCMP), Newslaundry, Himal Southasian, The Third Pole, The Quint, IndiaSpend and Article 14.

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USAID is a criminal organization, time…

Published on : Feb 3, 2025

Tesla CEO and key Trump administration adviser Elon Musk has...

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Will DeepSeek AI drive a healthcare…

Published on : Jan 29, 2025

The unexpectedly powerful Chinese AI model DeepSeek has shaken up...

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‘Woo! That’s a big one’: Trump…

Published on : Jan 21, 2025

Days after the World Health Organization (WHO) sought US$ 1.5...

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Deaths in J&K’s Rajouri linked to…

Published on : Jan 16, 2025

The Jammu and Kashmir government today announced that the recent...

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Mysterious disease claims 14 lives in…

Published on : Jan 15, 2025

The Jammu and Kashmir government on Tuesday described recent deaths...

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Treat stillbirths as lives lost, not…

Published on : Jan 14, 2025

The Lancet has called on India to recognize stillbirth as...

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Women in Indian cancer research are…

Published on : Jan 13, 2025

  The field of oncology in India faces a stark...

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WHO 2024 report: Immunization saves 154…

Published on : Jan 10, 2025

Geneva, Switzerland - In 2024, the WHO celebrated significant immunization...

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STUDY: China’s hearing loss cases set…

Published on : Jan 9, 2025

  The number of people with hearing loss in China...

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WHO monitors China’s rising respiratory illnesses,…

Published on : Jan 8, 2025

The World Health Organization (WHO) has said it is in...

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Debunking the HMPV panic: Expert explains…

Published on : Jan 8, 2025

India has been reeling with shock, concern and panic, as...

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  • Sneha Richhariya is a reporter based in New Delhi, India. Her work focuses on health, environment and gender. She is the recipient of UN Laadli Media Award 2024 and Human Rights and Religious Freedom (HRRF) Award 2023. She has received fellowships from Internews Earth Journalism Network, Health Systems Transformation Platform (HSTP), Deutsche Welle Hindi, Report for the World and National Coalition for Natural Farming (NCNF). She has written for organisations like Deutsche Welle, Scroll, Mongabay India, South China Morning Post (SCMP), Newslaundry, Himal Southasian, The Third Pole, The Quint, IndiaSpend and Article 14.

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Stay calm, no need to panic:…

Published on : Jan 7, 2025

Experts, officials and ministers have urged people to remain calm,...

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Two Bengaluru infants test HMPV positive,…

Published on : Jan 6, 2025

The Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) has detected two...

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India tracks China’s HMPV outbreak amid…

Published on : Jan 4, 2025

India is closely monitoring respiratory and seasonal influenza cases after...

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India records 9.1M dog bites annually,…

Published on : Jan 4, 2025

A Lancet study funded by the Indian Council of Medical...

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In a hottest decade on record,…

Published on : Jan 2, 2025

  2024 was the warmest year on record, capping a...

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COVID: 5 years after outbreak, WHO…

Published on : Dec 31, 2024

On December 31, 2019, the World Health Organization’s country office...

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Influenza vaccines are a lifesaver against…

Published on : Dec 30, 2024

The World Health Organization (WHO) has highlighted influenza vaccines as...

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India exits WHO’s high-burden malaria list,…

Published on : Dec 28, 2024

India has officially exited the World Health Organization’s (WHO) high-burden...

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2024: India marks major milestone in…

Published on : Dec 26, 2024

India achieved a significant milestone this year by eliminating neglected...

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WHO flags misinformation and disinformation as…

Published on : Dec 26, 2024

Misinformation and disinformation are critical threats to global health, the...

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Over 1 in 5 adults worldwide…

Published on : Dec 25, 2024

  Around 846 million people aged between 15 and 49...

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COVID toll so far: 7 million…

Published on : Dec 25, 2024

More than 776.8 million cases and 7 million deaths from...

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India’s air pollution problem is not…

Published on : Dec 23, 2024

  A new study by the Karolinska Institute has revealed...

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Social media platforms urged to share…

Published on : Dec 20, 2024

Social media companies must prioritize the fight against science misinformation...

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India needs 6 million nurses by…

Published on : Dec 18, 2024

  India will need six million additional nurses by 2030...

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Think your body becomes resistant to…

Published on : Dec 12, 2024

  A major challenge in combating antimicrobial resistance (AMR) lies...

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‘They’ll destroy me’: Techie’s last words…

Published on : Dec 11, 2024

A 34-year-old techie, Atul Subhash, died by suicide at his...

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How just 1% weight change in…

Published on : Dec 7, 2024

  Large Language Models (LLMs) hold great promise for healthcare...

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Health of India Summit 2024 tackles…

Published on : Dec 4, 2024

Experts discussed evolving challenges and solutions for India's health sector,...

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How prepared is India for future…

Published on : Dec 3, 2024

New Delhi: The Health of India Summit 2024 at Hotel...

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  • Sneha Richhariya is a reporter based in New Delhi, India. Her work focuses on health, environment and gender. She is the recipient of UN Laadli Media Award 2024 and Human Rights and Religious Freedom (HRRF) Award 2023. She has received fellowships from Internews Earth Journalism Network, Health Systems Transformation Platform (HSTP), Deutsche Welle Hindi, Report for the World and National Coalition for Natural Farming (NCNF). She has written for organisations like Deutsche Welle, Scroll, Mongabay India, South China Morning Post (SCMP), Newslaundry, Himal Southasian, The Third Pole, The Quint, IndiaSpend and Article 14.

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HOI2024: Experts discuss AI’s role in…

Published on : Dec 3, 2024

New Delhi: At the Health of India Summit 2024 in...

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  • Sneha Richhariya is a reporter based in New Delhi, India. Her work focuses on health, environment and gender. She is the recipient of UN Laadli Media Award 2024 and Human Rights and Religious Freedom (HRRF) Award 2023. She has received fellowships from Internews Earth Journalism Network, Health Systems Transformation Platform (HSTP), Deutsche Welle Hindi, Report for the World and National Coalition for Natural Farming (NCNF). She has written for organisations like Deutsche Welle, Scroll, Mongabay India, South China Morning Post (SCMP), Newslaundry, Himal Southasian, The Third Pole, The Quint, IndiaSpend and Article 14.

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AI-fueled health misinformation, infectious diseases and…

Published on : Dec 3, 2024

The "Health Misinformation Vectors in India" report, released at the...

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Health of India Summit 2024 to…

Published on : Dec 2, 2024

  The Health of India Summit 2024, a flagship event...

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UN report: Human rights key to…

Published on : Dec 1, 2024

  The world can end AIDS by 2030 if human...

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India mandates snakebite reporting amid 50,000…

Published on : Dec 1, 2024

In a significant move to combat underreported snakebite cases, the...

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‘Dangerous form of misinformation’: More medical…

Published on : Nov 30, 2024

Cricketer-turned-politician Navjot Singh Sidhu's recent claim that his wife, Navjot...

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4 million Afghans battle addiction amid…

Published on : Nov 28, 2024

The World Health Organization has sounded the alarm on Afghanistan's...

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Will AI revolutionise Indian healthcare by…

Published on : Nov 28, 2024

New Delhi:  In May 2024, Ankit Gupta, a Delhi resident...

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  • Sneha Richhariya is a reporter based in New Delhi, India. Her work focuses on health, environment and gender. She is the recipient of UN Laadli Media Award 2024 and Human Rights and Religious Freedom (HRRF) Award 2023. She has received fellowships from Internews Earth Journalism Network, Health Systems Transformation Platform (HSTP), Deutsche Welle Hindi, Report for the World and National Coalition for Natural Farming (NCNF). She has written for organisations like Deutsche Welle, Scroll, Mongabay India, South China Morning Post (SCMP), Newslaundry, Himal Southasian, The Third Pole, The Quint, IndiaSpend and Article 14.

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UK-India health tech bootcamp returns with…

Published on : Nov 27, 2024

The second edition of the week-long UK-India HealthTech Bootcamp began...

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  • Sneha Richhariya is a reporter based in New Delhi, India. Her work focuses on health, environment and gender. She is the recipient of UN Laadli Media Award 2024 and Human Rights and Religious Freedom (HRRF) Award 2023. She has received fellowships from Internews Earth Journalism Network, Health Systems Transformation Platform (HSTP), Deutsche Welle Hindi, Report for the World and National Coalition for Natural Farming (NCNF). She has written for organisations like Deutsche Welle, Scroll, Mongabay India, South China Morning Post (SCMP), Newslaundry, Himal Southasian, The Third Pole, The Quint, IndiaSpend and Article 14.

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Sidhu shares controversial diet plan for…

Published on : Nov 26, 2024

Former cricketer-turned-politician Navjot Singh Sidhu on Monday sparked criticism from...

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COP29 highlights urgency of health action…

Published on : Nov 25, 2024

Health emerged as one of the major issues at the...

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Survey of 21,000 Delhi-NCR residents finds…

Published on : Nov 21, 2024

  Around 75% of families in Delhi-NCR have reported at...

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Vibrators or lipsticks? How India’s sex…

Published on : Nov 19, 2024

While there is no explicit legal provision in India barring...

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STUDY: Drop the abbreviations in texting…

Published on : Nov 19, 2024

Next time you're tempted to use shortcuts like "thanx" for...

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Antimicrobial resistance as urgent as climate…

Published on : Nov 17, 2024

The action on antimicrobial resistance (AMR) is “equally as urgent...

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STUDY: Quarter of world’s 828 million…

Published on : Nov 14, 2024

India is now home to over a quarter of the...

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US obesity rate doubles since 1990,…

Published on : Nov 13, 2024

  By 2050, the number of US children and teens...

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Uneven vaccine access in India slows…

Published on : Nov 12, 2024

  India has made exceptional advances in child immunisation,  but...

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Trump’s second term: RFK Jr. to…

Published on : Nov 11, 2024

As concerns rise about the implications of a second Trump...

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Study: Demand for cannabis as pain…

Published on : Nov 9, 2024

As more people turn to cannabis for chronic pain relief,...

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Report: Majority of adults view, trust…

Published on : Nov 7, 2024

Around 53% of TikTok users aged 18-29 say they trust...

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Early-life sugar restriction can protect against…

Published on : Nov 5, 2024

  Reducing sugar intake during the first 1,000 days after...

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Report: Heat-related deaths among seniors rise…

Published on : Nov 4, 2024

  In 2023, global heat-related deaths among people over 65...

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Report: Fossil fuel deaths drop 7%…

Published on : Nov 3, 2024

  Despite the severe health impacts of climate change, there...

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Study: Political polarization a major threat…

Published on : Nov 2, 2024

  There is growing evidence that political polarization poses a...

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2023: TB surpasses COVID-19 as leading…

Published on : Nov 1, 2024

  In 2023, Tuberculosis (TB) reclaimed its position as the...

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Election results to affect patient, community…

Published on : Oct 30, 2024

  As the election date approaches in the USA, the...

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West Bengal extends ban on gutkha…

Published on : Oct 29, 2024

The West Bengal government has renewed its ban on the...

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Rising human cost of gambling: 449…

Published on : Oct 27, 2024

A shocking 448.7 million adults globally grapple with the personal,...

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Antimicrobial resistance, health reform take centre…

Published on : Oct 25, 2024

  Health reform, resistance to antimicrobials, health disparities, and the...

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India: Government health expenditure rose from…

Published on : Oct 23, 2024

Government spending on healthcare has seen a significant rise over...

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Egypt eradicates malaria, a disease that…

Published on : Oct 22, 2024

  Since ancient times, malaria has plagued Egypt, impacting the...

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Study: Childhood vaccinations in India have…

Published on : Oct 21, 2024

Childhood vaccinations in India can reduce disease burden and associated...

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82% seniors seek health info online:…

Published on : Oct 20, 2024

  Around 82% of people over 50 look for health...

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Health is political, policies shaped by…

Published on : Oct 19, 2024

  Health and health policy are shaped by the political...

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Global Parliamentarians Unite at Berlin Summit…

Published on : Oct 17, 2024

Parliamentarians from around the world gathered at the UNITE Global...

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Study: Girls lead in social media…

Published on : Oct 17, 2024

  Adolescents are spending increasing amounts of time immersed in...

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At current rate, ending poverty for…

Published on : Oct 16, 2024

  At today’s feeble pace, it could take more than...

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17 disease outbreaks in 2024 warn…

Published on : Oct 15, 2024

The world has witnessed 17 outbreaks of dangerous diseases in...

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COVID-19 pushes 100M into extreme poverty,…

Published on : Oct 14, 2024

  The global economy is projected to lose $22 trillion...

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Tele MANAS launches mobile app and…

Published on : Oct 14, 2024

Marking its two-year anniversary on World Mental Health Day, October...

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Drones revolutionize healthcare delivery in India,…

Published on : Oct 10, 2024

Healthcare delivery by drone is transforming access to medicines in...

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World Mental Health Day: WHO says…

Published on : Oct 10, 2024

  An estimated 1 in 7 children and adolescents aged...

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WHO declares India free from trachoma,…

Published on : Oct 9, 2024

The 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, 2024

Pakistan's largest city, Karachi, has established stand-alone chest pain units...

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FDA raises minimum age for tobacco…

Published on : Oct 5, 2024

Starting September 30, 2024, tobacco retailers will be required to...

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WHO launches global plan to tackle…

Published on : Oct 4, 2024

As dengue cases surge across all six World Health Organization...

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Banning tobacco sales among young people…

Published on : Oct 3, 2024

Preventing a generation from ever smoking could result in 1.2...

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Study: Smoking cut to 5% may…

Published on : Oct 3, 2024

Global life expectancy is projected to reach 78.3 years by...

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India reports 9.1 million animal bites…

Published on : Oct 3, 2024

The study, however, noted "a substantial decline" in human rabies...

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Study: Conversion practices linked to higher…

Published on : Sep 30, 2024

People identifying as LGBTQ+ who have undergone conversion therapy are...

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World Rabies Day: India accounts for…

Published on : Sep 28, 2024

Every year, rabies claims more than 60,000 lives globally, with...

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RFK Jr: ‘A sick child is…

Published on : Sep 27, 2024

The US healthcare system is “an existential threat to our...

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Study: Increasing measles cases observed in…

Published on : Sep 27, 2024

The majority of measles cases in England are among unvaccinated...

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Sex education isn’t cause of promiscuity,…

Published on : Sep 26, 2024

Research has shown that sex education doesn’t encourage promiscuity and...

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IVF Specialist Petitions Delhi High Court…

Published on : Sep 25, 2024

An Indian in-vitro fertilization (IVF) specialist has filed a petition...

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Mental health surpasses cancer as top…

Published on : Sep 25, 2024

Mental health has emerged as the leading health concern worldwide,...

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Study: Depression & autoimmune disease are…

Published on : Sep 24, 2024

Pregnancy and motherhood can be a beautiful time- the joys...

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Air pollution, rising temperatures fuel global…

Published on : Sep 23, 2024

Air pollution, high temperatures, and metabolic risk factors are driving...

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Combination immunotherapy for melanoma yields decade-long…

Published on : Sep 19, 2024

The 10-year follow-up study involved 945 patients across 137 sites...

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Adults over 60 are the fastest-growing…

Published on : Sep 17, 2024

A World Bank report says demographic transformations are reshaping the...

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COVID measures led to drop in…

Published on : Sep 16, 2024

The reduction was caused by reduction in the burden of...

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India, Pakistan, Bangladesh to see most…

Published on : Sep 16, 2024

Deaths from Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR) will also be high in...

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Antibiotic resistance could cause 39 million…

Published on : Sep 16, 2024

Antimicrobial resistance occurs when bacteria or other pathogens change in...

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WHO pledges 3.6 million vaccines for…

Published on : Sep 16, 2024

The WHO declared mpox a public health emergency of international...

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Digital health and community drives cut…

Published on : Sep 15, 2024

"Our research marks a significant milestone in mental health care,"...

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Climate change trumps political uncertainty in…

Published on : Sep 14, 2024

85% of executives increased their investments in sustainability so far...

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‘Mystery fever’: Death toll in Gujarat’s…

Published on : Sep 13, 2024

Tests so far have ruled out diseases such as H1N1,...

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Senior citizens 70 and older to…

Published on : Sep 12, 2024

The families will get an additional top-up cover up to...

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Student suicides soar in India as…

Published on : Sep 12, 2024

A Lancet study highlights the “enormous competition to gain admission...

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India’s tele-mental health centres received 1.36…

Published on : Sep 11, 2024

India, with the highest suicide rate globally, saw 171,000 suicides...

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Australia proposes social media ban for…

Published on : Sep 11, 2024

The federal legislation, which would enforce a minimum age 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…

Published on : Sep 10, 2024

The study on healthcare workers, analysed 10 distinct studies conducted between...

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India confirms its first mpox infection,…

Published on : Sep 10, 2024

Government says the case not part of the current public...

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8.1 million premature deaths annually due…

Published on : Sep 9, 2024

India, Pakistan among key global hotspots for particulate matter pollution...

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Study: 90% of corporate India skips…

Published on : Sep 9, 2024

As Indians spend more than a third of their lives...

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India faces largest Chandipura Virus outbreak…

Published on : Sep 7, 2024

Between early June to August 15, the Indian health ministry...

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India leads the world in plastic…

Published on : Sep 6, 2024

Estimated global data for 2020 show that India was the...

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Rising cholera outbreaks: Afghanistan and Bangladesh…

Published on : Sep 5, 2024

The report says the number of reported cholera cases increased...

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UN agencies vaccinate over 187,000 children…

Published on : Sep 5, 2024

The UN agency said the children were vaccinated with novel...

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Leading medical journal calls for mandatory…

Published on : Sep 5, 2024

The piece in the Lancet said there is need for...

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Will losing weight help all pre-diabetic…

Published on : Sep 5, 2024

While losing weight may help many pre-diabetics manage their condition,...

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Rising mpox cases test Pakistan’s fragile…

Published on : Sep 4, 2024

A report in The Lancet warns that insufficient resources are...

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India among nations with declining road…

Published on : Sep 4, 2024

Between 2010 and 2021, road traffic fatalities fell in Bhutan,...

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Can simple blood tests predict the…

Published on : Sep 3, 2024

A recent study published in the New England Journal of Medicine states...

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Condom use falls among European teens,…

Published on : Sep 3, 2024

A new WHO report shows the rate of condom use...

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UNICEF, allies roll out plan to…

Published on : Sep 2, 2024

UNICEF will set up conditional supply agreements with vaccine manufacturers...

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WHO calls for urgent review of…

Published on : Sep 2, 2024

Congo emerges as the global epicenter of the epidemic, with...

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Important to characterise long COVID in…

Published on : Aug 30, 2024

A recent study published in JAMA identifies common prolonged symptoms...

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WHO declares health emergency as Mpox…

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World Breastfeeding Week: 820,000 children can…

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World Hepatitis Day: Taking inspiration from…

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The conundrum of COVID deaths: Claims…

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Polio virus detected in Gaza, WHO…

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FDA updates guidelines to combat misinformation…

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WHO guideline for 750 million tobacco…

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The first-ever clinical treatment guideline for tobacco cessation in adults...

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Cigarette-style warnings on social media risks…

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WHO report highlights alcohol and drug…

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Improved cookstoves reduce low birth weight…

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Optimal vitamin D intake for disease…

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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…

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World Environment Day: Invest in breastfeeding…

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WHO Member States set new pandemic…

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Representatives from the WHO’s 194 member countries agreed on a...

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World No Tobacco Day: 7 evidence-based…

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World No Tobacco Day 2024 Crossword!

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Vaccination averted 154 million deaths in…

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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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Fides: WHO launches new initiative to…

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Malaria vaccine saves two million kids…

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Red Line Campaign: Spotlight on self-medication…

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World Malaria Day 2024 Crossword!

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World Parkinson’s Day: 5 science-backed facts…

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India ‘Cancer capital of the world’:…

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Social cues shape perceptions of online…

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India gets first indigenous hydroxyurea oral…

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Fact-check: The link between paracetamol and…

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Decoding health disinformation during elections

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US launches Foreign Ministry Channel for…

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Vaccine misinformation fuels measles resurgence in…

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WHO proposes pandemic agreement, not treaty

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Ultra-processed foods impact physical & mental…

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ADHD: A woman’s quest for understanding

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AI-generated content cannot provide personalised medical…

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Conspiracy theories major obstacle to new…

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Dilute vaccine misinformation with large amounts…

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Decline in tobacco use rates globally:…

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Moderate to vigorous physical activity can…

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Menstrual hygiene: The health crisis we…

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Social media listening crucial for tackling…

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Exodus from Sundarbans: India’s climate refugees…

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The mental health fallout of climate…

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Mental health issues could become widespread as climate change threatens...

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Pandemic of Climate Depression

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Decarbonizing our lives

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Climate discourse taking centre stage

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COVID-19 vaccine not the cause of…

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370% rise in heat-related deaths by…

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The curious case of The Liver…

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A good start: YouTube’s long-term vision…

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Kwashiorkor 101: Severe malnutrition common in…

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Online harassment deters doctors from fighting…

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World Hypertension Day 2023: Important facts…

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Dr Ashwani Mehta, a senior cardiologist at Sir Ganga Ram...

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Debunking 4 myths about menstrual cups,…

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Debunking 5 autism myths

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Ivermectin influencer dead, but misinformation persists

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Perils of misleading health information | International…

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World Tuberculosis Day 2023: Debunking 6…

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World Sleep Day 2023: The importance…

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The Mercury Project: Call for proposals

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The Social Science Research Council announces USD $2 million grant...

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Dr Cuterus – Everything Nobody Tells You about Your Body...

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Health misinformation: Meta preparing post-pandemic policy

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As the virus evolves, the company seeks the Oversight Board’s...

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Health misinformation: Each one spot one

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If we realised how our emotions are being exploited and...

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Flaxseed: No cure for thyroid problems

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No, marijuana cannot cure cancer

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Studies have explored the possible benefits of medical marijuana on...

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Video warning against eating bitter gourd…

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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…

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No home remedy to induce menstruation…

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National Science Day: Embrace scientific temper,…

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First Check inducts five new members 

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World Cancer Day: Spread facts, not…

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Every year 4th February is observed as World Cancer Day...

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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…

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Google, YouTube fix digital ads policy…

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The new policy against violating publisher content, Google-served ads, and...

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What The Fact – India blames…

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There 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…

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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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A viral YouTube video claims that "Black Fungus came from...

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Real vs fake Remdesivir injections: Know…

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An injection named Covipri is circulating on social media, with...

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YouTube videos suggesting home remedies to…

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There is no scientific evidence to prove that a combination...

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No, an empty nebuliser is not…

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Using a nebuliser in place of an oxygen cylinder will...

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NSA Ajit Doval didn’t write a…

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Government officials confirmed that reports of the so-called letter praising...

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Post claiming sanitary pads cause cancer…

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There is no scientific evidence to prove that wearing sanitary...

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Are DIY disinfectants safe?

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Youtube is awash with how to disinfect surfaces and many...

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Misleading WhatsApp message questions Pfizer vaccine…

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A recent WhatsApp message presented a series of arguments discrediting...

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This tonic of leaves cannot cure…

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There is no scientific evidence to prove that a health...

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Covid vaccine scams hit Asia

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Fraudsters in Asia are sending out fake texts, offering a...

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Post about vaccines containing toxic levels…

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The substances listed in the social media post are present...

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No, coronavirus doesn’t lay eggs in…

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There is no study to back the claim that coronavirus...

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Facebook to prohibit ads that discourage…

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https://youtu.be/dREYs_m39sQ Facebook has said it will start prohibiting Ads that...

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Vaccine hesitancy due to disinformation campaign,…

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Social media disinformation campaigns are linked to falling vaccination rates,...

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Beware of apps that claim to…

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A viral WhatsApp message in India is asking people to...