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India’s uneven caesarean delivery rates: Telangana…
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No fact-checking in Facebook and Meta:…
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FACT CHECK: Does the COVID-19 vaccine…
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Indoor air pollution: How slum dwellers…
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FACT CHECK: Vidya Balan claims inflammation…
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FACT CHECK: Should Keralites give up…
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Deaths in J&K’s Rajouri linked to…
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Mysterious disease claims 14 lives in…
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FACT CHECK: Should you chew disprin,…
Published on : Jan 14, 2025CLAIM: Disprin, clopidogrel and atorvastatin tablets should be chewed in case...
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Treat stillbirths as lives lost, not…
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Women in Indian cancer research are…
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FACT CHECK: Do underarm puffs indicate…
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WHO 2024 report: Immunization saves 154…
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FACT CHECK: Can a posture corrector…
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STUDY: China’s hearing loss cases set…
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FACT CHECK: Can cancer be treated…
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WHO monitors China’s rising respiratory illnesses,…
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Debunking the HMPV panic: Expert explains…
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Stay calm, no need to panic:…
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FACT CHECK: Does walking on grass…
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Two Bengaluru infants test HMPV positive,…
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India tracks China’s HMPV outbreak amid…
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India records 9.1M dog bites annually,…
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FACT CHECK: Can traditional remedies like…
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FACT CHECK: Can fermented foods reduce,…
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FACT CHECK: Amla is ayurveda’s most…
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FACT CHECK: Does your child’s body…
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In a hottest decade on record,…
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FACT CHECK: Do we really need…
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FACT CHECK: Are tea bags leaking…
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5 years after Covid outbreak, WHO…
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FACT CHECK: Can a mixture of…
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Influenza vaccines are a lifesaver against…
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India exits WHO’s high-burden malaria list,…
Published on : Dec 28, 2024India has officially exited the World Health Organization’s (WHO) high-burden...
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FACT CHECK: Does frequent ejaculation reduce…
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FACT CHECK: Fact Check: Do detox…
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2024: India marks major milestone in…
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WHO flags misinformation and disinformation as…
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Over 1 in 5 adults worldwide…
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COVID toll so far: 7 million…
Published on : Dec 25, 2024More than 776.8 million cases and 7 million deaths from...
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Fact Check: Does drinking 8 litres…
Published on : Dec 24, 2024CLAIM: Drinking 8 litres of water daily boosts athletic performance,...
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India’s air pollution problem is not…
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FACT CHECK: Can fasting for 3…
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Social media platforms urged to share…
Published on : Dec 20, 2024Social media companies must prioritize the fight against science misinformation...
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FACT CHECK -The science behind height:…
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FACT CHECK: Can swallowing papaya seeds…
Published on : Dec 19, 2024CLAIM: Papaya seeds can act as a natural contraceptive if...
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FACT CHECK: Does sugar cause ADHD,…
Published on : Dec 19, 2024A viral Instagram post by @daveymaher_fitness, who has 436,000...
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India needs 6 million nurses by…
Published on : Dec 18, 2024India will need six million additional nurses by 2030...
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FACT CHECK: Can leaving your blanket…
Published on : Dec 18, 2024CLAIM: People over 30 shouldn’t leave their blanket abruptly due...
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As Delhi’s mobility crisis deepens pollution…
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FACT CHECK: Is alkaline water good…
Published on : Dec 16, 2024CLAIM: Alkaline water is beneficial for health FACT: There’s no...
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FACT CHECK: Can wearing a tight…
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FACT CHECK: Should we be consuming…
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FACT CHECK: Does consuming lemongrass aid…
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FACT CHECK: Can staying in 40°C…
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Think your body becomes resistant to…
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‘They’ll destroy me’: Techie’s last words…
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FACT CHECK: Cancer misinformation gets new…
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FACT CHECK: Did YesMadam fire ‘stressed’…
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FACT CHECK: Is John Abraham right…
Published on : Dec 10, 2024CLAIM: Non-veg food does not have more protein than vegetarian...
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FACT CHECK: Can a single sip…
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FACT CHECK: Can tamarind seeds cure…
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How just 1% weight change in…
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No, Himalayan salt is not healthier…
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FACT CHECK: Is your daily cup…
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FACT CHECK: Can patharchatta leaves dissolve…
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FACT CHECK: Acidic foods increase cancer…
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Health of India Summit 2024 tackles…
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How prepared is India for future…
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HOI2024: Experts discuss AI’s role in…
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AI-fueled health misinformation, infectious diseases and…
Published on : Dec 3, 2024The "Health Misinformation Vectors in India" report, released at the...
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Health of India Summit 2024 to…
Published on : Dec 2, 2024The Health of India Summit 2024, a flagship event...
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FACT CHECK: Should you stop drinking…
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UN report: Human rights key to…
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India mandates snakebite reporting amid 50,000…
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‘Dangerous form of misinformation’: More medical…
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4 million Afghans battle addiction amid…
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Will AI revolutionise Indian healthcare by…
Published on : Nov 28, 2024New Delhi: In May 2024, Ankit Gupta, a Delhi resident...
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UK-India health tech bootcamp returns with…
Published on : Nov 27, 2024The second edition of the week-long UK-India HealthTech Bootcamp began...
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FACT CHECK: Can a lung detox…
Published on : Nov 26, 2024CLAIM: A homemade tea can be used to detox lungs...
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Sidhu shares controversial diet plan for…
Published on : Nov 26, 2024Former cricketer-turned-politician Navjot Singh Sidhu on Monday sparked criticism from...
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FACT CHECK: Was Bill Gates indicted…
Published on : Nov 25, 2024CLAIM: Bill Gates has been indicted in the Netherlands for...
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COP29 highlights urgency of health action…
Published on : Nov 25, 2024Health emerged as one of the major issues at the...
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FACT CHECK: Medical experts debunk Sidhu’s…
Published on : Nov 23, 2024CLAIM: Turmeric, neem water, apple cider vinegar, lemon water, and...
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EXPLAINER: Is Virat Kohli’s steamed diet…
Published on : Nov 22, 2024More often than not the media is abuzz with...
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Survey of 21,000 Delhi-NCR residents finds…
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Newborn Care Week: Some Baby Myths…
Published on : Nov 21, 2024As Newborn Care Week is observed annually from November 15...
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FACT CHECK: Are teflon-coated aluminum utensils…
Published on : Nov 21, 2024CLAIM: Teflon-coated aluminium utensils are not safe and should be...
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Vibrators or lipsticks? How India’s sex…
Published on : Nov 19, 2024While there is no explicit legal provision in India barring...
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FACT CHECK: Are figs non-vegetarian due…
Published on : Nov 19, 2024CLAIM: Figs (Anjeer) are non-vegetarian as wasps are involved in...
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STUDY: Drop the abbreviations in texting…
Published on : Nov 19, 2024Next time you're tempted to use shortcuts like "thanx" for...
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FACT CHECK: Is milk from hormone-injected…
Published on : Nov 18, 2024CLAIM: Hormones injected into cows linked to human cancer risk...
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Antimicrobial resistance as urgent as climate…
Published on : Nov 17, 2024The action on antimicrobial resistance (AMR) is “equally as urgent...
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Fact Check: Does loud snoring signal…
Published on : Nov 16, 2024CLAIM: Loud snoring is a deep and restful sleep FACT: ...
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FACT CHECK: Does eating fish and…
Published on : Nov 15, 2024CLAIM: The consumption of fish and milk leads to...
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STUDY: Quarter of world’s 828 million…
Published on : Nov 14, 2024India is now home to over a quarter of the...
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FACT CHECK: Can certain food help…
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US obesity rate doubles since 1990,…
Published on : Nov 13, 2024By 2050, the number of US children and teens...
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FACT CHECK: Can clove-studded apple ease…
Published on : Nov 12, 2024CLAIM: Eating an apple with cloves inserted overnight on an...
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Uneven vaccine access in India slows…
Published on : Nov 12, 2024India has made exceptional advances in child immunisation, but...
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Trump’s second term: RFK Jr. to…
Published on : Nov 11, 2024As concerns rise about the implications of a second Trump...
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Study: Demand for cannabis as pain…
Published on : Nov 9, 2024As more people turn to cannabis for chronic pain relief,...
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Fact Check: Does poor oral hygiene…
Published on : Nov 5, 2024Claim: Poor oral hygiene over time can lead to an...
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Not just skin deep: Psoriasis also…
Published on : Nov 5, 2024Psoriasis is generally considered a skin condition with the itchy,...
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Early-life sugar restriction can protect against…
Published on : Nov 5, 2024Reducing sugar intake during the first 1,000 days after...
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The public health impact of gambling…
Published on : Nov 4, 2024The Lancet Public Health Commission on gambling in a...
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Report: Heat-related deaths among seniors rise…
Published on : Nov 4, 2024In 2023, global heat-related deaths among people over 65...
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Report: Fossil fuel deaths drop 7%…
Published on : Nov 3, 2024Despite the severe health impacts of climate change, there...
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Study: Political polarization a major threat…
Published on : Nov 2, 2024There is growing evidence that political polarization poses a...
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2023: TB surpasses COVID-19 as leading…
Published on : Nov 1, 2024In 2023, Tuberculosis (TB) reclaimed its position as the...
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FACT CHECK: Does sweetened lemonade have…
Published on : Oct 31, 2024CLAIM: Sugar in lemonade restricts the body's ability to absorb...
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Election results to affect patient, community…
Published on : Oct 30, 2024As the election date approaches in the USA, the...
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Fact Check: Can drinking too much…
Published on : Oct 30, 2024CLAIM: A popular social media post claims that coffee consumption...
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West Bengal extends ban on gutkha…
Published on : Oct 29, 2024The West Bengal government has renewed its ban on the...
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Fact Check: Is fake paneer made…
Published on : Oct 29, 2024CLAIM: A viral video says "analogue paneer" is made...
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Fact Check: Donald Trump claims “I’m…
Published on : Oct 28, 2024CLAIM US presidential candidate Donald Trump says "I'm the father...
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Rising human cost of gambling: 449…
Published on : Oct 27, 2024A shocking 448.7 million adults globally grapple with the personal,...
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Antimicrobial resistance, health reform take centre…
Published on : Oct 25, 2024Health reform, resistance to antimicrobials, health disparities, and the...
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EXPLAINER: Early birds vs night owls…
Published on : Oct 25, 2024Ancient wisdom dictates that going to bed early and...
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FACT CHECK: Viral video claims salt…
Published on : Oct 24, 2024CLAIM Salt is not as harmful when it comes to...
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India: Government health expenditure rose from…
Published on : Oct 23, 2024Government spending on healthcare has seen a significant rise over...
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Egypt eradicates malaria, a disease that…
Published on : Oct 22, 2024Since ancient times, malaria has plagued Egypt, impacting the...
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Fact Check: Do Root Canals Increase…
Published on : Oct 21, 2024CLAIM Root canals lead to breast cancer among women FACT ...
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Study: Childhood vaccinations in India have…
Published on : Oct 21, 2024Childhood vaccinations in India can reduce disease burden and associated...
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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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FACT CHECK: Wisdom teeth removal &…
Published on : Oct 19, 2024A video has been going viral on Instagram, which advocates...
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Global Parliamentarians Unite at Berlin Summit…
Published on : Oct 17, 2024Parliamentarians from around the world gathered at the UNITE Global...
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Study: Girls lead in social media…
Published on : Oct 17, 2024Adolescents are spending increasing amounts of time immersed in...
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FACT CHECK: Are diabetics safe from…
Published on : Oct 17, 2024CLAIM: Diabetes does not affect one's eyes, as long...
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Cachexia: A muscle wasting condition in…
Published on : Oct 16, 2024Cachexia accounts for 30% of deaths among advanced-cancer patients,...
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At current rate, ending poverty for…
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FACT CHECK: Trump claims vaping helps…
Published on : Oct 15, 2024CLAIM: Flavoured vapes can help people quit smoking FACT: ...
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FACT CHECK: Can cleaning a cowshed…
Published on : Oct 15, 2024CLAIM: Stroking a cow’s back lowers one’s required dosage of...
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17 disease outbreaks in 2024 warn…
Published on : Oct 15, 2024The world has witnessed 17 outbreaks of dangerous diseases in...
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COVID-19 pushes 100M into extreme poverty,…
Published on : Oct 14, 2024The global economy is projected to lose $22 trillion...
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Tele MANAS launches mobile app and…
Published on : Oct 14, 2024Marking its two-year anniversary on World Mental Health Day, October...
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FACT CHECK: 3 COVID era conspiracies…
Published on : Oct 13, 2024Ever since the World Health Organisation declared mpox a public...
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FACT CHECK: ACHOO! Should you hold…
Published on : Oct 11, 2024CLAIM: Holding in a sneeze could be injurious to...
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FACT CHECK: Does coconut oil in…
Published on : Oct 11, 2024CLAIM: Coconut oil added regularly to a balanced diet lowers...