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How ‘exercise snacking’ can slash risk of diseases in just a few minutes

Doing short bursts of high-intensity exercise can help counter the effects of a sedentary lifestyle

The Independent UK

The one-minute exercise that can slash your risk of heart disease

Taking short breaks to do high-intensity exercise throughout the day can help counter the effects of a sedentary lifestyle

The Independent UK

‘Active breaks’ can combat the health risks of a sedentary lifestyle, but what kind of exercise is best?

Technological advances and the habits of modern life have drastically reduced levels of physical activity around the world. The World Health Organisation (WHO) now warns that inactivity and sedentary lifestyles are one of the main risk factors for health problems and premature death.

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What Does The New Covid Strain Spreading Across The UK Mean For Travellers This Summer?

A new covid strain rapidly spreading across the globe has got UK travellers questioning whether their summer plans will be affected.

International Business Times UK

First cases of Covid variant NB.1.8.1 detected in England as virus spreads across UK

Thirteen cases of Omicron variant NB.1.8.1 have now been recorded across England, according to the UKHSA

The Independent UK

A ‘groundbreaking’ pandemic agreement for tackling disease outbreaks has been agreed. What does it mean?

ANALYSIS: Negotiations to ensure richer countries share vaccines and drugs with poorer countries during health emergencies had threatened to derail negotiations, writes Rachel Schraer

The Independent UK

The re-emergence of polio in Papua New Guinea shows global eradication remains elusive

Last week the World Health Organisation (WHO) declared a polio outbreak in Papua New Guinea (PNG).

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A mobile app told me my kids’ food isn’t healthy – now I’m emptying out my kitchen cabinets

IN FOCUS : The Yuka app allows you to scan items in your home to see what they contain – and the risks they pose to you and your family. It sent me into a panic, writes Charlotte Cripps, but some experts remain unconvinced

The Independent UK

Avoid, avoid, avoid: the three major threats you should be aware of this summer

The Man Who Pays His Way: Take advice from the experts on holiday safety this summer

The Independent UK

UK could lose low TB status amid rising cases, officials warn

It comes as the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) published its first annual report detailing the infectious diseases impacting England.

Evening Standard

Sitting for long hours has the same consequences as smoking, drinking?

Prolonged sitting is equivalent to physical inactivity and its health consequences has been a primary concern of health experts. The World Health Organisation (WHO) has advised to engage in 150 minutes of physical activity per week to give the body the minimum amount of movement and activity. Lack of physical…

The Times of India

Medal from King recognises work in Gaza is ‘valuable’, says NHS medic

The recipients of the new honour received their Humanitarian Medals at a ceremony at Buckingham Palace.

Evening Standard

NHS medics to receive new Humanitarian Medal from King for work in Gaza

The recipients will receive the medal at Buckingham Palace on Tuesday.

The Independent UK

Everything Donald Trump has done since becoming president

From scrapping bans on plastic straws to rolling back diversity initiatives, here’s how Donald Trump’s Executive orders might impact people around the world

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‘Perhaps America is getting what it voted for’: Editorials in India warn of Trump 2.0

Donald Trump was sworn in as the 47th president of the United States this week and signed a swathe of executive orders on day 1 of his term, making headlines across the world. He ended birthright citizenship, designated that the US has “only two genders”, pulled out of the Paris…

The Times of India

7 things one should do daily to reduce the risk of heart attack

Heart attacks don’t usually come out of nowhere; they result from years of unhealthy habits. As per the data from the World Health Organisation, cardiovascular diseases (CVDs) are the leading cause of death globally, taking near to 1.8 crore lives each year. The good news is that small, consistent changes…

The National (Scotland)

See all the major executive orders signed by Donald Trump after inauguration

DONALD Trump signed a range of executive orders on his first day back in the White House...

The Times of India

More flu patients than hMPV in China, no unusual outbreaks: Report

Though hMPV or human metapneumovirus cases have increased in China, especially in the Northern Provinces, the increase is within the expected range of the disease during this season, the World Health Organisation (WHO) said on Wednesday.

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International Business Times

Gaza Hospital Chief Held By Israel Becomes Face Of Crumbling Healthcare

Israel's raid on a major Gaza hospital and the arrest of its director over alleged links to Hamas have drawn global attention to the war-ravaged territory's crumbling healthcare system.

The Conversation

Multilingual people may be more likely to take a vaccine if they read about it in English – new research

Even before COVID turned the world upside down, the World Health Organisation (WHO) identified reluctance to take vaccines as one of the ten biggest threats to global health.

The Times of India

Doctor shares inside of the liver of a man who drank alcohol on "weekends only"; the pictures will shock you

Doctors always warn against alcohol consumption. Even the World Health Organisation (WHO) advises not to drink even a drop of alcohol.

Evening Standard

Concerns raised over hospitality staff after smoking curbs ditched

It has emerged the UK Government is to scrap plans to ban smoking in the gardens of pubs and restaurants in England.

The Times of India

Researchers develop optical biosensor for rapid monkeypox detection

As the World Health Organisation (WHO) keeps monkeypox on highest alert level even months later, a new research finding has found a convenient method to detect the monkeypox virus easily.

The Times of India

World Diabetes Day: Why diabetes is more than abnormal blood sugar level

Diabetes is slowly having a strong grip over the world population. According to the World Health Organisation (WHO), diabetes affects 422 million worldwide annually. "About 422 million people worldwide have diabetes, the majority living in low-and middle-income countries, and 1.5 million deaths are directly attributed to diabetes each year. Both…

Evening Standard

Fourth UK case of more transmissible mpox strain found

All four patients belong to the same household, the UK Health Security Agency said

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