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India's Capital Shuts Schools As Smog Exceeds 60 Times WHO Limit

India's capital New Delhi switched schools to online classes Monday until further notice as worsening toxic smog surged past 60 times the World Health Organization's recommended daily maximum.

International Business Times

How to prevent Cancer with little everyday lifestyle changes

India is not an exception to the fact that cancer is still one of the most difficult medical issues in the world. "There are things you can do to reduce your risk, but not all cancers can be prevented," according to Cancer Research UK. The rising incidence of cancer in…

The Times of India

World Diabetes Day: Answers to most common questions on diabetes

According to the World Health Organization, over 422 million people worldwide are affected by diabetes, making it one of today’s most pressing and widely discussed health conditions. Yet, misconceptions and doubts around it are common. As we observe World Diabetes Day, this year’s campaign theme “Breaking Barriers, Bridging Gaps” reminds…

The Times of India

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Toxic Smog Smothering India's Capital Smashes WHO Limit

Residents of India's capital New Delhi choked in a blanketing toxic smog Wednesday as worsening air pollution surged past 50 times the World Health Organization's recommended daily maximum.

International Business Times

What a Trump presidency means for global health

Global health is likely to be radically altered with Donald Trump in the White House. For starters, the president-elect has made no secret of his dislike for the World Health Organization (WHO), so a complete withdrawal from the WHO is now a real prospect.

The Conversation

WHO says mpox cases in Congo's epicenter where the new variant was detected may be 'plateauing'

The World Health Organization says mpox cases in the region of Congo where a new and more infectious variant was first detected appear to be “plateauing,” even as the virus continues to increase in other regions of the country, as well as in Burundi and Uganda

The Independent UK

Food giants accused of selling less-healthy products to poorer countries

The world’s largest food and beverage companies are selling less healthy products in low-income countries compared to those in wealthier nations – contributing to the global obesity crisis as packaged foods become more prevalent worldwide, a report has warned.

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40 Side-By-Side Pics Of “Depression Rooms” Being Tackled

When you’re depressed, there are days when doing even basic chores can be overwhelming. Some people who managed to clean their rooms shared pics to inspire others. The post 40 Side-By-Side Pics Of “Depression Rooms” Being Tackled first appeared on Bored Panda.

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Without a One Health plan, Canada is vulnerable to future pandemics

November 3 is World One Health Day. One Health brings all parts of society and governments together to tackle joint problems of human, animal, plant and ecosystem health.

The Conversation

WHO Says Strike On Gaza Vaccination Centre Wounds Four Children

The World Health Organization said four children were among six people wounded Saturday in a strike on a polio vaccination centre in northern Gaza.

International Business Times

Gaza Polio Vaccinations To Resume Saturday: WHO

The World Health Organization said Friday that the necessary second round of child polio vaccinations in northern Gaza would begin on Saturday, after Israeli bombing had halted the drive.

International Business Times

Tuberculosis Cases Hit Record High: WHO

A record 8.2 million new tuberculosis cases were diagnosed worldwide last year, the World Health Organization said -- the highest number since it began global TB monitoring in 1995.

International Business Times

Middle East latest: Israel says it detained 100 suspected militants in a raid on a Gaza hospital

Israel’s military says it detained 100 suspected Hamas militants in a raid on a hospital in northern Gaza over the weekend

The Independent UK

WHO Says 'Intense Bombardment' Halts Gaza Polio Vaccinations

The World Health Organization said it was forced to postpone the last phase of the polio vaccination drive in Gaza on Wednesday due to "intense bombardment" and "escalating violence" in the north.

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COVID, mpox, cholera: Is the world prepared for another pandemic?

About 4.5 billion people are currently without adequate access to essential healthcare.

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Israel Bans Medical Ngos From Entering Gaza

Israel bans seven medical NGOs from entering Gaza, raising concerns about healthcare services in the region. US warned Israel about Gaza's humanitarian crisis.

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Palestinians starving in northern Gaza as Israel presses assault

Northern Gaza hospitals say food and medicine running out amid siege, as Israel continues bombardment across territory.

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WHO Demands Space To Finish Gaza Polio Vaccination

The World Health Organization (WHO) on Wednesday urged Israel to ensure the necessary conditions to finish the job of vaccinating Gaza's children against polio, after reaching more than 150,000 with the required second dose.

Radio France Internationale

Zimbabwe reports first two mpox cases, after Zambia week before

Zimbabwe has confirmed its first two cases of mpox, days after Zambia reported its first case. The cases, whose variants have not been identified, were detected in people who were from or had travelled to Tanzania and South Africa.

The Times of India

Unspoken signs of mental health challenges in students

Mental health challenges that young people face are often discussed, but not as often understood. One in seven people aged between 10 and 19 experiences a mental disorder, but they remain mostly undiagnosed and untreated. Depression, anxiety, and behavioural disorders are common, only made worse by the stigma surrounding mental…

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FIA Prize Gala in Rwanda set to go ahead despite Marburg virus outbreak

The FIA still plans to go ahead with its annual Prize Gala in Rwanda in December, despite the World Health Organization (WHO) advising against travel to the country because of a Marburg virus outbreak.

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FIA prize-giving in Rwanda set to go ahead despite Marburg virus outbreak

The Conversation

The youth-led research giving voice to teen mothers in Uganda

The global rate of teen pregnancies has been decreasing in recent decades. According to the World Health Organization, worldwide adolescent birth rates have decreased from 64.5 births per 1,000 women aged 15–19 years in 2000 to 41.3 births per 1,000 women in 2023.

The Conversation

Smokers have a higher level of harmful bacteria in the mouth – new study

A recent report by the World Health Organization (WHO) estimated that 8 million people die annually from smoking related complications. Despite efforts by governments and various organisations to create awareness about the dangers, around 1.3 billion people still use some form of tobacco and 80% of them live in low…

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