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Measles Resurges As Vaccination Declines, Most Deaths Among Unvaccinated Young Children: WHO, CDC

Around 10.3 million cases were reported in 2023, marking an alarming 20% increase from the previous year.

Medical Daily · Nov 15, 2024

Legendary Music Producer Shel Talmy Dies At 87

Renowned music producer Shel Talmy, known for shaping 1960s British rock scene, passes at 87. His legacy in rock music history will be remembered.

Top News · Nov 15, 2024

Shel Talmy, producer for The Who and The Kinks, dies aged 87

The US record producer died peacefully in his sleep at his home in Los Angeles on Wednesday.

Evening Standard · Nov 14, 2024

Are you at risk? The critical role of early screening in diabetes prevention

As per WHO, Non-Communicable Diseases (NCDs) are collectively responsible for more than 74% of all deaths worldwide including heart disease, stroke, cancer, chronic respiratory diseases and diabetes. NCDs cause significant morbidity and mortality, both in urban and rural population and across all socio-economic strata with considerable loss in potentially productive…

The Times of India · Nov 14, 2024

800 million diabetics worldwide and most aren't getting treatment, finds study

On World Diabetes Day, the findings of a study has shed light on the growing menace of the disease. World Diabetes Day is a crucial platform where global awareness around the disease and its impact on public health is discussed largely. The theme for this year, ‘Breaking Barriers, Bridging Gaps,’…

The Times of India · Nov 14, 2024

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…

The Times of India · Nov 13, 2024

TikTok and WHO are getting together to help combat widespread health misinformation on social media

The social media platform TikTok has become a cultural phenomenon, influencing the behaviour and taste of its users in almost every area of life. From dance trends to skincare and make-up products, health hacks to fad diets, TikTok recommendations can go viral within minutes – and so can its health…

The Conversation · Nov 13, 2024

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 · Nov 13, 2024

The Who’s Roger Daltrey says he is ‘singing better than I have for years’

The 80-year-old is embarking on a UK tour next year.

Evening Standard · Nov 11, 2024

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 · Nov 11, 2024