Over 90% of Children Under 15 Breathe Toxic Air: WHO October 30, 2018 12:40
Day-after-day around 93 percent of the world's children under the age of 15 (1.8 billion children) breathe contaminated air that puts their health and growth at serious risk, the World Health Organization (WHO) said in…
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India's Air Quality Slides to Worst Possible Category October 27, 2018 16:56
India's air quality has plummeted to the worst possible category, the government's Central Pollution Control Board said on Friday. The level of PM2.5, a tiny particulate matter that can dangerously block lungs, read 187, over…
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City Life Make Humans Less Kind to Strangers: Study October 26, 2018 17:30
Living in big cities amidst strangers can make people swiftly 'switch off' their propensity to be benevolent and honest to others, mainly when such cooperative behavior would not directly benefit them, according to a study.…
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Flavoured E-Cigarette Possibly More Toxic than Regular Cigar: Study October 13, 2018 15:44
Seasoning and supplement ingredients in e-cigarettes may rise inflammation and damage lung function, according to a study.The research, published in the American Journal of Physiology-Lung Cellular and Molecular Physiology, as well found that short-term vulnerability…
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Study: Over 250 Worldwide Died Taking Selfies in 6 Yrs. October 08, 2018 12:05
Selfies are pleasurable if clicked right but can be equally menacing if gone wrong, and a new study from researchers prove this to be literal.In the last six years, over 250 people worldwide have died…
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Rising Temperatures Menace India with Grave Tropical Fever September 25, 2018 16:30
As India notices average temperature rise, the risk of frequent and large-scale chikungunya cases is simultaneously spreading in the country, according to a new study. A viral disease Chikungunya spread by mosquitoes, destroys white blood…
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Alcohol Kills 2.6 Lakh Indians Every Year: WHO September 24, 2018 18:07
Alcohol is being the chief cause of deaths in India, as it kills about 2.6 lakh Indians each year either by causing cancer, liver cirrhosis or leading to road accidents caused by drunk driving. The…
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World Suicide Prevention Day: Know Cautionary Signs September 10, 2018 15:34
Suicide is a major public health concern all across the world. Over 8,00,000 people commit suicide worldwide yearly and of these 1,35,000 are residents of India. Suicide is complicated and tragic but is oftentimes preventable.…
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Over 35% People in India are Low on Physical Activity: WHO September 05, 2018 18:02
More than 35 percent of people in India are insufficiently active, increasing their hazard of cardiovascular diseases, cancers, diabetes, and mental health problems, finds a study by the World Health Organization (WHO).The findings, published in…
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Study: Limiting Meal Intake in 10-Hour Gap May Boost Health September 03, 2018 12:07
Following a humble lifestyle such as intake of all food within 10 hours can reinstate balance, stave off metabolic diseases and uphold health, suggests a study led by one of an Indian-origin.The study, led over…
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Study: Sleeping in Your Contacts May Cause Stern Eye Damage August 20, 2018 12:55
Contact lenses are intended to make life laid-back for people facing complications with vision. But then not being cautious with them can leave people with the poorer condition as has been perceived in recent cases.While…
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International Cat Day: Reasons Why Being a Cat Owner is good for Health August 08, 2018 17:14
We are certain you must have come across people in your circle who are fanatical over cats. Though there are ceaseless debates on whether a dog makes for a better companion or a cat. However,…
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