Representative image. PFAS, known as 'forever chemicals,' have contaminated water, food, and people via Teflon pans, waterproof clothing, stain-resistant items, and food packaging (Steve Russell/Toronto Star via Getty Images)

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Harmful chemical in plastics and dyes linked to cancers in women

WHO Is pressing China to give full access, says WHO director-general Tedros Ghebreyesus (photo: National Herald archives)

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WHO steps up pressure on China to offer more info on Covid origins

Representative image. The researchers urged people to five CPR to anyone who needs it, regardless of gender, age or location (Photo: Getty Images)

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Women less likely to be given CPR than men in public places, says study

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US woman loses all 4 limbs due to bacterial infection from fish

Representative photo. The study also found higher body appreciation among singles and rural residents (Photo: IANS)

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Study reveals Indians have lower body image satisfaction and life fulfillment

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43 lakh children in anganwadi centres identified as obese or overweight: Official data

People who took longer to fall asleep during the 90-minute nap session showed poorer scores in the Uchida-Kraepelin test (UKT) (photo: Getty Images)

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90-30 nap formula can help counter drowsiness on night shift, says study

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India to procure 20 doses of monoclonal antibody from Australia for Nipah treatment: ICMR DG

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Nipah virus: rare and very dangerous

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Scientists find new genetic risks for colon cancer

Representative image of a pharmacy drawer with prescription antibiotics, which are often indiscriminately used in India, fostering antibiotic resistance (photo: Jan Woitas/picture alliance via Getty Images)

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Antibiotic resistance plagues over half the sepsis patients at Lucknow's KGMU

Representative image of lungs in a model. Age, multiple comorbidities and severe initial disease are linked to slower lung recovery, but even for those with a milder bout, at least a quarter face respiratory issues a year after recovery (photo: IANS)

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Long Covid: 1 in 4 Covid-19 patients face lung damage after recovery

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Stem cell-derived components may help treat PCOS