The Nipah virus is highly lethal, with a mortality rate of approximately 75% (representative image)

Nation

Nipah death in Malappuram; Kerala mandates masks, closes schools

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Nation

Centre sets up surveillance in wake of ‘undiagnosed fever’ outbreak in Kutch

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Health

Mysterious fever claims at least 15 lives in Kutch amid heavy rains

Dengue virus is spread from a bite of an infected female Aedes aegypti mosquito

Nation

Karnataka govt notifies dengue as epidemic disease, implements new regulations

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World

Pakistan: Mpox cases rise to 5 with new confirmed case in Peshawar

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Health

New, more virulent Mpox strain poses significant risk to children, warn experts

One of the ghee products showcasing the A2 protein, sold at a premium compared to 'regular' ghee

Nation

The 'A1 ghee' conundrum: Why the rollback on A2 products?

Three deaths reported so far from the rare brain infection
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Health

Fourth case of rare brain-eating amoeba infection reported in Kerala

A study estimates that 254 million Indians are struggling against obesity (file photo)

Health

Nearly half of Indians physically inactive: Lancet study

The lack of appropriate policies and tools is making the fight "challenging" says WHO (photo: IANS)

Health

Track, trace & eliminate illegal tobacco trade, control unrecorded alcohol: WHO

According to the health ministry, the ongoing heatwave has claimed at least 110 lives

Health

Deadly summer: 110 deaths, over 40,000 suspected heat strokes

Prolonged sitting as bad as smoking a pack of cigarettes daily

Health

Prolonged sitting may pose death risks akin to obesity and smoking

ICMR advises consumers to check ingredients and nutrition info for informed choices (photo: National Herald archives)

Health

Label claims on packaged food could be misleading: ICMR warns consumers