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First menstrual cycle before age 13 may up diabetes, stroke risk by 60s: Study

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WHO calls for higher taxes on alcohol, sugary drinks

In recent days, media agencies have  posted videos of hospitals in northern China, crowded with parents and children awaiting check-ups (photo: DW)

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Six Indian states on high alert as respiratory illnesses surge in China, US and Europe

The report showed that in 2022, nine countries in the South-East Asia Region contributed to about 2% of the burden of malaria globally (5.2 million cases) (photo: DW)

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India recorded highest malaria cases, deaths in SE Asia Region in 2022: WHO

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Over 6 hours of sedentary time daily may double fibroid risk in women

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Rush-hour traffic pollution can spike your BP, up heart risk up to 24 hrs

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Climate change pushes dengue into new frontiers across India

Australian researchers find 4 drugs reversing Covid-19-accelerated brain aging (photo: IANS)

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Scientists find drugs targeting 'zombie' cells linked to brain aging in covid-19

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Antibiotic misuse to drive 10 mn AMR-related deaths yearly by 2050: WHO

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WHO team visits Bihar to find out about mysterious disease affecting over 300 people

Study suggests hearing loss may alter specific brain regions. (representative image) (photo: National Herald archives)

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Hearing loss could increase dementia risk, study warns

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Climate risk on pregnant women & kids "neglected, underreported": UN

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Children exposed to dangerous levels of lead in Manipal, Lucknow, Jodhpur… Where else?