Russia Detects First Case Of H5N8 Avian Flu In Humans
Russia reports detection of the first case of the avian flu, H5N8 in humans. Scientists isolated the genetic material of the strain from seven poultry farm workers.
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Here’s Where You Shouldn’t Be Looking For Info On COVID-19
Here’s where you can go if you seek trustworthy firsthand information on coronavirus. We also tell you where you shouldn’t go.
Depression Due To Poverty Affects Men More Than Women, Says Study
The research further stated that women are prone to depression caused by problems in relationships and social networking.
World Malaria Report 2019 By WHO Focuses On Mothers And Infants
According to the 2019 World Malaria Report by the World Health Organization (WHO), pregnant women and children are affected by the disease in Indian and African regions. This can lead to loss of life of expecting mothers as well as babies.Â
One Hour Screen Time At Max For Kids Below Five Years, Says WHO
There was a time when be it the balconies or the playgrounds, children could be seen playing everywhere, during the evening. No sort of weather would stop them from coming out and play. I remember how even during the rains, we would go out and enjoy. Today, the real meaning of childhood is lost somewhere. […]
UP Accounts For 36 Maternal Deaths Every Day; 13200 In A Year
Union health ministry’s ‘Guidelines for Maternal Death Surveillance and Response’ found out that in Uttar Pradesh 36 maternal deaths take place every day. These deaths if counted in a year come up to 13,200 maternal deaths – 30% of 44,000 maternal deaths happening in India every year. However, the bigger challenge is that health experts […]
Meet Ala Baydoun who Runs to Raise Awareness for Polio Eradication
My days begins on Instagram and ends on Instagram like any other teen. While I’m told not to be addicted to the phone, I do have my defence in place. ‘We learn and acquire so much knowledge’. 25th January was one such day where the educative and knowledge imparting function of the app came to […]
How Poor Sanitation Standards is Affecting the Health of Women and Girls, Report
Sanitary practices are an important indicator of healthy communities. However, in many developing nations like India, lack of toilets contribute to the poor state of sanitation and hygiene in the country. Unfortunately, as per the report of World Health Organisation and UNICEF India continues to have the highest number of people defecating in the open. […]
Artificial Intelligence-Driven Bra Can Detect Breast Cancer
An 18-year-old boy from Mexico has invented an innovative bra that can detect the early symptoms to breast cancer in women.
World Mental Health Day: A Call to Action
It’s definitely worth thinking about, since in India we have been woefully underprepared and shockingly understaffed to deal with mental health issues
