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Some carbohydrates lead to more weight gain than others: study

October 2, 2023

Increases in dietary glycemic index, glycemic load, and the consumption of starch, added sugars, refined grains, and starchy vegetables were linked to greater...

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Climate crisis, El Nino fuel dengue surge in Bangladesh

September 28, 2023

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From January 1 to August 7 this year, the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare of Bangladesh reported a total of 69 483 laboratory-confirmed dengue cases and...

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Women more affected than men by long COVID: study

September 28, 2023

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The report says women (8.5%) were more likely than men (5.2%) to ever have long COVID-19, and women (4.4%) were also more likely than men (2.3%) to currently...

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Feminist lens needed to address women’s cancer care access

September 27, 2023

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Women often face expectations to prioritize their families’ needs over their own health, leading to delayed healthcare seeking, says a Lancet report...

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Investing in minds: How brain capital drives global prosperity

September 26, 2023

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The role of brain capital encompasses “brain health, mental capital, mental health and well-being,” says a paper published in BMJ The global...

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WHO reports alarming rise in Cholera outbreaks

September 26, 2023

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The World Health Organization has requested US$160.4 million to respond to cholera under the global strategic preparedness, readiness, and response plan...

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AI-supported mammography screening is safe and reduces radiologist workload: study

August 1, 2023

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“The greatest potential of AI right now is that it could allow radiologists to be less burdened by the excessive amount of reading,” says Dr Kristina Lång from...

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Gambian child deaths spur probe into cough syrup export by Indian company

July 28, 2023

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The deaths were associated with the ingestion of adulterated anti-histamine and cough-and-cold syrups, manufactured in a single batch in 2021 by an Indian...

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Cancer, sclerosis drugs in WHO’s updated essential medicines list

July 27, 2023

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The newly included treatments are expected to have a substantial positive impact on global public health without imposing excessive financial burdens on the...

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WHO urges countries to invest in drowning prevention to protect children

July 26, 2023

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Globally, drowning ranks as the sixth leading cause of death for individuals aged 5-14 years Drowning is an often overlooked yet deadly public health concern...