Condom use among sexually active adolescents has declined significantly since 2014, with rates of unprotected sex worryingly high, according to a new report from the World Health Organization’s Regional Office for Europe.
Deadstock textiles, often discarded or incinerated, are being innovatively repurposed by some Indian designers into sustainable fashion, reducing environmental impact. Mongabay India correspondent Shweta Thakur Nanda reports
Nigeria received 10,000 doses of mpox vaccines on Tuesday, becoming the first African country to obtain vaccines aimed at combating the spread of the new strain of mpox virus.
Ahmedabad/IBNS: At least 29 people have been killed in different rain-related incidents as Gujarat is being ravaged by heavy downpours that triggered flooding in several places.
A new report has revealed that more than 41 percent women in Pakistan are suffering from anaemia.
With barbecue season in full swing, many will be opting for veggie burgers in an attempt to eat more sustainably and improve their health.
The UN refugee agency (UNHCR) warned on Tuesday that the mpox outbreak could have devastating effects on refugees and displaced families in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) and other affected African countries if urgent support is not forthcoming.
Hyderabad: Bharat Biotech International Limited (BBIL) has announced the launch of Hillchol (BBV131), a new single-strain Oral Cholera Vaccine (OCV) developed under a license from Hilleman Laboratories, which is funded by Merck, USA, and Wellcome Trust, UK. The vaccine aims to combat cholera.
When it comes to safeguarding your family's health, family health insurance is a vital investment. However, the cost of these premiums can sometimes strain your budget. With the right strategies, you can reduce your family health insurance premiums without compromising on the quality of coverage. This article will guide you through effective methods to save money on family health insurance, ensuring that you get the best value for your investment.
The UN Children’s Fund (UNICEF) announced on Monday the arrival of 1.2 million doses of vital polio vaccines in Gaza, amid urgent calls for humanitarian pauses to reach hundreds of thousands of at-risk children.
NASA has chosen Elon Musk’s SpaceX to bring US astronauts Sunita Williams and Barry Wilmore back from space next year.
NASA has chosen Elon Musk’s SpaceX to bring US astronauts Sunita Williams and Barry Wilmore back from space next year.
Gurugram/IBNS: The Gurugram health department has issued an alert about a potential outbreak of Mpox in the district.
The current mpox outbreak “can be controlled and can be stopped”, the head of the World Health Organization (WHO) emphasized on Friday, announcing an action plan that calls for $135 million over the next six months.
Indian Science and Technology Minister Jitendra Singh on Friday said an Indian will land on the surface of the Moon in 2040.
Plastic pollution is causing environmental contamination and is now damaging human health with scientists detecting microplastics in various organs.
Thailand, one of the most popular tourist destinations in the world, has found the deadlier strain of the mpox infection in a recently detected patient.
Meat consumption, particularly consumption of processed meat and unprocessed red meat, is associated with a higher type 2 diabetes risk, an analysis of data from almost two million participants has found.
Mpox is “not the ‘new COVID’” and European governments need to show strong political commitment to eliminate it, while standing in solidarity with Africa, a top official of the UN World Health Organization (WHO) said on Tuesday.
A kidney transplant is a life-changing event that requires many emotional and physical adjustments. Embracing this new chapter involves not only adapting to the changes but also committing to a refreshed approach to diet and lifestyle to ensure the health of your new organ. Think of it as giving your body a new lease of life, where every meal and every choice plays a pivotal role in ensuring the long-term success of your transplant.
In moments of quiet reflection, we often think about the powerful impact of a single act of kindness. Consider the life-changing difference that a kidney donation can make. West Bengal saw nine organ donations this year. The kidneys of one canteen errand boy who died in an accident were transplanted into two patients, giving them a new lease of life.
The health department has directed three Delhi government hospitals to set up specific isolation rooms for suspected and confirmed mpox patients.
Kolkata doctor successfully conducted complex surgical management of multiple Enteroanastomotic Fistula repair of a 32-year-old Bhutanese man in Kolkata’s Peerless Hospital.
The swift spread of a new virulent strain of the mpox virus across Africa triggered the World Health Organization (WHO) to declare it once again a public health emergency of international concern last week.
Pakistan's Border Health Services (BHS) spotted another suspected mpox-infected person at Islamabad Airport on Monday
Two moderate-intensity earthquakes hit Jammu and Kashmir's Baramulla district on Tuesday, officials said.
New Delhi/IBNS: The Centre has directed authorities at airports, ports, and land borders with Bangladesh and Pakistan to remain alert about incoming international passengers who show symptoms of monkeypox (mpox) amid the widespread outbreak of the virus globally, media reports said.
Kolkata/IBNS: An elephant reportedly died after it was attacked by 'hulla' groups in West Bengal's Jhargram who wanted to drive it out of the area.
Indian PM Narendra Modi has been continuously monitoring the MPox situation amid recent detection in cases in several countries including neighbouring Pakistan.
The European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control has directed travellers who are planning to visit Africa should consider getting vaccinated amid mpox outbreak in the region.
